Justine Kara Lafuente
Summary
Extensive clerical, administrative, and Human Resource experience, great organizational skills, as well as having an excellent customer service background. Seasoned Payroll Specialist bringing 8 years' experience in accounting and operations management. Proven history of achievement and innovation coupled with outstanding work ethic, commitment and loyalty. Strong track record of effective leadership, collaborative teamwork and articulate communication. Highly adept with key strengths in payroll administration functions, including discrepancy research, regulatory guidelines adherence, complex processing procedures and program management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll - Accounting
Caviness Beef Packers
11.2015 - Current
- Assisted in the process of onboarding new employees
- Administrated benefits for new employees
- Managed payroll responsibilities for multiple sites
- Developed a more comprehensive comprehension of accounting principles by performing routine job duties.
- Claims and Credit Management for Multiple Sites
- Ensure timely collections from customers
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Cintas
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Managed all invoicing and billing for the Amarillo and Lubbock locations
- Performed all aspects of payment processing for the operation
- Developed excellent interpersonal skills through constant customer interaction
- Coordinated with service and office personnel to ensure that the AR targets were met and exceeded.
Customer Service Representative
Cintas
05.2012 - 09.2014
- Obtained a better understanding of customer service through daily tasks and duties
- Maintained customer files and agreements through excellent organizational skills
- Further enhanced communication skills by relaying messages from customers to SSR's
- Created actions plans based on customer needs and requests.
Administrative Assistant
City of Amarillo
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Supervised library employees on a daily basis
- Developed inventory management skills through Harrington Library System
- Enhanced customer service skills by assisting library patrons
- Onboarded and trained new employees according to job description.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Procurement Management
Paul & Virginia Engler College of Business
West Texas A&M University, Canyon05.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management-Human Resource Management
Paul & Virginia Engler College of Business
West Texas A&M University, Canyon12.2020
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Employee Benefits Administration
- Accounts Receivable
- Timekeeping Systems
- Data Entry Accuracy
- Credit Management
Timeline
Payroll - Accounting
Caviness Beef Packers
11.2015 - Current
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Cintas
09.2014 - 11.2015
Customer Service Representative
Cintas
05.2012 - 09.2014
Administrative Assistant
City of Amarillo
08.2010 - 05.2012
Master of Business Administration - Procurement Management
Paul & Virginia Engler College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management-Human Resource Management
Paul & Virginia Engler College of Business
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