Desiree Vargas
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Accomplished professional with strong understanding of payroll procedures, tax regulations and benefits administration. Proficient in using multiple payroll software programs with the ability to quickly learn new systems. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient at work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personnel Payroll Specialist
Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
07.2022 - Current
- Research payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
- Confirmed compliance with all applicable federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
Shift Leader
Nothing Bundt Cakes
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Completed daily financial activities and prepared weekly reports for management to inform decision-making.
- Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands.
Mentor- Americorps
Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
Loan Receptionist
Valley Strong Credit Union
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Set up, stored and updated customer files, department records and regulatory paperwork.
- Tracked loan status and updated applicant information to inform lenders of changes to applicants' financial situation.
- Conduct deposits, merchant/vault, express deposits, cashiers checks, and money orders.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Taft College
Taft, CA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Wasco Union High School
Wasco, CA05.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Management of Personnel Resources
Timeline
Personnel Payroll Specialist
Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
07.2022 - Current
Shift Leader
Nothing Bundt Cakes
05.2022 - 08.2022
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
06.2021 - 02.2022
Mentor- Americorps
Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
Loan Receptionist
Valley Strong Credit Union
11.2019 - 05.2020
No Degree - Psychology
Taft College
High School Diploma -
Wasco Union High School