Debbie Garza
Laredo,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive experience.
Supportive Accounting Assistant known for taking initiative to maintain best-in-class accounting services. Proven history of helping modernize offices while maintaining financial recordkeeping.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Officer
Villa San Luis Charitable Trust
Laredo, TX
10.2009 - Current
- Followed company's strict rules and procedures to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.
- Check and Present audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Supported month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy in financial records and adherence to deadlines.
- Improved accounts receivable collections by establishing clear communication channels and follow-up procedures with clients.
- Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing payment schedules to optimize cash flow and maintain strong vendor relations. Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounting system on regular basis to monitor transactions.
- Monthly reconciliation of daily operations and rent and security deposit collections to assist bookkeeper.
- Substantiated financial transactions by auditing related documents.
- Prepared schedules for auditing at year-end.
- Checked auditing discrepancies by reconciling check, money order and credit card transactions. Performed internal auditing of daily totals and deposits of company receipts for accuracy and reconciled monthly credit card and depository accounts.
On Site Manager
Los Vicentes, Inc
Laredo, TX
10.2009 - Current
- Collaborated with other departments within the company to share knowledge and resources as needed for better overall efficiency and management of the property.
- Managed apartment units, provided annual lease contracts, contract renewals and recertification's. Managed on site Maintenance technician and work orders.
- Oversee daily operations, rent and security deposit collections and deposits.
- Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders as needed.
Human Resources Officer
Villa San Luis Charitable Trust, Inc.
Laredo, TX
10.2009 - Current
- Maintained employee records such as contact information, attendance records, performance reviews and termination documents.
- Prepared reports related to personnel activities including hiring, terminations, transfers and promotions.
- Reviewed resumes and applications for potential candidates.
- Managed employee relations issues such as grievances or complaints.
- Hired, trained and motivated employees to meet company goals
- Promoted readily available supplies by procuring items and taking inventory regularly as part of my duties in purchasing dept.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
- Conducted exit interviews and completed employment termination paperwork.
- Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
- Addressed harassment allegations, work complaints or other employee concerns.
- Handle Time Clock Plus system to monitor and process employee payroll time cards.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Los Pepitos Schoolhouse
Laredo, TX
01.2005 - 05.2009
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom environment that was conducive to learning.
- Organized daily classroom routines, including snack time, story time, and outdoor playtime.
- Monitored the safety of children at all times while they were playing or engaging in activities.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, incident reports, assessments as required by state regulations.
- Read books aloud to groups of children or individually as requested by Lead Teacher.
- Worked closely with colleagues to create an inviting atmosphere where every child felt welcome, safe, respected and valued.
- Encouraged positive interactions between students through group projects and activities.
- Provided guidance to children on appropriate behavior during class activities.
- Assisted Lead Teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for children.
- Developed strong relationships with parents by keeping them informed about their child's progress and any behavioral issues that may arise.
- Supervised playgrounds and other recreational areas to ensure safety of the children at all times.
- Collaborated with Lead Teacher in developing lesson plans that incorporated various teaching methods such as storytelling, music, art, and field trips.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX12-2023
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Laredo Community College
Laredo05-2021
High School Diploma -
United High School
Laredo05-1997
Skills
- Internal Controls
- Team Oversight
- Cash Flow Management
- Budget Monitoring
- Expense Tracking
- Purchase Order Management
- Invoice Processing
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Accounts Payable
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Payable Officer
Villa San Luis Charitable Trust
10.2009 - Current
On Site Manager
Los Vicentes, Inc
10.2009 - Current
Human Resources Officer
Villa San Luis Charitable Trust, Inc.
10.2009 - Current
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Los Pepitos Schoolhouse
01.2005 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M International University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Laredo Community College
High School Diploma -
United High School
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