Tara Vera
2001 Brush Creek Drive Amarillo,TX
Summary
Accomplished Administrative Assistant, adept in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks, showcasing expertise in financial controls and payroll processing. Skilled in administrative support and report preparation, I excel in optimizing productivity and accuracy, achieving significant operational efficiencies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clerk I
Pantex Deterrence
09.2024 - Current
- Have not performed job duties due to waiting for my HRP certification.
HR/Payroll Manager
Venables Construction
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.
- Coordinated new hire and termination processes to facilitate smooth operations.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
Administrative Assistant
Texas Department of Public Safety
01.2012 - 09.2023
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
- Coordinated all travel arrangements for upper management and maintained records of all travel related expenses.
Office Manager
Central Bail Bonds
05.2009 - 01.2012
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tulia High School
Tulia, TX05.1997
Skills
- Microsoft office expertise
- Recordkeeping expertise
- Document management
- Report preparation
- Administrative support
- Data entry proficiency
- Quickbooks expertise
Timeline
Senior Clerk I
Pantex Deterrence
09.2024 - Current
HR/Payroll Manager
Venables Construction
10.2023 - 09.2024
Administrative Assistant
Texas Department of Public Safety
01.2012 - 09.2023
Office Manager
Central Bail Bonds
05.2009 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Tulia High School
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