Brenda Nieto
STAFFORD, TX **477
**********@*****.***
WORK
HISTORY
Sheraton Suites Near The Galleria
Houston, TX. 77027-4204
Human Resource Manager
Supervisor Peter Craig
04/01/2014 - 01/05/2015
Oversee the HR functions, Process Payroll, and assist in Accounting of the
following hotels:
. Sheraton Suites Near The Galleria - GS Management & GS Investments
. Hilton Garden Inn - Winston-Salem, NC
. Hilton Garden Inn - Odessa, TX
. Hilton Garden Inn - Huntsville, AL
. Hampton Inn - Athens, AL
. Process backgrounds checks for Wyndham Boston Chelsea Hotel -
Chelsea, MA
Coordinate StarVoice Survey for GS Hotel & GS Management
Assist with associate benefit program administration
Processes all reference checks and background checks.
Maintains active and inactive associate personnel files and updates as
required.
Keep accurate files of all department meetings, job descriptions and job
vacancy postings.
Investigate and respond to all unemployment compensation claims.
Coordinate associate request, ensuring authorized approvals and paperwork
on:
1. FMLA and/or Personal Leaves of Absence
2. Vacation Days
3. Bereavement Days
Ensures all Open Enrollment Periods are communicated to Associates and
explains benefits to any new or eligible associate, and maintain insurance
files and distributes insurance materials to all associates.
Oversee implementation of 401K Program for new employees
Set up deductions.
Enroll new hires and prepare Separation Forms
Processes bi-weekly payroll for all six properties and ensure compliance
with company guidelines
Enter AP invoices and manual checks into accounting system and scan,
properly name and email to Corporate office.
Process Personnel Status Change forms for vacation and/or any other changes
affecting payroll.
Processes any garnishments and/or support orders.
Maintain policies, procedures, and standards related to human resources.
Use judgment and discretion when advising managers on performance or
disciplinary issues and ensure proper documentation is completed.
Process employee performance make sure they are effectively implemented
and that documentation is adequate per manager's department.
Develop and/or revise job descriptions as necessary.
Implement and administer all benefit programs in accordance with company
policy and state and federal regulations.
Manage/Direct/Facilitate recruitment efforts to staff positions throughout
the company.
Manage employee verification processes and evaluate findings of background
checks.
Facilitate new hire orientation and ensure completion and processing of all
new hire paperwork.
Conduct and monitors departmental, hotel, company-wide training needs
assessments.
Coordinate Monthly Safety Meeting and Process all Safety Meeting Minutes
Ben E. Keith 725 Cravens Rd.
Receiving Clerk Manager
Supervisor Vern Matthews 832-***-****
06/2013 - 03/2014
Schedule all inbounds shipments for Ben E. Keith
Email all scheduled inbounds to Carriers, Buyers & Vendors
Coordinate with carries and vendors to set up accounts in Retalix
Prepare batch purchase order numbers for the following inbound shipments
Coordinate and distribute all daily appointments and reports
Prepare all reports in Mainframe
Prepare all inbound reports
Assist all buyers when orders have been cancelled and rescheduled
Schedule and coordinate with Transportation on all Ben E. Keith backhauls
Record all inbound and out inbound shipments
Add or remove purchase orders from shipments
Coordinate and email all buyers for purchase orders to be confirmed
Coordinate and email warehouse personal for appropriate pick slots
Answer all incoming calls
Manage all schedule appointments for proper group code through Inventory
File Maintenance
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Assist Buyers with accounting for all products received
Follow up all inbound shipments with accounting for proper cost of
materials
Reprint all changed purchase orders for accounting
Account for all purchase orders on all inbound shipments
Assist and prepares audits for company's inventory records to resolve
discrepancies
Alamo Stone 13020 South Kirkwood
Accounting
Supervisor Tara Sulaiman 281-***-****
09/2011 - 06/2013
Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts
Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with
strict standards
Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting
Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures
each month
Analyzed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations
procedures
Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of
journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
Reviewed collection reports to determine the status of collections and
amounts of outstanding balances
Maintained 100% accuracy in calculation discounts, interest and
commissions
Facilitated successful intern and external audits through sound and
thorough documentation
Composed effective accounting reports summarizing accounts payable data
Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts
Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with
past due payments
Reconciled discrepancies between accounts receivable general ledger
account and accounts receivable trial balance sheet
Balanced monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost and
month end accruals
Reconciled vendor statements and handle payment complaints or
discrepancies
Reviewed all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure
Supervised invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reports, credit
memos and payment transactions
Payroll
Abel's Brick & Masonry 12711 Flaxseedway
Accounting
Supervisor Stacy Velasco 713-***-****
06/2003 - 09/2011
Maintained all employees files in regards to hiring, benefits, payroll.
Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts
Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with
strict standards
Monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting
Generated financial statements and account closing procedures each month
General entries
Improved account procedures
Trained 20 new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
Supervised and coordinated for external auditors
Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts
Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with
pas due payments
Reconciled discrepancies between accounts receivable and payables
Balanced monthly general ledger accounts to record cost and month end
accruals
Daily and weekly cash reports for accounting management
Reconciled vendor statements
Reviewed all expense reports for proper expense disclosure
Invoiced all purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment
transactions
Filed and addressed all employees complaints with company policies
Bi-weekly Payroll
Payroll taxes
EDUCATION
Texas Southern University 1987
Elementary Education/ Business Administration 1985
Houston Community College: Associate of Arts 1983
Houston Community College 2013 Associate in Logistics
Continuing classes on the Major Change in Accounting Standards
Online and in class QuickBooks coursework
Course on Accounts Payable Management
Comprehensive course on Quicken