International Business and Finances professional with experience in the administrative and logistics field of a wide range of business industries such as pharmaceutical, banking, human resources consulting, education, logistics and transportation. Self-motivated and hardworking with effective communication and interpersonal skills. Recognized for being proactive, committed and with a high level of professionalism.
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LAURA OSPINO
Renton,WA
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Northwest University
Event Assistant
03.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Organized facilities preparation, refreshments and entertainment for gatherings.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure necessary event services and supplies.
- Implemented event protocols to maintain safety and security of all attendees.
- Responded to inquiries from attendees and addressed any issues or complaints.
Lean Staffing Solutions
Logistics Coordinator
07.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Performed regular audits and assessments of carriers bills to verify logistics processes to identify weaknesses, improve supply chain operations and minimize waste.
- Fixed errors or inconsistencies found in bills to prepare them for approval.
- Approved payment of carrier bills
Procaps (Pharmaceutical Company)
Administrative Assistant
04.2015 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Supported corporate development vice president and manager on mergers and acquisitions projects.
- Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.
- Managed calendars and coordinated travel arrangements and accommodation for senior-level staff to optimize schedules.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail.
- Registered accounting transactions and purchase requests on SAP software.
- Monitored and ordered supplies and materials to keep office well stocked.
C&Z Consultores (HR Consulting Company)
Administrative Assistant
04.2014 - 10.2014
Job overview
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Supported in the process of recruitment, assessment and human resources consultancies.
VSI Nearshore Outsourcing
Housing Development Statement Processor
03.2012 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Reviewed and processed documents according to instructions from mortgage company, payoff lender, title and other appropriate parties.
- Verified client taxes payment status.
Banco De Occidente (Bank)
Security Assistant
01.2011 - 04.2011
Job overview
- Worked closely with security management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of bank security.
- Developed and maintained filing of fraud or robbery client cases to facilitate easy access to information.
- Prepared monthly and annual reports.
- Followed up with client fraud cases.
Banco De Occidente (Bank)
Operational Assistant
10.2010 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
- Verified checks to make sure there were no inconsistencies.
- Processed payments received by tellers.
- Received returned checks to follow the established procedures.
- Sent daily documents received by clients to central bank.
Education
Northwest UniversityKirkland, WA
Master of Arts from Leadership Studies
12.2023
University Overview
College of Ministry
Universidad Autónoma Del CaribeBarranquilla, Colombia
Bachelor of Arts from International Business And Finance
04.2015
University Overview
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Project Support
- Organization and Planning
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Operational Efficiency
Certification
- Illustration Basics for Instagram - 2020
- Marketing Research - 2019
- International Business and Trade - 2015
- Entrepreneurship Basic Course - 2011
- Payroll Basic Course - 2011
- Documentation and Registration of Accounting Operations - 2010
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Event Assistant
Northwest University
03.2022 - 09.2022
Logistics Coordinator
Lean Staffing Solutions
07.2019 - 01.2020
Administrative Assistant
Procaps (Pharmaceutical Company)
04.2015 - 07.2019
Administrative Assistant
C&Z Consultores (HR Consulting Company)
04.2014 - 10.2014
Housing Development Statement Processor
VSI Nearshore Outsourcing
03.2012 - 06.2012
Security Assistant
Banco De Occidente (Bank)
01.2011 - 04.2011
Operational Assistant
Banco De Occidente (Bank)
10.2010 - 12.2010
Northwest University
Master of Arts from Leadership Studies
Universidad Autónoma Del Caribe
Bachelor of Arts from International Business And Finance
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