20 years of logistics, customer service, operations, employee onboarding, and order management experience. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and reliable communication in fast-paced environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Onboarding Operations Support Associate
TWFG INSURANCE
The Woodlands, Texas
01.2019 - Current
Processing all the employee onboarding and terminations for all 900 TWFG branch owners
This includes running background/credit checks, analyzing onboarding documents for accuracy & compliance purposes, entering their onboarding information in Salesforce, Evo, and EZLynx, inspecting all employment contracts for accuracy, and updating branch fee schedules & commission splits
A strong working knowledge of insurance agency operation
Daily managing of agent, producer, and CSR state licensure
Duties also include updating bank account information, amending address changes once approval process has been completed, and updating security settings as requested by branch owners
Logistics Coordinator
FLINT HILLS RESOURCES
The Woodlands, Texas
01.2010 - 01.2017
After receiving a promotion in May of 2015 to Logistics Coordinator
I acted as a liaison between different areas of the organization, while excelling at troubleshooting problems, managing warehouse and delivery schedule issues, and achieving deadlines consistently
In depth knowledge of assisting with the scheduling of bulk trucks, full boxed truckloads, LTL, and FedEx shipments for the polypropylene division
Back up coverage for all logistics team members, and trainer for new members of the group
Maximized profits by analyzing the most proficient freight rates for all lanes
Achieved an updated workflow system to help troubleshoot issues and create an overall more efficient process with the warehouse to ensure more timely deliveries
Highly skilled in pro-actively managing work, so that there is a smooth flow of operations & deliveries to the customers
Prior to my promotion, I worked in the polymer’s customer service division, developing and managing relationships with the current polymer customer base
Processed customer purchase orders and communication documents
With great organizational and time management skills, handled the customer’s unique needs and supply/demand requirements to anticipate, and satisfy the customer’s needs
Managed daily pivot table reports to handle the logistical needs of the customer’s deliveries from start to finish, including their truck/rail movements, credit holds, allocation of product, and paperwork needs
Incorporated economic thinking into the decision-making processes and seeking profitable solutions/opportunities
Maintained Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
This included product silo readings and maintaining a constant level of polymer product to keep the customers plant running efficiently
Always worked towards a win/win solution with customers
Previous role in the organization was Customer Service Order Processing
Key Client Import Specialist
MAERSK LINES
The Woodlands, Texas
01.2001 - 01.2009
Coordinated all aspects of the import process to attain excellence in customer service while complying with company directives, local, state, national, and international labor and transportation laws
Position required monitoring and coordinating the movement of import cargo for designated key client accounts
Communicated shipment delays, and data quality issues
Supported customers with customs clearance and demurrage issues
Assisted in the distribution and handling of emails, faxes, and departmental reports
Handled diversions and ensured all systems appropriately updated, and ran aged cargo reports to ensure premium services levels were maintained
Management of communication flow between the client and myself, to ensure quick response time to protect operational and data integrity
Education
Certificate - Computer Software Program
TEXAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Houston, Texas
NORTH HARRIS COUNTY COLLEGE
Houston, Texas
01.1995
Certification of Achievement - Airline/travel theory, Airline/travel computerized reservations-system
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL INSTITUTE
Houston, Texas
01.1994
Skills
Customer Service
Order Management
Logistics
Operations tracking
Salesforce
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Reliability
Time management abilities
Timeline
Employee Onboarding Operations Support Associate
TWFG INSURANCE
01.2019 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
FLINT HILLS RESOURCES
01.2010 - 01.2017
Key Client Import Specialist
MAERSK LINES
01.2001 - 01.2009
NORTH HARRIS COUNTY COLLEGE
Certificate - Computer Software Program
TEXAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Certification of Achievement - Airline/travel theory, Airline/travel computerized reservations-system
<p>• Led the full project lifecycle of HR initiatives, including workforce planning, policy development, and process improvement.<br>
• Created and managed detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely and efficient execution.<br>
