Blanca S. Morales
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Results-driven administrative professional with strong office software skills and effective communication. Managed payroll processes and improved operational efficiency, fostering relationships and ensuring compliance. Focused on delivering high-quality support to meet organizational goals.
Overview
57
57
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant (School Secretary)
San Antonio Independent School District
San Antonio, USA
04.2024 - 06.2026
- Greeted parents and visitors at the school entrance, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere., verify ID, and request login to Verkada Visitor Management.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Assisted in coordinating school events and activities for staff and students.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and administration effectively.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and ordered materials as needed.
- Utilized various software tools for data entry and information management consistently.
- Coordinated meetings and training for Principal, managing logistics including catering and setup to ensure smooth execution.
- Processed fundraiser requests and managed collection and deposit of funds to maintain accurate financial records.
- Processed Payroll and Absence Verification in Frontline.
- Created Absences in Frontline and find substitutes to fill the positions.
- Ordered necessary supplies for Canon copiers to ensure uninterrupted operation.. Submit requests for repairs on copiers.
Substitute Teacher
San Antonio Independent School District
San Antonio, USA
01.2018 - 04.2024
- Provided targeted tutoring in reading, math, and writing, improving students' academic performance and confidence.
- Supported individualized learning experiences in reduced class sizes due to health guidelines.
- Supported in-class students during teacher's zoom sessions, enhancing engagement and learning continuity.
- Substituted in various elementary and high schools in SAISD before serving as an elite substitute at the Dual Language Academy. Also worked administrative jobs within the SAISD District office.
- Subbed at Irving Dual Language Academy, Highlands High School, Mission Academy, Gonzales Learning Center at San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD).
- Subbed at Highlands HS, Cameron Elementary, Irving Dual Language, Gonzales Early Childhood and as Secretary to the Principal at Mission Academy.
Human Resources Lead
SOS International
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Bi-lingual Liaison between hiring department in San Antonio and HR Headquarters in Reston, Virginia.
- Onboarded new employees to include Covid Testing, Orientation, Set up ADP.
- Verified Covid Testing compliance.
- Coordinated issuance of Company badge.
- Provided overview of our HR mission and our availability to answer and address all HR related issues and questions in both English and Spanish. Many of our employees were Spanish speakers dealing with the migrant children who spoke Spanish and other dialects common to their original country.
- Helped SOSI employees complete their ADP requirements.
- Assisted employees entering their work hours into Deltek, the time tracking app used by SOSI.
- Coordinated with Payroll concerning incorrect paychecks, bonuses, and other unpaid hours.
- Requested I-9 verification documents and processed them in E-Verify.
- Reviewed and edited communication documents written in Spanish to be distributed to SOSI employees concerning compensation, company policy and guidelines pertaining to our Humanitarian Mission in San Antonio.
- Short term assignment that ended on May 25, 2021.
Transport Specialist
MVM Inc.
03.2017 - 01.2021
- Picked up Unaccompanied Children and Adults from Border Patrol Offices in South Texas.
- Reviewed and verified Asylum Processing Documents for completeness and accuracy before taking custody of asylum seekers.
- Checked temperature and verified medications to keep children and/or adults healthy while traveling to assigned shelter to continue the asylum process.
- Accompanied children and adults by air or van depending on distance to the assigned shelter.
- Entered data into Homeland Security Database to track minors and adults while in our custody beginning from pickup at Border Patrol Office until we dropped off at the assigned shelter.
- Resigned after my husband and I tested positive for Covid.
- Contractor Homeland Security Administration
Contractor
Valero Energy Corporation
San Antonio, USA
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Initiated and completed a major project for Valero Energy Corporation to obtain current W-9 documentation from all vendors that provide goods and services to Valero Refineries and subsidiaries.
- Worked closely with the Valero Tax Department to comply with SOX and Tax requirements to maintain the integrity of the Vendor Master Database.
- Prepared and distributed W-9 documents to Valero vendors to ensure compliance.
- Verified accuracy of returned documents against IRS database and updated Vendor Master Database in SAP.
- Verified address information utilizing the USPS database.
- Responded to vendor inquiries regarding compliance status in Vendor Master System to facilitate resolution.
- Followed up with the vendors for missing documents or required corrections until 100% of the W-9s were obtained.
Supply Chain Agreements Specialist
Valero Energy Corporation
San Antonio, USA
08.2008 - 01.2016
- Processed local agreements for the refineries and Valero Renewable Fuels through the established Supply Chain Management Contracts process.
- Coordinated with the site Procurement Managers and Contract Administrators to validate changes to terms and conditions and insurance requirements on the agreement template.
