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Suzanne Contreras

Corona,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

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Mgr.; Accounts Payable Specialist

West Coast Equipment LLC/Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
2018.10 - Current
  • HR POSITION AS OF JULY 2022/Transitioned from Accounts Payable Specialist:
  • Conducted onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires and also termination processing; Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards. Created and implemented multi-location compliancy forms, information and protocol to support branch managers.
  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents; Worker Comp/Accident claims; Processed disability claim paperwork and other EDD related forms as required.
  • Processed and maintained payroll and benefits for employees and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management; Coordinated with outside agencies to support benefit packages, COBRA compliance and 401k programs.
  • Implemented performance reviews with managers for employees; Organized and supported team management to promote collaboration.
  • Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
  • ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST POSITION from Hire to Transitioning to HR Management:
  • Reorganized accounts payable processes to include 3 way match system and job cost accounting.
  • Coded and processed invoices with efficiency and accuracy through complete payment processing and record keeping management; Complete maintenance and payment for all company/employee credit cards and accounts.
  • Maintained 100% accuracy while processing monthly amortized equipment and vehicle loan payments in excess of 30 accounts; Calculated and reimbursed weekly/monthly expense reports for owners and salespeople.
  • Responsible for company fleet vehicles and trailers yearly registrations, compliancy regulations and certificates of title. Maintained company wide vehicle list with assigned drivers; Developed and managed Company Fleet Manual.
  • Office management of equipment and supplies to include ordering, stocking and maintenance scheduling.
  • Assisted owners and branch managers with multi-location implementation of city business licenses and county ordinance regulations for required operational standards.
  • Handled new applicant customers to include credit reports/referrals, certificates of insurance and onboarding new customer accounts.
  • Cross-Trained and performed duties in employee's absences/vacations: Accounts Receivable/Billing, Human Resources and county and state tax related payables.

Contract Admin/Lien Release Specialist/Office Mgr

Renaissance Door & Trim, Inc.
2014.02 - 2018.02
  • CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/LIEN RELEASE SPECIALIST:
  • Handled all contracts with customer base of national home builders; Processed preliminary notices, lien releases and intents to lien.
  • ACCOUNTING:
  • Processed all accounts payable, receivables, payroll and billing.
  • Supervised a team within the accounting department to consist of filing clerks and cross-trained applicants.
  • HR/OFFICE MANAGER:
  • Conducted all new hire interviews and onboarding; Maintained HR/Employee files.
  • Ordered all office and shop supplies; Organized maintenance of office equipment and building related matters.

Legal Assistant

Law Office Of George Maricic
2008.01 - 2015.01
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Conducted background investigations on defendant.

Assistance Office Manager

B & A Construction, Inc.
1999.03 - 2012.12
  • Complete Accounts Payable cycle to include 3-way invoice matching; processing and payment.
  • Dispatcher to project managers on jobsites to order and set up timed deliveries of material and heavy equipment.
  • Responsible for utility markings through directional advisement to USA marking coordinators.
  • Weekly in-house payroll to include prevailing wage.
  • Assisted owner with HR related duties with employees.
  • Supervised a team of office assistants and clerks.

Accounts Payable Specialist

John S. Meek Construction, Inc.
1997.11 - 1999.01
  • Responsible for all Accounts Payable duties, filing and weekly check runs.
  • Assisted management with bidding/contracts and document processing for government agencies.
  • Maintained complete filing system for A/P, A/R, Billing, Collections, Construction Bids/Contracts and P/R and Employees Files

Church Secretary

Christian Chapel Inland Empire
1995.07 - 1997.10
  • Maintained church calendar by collecting information about upcoming events and reserving appropriate spaces for regular meetings and special activities.
  • Created and updated membership rosters, church documents and basic reports.
  • Handled church correspondence, member database and building scheduling.
  • Published, printed and mailed informative, prayerful newsletters to church members and leadership team.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Everett-Charles Technologies, Inc.
1990.06 - 1995.02
  • Handled multi-company/multi-state Accounts Payable process of coding and entering invoices, weekly check runs and all related filing; Processed end of month closings.
  • Reconciled manual input of accounts payable and payroll checks monthly.
  • Organized and distributed monthly financials to company officers, managers and executives.

Education

High School Diploma -

Leuzinger High School
Lawndale, CA
06.1985

No Degree - Data Processing; Computer Programming

Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Torrance, CA
06.1985

Skills

  • Quarterly Reviews
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Vendor Relations
  • Human Resources Department Processes
  • Month-End Closings
  • Maintaining Strict Confidentiality
  • Collection Calls
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Proactive and Self-Motivated
  • Administrative Management
  • Payroll Administration
  • Payroll Preparation and Processing

Timeline

Human Resources Mgr.; Accounts Payable Specialist

West Coast Equipment LLC/Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
2018.10 - Current

Contract Admin/Lien Release Specialist/Office Mgr

Renaissance Door & Trim, Inc.
2014.02 - 2018.02

Legal Assistant

Law Office Of George Maricic
2008.01 - 2015.01

Assistance Office Manager

B & A Construction, Inc.
1999.03 - 2012.12

Accounts Payable Specialist

John S. Meek Construction, Inc.
1997.11 - 1999.01

Church Secretary

Christian Chapel Inland Empire
1995.07 - 1997.10

Accounts Payable Clerk

Everett-Charles Technologies, Inc.
1990.06 - 1995.02

High School Diploma -

Leuzinger High School

No Degree - Data Processing; Computer Programming

Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Suzanne Contreras