BRENDA OLIVARES

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly organized and detail-focused Accounting Specialist and DOT Compliance Specialist with

an exceptional track record of accurately handling financial reporting in deadline-oriented

environments.

Skilled in all aspects of recording transactions, posting debits and credits, reconciling

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accounts, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.

Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

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for management within strict deadlines.

Proficiency in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, generating invoices

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and monthly statements for clients.

Keen ability to analyze cost control, providing timely and frequent financial information

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that supports corporate goals and objectives.

Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and

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increase efficiency and productivity.

Excellent technology skills; proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and

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QuickBooks and able to incorporate proprietary systems/applications and new

methodologies quickly and easily.

Managed workflow of processing requisitions, purchase orders and invoicing.

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Worked with vendors to coordinate purchase status and tracking.

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SKILL PROFICIENCIES

Quarterly Reports Organizational Skills Microsoft Word

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Accounts Financial Statements Microsoft Outlook

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Payable/Receivable Reconciliation WordPerfect

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Time Management Skills Quoting PowerPoint

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Legal Aspects of Purchasing Access

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Collection Invoicing Excel

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Budget Preparation QuickBooks DOT Compliance

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Process Improvement Microsoft Office Transportation/

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Insurance add ons Fleet Management

Fixed Assets

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Human Resources Driver Qualification

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Vehicle Inspection and

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Driver Logs Maintenance

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EDUCATION

BACHELORS DEGREE IN PARALEGAL STUDIES 2011- 2014

Kaplan University Online- Completed

ACCOUNTING 2009- 2011

University of Texas Pan Am Edinburg, Texas

ACCOUNTING 2004-2007

Edison college LaBelle, Florida

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 2004 - 2004

Hendry County School District Adult and Community Education LaBelle, Florida

OFFICE CLERK 1999-2000

Lee County High Tech Center Central Fort Myers, Florida

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 2007-2000

LaBelle High School LaBelle, Florida

PROFESIONAL TRAINING

DISA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC July 25, 2013

EPCC Advanced Communicator Training Webinar

DISA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC

DOT BASIC DER Training Webinar July 25, 2013

SMITH SYSTEM May 21 & 22, 2013

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

SMITH SYSTEM May 23, 2013

BASIC 49 CFR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

SMITH SYSTEM May 23, 2013

Alcohol Misue & Controlled Substances Use

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CORNELL SOLUTIONS, LLC. – MCALLEN, TEXAS 2011 – 2013

DOT Compliance

Responsible for DOT compliance including driver qualification, vehicle inspection and maintenance,

policy creation and improvement. Developed and performed for auditing compliance activities and

requirements with the Department of Transportation regulations. Developed, administered and

maintained an aggressive driver safety program. Administered standard operating procedures within the

transportation department in accordance with Federal, state, and local regulations. Investigated and

reported on any DOT Recordable accident involving personnel or equipment to Supervising Safety

Manager. Develops and administers a transportation program with the Safety Department to meet the

requirements of an instructional program. Monitor and report on performance such as safety, service &

plan process for DOT. Work with location operations to maintain all DOT regulated equipment and

develops and implements a maintenance program for such equipment. Prepare and maintain weekly and

monthly reports, within scope of responsibility.

Key Contributions:

• Experience in Transportation/Fleet Management with proven track record, progressive

responsibility and descriptive program development and improvement.

Accounting Specialist

Performs various accounts payable functions, including reviewing and coding invoices, entering

payments, and balancing company credit card statements. Manage all financial transactions, posting

debits and credits, producing financial statements, and recording all transactions. Prepare various

accounting entries to general ledger, analyze GL entries, balance and verify GL accounts daily, and

reconciles as needs. Prepare management reports and financial summaries using Microsoft Excel

detailing company’s financial status. Prepares reports and records for Senior Management as needed

and Prepares moderately complex spreadsheets, charts and graphs as part of problem solving and/or

reporting requests Generate bank deposits, verify and balance receipts. Create invoices and track

overdue accounts. Research and resolve billing and collections disputes. Prepared weekly

reimbursements to employees. Performs other duties as assigned by department supervisors and

managers.

Key Contributions:

• Supported a significant increase in productivity levels by streamlining accounting

processes.