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver HR projects on schedule while maintaining compliance with organizational standards.<br>
<br>
<strong>Compensation, Benefits & Payroll:</strong><br>
• Oversaw end-to-end payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely employee payments.<br>
• Managed employee compensation and benefits programs, aligning them with market standards and company objectives.<br>
• Addressed payroll discrepancies and provided solutions to maintain smooth operations.<br>
<br>
<strong>Policy Development & Compliance:</strong><br>
• Developed and implemented company-wide HR policies to enhance workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction.<br>
• Ensured compliance with labor laws and Ministry of Human Resources regulations, mitigating legal risks.<br>
• Advised leadership on labor law updates and best practices in employee relations.<br>
<br>
<strong>Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:</strong><br>
• Directed full-cycle recruitment processes, from sourcing and interviewing to hiring and onboarding.<br>
• Managed international hiring, including visa processing, embassy coordination, and relocation support.<br>
• Optimized onboarding programs to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.<br>
<br>
<strong>Employee Relations & Engagement:</strong><br>
• Served as a primary point of contact for employee concerns, providing effective conflict resolution.<br>
• Maintained accurate records for attendance, leave, and performance management.<br>
• Prepared employment contracts and offer letters in compliance with legal and company standards.<br>
<br>
<strong>Strategic HR Leadership:</strong><br>
• Collaborated with senior management to align HR strategies with business goals.<br>
• Analyzed HR trends and provided recommendations to enhance workforce planning and development.<br>
</p> at Saudi Central Bank<p>• Led the full project lifecycle of HR initiatives, including workforce planning, policy development, and process improvement.<br>
• Created and managed detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely and efficient execution.<br>
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver HR projects on schedule while maintaining compliance with organizational standards.<br>
<br>
<strong>Compensation, Benefits & Payroll:</strong><br>
• Oversaw end-to-end payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely employee payments.<br>
• Managed employee compensation and benefits programs, aligning them with market standards and company objectives.<br>
• Addressed payroll discrepancies and provided solutions to maintain smooth operations.<br>
<br>
<strong>Policy Development & Compliance:</strong><br>
• Developed and implemented company-wide HR policies to enhance workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction.<br>
• Ensured compliance with labor laws and Ministry of Human Resources regulations, mitigating legal risks.<br>
• Advised leadership on labor law updates and best practices in employee relations.<br>
<br>
<strong>Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:</strong><br>
• Directed full-cycle recruitment processes, from sourcing and interviewing to hiring and onboarding.<br>
• Managed international hiring, including visa processing, embassy coordination, and relocation support.<br>
• Optimized onboarding programs to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.<br>
<br>
<strong>Employee Relations & Engagement:</strong><br>
• Served as a primary point of contact for employee concerns, providing effective conflict resolution.<br>
• Maintained accurate records for attendance, leave, and performance management.<br>
• Prepared employment contracts and offer letters in compliance with legal and company standards.<br>
<br>
<strong>Strategic HR Leadership:</strong><br>
• Collaborated with senior management to align HR strategies with business goals.<br>
• Analyzed HR trends and provided recommendations to enhance workforce planning and development.<br>
</p> at Saudi Central Bank
<ul><li>Advised 20+ leaders on complex employee relations issues like performance management and workplace investigations, ensuring full compliance with Panamanian labor law and minimizing legal risks.</li><li>Keeping an Open-Door policy for the employees. Investigations regarding employee issues and complaints. Collaboration with the Security and Employee Relations departments in investigations.</li><li>Review and approval of disciplinary actions. Completed more than 500 terminations according to Panamanian labor law.</li><li>Requesting, reviewing and approving of HRIS updates, transfers, benefits payments, intercompany and schedules changes.</li><li>Led the foreigner workers contract terminations according to the established Labor Law and company policies.</li><li>Participated in the Health and Safety Committee and inspections of the Social Insurance Institution, obtaining a passing score on every inspection. Developed the accidents events guidelines and form.</li><li>Participated in projects and tasks together with other areas such as HRIS and HR Corporate, for instance, the creation of the employee knowledge database to feed the chatbot for employees questions/answers.