Marly Bonilla
Virtual Assistant
-Envigado, Colombia
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PROFILE
Organized, resourceful and independent Admin/Marketing Support professional with more than 10 years of experience. Determined at resolving issues by providing excellent customer service, desires to grow in an admin support role where computer, marketing, customer service, and bilingual languages skills are used to the utmost potential.
EXPERTISE & SKILLS
Customer service skills
Drafting emails and documents
Email Correspondence
Phone handling skills
Web page research
Time Management Skills
MS Office and Google Docs Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Leasing Coordinator Mar 2020-Oct 2021
Bahia Property Management
Responded to requests and scheduled appointments for property showings, quickly followed up regarding application process, and sent application links. Was able to get properties leased in 20 days or less in certain areas
Escalated major issues to property manager for immediate remediation
Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications
Volunteer Remote Project Manager Part-Time
Nomads Giving Back-Medellin, Colombia Jan 2020-Mar 2020
Gathered information of more than 50 non-governmental organizations for possible collaborations/projects through detailed internet research outreach campaign
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
Brainstormed and created new methods to raise funds for organization
Collaborated with local event attendance to provide positive impact and obtain emails for future collaborations
Virtual Assistant July 2019-Feb 2020
Lawnicure-Medellin, Colombia
Aided customers and made sure sales calls were received immediately thus smoothing sales process for executives
Kept efficient track of daily credit card and electronic payments ranging from $600-$1,000 with accurate use of database system
Assisted customers via phone with inquires/concerns and resolved matters accordingly
Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions
Marketing Assistant
The Ideas Factory-Medellin, Colombia Nov 2018-Mar 2019
Learned how to used Google Analytics to create simple client benchmark reports in record time saving supervisor reporting time by 50%
Researched client industries to help supervisor create winning marketing strategies
Utilized several marketing industry web tools such as Moz to perform keyword searches and competitor backlinks which helped client's SEO rankings
Executed blog outreach efforts, looked up websites and obtained contact information for department initiatives
Virtual Beauty Editor Feb 2018- Aug 2018
Lovelierie.com, virtual non paid
Performed research for headline, first-person posts on all things beauty including makeup, hair, and skincare
Virtual SEO Outreach Specialist Oct 2017- Apr 2018
Red Door Studios- Medellin, Colombia
Communicated successfully with potential business partners through email about backlink opportunities
Researched keywords and found websites for backlink opportunities which generated business for clients
Worked with different industry software to help optimize campaigns that helped cut %30 of client's marketing budget
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
English Teacher Apr 2017-Aug 2017
Door Service English- Medellin, Colombia
Planned private and semi-private classes which involved research of interesting games and activities for conversational classes
Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
Bilingual Customer Service Representative Aug 2016- Mar 2017
Onlink BPO for Fitbit- Medellin, Colombia
Communicated with Fitbit customers via email regarding functionality of their Fitness trackers while adhering to Fitbit company policies and reducing customer complaints by 80%
Emails were structured to better communicate issue at hand using proper English language grammar and customer needs in mind
Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales
Legal Assistant Feb 2016-Jun 2016
Sanabria & Associates - Silver Spring, MD USA
Assisted customers with simple questions regarding immigration and coordinate in person meetings for busy law firm
Arranged files for accident cases and was in constant contact with insurance agencies via phone and email following up on client cases demonstrating commitment in wanting to resolve matters promptly
Served as interpreter, when required, by attorney
Executive Assistant
Options For Senior America- Gaithersburg, MD Aug 2015- Dec 2015
Supported President and Vice President with daily office activities
Oversaw accurate payment of monthly invoices and reconciled corporate credit cards
Responded to emails and other correspondence enhancing business processes
Finance Assistant/Administrative Assistant Feb 2015-Jul 2015
National Hispanic Council On Aging - Washington, DC USA
Performed document preparation for audits, reconciling monthly credit cards, collecting and keeping track of personnel timesheets and updating billing information on QuickBooks, exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
Drafted travel expense reports and material preparation for regional and other meetings facilitating 100% of Vice President attendance
Administrative Assistant Nov 2013- Apr 2014
Robert Half- Office Team
Worked for the tax and accounting department with files and scanning of document
English Instructor Aug 2013- Oct 2013
Lado International College, Silver Spring MD USA
Used clear and simple explanations and language so that student can follow thus aiding in their learning
Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning
Office Assistant
George Washington University Colonial Temps, Washington DC USA Jul 2012 – Dec 2012
Accelerated Alumni Development office data gathering process by producing high-quality documents, spreadsheets for internal and customer-facing needs
EDUCATION
Universidad Ponteficia Bolivariana, - Medellin, Colombia June 2009
Executive Masters in teaching English as a foreign Language
University of Baltimore, -Baltimore, MD May 2006
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentration in International Business