Sara A. La Salvia
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
ablsgu@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Full Time Payroll Specialist, BNY Mellon
Experience: Pittsburgh, PA
June 2010 - Present
Responsible for performing all payroll processes for numerous,
multi-state companies
Conduct payroll processes legally and ethically
Research and advise employees on various payroll issues and
concerns
Maintain accurate and confidential records of employee payroll data
Full Time Accounting Clerk, Ajilon Professional Staffing,
Pittsburgh, PA
March 2010-June 2010
Temporary position contracted with The Bank of New York Mellon
Worked with Payroll Specialists to maintain, enter, and verify
confidential payroll data
Administered payroll activities by following guidelines and legal
requirements
Used problem solving and customer service skills to respond
efficiently and effectively to employee inquiries
Oversaw payroll processes for various multi-state companies
Full Time Compensation Intern, 84 Lumber Company
Eighty Four, PA
June 2009-August 2009
Produced proposals for current and potential Outside Salesmen (OS)
and Contractor Sales Representatives (CSR)
Generated and updated cost savings reports, underperformer reports,
etc.
Worked with Benefits and Employee Relations departments as needed
Prepared and studied salary analyses to determine employee
compensation
Provided support to the Compensation Director on various HR
concepts, practices, and procedures
Education: Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management
Minor in Psychology
Indiana University of PA, Indiana, PA
Major GPA: 3.35
Graduation: December 2009
Experience: Part-time Customer Service Associate/Cash Handler, Old Navy,
Indiana, PA
August 2008-Present
Assist customers in choosing merchandise geared toward specific
preferences
Effectively use cash register to complete Point-of-Sale
transactions
Work with managers and other employees on projects
Answer customer questions in a knowledgeable and timely manner
Ensure customer satisfaction with every visit by providing quality
customer service
Part-time Shoe Associate, Kohl's Department Store,
Washington, PA
June 2006-October 2009
Organized and stocked merchandise according to store maps
Handled money in sales transactions
Provide quality customer service
Created and printed sign displays using computer programs
Collaborated with all management to create new ideas for the store
Part-time Cashier/Deli Clerk, Foodland,
Washington, PA
January 2003-September 2007
Provided high quality customer service by examining customer needs
Resolved customer conflict through independent problem solving
Issued change to customers in Point-of-Sale transactions
Worked independently and efficiently on assigned tasks
Skills: Remarkable interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task while working under pressure
Assertive leadership qualities
Work well in teams
Exceptionally hard worker
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Detail and goal oriented
Ability to take initiative
Microsoft Office 2003, 2007
Activities: Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Fall 2008-Present
Co-Chair of Community Service, Fall 2009-Fall 2010
Take active leadership role in gathering information and scheduling
volunteer opportunities for organization
Co-Chair of Public Relations, Fall 2009-Fall 2010
Present marketing strategies to organization on how to recruit new
members
Update information on organization bulletin board to keep current
members informed on upcoming meetings, events, and workshops
Keep online services, such as Facebook, up-to-date
Phi Beta Lambda (College Level Future Business Leaders of America)
Fall 2008-Present
Volunteered with Boys Scouts of America
Marketed organization to recruit new members
Attended Two National Fall Leadership Conferences
Attended Two State Leadership Conferences
Attended National Leadership Conference
Participated in various fundraising activities
50/50 Raffles
Sarris Candy fundraiser
Sheetz Coupon Fundraiser
Valentine's Day Rose Sale/Basket Raffle
The Entertainment Network
Fall 2007-Spring 2008
Hospitality Committee
Helped provide recreational and social programs to students
Productively operated in teams to prepare food/snacks as per
artist's request
Promptly offered additional services to the artist, such as
transportation
Set up and cleaned up dressing rooms before and after performances
Awards: Deans List: Fall 2005, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Fall
2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009
2nd Place in Human Resource Management at Phi Beta Lambda State
Leadership Conference, April 2009
3rd Place in Human Resource Management at Phi Beta Lambda National
Leadership Conference, June 2009
3rd Place in Business Communication at Phi Beta Lambda State
Leadership Conference,
April 2010