Sara Strempel
Katy,Texas
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Clerk
Danos LLC
Gray, Louisiana
07.2025 - 05.2026
- Processed weekly timecards for payroll with precision and accuracy.
- Maintained comprehensive payroll records while safeguarding confidential employee information.
- Calculated wages, factoring in overtime, salary increases, and bonuses.
- Verified timecards and corrected discrepancies in recorded hours promptly.
- Updated employee payroll files to reflect current data accurately.
- Tracked vacation accruals and personal leave balances for all employees diligently.
- Addressed inquiries regarding wage garnishments, taxes, and 401(k) contributions efficiently.
- Developed streamlined procedures for processing payroll transactions.
Project Specialist
WOOD
Houston, TX
07.2013 - Current
- Processed payroll accurately and on time across multiple schedules and groups, ensuring timely employee compensation.
- Checked timecards for compliance with policies and regulations, reducing potential discrepancies.
- Reviewed wages for errors, ensuring correct processing of payroll changes.
- Audited new hire information for accuracy and resolved discrepancies.
- Entered payroll expense reports into Oracle, uploading backup to SharePoint.
- Collaborated with HR to maintain accurate employee records and updates.
- Addressed timekeeping inquiries via phone and email, enhancing employee satisfaction with payroll services.
- Communicated regularly with account managers and HR through phone and email.
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
BUDGET BLINDS
Katy, TX
06.2007 - 06.2013
- Managed installer and sales team calendars using Google Calendar for optimal scheduling.
- Compiled correspondence drafts, memos, and emails while creating various office forms to streamline communication.
- Processed credit card payments and made bank deposits while managing heavy data entry in QuickBooks to ensure accurate financial records.
- Answered multiple phone lines and efficiently directed calls to appropriate personnel.
- Greeted customers, assessed needs to facilitate effective communication with appropriate personnel.
- Responded to inquiries from external bodies regarding company products and services.
- Contacted customers to confirm scheduled service appointments, ensuring satisfaction and feedback.
- Provided callers with essential information, including company location, fax numbers, and product details.
Education
Word Processor Specialist -
TEXAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Houston, TXSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Outlook and Lync
- QuickBooks
- ADP Workforce
- Oracle database management
- SharePoint collaboration
- Ceridian payroll systems
- Project management software
- Allegro inventory management
- B-Fast software solutions
- FileMaker Pro database design
- 10-key data entry
- AS/400 administration
- Administrator's Plus management system
- Centricity healthcare software
- Adobe Acrobat editing
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Payroll Clerk
Danos LLC
07.2025 - 05.2026
Project Specialist
WOOD
07.2013 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
BUDGET BLINDS
06.2007 - 06.2013
Word Processor Specialist -
TEXAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS