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Maria Esmeralda Cortez Cortez

Bay Point,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll

Glosage Engineering Inc.,
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
  • Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
  • Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Issued paychecks on designated pay dates to avoid employee dissatisfaction.
  • Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
  • Processed W-2s, 1099s and other year-end reports to remain in compliance with state and federal laws.
  • Processed garnishments from creditors or government agencies to meet legal requirements of deducting money from employees' paychecks to pay off debts.
  • Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
  • Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
  • Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
  • Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
  • Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
  • Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
  • Assisted with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
  • Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
  • Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
  • Issued paychecks on designated pay dates to avoid employee dissatisfaction
  • Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data
  • Processed new hire paperwork and documents
  • Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees

Babysitter

Self-employeed
09.2018 - 09.2021
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
  • Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.

Visa Consultant

Cox And Kings
11.2014 - 06.2018
  • Maintained current knowledge of immigration laws and coordinated referrals to obtain qualified legal advice for clients.
  • Trained staff in visa and immigration procedures to deliver optimal support for wide range of immigrants.
  • Guided applicants through processes of obtaining visas and required documentation.
  • Supported applicants through visa process and helped correct different issues.
  • Supported applicants through visa process and helped correct different issues
  • Reviewed applications to check accuracy, completeness and integrity of paperwork

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA
06.2024

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA
05.2022

Skills

  • Weekly Production Management
  • Checking Time Cards
  • Report Writing
  • Payroll Computation
  • Data Recording
  • New Employee Paperwork
  • Prepare Paychecks
  • Analyzing Information
  • Outgoing Phone Calls
  • Correspondence Management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Payroll

Glosage Engineering Inc.,
09.2021 - 09.2022

Babysitter

Self-employeed
09.2018 - 09.2021

Visa Consultant

Cox And Kings
11.2014 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California - Davis

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Contra Costa College

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