RUTH LORA
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PROFILE
Recent bi-lingual graduate with exceptional analytical, strategic, and leadership skills.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
September 2008 - May 2013
• Bachelor of Arts & Sciences, Major – Economics, Major - Labor and Employment Relations
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ketchum Inc August 2013 - Present
Financial Coordinator, New York, NY
Ketchum ranks among the largest and most geographically diverse public relations agencies in the world and is the leading public relations agency in Europe. The agency now operates in more than 65 countries through over 100 offices and affiliates.
• Prepare invoices, account statements, reports and other records and review them for accuracy.
• - Self manage the company’s intaboro car rides
-reach out to current employees for the missing client & job numbers
-transaction enter them into citrix
-create the overflows
-create and submit the PO’s on Peoplesoft
• -send completed packets to Pittsburgh
• Update and maintain the Fed Ex invoices
• Change the rates and give access to various projects in Citrix for new / current employees
• Validate and update prices / rates for employees
TD Bank March 2013- August 2013
Teller, Fair Lawn, NJ
• Responsible for various financial transactions for bank customers while maintaining exceptional levels of customer service.
• Process transactions with high degree of accuracy and ensuring compliance with all bank policies and procedures.
VIACOM September 2012 - December 2012
Intern International Treasury Department, New York, NY
• Responsible for managing international bank relationships, foreign exchange, and review of daily cash management of international bank accounts and investments.
Van Wagner Sports
Intern, East Rutherford, NJ
September 2012 - December 2012
• Brand Ambassador for the New York Giants and New York Jets; engaged and interacted with consumers to create demand.
CIVIC INVOLMENT / LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES
Omega Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
Fall 2011 - Present
• Treasurer & Social Chair (Spring 2012 – Spring 2013)
• Community Service Chair and Latino Student Council Representative (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012)
ALPFA - Vice President (Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting)
Spring 2011 - Spring 2012
WINGS – Member (Women Investing in and Guiding Students)
Fall 2011 – Spring 2012
• Professional mentorship program with Johnson & Johnson.
Tutor at New Brunswick High School
Spring 2009 - Fall 2009
• Helped students improve Math and English skills, explained difficult concepts, and prepped for exams and presentations.
Diverse Business Students Association - Member
Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
NHBA - Secretary (National Hispanic Business Association)
Spring 2009
• Founding member - Rutgers University Chapter
• Developed and implemented the strategic growth plan for the new Chapter, recorded minutes for weekly meetings,
SKILLS
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Power Point, and Excel ; Citrix ; PeopleSoft
• Spanish – fluent in speech, writing, and reading