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Cynthia R. Morales

Business Administrator
Las Cruces,NM

Summary

Well-organized Business Support Officer with proactive approach in maintaining business processes and supports. Systematically stays on top of budget and administrative requirements. Anticipates needs and proactively takes appropriate action to meet deadlines and exceed expectations. Dependable Administrative Support with good supply management, recordkeeping and schedule coordination skills dedicated to keeping professionals focused and prepared for daily requirements. Produce business correspondence, detailed reports and useful spreadsheets using diverse software programs and technical skills. Respectful, punctual and hardworking.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Assistant

City Of Las Cruces Government
Las Cruces , NM
2019.02 - Current
  • Compose internal memos and external correspondence for senior management, and reviews all documentation to eliminate errors
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for team of 34 professionals
  • Manage office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
  • Administered physical and digital filing systems, keeping records well-organized and easily retrievable by team members
  • Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support City Utilities Projects objectives and growth.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance for engineering projects.
  • Provided ease of access and navigation for important data by compiling, organizing and uploading organizational documents to Munis Software Program.
  • Arranged interviews for Engineering Staff and coordinated conference rooms.
  • Processed invoices and expenses using Munis Sotware.
  • Proficient in Munis Software Program

Catering Coordinator

Santa Fe Grill & Catering Co
Las Cruces , NM
2013.04 - 2019.02
  • Organized day-to-day processes of catering including scheduling, ordering food and planning events
  • Drafted contracts, budgets and various reports with direction from manager
  • Oversaw documentation and reporting of expenses, sales and other transactions
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation for all financial department procedures
  • Reported weekly sales to management
  • Networked with previous clients, local businesses and event management companies to increase client base.
  • Oversaw and improved Santa Fe Grill & Catering Co. deliveries worth more than $140,000 per year through efficient coordination
  • Performed payroll responsibilities every two weeks by correcting any variances and scheduling conflicts.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
  • Able to recruit and developed 100 employees for Catering department.
  • Ability to close Catering Events on prospects and customers through various events, including food shows, seminars and workshops.

Office Manager

Santa Fe Grill & Catering Co.
Las Cruces , NM
2008.01 - 2013.04

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  • Established and developed highly efficient and dependable administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and all types of cash and banking reconciliations with 98% accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed all materials, including surplus, income, expense data, net worth and assets
  • Maintained cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements.
  • Recruited, hired, trained and supervised Grill Masters & office staff of 60.
  • Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities.
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
  • Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.

Real Estate Agent Assistant

Steinborn GMAC Real Estate
Las Cruces , NM
2007.11 - 2009.01
  • Prepared weekly employee work schedules for 100 team members.
  • Advertised client properties on websites, through social media and in real estate guides
  • Greeted and registered new clients
  • Created virtual tours of homes listed, providing potential buyers with additional exposure to properties
  • Created and edited documents such as correspondence, forms, reports and calendars
  • Coordinated schedules of 100 call center representatives, changing as necessary to achieve service levels
  • Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices

Human Resources Assistant

Dona Ana County Human Resources Department
Las Cruces , NM
2003.01 - 2007.10
  • Provided front office support to department; handled over 200 calls to County switchboard telephone system daily; responded to inquiries and directed visitors to proper person or section
  • Assisted and provided initial process to department in recruitment and selection of employees by providing job posting options using local newspapers, regional publications, and internet advertising ; received and logged applications submitted for open positions; prepared draft job descriptions as needed; open sort, and distributed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail
  • Contacted applicants and made job offers, provided new hire instructions to report for new employee orientation; assisted HR Representatives with entering payroll
  • Conducted all reference checks and citation information for applicants according to established procedures; composed correspondence and prepared documents for signatures on routine inquiries
  • Processed travel and meal reimbursements
  • Reviewed employee time sheets for accuracy and maintained accurate records in company system
  • Stayed current on EEO, ADA and other applicable federal and state policies governing employment
  • Assisted in termination procedures
  • Processed final paychecks and required documents for employee exit interviews
  • Assisted in Administering compensation, health insurance benefits and PERA benefits. Created files for all new hires and assisting with health insurance options.

Education

Associate Degree of Arts - Business Administration

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM
2005

Associate Undesignated Degree - undefined

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM
2003

Skills

  • Accounting and clerical duties
  • Problem Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Microsoft programs proficiency
  • Team building
  • Mailing
  • Planning
  • Billing resolution management
  • Administrative support
  • Planning and coordination
  • Business operations

Personal Information

Excellent interpersonal, communication written, verbal skills, able to set and manage realistic expectations. Able to maintain professionalism and work positively and credibly with a wide variety of people

References

References: Available Upon Request

Affiliations

  • Member, National Notary Association, Notary Public-April 9, 2023
  • Society of Human Resource Management, SHRM Member # 91651494

Timeline

Office Assistant

City Of Las Cruces Government
2019.02 - Current

Catering Coordinator

Santa Fe Grill & Catering Co
2013.04 - 2019.02

Office Manager

Santa Fe Grill & Catering Co.
2008.01 - 2013.04

Real Estate Agent Assistant

Steinborn GMAC Real Estate
2007.11 - 2009.01

Human Resources Assistant

Dona Ana County Human Resources Department
2003.01 - 2007.10

Associate Degree of Arts - Business Administration

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College

Associate Undesignated Degree - undefined

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
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