Elena M. Francisco
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position utilizing, challenging, and further developing my work experience in HR
and Accounting.
WORK EXPERIENCE
THE SUPPORTING CAST, New York, NY AUGUST 2006 – APRIL 2007
Permanent Recruiter
Initiated and implemented full-cycle recruiting for Permanent positions within finance, real estate and
fashion industries.
Identified passive and active job seekers using a full range of recruiting strategies and resources.
Utilized behavioral interviewing techniques to evaluate qualified candidates.
Managed candidate process and acted as a candidate advocate.
Negotiated offers by partnering with Account Executive and Client.
Managed offer process: including reference and background checks, salary and rate
recommendations and offer acceptance/declines.
BÂRRx MEDICAL, INCORPORATED (CONTRACTED), Sunnyvale, CA MAY 2006 – JULY 2006
Human Resources Manager
Fulfilled HR Generalist role for pre-IPO, venture backed start-up medical device manufacturing
company.
Successfully recruited and filled HR Manager position prior to my relocation to New York.
Administered HR programs for recruitment, employment, compensation and benefits for 50+
employee base.
Facilitated recruitment process for executive and entry-level hires with consultants and internal
resources.
Ensured timely enrollments and terminations on benefits programs and funding for 401(k)
contributions.
Developed, reinforced, and maintained a proactive, positive employee relations climate.
Advised and provided recommendation for development of new policies in compliance with labor
laws governing small/medium companies.
LAHONTAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, Lake Tahoe, CA JAN 2004 – APRIL 2006
Accounting / Human Resources Generalist / Administrative Assistant
Administered all accounting functions, less audit and taxes, for a private, gated golf course
community.
Performed full cycle A/P and A/R functions, journal entries to G/L and completed month-end closing
procedures.
Maintained membership accounts including billing of dues assessments and amenity charges.
Human Resources Management for 22 employees, including labor law compliance, workers
compensation, payroll processing and all facets of benefits administration.
Created detailed training and procedure documentation to enhance internal controls for accounting
duties.
Performed full administrative support functions for General Manager and Board of Directors.
Managed transfers of lot ownership and performed all aspects of office management duties as
needed.
SUGAR BOWL SKI RESORT, Lake Tahoe, CA OCT 2001-APRIL 2003
Human Resources Manager
Developed and recommended company policies and procedures relating to seasonal and year-round
employment for front-line staff and management for an independently held ski area with 800+
employees.
Recruited, hired, and provided orientation for new, returning, and international employees.
Administered employee benefits: medical/dental, COBRA, 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts, etc.
Administered full cycle payroll functions including EDD reporting requirements, vacation & sick
accruals, etc.
Managed the H1B visa program for non-immigrant visas to hire foreign participants.
Administrated an employee-housing program for 140+ participants.
Regularly reviewed and updated employee handbooks, forms, and training manuals.
Ensured company-wide compliance with California State mandated Injury Illness Prevention Program.
SUGAR BOWL SKI RESORT (continued)
Accounting Supervisor AUG 2000-SEPT 2001
Supervised daily revenue reporting for over 50 points-of-sale including all hotel and house accounts.
Reviewed revenue reports for accuracy; performed corresponding journal entries to the G/L daily.
Managed credit/debit card transactions; inventoried machines; programmed and tested terminals.
Prepared cash receipts for daily bank deposits; trained and supervised accounting cash handlers.
Trained cashiers on proper cash handling procedures resort wide.
Issued and performed audits on banks issued to cashiers; tracked overages and shortages.
Administered employee meal discount card system, including daily cash retrievals from machines.
Received and tracked interdepartmental inventory requisitions.
Balanced credit/debit cards transactions, ATMs, corporate tickets, season passes.
Tracked fixed assets for entry onto depreciation schedule.
Pursued prosecution with district attorney for returned checks of significant dollar amounts.
Revenue Clerk OCT 1998-SEPT 2001
Prepared and distributed daily revenue reports for the Accounting Supervisor.
Processed daily A/R activity and posted related journal entries to the G/L daily.
Audited daily cash drops from 10+ resort revenue centers daily.
Balanced safes containing up to $120k cash daily for the Accounting Department.
EDUCATION
Strayer University, Rockville, Maryland
Currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Accounting
Fall 2010 – present
GPA: 4.0
Humboldt State University, Arcata, California
BA, Psychology
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office 2011 Microsoft Publisher ADP PC Payroll for Windows
Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint ReportSmith
Microsoft Access Microsoft Great Plains ClubConnect Systems
HOBBIES / CHARITIES
Snowboarding / Skiing / Mountain Biking
HOPE Services