Claudia Rada
Frederick,MD
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 16 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Assistant
American Airlines
La Paz, Bolivia
07.2002 - 12.2002
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Used accounting software to introduce SABRE data.
Bank Clerk
FIE Comunity Bank
La Paz, Bolivia.
02.2002 - 06.2002
- Prepared, sorted and distributed [Type] reports to appropriate branches.
- Maintained accurate records of customer transactions in line with bank procedures.
- Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
Audit Assistant
FIE Comunity Bank
La Paz, Bolivia.
06.2002 - 12.2002
- Reviewed general ledger transactions to identify errors or irregular entries.
- Completed audits in accordance with regulations and procedures.
- Assessed financial statements and records.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
Owner
Zahin Electronics
La Paz Bolivia
01.2003 - 06.2007
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
Owner
Zahin Electronics
Miami, FL
07.2007 - 09.2009
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
Business Owner
ZaraDistributors / Zara Distributors Wholesale
Miami, FL
04.2008 - 04.2022
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Business Owner
Import Export Celucion
Iquique, Chile
03.2015 - 07.2023
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Education
BBA -
Universidad Católica De Bolivia
La Paz, Bolivia04.2001
High School Diploma -
Santa Teresa
La Paz Bolivia12.1994
Skills
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Defining Company Vision
- Proper Staffing
- Purchasing and Planning
- Accounting Management
- Mission and Vision
- Executive Leadership
- Job Assignments
- Professional Networking
- Inventory Control Processes
- Management Team Leadership
- Business Presentations
- Training and Development
- Equipment Management
- New Business Development
- Sales Planning
- Bookkeeping
- Expectation Management
- Sales Development
- Customer Relations
- Financial Administration
- Business Marketing
- Financial Planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Business Owner
Import Export Celucion
03.2015 - 07.2023
Business Owner
ZaraDistributors / Zara Distributors Wholesale
04.2008 - 04.2022
Owner
Zahin Electronics
07.2007 - 09.2009
Owner
Zahin Electronics
01.2003 - 06.2007
Accounting Assistant
American Airlines
07.2002 - 12.2002
Audit Assistant
FIE Comunity Bank
06.2002 - 12.2002
Bank Clerk
FIE Comunity Bank
02.2002 - 06.2002
BBA -
Universidad Católica De Bolivia
High School Diploma -
Santa Teresa