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OBJECTIVE
Recent college graduate seeking to contribute leadership skills and a self-motivated attitude to a company with
opportunities for growth and advancement
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Business and Spanish, Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio (2009)
• Economics Minor
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude, 3.6 GPA
o Greek Council: Treasurer; Chair of Risk Management Committee 2008 - 2009
o Theta Phi Alpha National Fraternity: Treasurer 2007 - 2008; Pledge Sister Educator 2007
o Phi Sigma Iota National Foreign Language Honorary: Inducted November 2006
o Spanish Club: Secretary 2006 – 2007
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Heartland Payment Systems, North Olmsted, Ohio (July 2007 – present)
• Senior Payroll Specialist
o Promoted to Senior Processor to provide support to team members, assist in training new
employees, and supervise six other processors while team leader is absent
o Manage a base of approximately 260 small business clients as their single point of contact for
their payroll needs
o Provide customer service and support to inbound callers with payroll related issues and
troubleshoot any problems experienced by clients using our payroll software
o Work conjunctively with other departments to achieve common goals related to all aspects of
payroll
o Identify problems daily and find creative solutions in order to maximize client retention
United Consumer Financial Services, Westlake, Ohio (June 2007)
• Bilingual Data Entry/Instant Credit Specialist – Temporary Placement
o Contacted Spanish-speaking clients to review and confirm financial agreements
o Processed inbound instant credit calls
o Answered credit calls from salesmen to confirm credit eligibility of potential buyers
o Knowledge of financing terms and rates based on borrowers’ local residence
o Translated and inputted data from Spanish finance contracts
SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Fluent in Spanish
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Access
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work efficiently and manage time wisely, even under deadline pressure
• Experience working within a team environment to achieve a common goal