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Maria Cristina Rodriguez

West Sacramento

Summary

Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate, and legal accounting structures. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Major Projects Finance Lead

NETWORK RAIL CONSULTING, INC.
Sacramento
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed travel compliance, cost approvals, and invoice submissions efficiently.
  • Obtained necessary approvals for TEC, TRF, and expenditures from leadership.
  • Oversaw workflow and communication between travelers, task leads, finance, and internal departments regarding CAHSR travel guidelines.
  • Provided training to new staff on travel guidelines and completion of TRF/TEC forms.
  • Audited travel documents to ensure proper support for transactions and resolved discrepancies.
  • Coordinated cost reconciliations and prepared travel documents for monthly client approvals.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to promote a customer-centric culture across the team.
  • Fostered operational responsibility by encouraging personal ownership of delivery among team members.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing finance activities.
  • Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
  • Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
  • Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
  • Developed financial models to support valuation, planning, and forecasting activities.

Project Cost Administrator

Swinerton Builders
Sacramento
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Prepared owner billings in accordance with contract terms and conditions.
  • Managed financial aspects of contracts, including fee payments and rental equipment costs.
  • Monitored compliance of subcontractors with contract requirements and corporate standards.
  • Processed subcontractor payment requests and vendor invoices efficiently.
  • Maintained strict adherence to owner agreements, ensuring compliance with all requirements.
  • Developed and nurtured strong relationships with owners and clients regarding payment status.
  • Submitted monthly cash flow projections by managing costs versus billed amounts.
  • Reviewed owner contracts to ensure accurate application of billing rates and reimbursable costs.
  • Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
  • Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submission deadlines.
  • Followed up with customer accounts to resolve unpaid or past due accounts.
  • Improved office organization by developing filing system and customer database protocols.
  • Performed basic bookkeeping tasks such as reconciling accounts receivable and payable.

Team Coordinator - Project Management

CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY
Sacramento
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Reported directly to Chief Operations Officer on all construction activities.
  • Compiled monthly status updates on ongoing projects to keep stakeholders informed about progress made by the teams involved.
  • Implemented internal audit controls and legal compliance to promote accountability.
  • Interpreted work orders and blueprints, operating to production specifications to complete high-quality, fully compliant products.
  • Provided administrative support for the team, such as creating presentations, taking notes during meetings, preparing agendas and maintaining records of key decisions.
  • Developed and implemented team-building activities to promote collaboration among staff members.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new employees joining the team or existing employees needing refresher courses.
  • Packaged finished products and prepared boxes, containers and pallets for shipment to distribution centers.
  • Maintained an up-to-date list of contacts for all current and past projects within the team's portfolio.
  • Organized and scheduled team meetings, conference calls and video conferences.
  • Participated in development and oversight of construction projects, including design and scheduling.
  • Managed design and construction activities by establishing monitoring and control procedures.
  • Established project objectives, policies, and performance standards within Authority's guidelines.
  • Maintained liaison with clients, governmental agencies, and professionals to facilitate construction efforts.
  • Planned and organized key field operations for effective construction monitoring.
  • Investigated safety and contractual issues, implementing necessary corrective measures.
  • Represented Chief Operations Officer in project meetings and coordinated efforts among stakeholders.

Team Lead - Project Management

Overaa Construction
Richmond
02.2016 - 02.2022
  • · Responsible for Project Accounting process, budget report preparation, project startup and presentation.
  • · Process, review and maintain Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Preliminary Notices, Lien Waivers, Certified Payrolls and Certificate of Insurance.
  • · Work closely with Project Director, Manager, Engineer, subcontractors and vendors to collect money progress billing and compliances.
  • · Onsite electronic processing of Subcontractor and Vendor Invoices.
  • · Enter and verify payroll for both project field and salaried employees weekly.
  • · Creates positive morale on jobsite team while working to achieve common goal.
  • · Coordinate jobsite office set up, office and phone equipment, office furniture, office supplies and vendor’s services.
  • · Responsible for promoting and coordination Sustainable practices with Sustainability department and project team.
  • · Process project closeout, office demobilization, and move outs, archive project documents, inclusive all documentation required and in accordance with the company Policy and Procedures.