</li><li>Reporting and KPIs examination, including attrition and exit interviews results.</li><li>Review of policies, guidelines and procedures. Creation and updates of processes and control spreadsheets such as job abandonment process and form and the Oracle Manager Self Service control.</li><li>Implemented the onboarding program for new hires.</li><li>Developed HR Topics training plan for Operations staff.</li><li>Provided on the job training to the local HR members, developing skills and empowering the team.</li><li>Managed the HR providers purchase orders and payment requests.</li><li>Maintained close collaboration with the payroll department on claims and other employees inquiries, as well as support with compliance documents.</li></ul> at ALORICA<ul><li>Advised 20+ leaders on complex employee relations issues like performance management and workplace investigations, ensuring full compliance with Panamanian labor law and minimizing legal risks.</li><li>Keeping an Open-Door policy for the employees. Investigations regarding employee issues and complaints. Collaboration with the Security and Employee Relations departments in investigations.</li><li>Review and approval of disciplinary actions. Completed more than 500 terminations according to Panamanian labor law.</li><li>Requesting, reviewing and approving of HRIS updates, transfers, benefits payments, intercompany and schedules changes.</li><li>Led the foreigner workers contract terminations according to the established Labor Law and company policies.</li><li>Participated in the Health and Safety Committee and inspections of the Social Insurance Institution, obtaining a passing score on every inspection. Developed the accidents events guidelines and form.</li><li>Participated in projects and tasks together with other areas such as HRIS and HR Corporate, for instance, the creation of the employee knowledge database to feed the chatbot for employees questions/answers.</li><li>Reporting and KPIs examination, including attrition and exit interviews results.</li><li>Review of policies, guidelines and procedures. Creation and updates of processes and control spreadsheets such as job abandonment process and form and the Oracle Manager Self Service control.</li><li>Implemented the onboarding program for new hires.</li><li>Developed HR Topics training plan for Operations staff.</li><li>Provided on the job training to the local HR members, developing skills and empowering the team.</li><li>Managed the HR providers purchase orders and payment requests.</li><li>Maintained close collaboration with the payroll department on claims and other employees inquiries, as well as support with compliance documents.</li></ul> at ALORICA
<ul><li>Managing Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Qatar, and India payroll.</li><li>Managing Hire to exit process for all countries.</li><li>Processing one-time payments like Retention bonus, sign-on bonus, Relocation expense, sales commission payments etc.</li><li>Updating master files with respect to assigned entities. (New hires, Termination, salary changes, cost center, department class changes).</li><li>Support HR processes related to onboarding, contract changes, terminations, and exit settlements in line with local legislation</li><li>Implemented end to end RSU/Stock option gain/ESPP program from payroll side for all regions.</li><li>Gross to net reconciliation.</li><li>Net payout reconciliation on employee wise.</li><li>Processing stock option (ESOP) taxation through payroll, ensuring accuracy by validating against the Share works report Remitting tax payments monthly within due dates to avoid penalties.</li><li>Processing third party payments (Insurance payments) once payroll is finalized.</li><li>Remitting pension contribution on quarterly basis for Italy.</li><li>Work with payroll service provider/ stake holders to ensure successful delivery of salary payments, compliance, and accounting.</li><li>Review month end /Quarter end closure and make salaries and accruals accounting properly.</li><li>Responsible for all payroll-related payments, forecast cash flow and cash requirement for the payroll.</li><li>Conduct payroll induction for new joiners for India.</li><li>Conduct monthly business review meetings with all service providers.</li><li>Part of product implementation team. (Care-lite tool) employee queries through ticket system.</li><li>Processing full and final settlement for terminated employees.</li><li>Validating investment proofs during year end.</li><li>Working on employee queries daily, responding within SLA.</li><li>Preparing capitalized R&D reports in the month end helps higher leaders to take strategic decisions.</li><li>Posting journal entries on NetSuite.</li><li>Preparing black-line reconciliation reports during the month end (Accrued vacation, accrued commission, Bonus, employee benefits, employee benefits advances).</li><li>Participate in global payroll projects, system testing, and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Applications Knowledge: Workday, ADP Streamline, Oracle Net suite.