- Served as liaison between sites and the Legal and Risk Departments on additions or deletions to critical language on the proposed agreement.
- Coordinated with Contract Administrators to obtain required Certificate of Insurance for proposed agreements, uploading certificates into Ebix for tracking compliance with contractor insurance requirements.
- Provided support to Budget Group within Supply Chain Management on annual self audit of contractor’s payroll tax/base wage reconciliations and volume discount rebates.
- Conducted biannual assessments of refinery service agreements and leases for Sarbanes Oxley compliance and adherence to Contracts Policy and Procedures.
- Maintained the integrity of the SAP database with relevant agreement and amendment information tied to the vendor. Update information in SAP throughout the lifecycle of the agreements and amendments.
- Resolved issues related to pending agreements and provide support to the Category Managers and Refinery Operations pertaining to the agreement process flow and execution of the agreement.
- Analyzed data from SAP and Business Objects to confirm spend history and utilization of service contractors.
- Updated and maintained Refinery Contracts Status Log and V-Source to track agreement progress from receipt at HQ to execution and distribution.
Specialist-Contract Administration-LP
NuStar Energy, LP
San Antonio, USA
04.2005 - 08.2008
- Coordinated with Legal, Risk Management, Health/Safety/Environment (HSE), Field Engineers, National Compliance Management Service, Inc., IS Networld, and contractors to ensure compliance, minimizing safety and liability risks for NuStar Energy LP.
- Oversaw the contractor compliance process by setting up contractors, gathering required documents for NuStar Energy LP, and ensuring all compliance aspects were addressed.
- Maintained and updated contractor files for all active contractors, ensuring timely communication of compliance status changes to the field.
- Followed up with the contractor on outstanding documentation to maintain their compliance status and update the Service Contractor List with the current contractor compliance status.
- Prepared the contractor files for annual reviews by the Health, Safety, and Environmental Services group.
- Coordinated with the Legal department to execute the applicable Master Work Agreement for the type of work the contractor will be performing. Scan and attach the executed MWA into SharePoint and SAP.
- Oversaw the Master Data System vendor database, maintained Employer Identification Numbers (EIN) via Vendor Set up Forms, and ensured compliance with IRS regulations while supplying up-to-date vendor information to Accounts Payable and the Tax group.
- Traveled across NuStar’s five state regions to train field managers, buyers, and new employees on contractor compliance processes.
- Benchmarked contractor compliance processes with other operators in the gas and pipeline industry.
- Actively participated on the HSE Safety Committee to perpetuate safety awareness, CBT safety requirements, and develop a safety evacuation plan.
- Logged the life cycle of all contractor files on the Service Contractor List.
Sr. Consultant -Human Resources
AT&T (formerly SBC Communications, Inc.)
San Antonio, USA
01.1969 - 11.2001
- Worked in several departments within Southwestern Bell Telephone, a subsidiary of SBC Communications, Inc., starting as a Telephone Operator, Engineering Clerk, Executive Secretary and finally as a Sr. Consultant in Human Resources at SBC Communications, which is now At&t.
- Managed all HR-related matters for assigned client base, focusing on issues like employee development, training, personnel challenges, benefits, and compensation.
- Coordinated organizational restructuring and downsizing of corporate employees in a thirteen state area.
- Coordinated annual salary increases and team monetary awards for a five state employee base.
- Conducted New Hire Orientation for all incoming employees in assigned client base.
- Developed and maintained the HR Generalists website to keep all Generalists up-to-date on all Human Resources policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources Development
Webster University
Ft. Sam Houston, TX01-1996
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX01-1992
Skills
- School administration software
- Office applications
- Document creation
- Spreadsheet analysis
- Presentation development
- Visitor management
- Organizational charts
- Student enrollment verification
Affiliations
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Timeline
Administrative Assistant (School Secretary)
San Antonio Independent School District
04.2024 - 06.2026
Human Resources Lead
SOS International
03.2021 - 05.2021
Contractor
Valero Energy Corporation
02.2018 - 09.2018
Substitute Teacher
San Antonio Independent School District
01.2018 - 04.2024
Transport Specialist
MVM Inc.
03.2017 - 01.2021
Supply Chain Agreements Specialist
Valero Energy Corporation
08.2008 - 01.2016
Specialist-Contract Administration-LP
NuStar Energy, LP
04.2005 - 08.2008
Sr. Consultant -Human Resources
AT&T (formerly SBC Communications, Inc.)
01.1969 - 11.2001
Master of Arts - Human Resources Development
Webster University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of the Incarnate Word