Project Management & Safety Officer

WEBCOR BUILDERS
Alameda
03.2013 - 02.2016
  • · Responsible for Project Accounting process, budget report preparation and presentation.
  • · Review and maintain Subcontract files, Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, Change Orders, Preliminary Notices, Lien Waivers and Certificate of Insurance.
  • · Work closely with Project Director, Manager, Engineer, subcontractors and vendors to collect money progress billing and compliances.
  • · Onsite electronic processing of Subcontractor and Vendor Invoices.
  • · Process New Hire Field and transfer employees and coordinate field worker lay off paperwork.
  • · Enter and verify payroll for both project field and salaried employees weekly.
  • · Creates positive morale on jobsite team while working to achieve common goal.
  • · Coordinate jobsite office set up, office and phone equipment, office furniture, office supplies and vendor’s services.
  • · Responsible for promoting and coordination Sustainable practices with Sustainability department and project team.
  • · Copy, Scan, Upload files, Answer phones, prepare binders and set up new vendors and subcontractors.
  • · Process project closeout, office demobilization, and move outs, archive project documents, inclusive all documentation required and in accordance with the company Policy and Procedures.
  • · Conduct project Safety Orientation to new hire employees.
  • · Conduct periodic Safety and Health walk-through inspections of workplace facilities.
  • · Ensure that safety training and all other specifically safety training is provided for all employees.
  • · Conduct accident/injury investigation and illness exposure monitoring.
  • · Establish and monitor program for reporting and investigating “near-miss” situations.
  • · Maintain required safety and health documents/file.
  • · Ensure periodic inspections of all equipment, tools and motorized vehicle.
  • · Ensure the development, implementation and updating of required written safety & health programs and plans.

Accountant - LEED Green Associate Certified

HOEM & ASSOCITAES, INC
South San Francisco
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • · Conduct LEED Documentation
  • · Process Payroll and Payroll Reports; Process Payable Invoices
  • · Entering/Opening New projects/ jobs; Update Employee - Wages/Garnishes
  • · Research on Product Certification for LEED Qualified jobs; Attend LEED meetings/Seminar
  • · Submit Project Submittal; Submit Project Closeout Documentation
  • · Process post and pre-consumer reports for material as requested by clients
  • · Handles Engineering and Architectural Plans for material submittal
  • · Gather material resources to meet sustainable, indoor & waste recyclable requirements
  • · Process Company warranties for all projects

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Centro Escolar University
Manila, Philippines
03-2001

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant

Bryman College
San Francisco, CA

Skills

  • Certified First Aid, CPR, AED
  • Child CPR, AED
  • LEED Green Associate Training
  • OSHA 30 Certification
  • Safety and Health Training, and Scissor Lift Certified
  • 21 years of experience in Administration and Organization
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Textura, PlanGrid, CMiC, American Contractor, ViewPoint, ClickUp, Procore, Facility Management expert, SharePoint, BST, RAS System
  • Cash flow projections
  • Project accounting
  • Relationship building
  • Financial analysis
  • Cost management
  • Budget management
  • Critical thinking
  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Organizational skills
  • Asset control
  • Team collaboration
  • Project finance
  • Financial planning
  • Certified payroll professional
  • Plan budgets

Timeline

Commercial Major Projects Finance Lead

NETWORK RAIL CONSULTING, INC.
06.2024 - Current

Project Cost Administrator

Swinerton Builders
01.2023 - 03.2024

Team Coordinator - Project Management

CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY
02.2022 - 12.2022

Team Lead - Project Management

Overaa Construction
02.2016 - 02.2022

Project Management & Safety Officer

WEBCOR BUILDERS
03.2013 - 02.2016

Accountant - LEED Green Associate Certified

HOEM & ASSOCITAES, INC
01.2009 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Centro Escolar University

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant

Bryman College

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