Rua Richardson
Summary
Seasoned Director of Finance and Human Resources known for exceptional technical skills and a proactive approach. Expertise includes taking initiative, delivering dependability, meticulous attention to detail, and efficient time management. Achieved outstanding results throughout a 13-year career by driving continuous business improvement initiatives that maximize revenue and optimize processes for the benefit of staff and upper management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance and Human Resources
Merkel & Conner, LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Oversees daily financial and human resource operations, ensuring compliance with governing laws and regulations.
- Evaluated and offered recommendations for improvement on client closing statements
- Advised executive leadership team on investment opportunities that could maximize return on capital investments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and developments affecting organizational finances.
- Created reports analyzing current projects' profitability against projected targets.
- Assisted senior management in developing strategies for improving overall financial performance of the organization.
- Mentored junior staff members in accounting practices and principles.
- Worked closely with other departments such as marketing, sales, production, providing advice on how best to achieve their goals while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Reviewed contracts related to finance activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Created a positive work environment by promoting team building initiatives and resolving conflicts between employees.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws by monitoring changes in regulations related to human resources management.
- Developed and implemented human resources policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Coordinated recruitment activities to ensure the organization was staffed with qualified personnel.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees in all departments.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategies that would increase employee engagement levels.
- Oversaw payroll processing and conducted wage surveys to ensure competitive compensation packages.
- Counseled managers on disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Organized onboarding processes for new hires, including orientation sessions and paperwork completion.
Litigation Paralegal
Thomas Rubin & Kelley
2018 - 2020
- Reviewed discovery responses and generated privilege logs.
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda summarizing the results.
- Investigated potential sources of evidence such as public records or online databases.
- Organized large volumes of data into databases for use in document reviews or case management systems.
- Prepared deposition summaries and tracked deadlines for filing of briefs or other documents.
- Performed factual investigations to obtain background information on parties involved in litigation proceedings.
- Analyzed medical records to identify pertinent facts that could be used in a court proceeding.
- Collaborated with clients to gather information about their cases.
- Proofread documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Managed document production process, including identifying relevant documents, locating witnesses and obtaining necessary authorizations.
- Maintained an organized file system for all case related materials.
- Provided administrative support such as scheduling meetings and appointments.
- Drafted pleadings, motions and other court documents for review by attorney.
- Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
Paralegal/Staff Accountant
McDonald Jacobs, P.C.
2017 - 2018
- Explained complex tax regulations in an easy-to-understand manner for clients' understanding.
- Organized paperwork for efficient review by senior staff members.
- Prepared tax returns for Estates and Trusts.
- Collected additional details from clients regarding taxable income, deductible expenses, and allowances through interviews.
- Maintained accurate records of all client transactions and filings.
- Communicated with federal and state tax agencies to obtain best resolution for clients.
- Identified potential deductions to minimize clients' tax liabilities.
- Managed multiple tax preparation projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and filing.
- Implemented electronic filing procedures to streamline tax return processing and reduce errors.
- Corrected previously filed tax returns to amend errors or claim additional deductions and credits.
Education
BA - General Degree -
Washington State University
01.2015
AAS - Legal Assistant/Paralegal -
Clark College
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership
- Budget Preparation & Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Operational Decision Making
- Team Management
- Merger & Acquisition Management
- Benefit Plan Development & Implementation
- Cost Control
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Account Analysis
- Audit management
- Debt management
- Budget Planning
- Compliance Monitoring
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Account Reconciliation
Personal Information
Title: Director of Finance and Human Resources
Timeline
Director of Finance and Human Resources
Merkel & Conner, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Thomas Rubin & Kelley
2018 - 2020
Paralegal/Staff Accountant
McDonald Jacobs, P.C.
2017 - 2018
BA - General Degree -
Washington State University
AAS - Legal Assistant/Paralegal -
Clark College
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