Karen Saucedo
Austin
Summary
Collaborative, achievement-oriented Business Administrator with over four years of experience. Currently working in a position that requires knowledge and execution of variety of administrative principles. Exceptional organizational skills for improving operations. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Administrator
Evolve Architects
05.2022
- Oversee daily business operations, ensure efficiency and alignment with organizational goals.
- Manage budgeting, financial reporting and cost control to optimize profitability.
- Coordinate team celebrations, employment engagement activities and holiday celebrations.
- Assist with marketing, including content creation, social media management and tracking engagement analytics.
- Utilize project management tools to manage resources, track progress and ensure on time delivery of initiatives.
- Employed
- 40+ hours per week
Beauty Consultant and Trainer
Target, Laredo, TX
Laredo, TX
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained the Beauty department which included cosmetics, personal care and pharmacy.
- Upheld accurate and attractive merchandise displays, ensuring strategic placement of products in order to maximize purchases.
- Assisted team members in organizing inventory room, labeling products, unloading merchandise and handling cash registers.
- Trained new employees and prepared them for day to day duties.
- 35+ hours per week
Lab Assistant
Texas State University English Department, San Marcos, TX
San Marcos, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Monitored the English computer labs.
- Assisted students and faculty with the completion of coursework by providing technical assistance with lab hardware and software.
- Trouble shooting basic problems with desktop hardware, software, and printers.
- Monitored print usage and prevented the abuse of resources.
- 25 hours per week
Sales Representative
H&M, Laredo, Texas
Laredo, Texas
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Increased product appeal and customer service by interacting with customers daily.
- Stocked, replenished and organized inventory with accuracy and efficiency.
- Handled the store’s marketing alongside Store Managers.
- 20+ hours per week
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX08-2027
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences - International Relations
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas08-2020
Skills
- Effective collaboration and individual contribution
- 6 experience in customer service, with working knowledge in assessment planning
- 4 experience in business administration
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
- Experience in database management, office administration, accounts payable/receivable, budget management, Human Resources, financial reporting and event coordination
- Advanced level in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe and Photoshop
- Quickbooks
- Project management
- Marketing strategy
- Effective communication
- Team development
- Mentoring
- Time management
- Relationship building
Certification
- Notary Public-State of Texas (Commissioned through 2026)
- Certified HR OD Practitioner- AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR), May 2024
- Certified Learning and Development Specialist-AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR), November 2023
- Certified HR Generalist-AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR), September 2023
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business Administrator
Evolve Architects
05.2022
Beauty Consultant and Trainer
Target, Laredo, TX
07.2020 - 01.2021
Lab Assistant
Texas State University English Department, San Marcos, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
Sales Representative
H&M, Laredo, Texas
07.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences - International Relations
Texas State University
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Texas A&M International University