CHRISTINA L. RAMIREZ
*********.****@*****.*** 956-***-****
linkedin.com/in/christinalramirez
SKILL SUMMARY
Proven track record of success revising and drafting financial reports resulting in increased efficiency
Successful in designing auditing processes to maximize accurate and effective reporting processes
Experience reviewing and interpreting client contracts to promote contract adherence and compliance EXPERIENCE
The Phoenix Recovery Group April 2014-March 2016
Human Resources and Compliance Specialist (April 2015-March 2016)
Designed and delivered training on best practices, decreasing compliance-related legal costs
Implemented employee auditing and monitoring resulting in 35% increase in compliance over 6 months
Conducted recruiting efforts for exempt and non-exempt positions, exceeding recruitment objectives by 30%
Pursued company bonding licenses in various states, extending the company’s national presence by 20%
Managed timecards, payroll deductions, and benefits for all employees, promoting efficient payroll processing
Received the ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’ for efforts in compliance and training throughout 2015 Accountant I (April 2014-April 2015)
Implemented new organizational systems, reducing daily payment processing time by 45%
Redesigned internal control processes and documentation, minimizing month-end processing by 32%
Conducted audits of transaction data and accounting logs, resulting in minimized errors
Forecasted payment trends over time, providing insight into revenue patterns and projecting profitability Tax Intern -- Sol Schwartz & Associates, P.C. August 2013-April 2014
Analyzed client financial documents, resulting in accurate and complete tax return preparation
Researched and educated clients on specialized tax topics, facilitating the client’s continued tax compliance
Planned projects effectively and efficiently, maintaining above 95% billable time during busy season Trust Tax Intern -- Frost Bank December 2012-August 2013
Implemented filing system for over 2,000 partnership tax returns, resulting in an efficient retrieval solution
Integrated daily reconciliation and audit of trust operations accounts, resulting in fewer department errors
Managed client account transactions and tax payments effectively, achieving under 24 hour turnaround time EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, 2015 San Antonio Human Resource Management Association 2015-Present Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) 2013-Present ADDITIONAL SKILLS
QuickBooks software
HRIS (Human Resources Information System)
database software
MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Junior Achievement of South Texas, 2016
Outstanding Achievement Award, The Phoenix
Recovery Group, 2016
San Antonio Food Bank, 2016
Haven for Hope, 2016
San Antonio CPA Society Funlympics, 2015