Laura Ruedas Carver
San Marcos,TX
Summary
To obtain a full time position in a positive work environment, while obtaining a career. Familiar with managing schedules, directing teams and overseeing closing processes. Well-versed in GAAP, ledger updates and report writing. Exceptional interpersonal, communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist
Eagle Eye
West Lake Hills, United States
06.2021 - Current
- Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Managed accounting department through oversight of accounts payable/receivable, and payroll activity.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Sourced vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
Administrative Assistant
Austin Police Department
Austin, Texas
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Customer service, Phones, Filing, Taking payments, assisting with background checks and finger printing, helped Detectives with translating, Event planning Specialist- in charge of hosting and planning sport events for P.A.L.S program and all that implies.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow and readability.
- Managed relational database to store information for reference, reporting and analysis.
- Maintained company handbook to outline policies and provide insights to company mission and values.
Internal Service Advisor
South Point Dodge
Austin, Texas
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Duties included: payroll, phones, filing, and customer service, Data entry, keeping up with time sheets, cashiering, dispatching and run reports for upper management.
- Operated specialized equipment such as [Type] and [Type] to test electronics and computer control systems.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Gave accurate quotes on needed repair work, fully educating customers on possible options and plans of action.
Cleaning Supervisor
Spot on Construction
Austin, Texas
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Duties include: help with payroll, bookkeeping, work with General contractors, scheduling, running a crew to get jobs done, and working in a fast pace but making sure all is done correctly.
- Assigned housekeeping staff to specific shifts and room blocks based on abilities and daily requirements.
- Completed schedules, shift reports and other business documentation.
- Maintained adequate supplies of cleaning materials and equipment and placed orders to conserve stock levels.
- Trained staff on expected standards and quality of general cleaning, health and safety requirements and equipment operation.
- Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
- Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
Office Manager
Longhorn Equipment, Office Management
Buda, Texas
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Duties include: accounting and bookkeeping, payroll, phones, customer service, working on liens and; legal documents, quick books, mail, and many other tasks that were asked.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Oversaw quality control and productivity rates to increase revenue and production times.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
- Initiated timely project management within budget constraints for multi-faceted problems concerning executive leaders.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Sandra Ritz
Austin, Texas
11.2005 - 01.2008
- Customer service, phones, taking payments, sending invoices, updating in QuickBooks, bookkeeping, filing, faxing, copying, preparing documents for the attorney, typing affidavits, scheduling appointments for clients, and collections.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
- Supported partners and associates in areas of appellate and complex commercial litigation.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Administrative Assistant
Famers Insurance
Austin, Texas
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Customer service, collections, data entry, office machines, and other tasks as assigned.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow and readability.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Administrative Assistant
Austin Police Department, Traffic Dept
Austin, Texas
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Data entry, working with multi lines, customer service, helping Detectives with other tasks.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events.
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
Education
Baldwin Beauty School
Austin, TX2005
High School Diploma -
Jack C Hays
Kyle, TX12.1997
Skills
- The ability to learn things at a quick pace, I can be very multi task I have ran events for families in need and fundraisers for 9 years I have also volunteered at Capital 10K Races for the past 15 years, Duties included: data entry, greeting runners and handing out party favors at the finish line
- Inventory Assessment
- Accounting Policy and Control
- Problem Solving
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Accounts Payable
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Account Reconciliation
- Journal Entries
- Typing and 10-Key Entry
- Team Building and Leadership
- Balance Sheet
- Creative Thinking
- Tax Return Preparation
Additional Information
I work NONprofit and host sport events to help raise money for those in need.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Accounting Specialist
Eagle Eye
06.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Austin Police Department
01.2018 - 02.2021
Internal Service Advisor
South Point Dodge
01.2014 - 01.2017
Cleaning Supervisor
Spot on Construction
01.2011 - 01.2013
Office Manager
Longhorn Equipment, Office Management
01.2008 - 01.2009
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Sandra Ritz
11.2005 - 01.2008
Administrative Assistant
Famers Insurance
01.2000 - 01.2004
Administrative Assistant
Austin Police Department, Traffic Dept
01.1998 - 01.1999
Baldwin Beauty School
High School Diploma -
Jack C Hays