SALVADOR E. VALDEZ
Mobile: (915) 691 - 6506
San Antonio, Texas 78229
acz2bw@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Seeking a position that can fully utilize over 30 years of financial and management experience. Possess excellent oversight, administrative and organizational skills suited for work as a comptroller. Superior ability to communicate with people at all levels producing detailed financial and accounting reports to any level of management with an emphasis on company growth and stability. Management and small business experience provides a necessary perspective on day to day operations and employee management.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Finance and Management • Business Operations
• Budget Control Measures • Mexican Corporate / Tax Law
• International Supply Chain Systems • Business Administration
• Public Relations • International Accounting
Proficient with accounting software Quickbooks, Xero, Peachtree
Contpaq, Megapaq, Nomipaq
Bilingual in English and Spanish
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TAX PROFESSIONAL (SEASONAL) 2017
H& R BLOCK San Antonio, TX
•Personal Income Tax Returns preparation
•Advise clients in their tax, accounting /bookkeeping and management to lower their tax liability or maximize their refund.
•Work with upper management in devising and implementing social media and traditional marketing strategies. Also work with management to develop sales strategies that comply with company guidelines, ethical standards.
• Perform client follow-ups to ensure total satisfaction, develop professional relationships to purse new leads..
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT
•Work with upper management in devising and implementing social media and traditional marketing strategies. Also work with management to develop sales strategies that comply with company guidelines, ethical standards.
• Perform client follow-ups to ensure total satisfaction, develop professional relationships to purse new leads..
ACCOUNTANT AND PRO ADVISOR 2016 - 2017
APS CONSULTING AND TAX El Paso, TX
Bookkeeping and Accounting Services
Income Tax Preparation
Payroll Services
Legal Document Translation
CLIENT MANAGER 2015 - 2017
SHAMALEY BUICK GMC El Paso, TX
Supervise sales personnel on floor, ensuring day to day operations of dealership run smoothly, and assisting sales staff with customer complaints or wants as needed. Help customers determine their automobile buying needs, accommodate them as best as possible, and finalize an agreeable contract for all parties involved.
Work with upper management in devising and implementing social media and traditional marketing strategies. Also work with management to develop sales strategies that comply with company guidelines, ethical standards, and customer preferences.
Perform customer follow-ups to ensure total customer satisfaction, develop professional relationships to purse new sales leads, and attain recommendations from customers to their friends and family for new purchases
SALES CONSULTANT 2015
RUDOLPH HONDA El Paso, TX
Supervise sales personnel on floor, ensuring day to day operations of dealership run smoothly, and assisting sales staff with customer complaints or wants as needed. Help customers determine their automobile buying needs, accommodate them as best as possible, and finalize an agreeable contract for all parties involved.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT
Work with upper management in devising and implementing social media and traditional marketing strategies. Also work with management to develop sales strategies that comply with company guidelines, ethical standards, and customer preferences.
Perform customer follow-ups to ensure total customer satisfaction, develop professional relationships to purse new sales leads, and attain recommendations from customers to their friends and family for new purchases
TREASURER 2012 - 2014
LIVING COLORS ART ACADEMY El Paso, TX
As part of founding management group, helped establish academy and upper management procedures and guidelines for finance administration.
Directly in charge of the accounting procedures and the accuracy of accounts for the academy. Accounts and reports included but were not limited to: financial statements, payroll, billing, and tax compliance; helped develop marketing and recruitment events for academy through experience with similar events. Also acted as public relations representative when appropriate.
TEACHER 2009 - 2014
UNIVERSIDAD REGIONAL DEL NORTE Chihuahua, MX
•Taught in online courses involving movie production and marketing. Emphasized the financial aspect of movie production, given background in accounting and finance. Developed training seminars and professional presentations for students and non-students featuring guests from experience in movie production background.
•Worked directly with university marketing staff to develop recruitment programs and retainment strategies. Also leveraged relationships with other producers to provide employment opportunities for students.
FOUNDING PRODUCER 2002 - 2012
MACUARRO PRODUCTIONS Chihuahua, MX
•Formed marketing and production company in order to promote the state of Chihuahua as a film destination, film making site, and overall ideal destination for all business in the film industry. Also produced several films and documentaries.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT
•Worked with movie production companies and local, state, and federal authorities regarding promotion of the State of Chihuahua.
•With approved movie projects, successfully formed and maintained budgets, monitored expenses, tracked hiring, and prepared financial statements for accountability purposes. All accounting and financial procedures were conducted through the context of film production.
AUDITOR 2001 – 2002
JOHNSON MILLER & CO Odessa, TX
•Utilized previous financial experience to work as independent auditor for companies. Companies were diverse in mission, working with U.S. and Mexico based companies and the accounting and asset management that entails working with international laws and standards.
•Prepared audit documentation and discussed findings, conclusions, and recommendations with senior managers, and management presenting detailed reports on all transactions, bank records, credit card statements, and other necessary documents.
•Assessed the degree of compliance with applicable laws and regulations to ensure that prescribed accounting principles had been consistently followed. Performed additional duties as assigned including clerical support to include business correspondence and updating legal documents.
TREASURER 1999 - 2001
MEX AMERICA BROADCASTING, INC El Paso, TX
•Transferred from Mexican branch to Juarez to implement changes and practices of the same nature. Planned and established new policies regarding management practices and money handling procedures.
•In addition to changes at the administration level, worked with the general ledger better track accounts, reform financial statement reporting, and reduce accounts payable. Also assisted in hiring and training new personnel in new company guidelines.
TAX AND ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT 1997 - 1999
MEGA CADENA S.A. de CV Ciudad Juarez, MX
•Acted as mediator between transitioning administrations and management personnel in companies process of changing leadership. Suggested and implemented upgrades in accounting software for company. Trained users to utilize software.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT
•While supporting transitions between management groups, was placed in charge of the personnel department, reorganizing management reporting procedures, and various accounts. These accounts included accounts receivables, accounts payable, and reporting federal and state taxes.
FOUNDING ASSOCIATE 1990 - 1997
ASESORIA FISCAL Y ADMINISTRATIVA Ciudad Juarez, MX
•Provided consulting services to various institutions and organizations. Areas of expertise included, but were not limited to” Accounting, taxes, finance and personnel. There were also legal and payroll services available.
•Main client that primarily consulted was BBVA Bancomer. Primary consultations involved advising in areas of accounting standards, accounts payable and accounts recievable, and utilizing as well as training personnel in using software to track these accounts.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Law
Universidad Interamericana del Norte, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
Specialty in International Law
Bachelor of Accountancy and Finance
Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico
Masters of Business Administration
University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas
(Partial coursework completed) Business Law Course
Fundacion Del Empresariado Chihuahuense
Institutional Management and Fund Raising Course (9 weeks)
Various Online courses at CPA Academy
CPA in Mexico Proficiency test in Financial Statements Auditing