ADA M RUIZ
**-** **** ** ******, Woodside, NY ***77 • C: 347-***-**** • *********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Detail-oriented and driven Executive/HR Assistant with expertise in problem solving and managing daily office
functions.
SKILLS
Attention to detail New employee orientations
Excellent communication skills FMLA comprehension
Results-oriented & Resourceful MS Office proficient
Self-directed Knowledgeable in HR Systems
Strong interpersonal skills Compensation and benefits
Dedicated team player
Fluent in Spanish
WORK HISTORY
Executive/HR Assistant
Cumberland Packing Corporation - Brooklyn, NY 07/2009 - 07/2015
Audited workplace, employee and management policies and procedures.
Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity.
Developed company personnel policies, standard operating procedures and employee handbooks.
Developed and facilitated all new-hire orientations.
Conducted employment verifications and investigations.
Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems.
Assisted with team building initiatives and overall support for maintenance of organizational culture and employee
morale.
Distributed company-wide announcements, booked conference rooms and coordinated catering for annual staff
development forum.
Processed travel expenses and reimbursements.
Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems.
Supported the human resources department in the annual employee review process to manage performance merit
increases.
Branch Administrative Manager
Allied Building Products - Long Island City, NY 06/2006 - 05/2009
Prepared meeting minutes and edited subcontractor proposals, project punch list, transmittals and memorandums
for organizational support.
Managed executive calendar and coordinated weekly project team meetings.
Reduced overhead by taking on more responsibility with creative and administrative projects.
Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, researching charge backs, discrepancies and
reconciliations.
Managed hundreds of accounts receivable accounts working directly with the Financial Management Office.
Liaised with vendors to order and maintain inventory of office supplies.
Processed accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Oversaw inventory and office supply purchases.
Composed and drafted all outgoing correspondence and reports for managers.
Executive Assistant
ABCO Refrigeration Supply - Long Island City, NY 09/2000 - 06/2006
Managed the Executive VP of Sales' complex and frequently changing travel arrangements and coordinated the
pre-planning of trips.
Compiled and analyzed sales and marketing reports.
Conducted research to prepare, gather and proof briefing materials, agendas and decks for all executive-level
meetings.
Directed administrative functions for the directors, principals, consultants and key managers.
EDUCATION
Associate of Arts: Business Management - 1996
Interboro Institute - New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts: Public administration - 2000
John Jay College of Criminal Justice - New York, NY
CERTIFICATIONS
American Red Cross
CPR/AED Certified