Maria R. Walker

Maria Racines Walker 12353 SW 95th Terrace Miami, FL 33186 Phone: (786) 564-8559

[email protected] www.mariaracines.com

Summary Motivated, self-directed individual seeking to obtain a permanent and challenging position in which to demonstrate personal and professional skills, as well as expand level of business knowledge and fiscal responsibility. Current strengths include leadership qualities, teamwork oriented, great interpersonal relationships, fluency in both English and Spanish, proficiency in Microsoft Office products suite, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop (image editing), Adobe Illustrator (layout and illustration), AutoCAD (drafting), independent judgment and superior organizational skills. Experienced and productive in a high-volume environment that requires accurate, efficient and detail-oriented results.

Education Associates in Science in Interior Design Technology Miami Dade College Miami, FL

2008

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano Bogota, Colombia

2007

Experience Assistant Risk Management and Worker’s Compensation Department Miami Dade College Miami, FL May 2009 - Present Assistant to the Risk Management and Worker’s Compensation Coordinators. Responsibilities include: assisting the directors of Risk Management and Workman's Compensation (completing forms, getting information for each file, mailing/faxing paperwork and communicating with employees regarding accidents), assisting employees, students and visitors of Miami Dade College when information regarding claims to the Risk Management and Worker’s Compensation Department were needed, filing and sorting confidential paperwork regarding each of the cases investigated in the Risk Management and Worker’s Compensation Department, filling out insurance coverage request forms needed for Miami Dade College events, and sorting/delivering confidential mail in the Risk Management Department.

Student Assistant Risk Management Department Miami Dade College Miami, FL May 2008 - December 2008 Financial Aid (Grant) funded position that requires a minimum GPA score. Responsibilities include: assisting the director and coordinator of Risk Management (completing forms, getting information for each file, mailing/faxing paperwork and communicating with employees regarding accidents), assisting employees, students and visitors of Miami Dade College when information regarding claims to the Risk Management Department were needed, filing and sorting confidential paperwork regarding each of the cases investigated in the Risk Management Department, and sorting/delivering confidential mail in the Risk Management Department. Campaign Assistant Coordinator Exhicrom S.A. Bogota, Colombia January 2006 - May 2006 Campaign assistant coordinator for the Mobil/Exxon gas station promotion “Tanquea y ganate un iPod Nano” (“Fill up to win an iPod Nano”). Responsibilities include: training and weekly follow-up of the gas station attendants, inventory and weekly control of promotional material (banners, flyers, consolation gifts), and surveys at completion of the promotional campaign. Furniture Designer and Sales Assistant El Mueble Europeo Cali, Colombia Summers of 2000 – 2006 Assisted customers with their needs in furniture and interior design, kept inventory of items in store, and created furniture designs to fulfill customer’s desires. Makeup Director Academia de Danza Maria Sanford Cali, Colombia 1997 - 2002 Makeup planning and development for fashion shows.

Achievements Dean's List – Miami Dade College, Miami, FL. 2008 Service Learning at Harmony Health Center at Greenbriar – Miami Dade College Center for Community Involvement, Miami, FL. 2007