Yajaira Grimaldo is seeking an administrative role that allows her to utilize her skills in administration, marketing, operations, logistics, and organization. She has over 15 years of experience in administrative roles at Kaiser Permanente, where she supported executives, maintained calendars and schedules, tracked projects, and implemented process improvements. Grimaldo is bilingual in English and Spanish with expertise in customer service, records keeping, Microsoft Office, and various software programs. She aims to demonstrate her analytical and problem-solving skills to help organizations operate efficiently.
1. YAJAIRA GRIMALDO
1422 E. Lincoln Ave. Orange, CA 92865 (714) 202-5222 yaya_119@yahoo.com
CORE STRENGTHS
Adm in i strati on Marketi n g O perati on s
L ogisti c s O rgan i zati on
Detail-Oriented Integrity Diverse Team Oriented
OBJECTIVE
Demonstrate analytical, decisiveness and sound judgment in a variety of progressively and challenging
responsibilities, instituting organizational strategies and measures for continuous improvement and efficient
business operations through the demonstration of full potential.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Bilingual in Spanish and English Typing 60 WPM/Ten-Key
Superior Interpersonal Skills Manage Multiple Complex Calendars
Outstanding Customer Relation MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Confidential Record Keeping Office Management
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST IV AUG 2014 – APR 2015
KAISER PERMANENTE RIVERSIDE, CA
Support CEO, COO and CFO in all aspects of company operations by effectively executing office
procedures and processes to meet business objectives.
Maintain multiple complex calendars for executives and serve as focal point for scheduling and
coordinating executive’s day to day schedules.
Job Achievements:
Successfully implemented green meetings for Hospital Department Managers Monthly Meetings,
saving money and valuable time, while increasing attendance and participation.
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II MAR 2010 – AUG 2014
KAISER PERMANENTE ANAHEIM, CA
Job Achievements:
Reduced cost and turnaround time to compile monthly audit reports, by moving to electronic form of
data collection. Collaboratively benchmarked 100% compliance with High Alert Medication Protocol
across many disciplines. Proactively piloted new hand hygiene campaign which improved hand
hygiene compliance and sustained rate at 95%.
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II APR 2009 – MAR 2010
KAISER PERMANENTE ANAHEIM, CA
Provide support to Project Manager and Team of Project Engineers to implement project processes and
project specific procedures for small and capital projects.
Track various projects’ progress – update, produce, and compile data for bi-weekly and monthly
reporting for review by Principals to track group metrics.
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Support executive staff and managers in the development, analysis and communication of strategies,
operations and variance issues.
Provide administrative support to Quality Management Director and department staff in all areas.
Participated in RCA’s and involved in various performance improvement projects.
Instrumental in moving to electronic form of data collection in Hand Hygiene Observation Audits,
Manager Performance Evaluations Audits, and Nursing Chart Audits. Provide on-line and
individual trainings, to all appropriate personnel, and created personalized PowerPoint
presentations and reports.
Provide education and management consulting on the use and interpretation of analyses, reports,
methodologies, and source data to staff.
2. Maintain calendars schedule and coordinate meetings, luncheons/training events and maintain project
schedules to ensure time line and specifications have been met.
Job Achievements:
Proactive and meticulously organized to balance a range of priorities and coordinate competing
deadlines.
EDUCATION
PRESENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP)
ALIGNED TO PMBOK * GUIDE – FIFTH EDITION
Preparation Courses, On-Line
AUG 2006 STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE PRINCIPALS
Accredited Real Estate Schools, Fountain Valley, CA
SEP 1992 - JUN 1996 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
BLUE AND GOLD AWARD IN ENGLISH, 3.38 GPA
Richard Gahr High School, Cerritos, CA
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
Landmark Education – The Forum Seminar & Integrity Seminar I-Source Training Seminar
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect PROMAS, QuickBooks, Quicken
Access, ACT, ACCPAC CRM, Goldmine, VSurvey VOIP Dashboard Administrator
Outlook, Lotus Notes Database Administration
Network Administration Webex Meeting / Webex Training Center Pro
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