Rae Chantelle Garza
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate individual with drive for helping others. Skilled at assisting management in promoting positive morale while optimizing productivity. Motivating, positive, and genuinely kind with high importance on maintaining her integrity.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
BlazerWilkinsonGee
04.2016 - 12.2023
- Enhanced employee retention with personal interactions and fostering a positive work environment.
- Developed and entered all onboarding paperwork.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Maintenance of all workers compensation injuries and claims.
- Payroll processing of final checks.
- All Administrative HR related duties.
Steakhouse Hostess
Madonna Inn Gold Rush Steakhouse
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Customer Service and Cashiering.
- Managed reservations efficiently to also accommodate walk-in guests.
- Implemented table rotation system.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming atmosphere.
Service Writer
Walmart Tire And Lube
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Enhanced communication between technicians and customers by acting as a liaison, resulting in clear expectations and better understanding of repair services.
- Increased repeat business with exceptional customer service skills and follow-up calls to ensure satisfaction.
Payroll Clerk
Freitas Brothers Farms
01.2012 - 04.2015
- Payroll processing with data review and data entry.
- Ensured accurate payment distribution for employees by diligently reviewing timecards and attendance records.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying updated on regulations.
- Administrative Assistance to Office Manager.
Payroll Clerk/Office Clerk
Summer Valley Partners/Ocean Breeze/NorCal Harvest
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Payroll processing.
- Ensured accurate payment for employees by reviewing timecards and attendance records.
- Resolved issues arising from incorrect payments or missing information by collaborating with farm managers.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Updated required postings at each ranch.
Office Assistant/Permit Technician
City Of Santa Maria
03.2003 - 01.2006
- Customer Service, counter assistance as well as cashiering.
- Issued permits for residential and commercial construction.
- Prepared and Issued Business Licenses.
- Manage scheduled inspections, organizing files and construction plans.
- Liaisons between departments for better collaboration and increased productivity.
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
- Assistant to Building Official
- Transfer redlines corrections to construction plans and write up corrections for customers.
School Secretary
Allensworth School District
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Maintained up-to-date student records, safeguarding confidential.
- Supported budget management processes by tracking expenses, and assisting with annual reporting requirements.
- Documented attendance, grades and test scores to update permanent records.
- Managed inventory of school supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate resources were available for classroom instruction and activities.
- Organized special events such as fundraisers, parent-teacher conferences, and graduation ceremonies, yearly multicultural events, yearly field trips and more.
- Answered multi-line telephones and greeted visitors and parents to facilitate office operations.
- Performed clerical and administrative support duties to optimize workflow procedures.
- Acted as a substitute in most positions when needed.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Bakersfield College
Delano, CANo Degree - Medical Assisting
Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA1993
High School Diploma -
Delano High School
Delano, CA1992
Skills
- Payroll/Office Administration
- Employee Relations
- Human Resources Operations
- Agricultural Compliance
- Conflict Resolution
- Unemployment Claims
- Workers Compensation Claims
- Customer Service
- Reception
- Cashiering
- Management Support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Steakhouse Hostess
Madonna Inn Gold Rush Steakhouse
06.2019 - 04.2020
Human Resources Manager
BlazerWilkinsonGee
04.2016 - 12.2023
Service Writer
Walmart Tire And Lube
01.2015 - 04.2016
Payroll Clerk
Freitas Brothers Farms
01.2012 - 04.2015
Payroll Clerk/Office Clerk
Summer Valley Partners/Ocean Breeze/NorCal Harvest
01.2006 - 01.2012
Office Assistant/Permit Technician
City Of Santa Maria
03.2003 - 01.2006
School Secretary
Allensworth School District
01.1996 - 01.2002
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Bakersfield College
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield
High School Diploma -
Delano High School
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