MARIA MONICA Arellano
Northbrook,IL
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager of Finance and Administration
Final Touch Decorating, Inc
01.2023 - Current
- Led successful budget planning and forecasting efforts, resulting in improved financial stability for the organization.
- Successfully managed 2 or 3 projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with client goals.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions, and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts effectively while maintaining confidentiality at all times. Prepare supporting documents needed to communicate with employees.
Finance and Administration Coordinator
Final Touch Decorating, Inc
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service while managing incoming calls/email inquiries from both internal and external parties professionally and promptly.
- Supported human resources functions including recruitment efforts, benefits administration, performance evaluations, and employee relations initiatives.
- Optimized office workflow by maintaining up-to-date procedural documentation for reference by all staff members.
- Managed confidential employee records, ensuring privacy and compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
- Maximized executive productivity through proactive management of travel arrangements, itineraries, expense reporting, correspondence drafting editing.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
Bilingual Spanish Educational Associate
Henking Elementary School
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Support Spanish Bilingual teachers inside the classroom
- Evaluate student progress and plan and deliver interventions to students
- Discuss child’s progress in interventions with classroom teachers
- Substitute teacher for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students when needed.
- Managed labor relations matters as part of the Union Contract Negotiations with the School District, including union negotiations, grievance handling, and contract administration to maintain harmonious working relationships and environment.
Office Manager
Tampa Comprehensive Psychiatry LLC
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Managed all aspects of the office administration services
- Managed patient records, appointment schedule and billing
- Responsible for accounting and tax reporting
- Established and organized the practice's office administration, accounting, and patient management procedures.
Office Manager
Chevez, Ruiz, Zamarripa y Cia.
04.2000 - 03.2001
- Managed all aspects of office administration, including day to day staff support activities, coordination of administrative personnel and premises management
- Managed all administrative aspects for the establishment of the Monterrey branch to enable the firm's key new market expansion goals.
Associate
Chevez, Ruiz, Zamarripa y Cia.
10.1993 - 04.1999
- Provide tax consulting services for major corporations as a junior associate
- Management and talent development with focus on sales, service and new client leads development
- Experience with government relations
- Managed client billing and collections processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Accounting -
Universidad Anahuac
Mexico City, Mexico01.1995
Skills
- Problem-Solving abilities
- Resourceful and creative
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Schedule management
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Proficient in microsoft office suite, quickbooks
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
Activities
Active volunteer work and community involvement at Loyola Academy and St. Norbert Catholic Church (Religious Education Program Teacher).
Timeline
General Manager of Finance and Administration
Final Touch Decorating, Inc
01.2023 - Current
Finance and Administration Coordinator
Final Touch Decorating, Inc
07.2020 - 01.2023
Bilingual Spanish Educational Associate
Henking Elementary School
08.2018 - 01.2023
Office Manager
Tampa Comprehensive Psychiatry LLC
09.2013 - 06.2015
Office Manager
Chevez, Ruiz, Zamarripa y Cia.
04.2000 - 03.2001
Associate
Chevez, Ruiz, Zamarripa y Cia.
10.1993 - 04.1999
Bachelor of Science, Accounting -
Universidad Anahuac
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