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Laura Castro

El Paso,TX

Summary

Pursuing a part-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Customs Clerk

TECMA Customs Solution
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • Provided expert guidance to clients regarding complex import/export regulations, ensuring their shipments met all necessary requirements for smooth customs clearance.
  • Contributed to client retention efforts by consistently delivering timely and accurate services that exceeded expectations.
  • Improved data management processes, resulting in increased accuracy of records and streamlined access to important information.
  • Developed custom tariff strategies for clients based on their specific industry requirements, optimizing savings on duties and taxes while maintaining compliance with applicable laws.
  • Managed company's CTPAT certification by ensuring compliance with agency regulations.

HR Assistant

TECMA, LLC
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Oversaw the record management for over 70 employees, digitizing all paper records to an online system.
  • Coordinated daily internal employee meetings with off-site vendors, negotiating to reduce costs generating company savings of $3,456.
  • Increased efficiency on payroll processing for over 120 employees resulting in cutting turnaround times by 50%.
  • Developed HR reports for management review, summarizing key metrics and trends.

HR Intern

Education Center Specializing in Neurodiversity
05.2020 - 10.2022
  • Organized and administered employee recognition programs and events to promote a positive school culture and boost staff morale
  • Provided administrative support to the founder by authorizing payments and maintaining receipts, records, and inventories
  • Evaluated suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria
  • Managed day-to-day office operations, guaranteeing on-time delivery of goods and maintaining an 80% accuracy rate for inventory management

Education

BA - International Business

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
El Paso, Texas

Skills

  • Data Entry Analysis
  • Inventory Control
  • Native Spanish and English speaker Beginner French

Timeline

Customs Clerk

TECMA Customs Solution
08.2024 - 02.2025

HR Assistant

TECMA, LLC
03.2023 - 08.2024

HR Intern

Education Center Specializing in Neurodiversity
05.2020 - 10.2022

BA - International Business

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
Laura Castro