T Cusenza
714-***-**** *********@*****.*** Huntington Beach, CA 92648
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
An Administrative professional with a background in Bookkeeping and Human Resources seeking a Payroll & HR Support Coordinator position to On-board employees, provide payroll and benefits.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Detailed Team Player
Problem Solving
Project Management
Empathy
Time Management
Flexible Organized
Good Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Business Administrator
Christ Pacific Church, Huntington Beach, CA 2021 – 2024
• Responsible for successfully managing multiple projects worth over 100k each.
• Provided H/R: recruitment, on-boarding, set up plus monitored benefits and reviewed payroll.
• Maintained equipment, building & property, planned maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinated workloads and manpower to ensure targets were met on time and within budget.
• Supervised Administration and Operations staff while implementing policies & procedures to all.
• Built positive relationships with stakeholders, vendors, the general public and employees.
• Government and state requirements were always current and submitted on time.
Assistant Manager
Litigation Adjusters Inc. Huntington Beach, CA 2018 - 2020
• Provided and scheduled support to monitor court cases to attend trials in 42 states.
• Kept website current and up to date, made modifications when needed.
• Administered marketing support for 3-4 special events per year.
• Maintained Payroll, Invoicing, Accounts Payable and Receivables using QuickBooks software.
• Researched, created and sent acknowledgment letters to adjusters, counsel and staff.
• H/R duties: onboard new hires, provided documentation, forms and training.
Human Resources Manager
Unlimited PEO Solutions, Newport Beach, CA 2016 – 2017
• Effectively communicated with all levels of the organization, planned classes & programs.
• Recruited, interviewed and orientated new hires plus conducted background screenings.
• Planned, organized and implemented employee policy and programs for multi state companies.
• Calculated and input payroll and reimbursements, created PTO and vacation programs.
• Maintained compliance-training requirements, secured necessary insurance & licenses.
• Modified Employee Handbook, established new programs and benefits for employees.
Office Management / Bookkeeping 2007-2016
Quality Wallcoverings Inc. Orange, CA 2001 - 2016
• Implemented processes to streamline office responsibilities for greater efficiency.
• Responsible for payroll, A/R, A/P, 941 & withholding taxes, reconcile accounts.
• Build brand through developing relationships with internal and external customers.
• Coached and trained staff, stayed compliant with federal programs.
• Initiated procedures, remained current on federal and state compliance issues. Project Management / Manager 2001-2007
• Lead projects with budgets up to $900k, procured product, obtained necessary documents.
• Set up and participated in industry trade shows, informed & educated customers on products.
• Managed all aspects of quote, from products through negotiation to final delivery.
• Maintained project timeline and project margins, while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
• Effective communication allowed me to manage multiple projects and staff simultaneously. B2B Account Executive
WebVan Group (formerly HomeGrocer.com), Carson, CA 1999 – 2001
• Developed and managed strategic partner program for different markets in Southern California.
• Initiated corporate events to showcase products and foster personal connection with customers.
• Delivered presentations to build awareness and grow the brand.
• Analyzed and developed go-to-market plans and budgets.
• Instituted lead generation system to build sales pipeline, which helped us meet 1st year goals.
Promotions Manager
Alliant Foodservice (AKA KRAFT Foodservice), Santa Ana, CA & Baltimore, MD 1992 – 1999
• Managed corporate events; site selection, theme, created memorable experiences.
• Developed and implemented, incentive programs and innovative team events.
• Maintained and built positive relationships with the public, staff and customers.
• Responsible for all facets of meeting planning.
• Realized savings of $30k per trade show and $20k per customer incentive promotion.
• Recruited and managed staff as well as on-site volunteers. Helped meet 1st year goals.
EDUCATION
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA B.S. Degree- Business Administration State University College at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Marketing Concentration Cornell University, Ithaca, NY FoodService Management Series
COMPUTER PROGRAMS & CERTIFICATES
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
QuickBooks
ADP
Paychex
Social Media Marketing
Six Sigma-Green Belt