LORINDA DUNN
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Well-qualified Finance/HR Manager with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Self-employed
07.2024 - Current
- Implement process enhancements
- Manage accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Created Finance/Billing policies and procedures
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Track expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
Payroll and HR Administrator
Your Travel Center
01.2024 - Current
- Update HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping by conducting regular audits of personnel files and HR databases.
- Reduced time spent on administrative tasks by automating key processes.
- Assist employees with benefits enrollment, ensuring accuracy of information and timely processing of forms.
- Handle complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
- Respond to employee inquiries to provide information regarding payroll deductions and related issues.
- Manage accurate records of employee time off, leave balances, and attendance for precise pay calculation.
- Implement effective strategies for recognizing employees
Finance/HR Manager
Solutions 8
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Streamlined processes to improve productivity
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Established effective policies and procedures to streamline Finance/Billing operations
- Implemented performance management systems, providing constructive feedback and coaching opportunities for employees.
- Oversaw payroll functions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
- M&A liaison for Sol8 and new parent company
- Special projects as requested
Controller
Solutions 8
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Handled end-to-end responsibilities for A/R, A/P
- Streamlined processes to achieve higher productivity.
- Developed comprehensive guidelines for Finance/Billing operations
- M&A liaison for Solutions 8 and new parent company, Pixis
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Oversaw payroll functions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Special projects as requested
Office Manager
Arizona National Livestock Show
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Completed monthly financial reporting duties
- Ensured accurate completion of end of month accounting tasks
- Managed Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes
- Planned and managed Hacienda Bar & Grill during livestock show week
- Achieved a significant 293% increase in beverage sales during the 2017 show week at Hacienda
- Planned and oversaw a nationally sanctioned BBQ competition, BBQ Stampede
- Coordinated a nationally sanctioned Cornhole tournament
Financial Administrator
Palms Christian Schools
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed end of month Accounting processes, payroll, and general HR responsibilities
- Oversaw social media platforms and generated captivating web content
- Organized and executed employee recognition events
- Managed fundraising initiatives and coordinated special events
- Led community engagement and promotional efforts for a dual-school setup.
Human Resources Administrator
Nautilus Hyosung America
06.2011 - 03.2013
- Payroll and Benefits point of contact for Western US
- Involved in the recruitment, testing, evaluation, selection and training of personnel
- Conducted monthly Corporate credit card audits and financial reports for Executives
- Coordinated travel for Corporate Financial team
- Corporate liaison for property management, construction, and architecture firm
- Coordinated office move from Dallas/New Jersey to Las Colinas for 350 employees
- Supervised Mailroom Clerk and Receptionist
HR Assistant/Facilities Admin/Financial Services
Lehigh Hanson
10.2005 - 03.2009
- Quarterly employee recognition
- Payroll and benefits point of contact for Western US
- Involved in the recruitment, testing, evaluation, selection and training of personnel
- Conducted monthly Corporate credit card audits and financial reports for Executives
- Coordinated travel for Corporate Financial team
- Corporate liaison for property management, construction, and architecture firm
- Coordinated office move from Dallas/New Jersey to Las Colinas for 350 employees
- Supervised Mailroom Clerk and Receptionist
HR Assistant
MEC Lone Star Park
02.2003 - 07.2005
- Conducted new hire orientation
- Coordinated seasonal onsite/offsite job fairs
- Assisted with open enrollment and safety trainings
Education
High School -
South Grand Prairie High School
Grand Prairie, TXSkills
- New Hire Orientation
- Benefits Open Enrollment
- Employee Recognition
- Benefits Administration
- Payroll Administration
- Training and mentoring
- Special Events coordination
- HR policies and procedures
- Talent Acquisition
- Quickbooks
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Customer Service
Accomplishments
- Established a successful nationally sanctioned BBQ competition in AZ
- Increased beverage sales 293% for a national livestock show
- Gained national notoriety as a certified BBQ competition organizer
- Established corporate employee recognition programs
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Self-employed
07.2024 - Current
Payroll and HR Administrator
Your Travel Center
01.2024 - Current
Finance/HR Manager
Solutions 8
10.2022 - 07.2023
Controller
Solutions 8
02.2021 - 10.2022
Office Manager
Arizona National Livestock Show
10.2017 - 05.2019
Financial Administrator
Palms Christian Schools
07.2015 - 09.2017
Human Resources Administrator
Nautilus Hyosung America
06.2011 - 03.2013
HR Assistant/Facilities Admin/Financial Services
Lehigh Hanson
10.2005 - 03.2009
HR Assistant
MEC Lone Star Park
02.2003 - 07.2005
High School -
South Grand Prairie High School
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