Dominique Buring
Orland,CA
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.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Associate
Northern Valley Indian Health
Willows, California
12.2020 - Current
- Processed payroll for up to 500 employees on a bi-weekly basis, including calculating and verifying hours worked and deductions due.
- Maintained accurate records of employee pay, benefits, deductions, leave time and other relevant information in the company's payroll system.
- Assisted with administration of 401 plan, health insurance plans, workers' compensation insurance, garnishments, direct deposits and other programs related to payroll.
- Audited year-end W2 forms for accuracy before distribution to employees; provided support during annual audit process if required by auditors or government agencies.
- Created ad hoc financial reports upon request from executives or senior management teams.
- Evaluated existing processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues such as taxes, deductions or vacation accrual.
- Ensured compliance with local, state and federal wage laws by keeping up-to-date on recent legislation that affects payroll policies and procedures.
- Verified accuracy of timesheets and attendance records; prepared reports for management review.
- Collaborated closely with HR department on recruitment efforts; advised hiring managers on best practices related to onboarding new hires.
- Resolved discrepancies between payroll systems and general ledger accounts.
- Provided training to new staff members on proper procedures for processing payroll transactions.
- Reviewed incoming requests from Human Resources team for changes in employee salary or job titles; updated database accordingly.
- Offered consistent payroll disbursement with accurate record keeping of employee PTO and vacation accruals.
- Maintained and updated database for invoicing and accounting reconciliation.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Collaborated with employees and supervisors to immediately resolve discrepancies in timesheets.
- Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary payroll records and explanations.
Payroll Clerk
Cleanrite-Buildrite
Chico, California
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed payroll for temporary, hourly, and salaried employees.
- Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures, and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
- Confirmed attendance, hours worked and pay rates to properly post information in appropriate records.
- Tracked employee vacation, personal and sick leave earnings and use.
- Kept informed on tax law changes that applied to payroll process.
- Verified past employment of candidate hires.
- Processed new employee paperwork and entered information into payroll system.
- Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
- Assisted with year-end payroll tasks, including the preparation of W-2 forms and other tax documents.
- Verified accuracy of coding on invoices prior to processing payments.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities as needed.
- Collaborated with sales team members to ensure timely collection of outstanding debts from customers.
- Coordinated and managed company parties and functions, ensuring successful event execution.
Manager • Owner
Buring Ranch & Spencer Quarter Horses
Cherry Valley, CA
10.2012 - 02.2019
- Ensured high-quality standards are met across all aspects of the business operations.
- Reviewed sales reports on a regular basis to make informed decisions about pricing structures.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the business, including sales, customer service, inventory management.
- Maintained financial records and monitored budgeting activities.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements throughout the organization.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Managed breeding programs following best practices in animal husbandry.
- Evaluated animals' health condition; administered medications when necessary.
- Observed animals during birthing process; assisted as needed; monitored newborns' health status.
- Provided routine care for livestock including feeding, watering, herding, branding, castrating .
- Displayed excellent customer service skills when interacting with clients.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Developed positive relationships with customers through friendly interactions.
- Conducted in-depth research into advertising options and PR strategies in order to design and optimize approaches.
Assistant Manager
Payless Shoes
Yucaipa, California
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Contract role
- Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Receiving Supervisor
Home Depot
Crescent City, California
03.2008 - 07.2012
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on facility equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks.
- Organized shipping documents into an efficient filing system for easy retrieval when needed.
- Directed the daily operations of the receiving department, overseeing a staff of 10 employees.
- Assisted with resolving customer complaints related to incorrect orders, damaged goods or late deliveries.
- Managed the return process for damaged or incorrect items, including arranging for pick-up or replacement shipment from suppliers.
- Supervised inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring accuracy at all times.
- Conducted regular inspections of material handling equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Developed relationships with outside vendors in order to secure competitive pricing on materials.
- Provided training and guidance to new team members on proper procedures related to receiving activities.
- Maintained communication with other departments regarding status of incoming shipments.
- Monitored and maintained accurate receiving records for all incoming shipments.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and safety regulations in the warehouse environment.
- Balanced quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to boost performance in production.
- Managed department priorities and provided leadership for on-time delivery production
- Prepared documentation to track and report on damaged or missing items.
- Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
La Sierra University
Riverside, CAUniversity of Phoenix
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CASkills
- Office Management
- Accounting
- Payroll
- HR
- Operations Management
- Vendor Management
- Multi-state payroll
- New hire processing
- Microsoft applications
- Accounts receivable
- Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills
- Project management
- Exceptionally organized
References
Available upon request
Leadership Experience
- Banning Stagecoach Days Jr Rodeo President
- Banning Stagecoach Days Board Member
- So Cal Jr. Bronc Riders President
- Federated Church of Orland Treasurer & SPRC Chair
- Orland Jr Trojans youth football board member
Timeline
Payroll Associate
Northern Valley Indian Health
12.2020 - Current
Payroll Clerk
Cleanrite-Buildrite
06.2019 - 12.2020
Assistant Manager
Payless Shoes
06.2014 - 10.2014
Manager • Owner
Buring Ranch & Spencer Quarter Horses
10.2012 - 02.2019
Receiving Supervisor
Home Depot
03.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science -
La Sierra University
University of Phoenix
Crafton Hills College