Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Leadership And Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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GABRIELA C. BONILLA RIVERA

Killeen,Texas

Summary

Results-oriented Customer Service Professional experienced in retail operations, team supervision, and community leadership. Drove sales growth and enhanced customer experiences through effective purchasing strategies and staff training. Bilingual in English and Spanish, facilitating engagement across diverse communities.

Overview

2
2
Languages
14
14
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Treasury & Advancement Assistant

Gloriosa Tropa 685 – IBPN
01.2014 - Current
  • Supported fundraising initiatives and financial support activities to enhance donor engagement.
  • Coordinated fundraising events to enhance community engagement and support programs.
  • Assisted in preparing grant proposals to secure funding for organizational initiatives.
  • Collaborated with leadership teams to monitor participant development and achievements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Purchasing Manager / Supervisor

Farmacia Vargas
San Juan, PR
01.2019 - 07.2026
  • Supervised daily retail operations to enhance customer service quality.
  • Managed purchasing processes and inventory control to optimize vendor relationships.
  • Supported sales growth through strategic product management and targeted merchandising efforts.
  • Train and assist team members in operational procedures and customer engagement.

Teacher Assistant

Preschool Paraíso Infantil de Puerto Nuevo
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Facilitated classroom instruction and supervised students to enhance engagement.
  • Assisted with educational activities, meal service, and outdoor programs to promote student participation.
  • Maintained a safe and positive learning environment to foster student well-being.

University Leader, Summer Workshop

Department of Natural and Environmental Resources
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Led and supervised educational workshops for groups of children ages 7–15, fostering engagement and learning.
  • Coordinated activities promoting environmental awareness and understanding of natural resources, enhancing participants' knowledge.
  • Led environmental policy development initiatives within the department.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders on natural resource management strategies.
  • Directed team efforts in regulatory compliance and environmental assessments.

Seasonal Sales Associate

Party City
08.2018 - 10.2018
  • Guided customers in product selection to enhance shopping experience.
  • Organized sales floor and presented inventory to attract customers and drive sales.
  • Processed transactions accurately at cash registers to ensure efficient checkout.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Concentration in Public Safety

Ana G. Méndez University
Cupey

High School Diploma -

Academia Bautista de Puerto Nuevo
San Juan, Puerto Rico
08.2002 - 01.2017

Skills

  • Educational support
  • Team leadership
  • Client relations
  • Problem solving
  • Inventory management
  • Retail Operations
  • Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
  • Bilingual: English & Spanish
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Photography Skills

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Leadership And Volunteer Experience

  • Scoutmaster, Gloriosa Tropa 685-G, First Baptist Church of Puerto Nuevo
  • Volunteer, Department of Natural and Environmental Resources Summer Workshop, 2014-2019
  • Volunteer, International Coastal Cleanup with Scuba Dogs, 2016-Present

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Purchasing Manager / Supervisor

Farmacia Vargas
01.2019 - 07.2026

Seasonal Sales Associate

Party City
08.2018 - 10.2018

University Leader, Summer Workshop

Department of Natural and Environmental Resources
01.2017 - 01.2019

Treasury & Advancement Assistant

Gloriosa Tropa 685 – IBPN
01.2014 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Preschool Paraíso Infantil de Puerto Nuevo
01.2014 - 01.2021

High School Diploma -

Academia Bautista de Puerto Nuevo
08.2002 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Concentration in Public Safety

Ana G. Méndez University
GABRIELA C. BONILLA RIVERA