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Maria Estrada
Administrative Assistant
Assistant Management Professional with 10+ years experience in a high volume, global environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tactuk Catering Service and Events, Miami, Florida 2004-2010
Responsible for planning and directing food preparation. In charge of caterer to private and corporate social gatherings. Negotiated contracts, hired subcontractors, coordinated timely delivery of supplies. Hired entertainers, rental, and decoration and coordinated the Event.
Almuerzos Selectos, Dominican Republic 1998-2003
In charge of organizing private and corporate social gatherings. Negotiated contracts, hired subcontractors, coordinated timely delivery of supplies. Hired entertainers and coordinated the production of their shows.
Dominicano del Progreso Bank S.A., Dominican Republic 1997-1993
Executive Assistant to the Vice President: In charge of shareholder relations, Board of Director's meetings and communications. Managed all institutional events. Participated in all international business relations traveling to the US for third-party deals, and other business prospects. Responsible for human resource issues for all of the subsidiaries including training and the development of job descriptions, and policies & procedures.
EDUCATION
Associate of Hotel and Tourism Mgt. Universidad Ibero-Americana, Dominican Republic
Secretarial Studies. Universidad APEC, Dominican Republic
Culinary and Training Courses -(Sto. Dgo. Dom Rep):
-Bilingual: Spanish-English.
-Establish successful relations with clients.
-Enthusiastic and persuasive communicator.
-High personal integrity, able to relate to and create trust in all.
-Highly articulate, confident, and persuasive team-builder, able to motivate and communicate to achieve
Tactuk Catering Service and Events, Miami, Florida 2004-2010
Responsible for planning and directing food preparation. In charge of caterer to private and corporate social gatherings. Negotiated contracts, hired subcontractors, coordinated timely delivery of supplies. Hired entertainers, rental, and decoration and coordinated the Event.
Almuerzos Selectos, Dominican Republic 1998-2003
In charge of organizing private and corporate social gatherings. Negotiated contracts, hired subcontractors, coordinated timely delivery of supplies. Hired entertainers and coordinated the production of their shows.
Dominicano del Progreso Bank S.A., Dominican Republic 1997-1993
Executive Assistant to the Vice President: In charge of shareholder relations, Board of Director's meetings and communications. Managed all institutional events. Participated in all international business relations traveling to the US for third-party deals, and other business prospects. Responsible for human resource issues for all of the subsidiaries including training and the development of job descriptions, and policies & procedures.
EDUCATION
Associate of Hotel and Tourism Mgt. Universidad Ibero-Americana, Dominican Republic
Secretarial Studies. Universidad APEC, Dominican Republic
Culinary and Training Courses -(Sto. Dgo. Dom Rep):
- Gourmet food, Centro Ibero de Capacitaci³n Turstica y Hotelera.
- Meats, poultry, casseroles and Spanish food. Instituto de Especialidades.
- International food, deserts, seafood, cheeses, & appetizers. Nestle Training Center.
- Hot and cold platters. Sheraton Hotel.
- Food Safety Manager Certification (Miami, Florida- US)
-Bilingual: Spanish-English.
-Establish successful relations with clients.
-Enthusiastic and persuasive communicator.
-High personal integrity, able to relate to and create trust in all.
-Highly articulate, confident, and persuasive team-builder, able to motivate and communicate to achieve
Employment History
Tactuk Catering Service and Events, Miami, Florida
Catering Service and Event Coordination
Administrative Administrative
Coral Gaable
February 2004 - May 2010
Responsible for planning and directing food preparation. In charge of caterer to private and corporate social gatherings. Negotiated contracts, hired subcontractors, coordinated timely delivery of supplies. Hired entertainers, rental, and decoration and coordinated the Event.
Almuerzos Selectos- Dominican Republic
Catering Company
Assistant
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
March 1997 - December 2003
In charge of organizing private and corporate social gatherings. Negotiated contracts, hired subcontractors, coordinated timely delivery of supplies. Hired entertainers and coordinated the production of their shows.
Education