Graduate Student Intern   August 2015 - December 2015
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Health Sciences Digital Library and Learning Center, Dallas, TX

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• An emphasis was placed on refining research skills using the available library databases.

• Distributed National Institutes of Health resources to the Spanish speaking community at the Binational Health Fair held at the Mexican Consulate General of Dallas. Communicated verbally in Spanish when able to better engage with participants.

• Performed complex online searches based on client requests using MeSH effectively to enhance results. Displayed an understanding of MeSH terminology making searches more detail oriented.

• Assisted in medical student training on EBM using PICO to establish relevant results.

• Created a physical archival display containing archival items held within the library collection, including my written interpretations from the extensive research I performed.

• Provided quality control of the library’s online training tools by utilizing my web searching abilities to discover broken web links as well as provide new link locations or more appropriate link usage.

• Attended various research and faculty events on campus (Grand Rounds, Research Forums, Internal Review Board, etc.) which in turn reflected the importance of librarian presence.

•  Contributed to team problem solving through staff meetings.

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Payroll Analyst III                 November 2010 – June 2013
University of North Texas System Administration, Denton, TX

 

• As part of the UNT Business Service Center initiative, worked closely with Human Resources, Time & Labor, and Benefits departments to process accurate payroll for all University of North Texas employees.

• Instructed new payroll employees on payroll processes.

• Answered payroll related questions presented by other payroll analysts, BSC internal departments, other academic/staff departments, employees, and outside agencies.

• Delivered requested information in an accessible manner equivalent to the recipient’s level of understanding.

• Handled complex technical tasks for large entities, including processing payrolls for over 10,000 employees as well as the payroll accounting general ledger.

• Worked across departmental lines to investigate and correct errors and devise useful solutions.

 

 

Lead Payroll Specialist        April 2006 – November 2010
Pay-Tech, Inc. Phoenix, AZ

 

• Delivered on-time and accurate payroll and reports. Functioned as the liaison between payroll staff and the payroll manager.

• Provided a proactive approach to payroll issues and client requests.

• Coordinated and conducted training for payroll clients in house and remotely.

• Facilitated training sessions on current payroll products for incoming payroll personnel.

• Maintained accurate payroll reporting by utilizing my researching skills to identify errors and effectively correct them.

• Accurately completed complex state, local, and federal forms to eliminate the necessity for federal and state auditing.

•  Employed as Administrative Assistant from July 2005 – April 2006.

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Biological Science Aid                     June 2002-June 2005
United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) Lincoln, NE

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• Increased confidence in scientific health related terminology and procedures.

• Implemented complex techniques for the detection of environmental pathogens and the research of them.

• Experience documenting and organizing research data into spreadsheets.

• Effective communication required with supervisor and lab technicians to achieve research goals as well as troubleshooting methodological problems.