• Able to back up various tasks and responsibilities of Accounting Specialist positions, ACH,

exception payrolls, ATM balancing and/or other critical functions as needed

Prepared and delivered to management, under extremely quick turnaround timelines, accurate

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monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Prepared and organized

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Invoicing

Perform an invoice, review, and accurately before submitting invoice. Analyze transactions and reports

to make appropriate entries and corrections. Submit invoices in accordance with client deadlines and

requirements. Resolving issues and conflicts with denied invoices in the vendor systems. Monitoring past

due invoices and resolving. Where applicable use judgment and knowledge to perform/accept adjustments

on invoices. Keep client submission guidelines updated.

Key Contributions:

• Be able to prioritize and handle invoicing for multiple clients.

Effectively utilize spreadsheet (MS Excel) and word (MS Word) processing software.

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SALINAS, ALLEN & SCHMITT, L.L.P. – WESLACO, TEXAS 2008 – 2011

Payroll Clerk/Full-Charge Bookkeeper

Perform complex and specialized work related to the preparation, processing, and maintenance of the

payroll. Sort and distribute department mail, file payroll department documents, compose and type

department correspondence. Answer telephone inquiries regarding all aspects of payroll, insurance,

tax shelters, and other benefits. Prepare payroll deductions, compute payroll adjustments and

reconcile insurance and benefit accounts. Audit daily and hourly time sheets each month for correct

data and budget assignments. Perform other related duties as required.

Key Contributions:

• Demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of

schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

• Excelled within a fast-paced environment, continually taking on increased levels of

responsibility.

JP EQUIPMENT SUPPLY INC. – PHARR, TEXAS 2007 – 2008

Full-Charge Bookkeeper/Sales

Manage all financial transactions, posting debits and credits, producing financial statements, and

recording all transactions. Prepare management reports and financial summaries using Microsoft

Excel detailing company’s financial status. Generate bank deposits, verify and balance receipts.

Create invoices and track overdue accounts. Manage payroll and prepare payroll tax returns.

Research and resolve billing and collections disputes.

General purchasing duties involving from materials request reception, quote request

generation/search of vendors, selection of bids, quote to customer and issue of purchase orders to

follow-up of materials delivery. Analyzing specifications, shipping and delivery requirements to

ascertain compliance with standard operation procedures. All requests required translation from

Spanish to English. Selection of vendors based on commodities, reliability, availability and

historical performance. Tabulating, evaluating and assuring adherence of all bids to specifications.

Selecting winning bids by satisfying customer requirements while maximizing economical benefits

for the company.

Key Contributions:

• Supported a significant increase in productivity levels by streamlining accounting processes.

• Prepared and delivered to management, under extremely quick turnaround timelines, accurate

monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

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Worked in sales and created quotes for companies from Mexico.

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Prepared and organized

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R. GARZA DRYWALL INC.. – LABELLE, FLORIDA 2004 – 2006

Office Manager/Full-Charge Bookkeeper/Payroll Clerk

Perform all financial activities to include P &L statements and management reports. Complete bank

reconciliations; create invoices and collect on overdue accounts. Research and resolve billing and

collections disputes. Manage payroll and prepare payroll tax returns. Interact with external clients

and vendors on a regular basis, cultivating strong professional relationships. Supported a significant

of increase in productivity levels by streamlining accounting processes.

Key Contributions:

• Improved processes for creating customer invoices, which reduced overall timeframe for

receiving payments.

Excelled within a fast-paced environment, continually taking on increased levels of

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responsibility.

FIRST APPRAISAL OF SW FLORIDA – LABELLE, FLORIDA 1995 – 1997

Full-Charge Bookkeeper/Payroll Clerk/ Office Assistant

Manage all financial transactions, posting debits and credits, producing financial statements, and

recording all transactions. Prepare management reports and financial summaries using Microsoft

Excel detailing company’s financial status. Generate bank deposits, verify and balance receipts.

Create invoices and track overdue accounts. Manage payroll and prepare payroll tax returns.

Research and resolve billing and collections disputes.

Key Contributions:

• Demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of

schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

Contributed substantially to reducing outstanding accounts receivables through improved

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collections processes.

5 A HARVESTING – LABELLE, FLORIDA 1998 – 1999

Secretary/ Bookkeeper

Ensured accurate and timely processing of accounting data. Performed accounts receivable functions,

balancing cash and posting sales invoices. Worked with accounts payable department to post invoices.

Accurately entered transactions into proprietary company accounting system. Completed ad hoc

assignments and analyses for managers and supervisors.

Key Contributions:

• Demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of

schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

Contributed substantially to reducing outstanding accounts receivables through improved

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collections processes.

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