</li><li>India Payroll-People work, Global Payroll-ADP Streamline and For Accounting Oracle Net suite.</li></ul> at Sprinklr India Private Limited<ul><li>Managing Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Qatar, and India payroll.</li><li>Managing Hire to exit process for all countries.</li><li>Processing one-time payments like Retention bonus, sign-on bonus, Relocation expense, sales commission payments etc.</li><li>Updating master files with respect to assigned entities. (New hires, Termination, salary changes, cost center, department class changes).</li><li>Support HR processes related to onboarding, contract changes, terminations, and exit settlements in line with local legislation</li><li>Implemented end to end RSU/Stock option gain/ESPP program from payroll side for all regions.</li><li>Gross to net reconciliation.</li><li>Net payout reconciliation on employee wise.</li><li>Processing stock option (ESOP) taxation through payroll, ensuring accuracy by validating against the Share works report Remitting tax payments monthly within due dates to avoid penalties.</li><li>Processing third party payments (Insurance payments) once payroll is finalized.</li><li>Remitting pension contribution on quarterly basis for Italy.</li><li>Work with payroll service provider/ stake holders to ensure successful delivery of salary payments, compliance, and accounting.</li><li>Review month end /Quarter end closure and make salaries and accruals accounting properly.</li><li>Responsible for all payroll-related payments, forecast cash flow and cash requirement for the payroll.</li><li>Conduct payroll induction for new joiners for India.</li><li>Conduct monthly business review meetings with all service providers.</li><li>Part of product implementation team. (Care-lite tool) employee queries through ticket system.</li><li>Processing full and final settlement for terminated employees.</li><li>Validating investment proofs during year end.</li><li>Working on employee queries daily, responding within SLA.</li><li>Preparing capitalized R&D reports in the month end helps higher leaders to take strategic decisions.</li><li>Posting journal entries on NetSuite.</li><li>Preparing black-line reconciliation reports during the month end (Accrued vacation, accrued commission, Bonus, employee benefits, employee benefits advances).</li><li>Participate in global payroll projects, system testing, and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Applications Knowledge: Workday, ADP Streamline, Oracle Net suite.</li><li>India Payroll-People work, Global Payroll-ADP Streamline and For Accounting Oracle Net suite.</li></ul> at Sprinklr India Private Limited
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<li>Assigned and reviewed daily net asset value calculations performed by Senior Fund Accountant.</li>
<li>Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.</li>
<li>Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.</li>
<li>Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.</li>
<li>Ensured timely and accurate responses to client inquiries, managing quality of deliverables.</li>
<li>Created staff allocation plans based on activity SLAs, assisting with internal and external queries.</li>
<li>Facilitated successful completion of new client onboarding and fund launches.</li>
<li>Reviewed administrative and accounting procedures, recommending solutions for efficient NAV production.</li>
<li>Provided leadership through training, coaching, and supervision of staff members.</li>
<li>Performed end-of-day reports and signed off on net asset valuations.</li>
<li>Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.</li>
<li>Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.</li>
<li>Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.</li>
<li>Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity.</li>
<li>Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.</li>
</ul> at CIBC Mellon Global Securities Inc<ul>
<li>Assigned and reviewed daily net asset value calculations performed by Senior Fund Accountant.</li>
<li>Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.</li>
<li>Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.</li>
<li>Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.</li>
<li>Ensured timely and accurate responses to client inquiries, managing quality of deliverables.</li>
<li>Created staff allocation plans based on activity SLAs, assisting with internal and external queries.</li>
<li>Facilitated successful completion of new client onboarding and fund launches.</li>
<li>Reviewed administrative and accounting procedures, recommending solutions for efficient NAV production.</li>
<li>Provided leadership through training, coaching, and supervision of staff members.</li>
<li>Performed end-of-day reports and signed off on net asset valuations.</li>
<li>Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.</li>
<li>Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.</li>
<li>Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.</li>
<li>Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity.</li>
<li>Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.</li>
</ul> at CIBC Mellon Global Securities Inc