Claudia Salas
Bristow,VA
Summary
Resourceful professional in management operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of business strategies and enhancement of team performance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Sweety's Home Children's Daycare
Bristow, Virginia
01.2003 - Current
- Educated on social etiquette and manners.
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
Finance Manager
Voyage Auto Sales
Manassas, VA
02.2009 - 07.2011
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Collaborated with external auditors to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed and managed financial plans for a variety of investments.
- Developed or analyzed information to assess current or future financial status of firms.
- Managed and forecasted cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and investments.
- Ensured accurate and timely compliance with tax filing requirements and other regulatory obligations.
- Analyzed financial data to determine efficient use of resources.
Assistant Manager
Starbucks
Sterling, VA
01.2000 - 11.2002
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
Flight Stewardess
LAB
Cochabamba, Bolivia
03.1991 - 01.2000
- Followed safety, passenger and supply pre-flight checklists.
- Administered and coordinated emergency procedures or care, enhancing onboard safety.
- Distributed blankets, pillows, headphones, reading materials, and other amenities as requested by passengers.
- Instructed passengers on safety and emergency procedures and answered questions related to flight.
- Offered in-flight entertainment to passengers, operating audio, and video equipment to deliver seamless experiences.
- Prepared cabins for new flights, ensuring all amenities were restocked as needed.
- Inspected cabins before and after flights to identify and address problems impacting flight operations, safety or passenger comfort.
- Demonstrated safety equipment and procedures to meet FAA guidelines.
- Collected passenger trash during and after flights.
- Verified levels of food, beverage and flight supplies before boarding new passengers.
- Ensured compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations at all times.
- Demonstrated emergency procedures and safety regulations to passengers prior to takeoff.
- Managed refreshments cart at scheduled intervals to give passengers food and beverages.
- Maintained a professional attitude while dealing with difficult situations on board the plane.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anglo American
Cochabamba, Bolivia08-1985
Skills
- Market Competitive Analysis
- Accounting expertise
- Ticket management
- Virtual Assistance
- Incident Tracking
- Inventory management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- First Aid Training
- CPR Training
- Family Day Homes Approved with Social Services
Timeline
Finance Manager
Voyage Auto Sales
02.2009 - 07.2011
Owner
Sweety's Home Children's Daycare
01.2003 - Current
Assistant Manager
Starbucks
01.2000 - 11.2002
Flight Stewardess
LAB
03.1991 - 01.2000
- First Aid Training
- CPR Training
- Family Day Homes Approved with Social Services
High School Diploma -
Anglo American
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