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Dallas, Tx, Us

Consulate General Of Mexico In Dallas

Oversees daily consulate administration, providing direct oversight of finances, accounting, human resources (HR), real estate, communications, and archives. Monitors $4M annual budget to ensure proper resource use.Manages a multifunctional team of 6 staff with specialties spanning the areas of contracts, payroll, vendor relations, accounting, travel management, and form management.Consistently updates and monitors the accuracy of data/records within multiple systems, including accounting records, archives, and the HR Department’s staff database. Corrects issues and inconsistencies as needed.Creates and upholds the integrity of an information repository for document access and research.Collaborates effectively with other staff to gather input on process improvements. Organizes, synthesizes, and communicates information and findings through presentations.

Consulate General Of Mexico In Dallas

External Communications and Internal Communications: Handle all outbound communications and properly route both inbound and outbound communications in a fast-paced environment.Attention to Detail and Document Review: Assist with reviewing, validating, and approving or rejecting the issuance of passports and identity cards to Mexican citizens based on provided documentation.Document Storage: Provide archive support by packing and storing documents sent to Mexico for bookkeeping or destruction.Archival Management and Procedure Compliance: Implemented an archive law that was issued in 2018, ensuring compliance with archival procedures.Streamlining Process and Record Keeping: Utilized digital tools to streamline physical communications processes. This slashed communications dispatch time in half and established an easily accessible communications record.

Embassy Of Mexico In Korea

Employee Management: Oversaw 2 staff members, providing consular protection for Mexicans, residents, and travelers in the form of emergency passports, legal advice, and emergency fund disbursement. International Support: Assisted Mexican citizens in dealing with Korean authorities in response to poor working and living conditions.Consular Processing: Issued passports, birth certificates, marriage certificates, powers of attorney, and visas.Case Management: Completed a complex protection case for a Mexican citizen who was arrested in South Korea while experiencing a psychotic episode, ensuring the citizen was returned to Mexico and received proper mental health treatment.

Embassy Of Mexico In Korea

Materials Management, HR Management, and Fleet Management: Managed material and human resource affairs for 15 staff, including vehicle fleet management.Financial Management, Budget Management, Budget Control, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Inventory Control: Oversaw financials, including budget management, control, rationing, accounts payable, and fixed asset inventory control.Project Management, Cultural Awareness, and Cross-cultural Communication Skills: Upon arrival in South Korea, took over time-sensitive project to move embassy offices to a new location. Rapidly learned local customs, provided clear guidance to contractors, and completed project in under 3 months.

Embassy Of Mexico In Singapore

Administrative Management and Human Resources: Oversaw administrative functions, including insurance, fixed assets, and human resources for 12 employees.Accounting and Budgeting: Performed accounting tasks such as planning, budgeting, annual close, and accounts payable for a $1.25M annual budget.Logistics Management, Event Management, and Liaison: Coordinated administration and logistics for events, including 3 presidential visits and 1 ministerial visit from the Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs. Liaised with security staff, oversaw access to VIP rooms, ensured adherence to protocol, and coordinated communications.Recruiting and Hiring: Recruited and hired 10 contractors and staff in accordance with requirements set by area heads. Ensured that all contracts aligned with bureaucratic procedures and received approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Procurement: Managed procurement in support of facilities maintenance. Technical Support, Server Administration, and Troubleshooting: Provided information technology (IT) support, including basic server maintenance and troubleshooting for in-house accounting and consular software.Expense Management and Cost Savings: Implemented expense control measurements for petty cash that resulted in the recovery of ~$17K.Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Led the merger with the Embassy of Colombia by selecting locations that aligned with requirements, providing suggestions, and overseeing contractors.

Mexico City Area, Mexico

Inventory Control and Asset Management: Coordinated physical asset inventories worth thousands of dollars. SAP Products, Microsoft Excel, Data import/export, and Data Analysis: Navigated SAP software and leveraged advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel to export and analyze data.

Master Of Business Administration, Marketing

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting