Laura Perez Email & Phone Number

• Directly supported the Finance Director, Assistant City Treasurer and Managers while also providing excellent customer service to internal and external colleagues and the public• Administered the Finance Director's complex and frequently changing schedule including training arrangements and expenses• Interacted with members of City Council, Boards, and Commissions to meet City goals and objectives• Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for committee meetings, staff events, and resolved scheduling conflicts as they occur• Implemented and governed the department’s projects and initiatives, coupled with presenting and monitoring new policies and procedures • Utilized Tyler Munis ERP software to accurately code expenses and submit receipts to Accounts Payable• Oversaw contracts and purchase orders for executive administration• Composed, proofread, and shepherded City Council staff reports, budget documents, and correspondence through the department’s approval processes• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver on-time public records as the Finance Public Records Act Coordinator• Managed and reconciled the department's procurement card and petty cash fund to ensure compliance with the City’s Administrative Instruction• Liaised between Finance and Human Resources to provide timely processing of job requisitions and accurate filing of sensitive personnel information in NeoGov• Supported Human Resources in the quarterly and annual employee review process to manage performance merit increases

Nazarian College Of Business And Economics

• Provided budget support by monitoring, analyzing, projecting, and reconciling budgets and expenditures of department’s state and foundation accounts/funds • Audited financial and foundation account reports for accuracy and up-to-date information through general ledger and requisition logs• Compiled, analyzed, and interpreted data from schedule of classes (SOC) reports, such as SOC worksheet, faculty workload, order of assignments, and entitlements to make recommendations• Oversaw all phases of student employee recruitment including applicant screening, new hire onboarding, and performance management• Made travel arrangements and organized employment paperwork for new lecturer and tenure-track faculty hires• Responsible for interpreting and applying policies and procedures for verification of travel authorizations and expense reports• Coordinated department meetings and prepared agendas, minutes, and presentations• Prepared and processed confidential recruitment and employee files while also maintaining a high level of discretion and good judgment• Managed flyers, invitations, RSVPs, and catering for department and college events• Served on staff search committees, staff recognition award committees, and college event committees• Maintained the department’s website as the lead web content manager• Interacted with and solved problems for students, staff, department chairs, and faculty

Nazarian College Of Business And Economics Associate Dean'S Office/Graduate Programs

• Responded to inquiries pertaining to courses, academic forms, and graduate programs via email, in person, and by phone• Advised students on academic courses and graduation plans• Entered graduate program and graduate certificate program applications in a database• Promoted graduate program events to prospects, students, and alumni

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Screened application forms, resumes, and cover letters for internships• Updated internal database with applicant contact details and employment forms including I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification• Reviewed and directed emails and phone calls about employment and internship opportunities• Organized various NBC events and meetings

College Of Science And Mathematics Student Services Center/Eop

• Responsible for answering questions regarding courses, enrollment, and deadlines• Managed incoming and outgoing phone calls in a timely manner• Assisted in translating information to Spanish speaking students and parents• Collaborated with staff by preparing and maintaining student information files

Professional Graduate Certificate, Advanced Professional Development In Leadership In An Age Of Disruption

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Public Sector Management And Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology

Minor in Human Resources Management