Lisa Parneg
Somerset,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Operation and Back – Office Executive with 38 years of experience supporting precious metals trading operations and managing back-office financial functions. Extensive expertise in trade settlements, wire processing, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and financial controls. Proven track record of reconciling metal positions and cash accounts to ensure trading accuracy, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance in high-value, fast paced markets.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
HR & Operations Coordinator
Clearsite Industries
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process, including creating and posting job listings, screening resumes, qualifying candidates, and coordinating interview schedules with hiring managers
- Facilitated pre-employment screening processes, including background checks, motor vehicle records (MVRs), drug and alcohol testing, and onboarding documentation.
- Supported employee onboarding and offboarding processes, maintained confidential personnel files, and ensured compliance with HR and safety policies.
Precious Metals Operations Specialist
BASF
01.1995 - 01.2024
- Administered pool account transfer processes, confirming requested transfer details with third parties to maintain financial integrity and adherence to accounting procedures.
- Processed metal leases, preparing and finalizing all required documentation for accurate execution and recordkeeping
- Processed executed trades, adhering to all trade lifecycle procedure to ensure accuracy and operational integrity.
- Monitored and reconciled domestic and foreign depository positions, ensuring daily inventory accuracy, compliance with credit limits, and proper release and receipt of metals.
- Performed daily book close, reconciling all positions to confirm accuracy and alignment across accounts.
- Processed high-dollar contract trades ahead of market open, adhering to all contractual terms for pricing, delivery, and location while maintain operational accuracy and compliance.
- Conducted monthly account reconciliations for customers and international sites, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial and operational reporting.
- Managed trade confirmation process by receiving and distributing confirmations, identifying and correcting inaccuracies, and logging all activity to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
- Prepared invoicing for daily trades and ran end-of-day reporting to ensure accurate financial records and operational transparency.
- Trained and mentored new employees and summer interns, providing guidance and support to ensure a comprehensive learning experience and successful onboarding.
- Setup new customer accounts in master data, ensuring accurate information and proper configuration for trading and accounting operations.
Telecommunications Administrator
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Managed enterprise voice telecommunications systems across four sites supporting approximately 1,600 users.
- Responded to user requests and technical issues, ensuring reliable service and minimal downtime.
- Coordinated with external vendors and contractors to schedule and oversee service work, installations and system upgrades.
- Maintained telecommunications inventory and administered detailed recordkeeping for corporate credit cards and all related billing.
- Played a key role in consolidating three buildings into a newly 10 story constructed facility, assisted in planning and implementation of a new phone system and delivering training to over 800 employees on the new phone system.
Site Management Secretary
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Provided comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Site Manager, ensuring efficient daily operations.
- Served as a liaison between vendors and departmental staff to facilitate communication and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Transcribed data and prepared business correspondence, reports, records, and internal memoranda with high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Plainfield High School
South Plainfield, NJSkills
- Office Administration & Executive Support
- Document Management & Confidential Recordkeeping
- Calendar Management & Meeting Coordination
- Data Entry, Reporting & Database Maintenance
- Customer & Vendor Communication
- Process Coordination & Workflow Support
- Employee Onboarding/Offboarding Administration
- Pre-Employment Screening & HR Documentation
- Accounts Payable/Receivable & Invoicing Support
- Account Reconciliation & Data Accuracy
- Compliance, Policy Adherence & Audit Support
- Training Support & Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Timeline
HR & Operations Coordinator
Clearsite Industries
01.2025 - 01.2026
Precious Metals Operations Specialist
BASF
01.1995 - 01.2024
Telecommunications Administrator
01.1991 - 01.1995
Site Management Secretary
01.1988 - 01.1991
High School Diploma -
South Plainfield High School