Payroll Partners is a national cloud-based payroll, timekeeping and human resources solution provider committed to delivering value through flexible cloud technology and individualized support. Payroll Partners’ mission is to become the leading national provider of human capital management products and services to assist small and medium size businesses achieve efficiency, performance, and economic success.I currently serve as Payroll Partners’ Client Engagement Director, and concentrate my efforts in overseeing the areas of Sales, Marketing, New Client Implementation-Training, and Strategic Expansion. Since my arrival in 2015, I have been developing and implementing the structure, policies, and procedures necessary for Payroll Partners to grow into a strong, national leader in human capital management services for small and midsize organizations.As project manager, my responsibilities include developing and executing business development strategies to turn prospects into clients, guiding new clients through the onboarding and implementation cycle, and providing the necessary training for them to succeed.In order to expand our business presence, I’m also tasked with developing a marketing vision for the company, including the creation of a communications plan for clients, employees, prospects and suppliers; design of social media outlets, and creation of web content such as articles and newsletters for our website and email marketing campaigns.

Initially appointed as Finance Director of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce December, 2003, I was first promoted to Vice President of Finance and Accounting in July, 2007 and later to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, in January, 2011. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, I was accountable for financial leadership of the organization, with specific responsibility for the financial and fiscal management aspects of the Chamber and its affiliates, in the fields of accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial reporting and the administration and management of facilities and personnel benefits.In my CFO role, I led a team of accounting professionals who continually worked to serve and support the mission of the Chamber and its affiliated organizations through three primary goals: increasing revenue, maintaining cost control, and maximizing cash flow. Another one of my responsibilities was to assist the President & CEO in providing financial guidance to several Leadership Committees, specifically, the Finance, Executive, Personnel, and Board of Directors Committees.I also designed, implemented, and streamlined proactive measurement, evaluation, and reporting tools in order to meet the ever increasing audit requirements of grants and contracts, while assisting in the establishment of five new limited liability corporations under the Chamber.Over the years, revenues for this nonprofit organization grew exponentially, supported by accounting and financial mechanisms I developed to meet the growing demands of local, state and federal grants, contracts, programs and events.

As Accounting Manager of this $11M nonprofit economic development organization, my main responsibility consisted in assisting the Cabinet Staff in setting short and long term financial goals for the Chamber and its four subsidiaries.In terms of Accounting, I developed and forecasted the annual budgets for presentation to the Boards for review and approval, and facilitated external auditors with the preparation of the annual external audit and 990 federal income tax returns for all entities. I also monitored and took an active role in the accounting process to ensure a successful month end close.From a project management perspective, I assisted Management in the development of programs and events to attract economic development to the region and in the construction and subsequent sale of portfolio of homes to low income families related to our affordable housing subsidiary.During my tenure at the El Paso Chamber, I gained extensive knowledge of membership, events, community and economic development practices in the nonprofit sector. To accommodate the financial requirements of several grants awarded to the Chamber during my tenure, I developed a time allocation system for contract and grant time tracking.My human resource responsibilities consisted of managing and negotiating employee fringe benefits, maintaining employee earned leave balances and incorporating new policies and updating the employee handbook and accounting policies and procedures manual.

Also known as the “Border Jumper”, the El Paso - Juarez Trolley Company was an international transportation venture that provided charter services for special events and transportation to tourists and factory personnel across the El Paso, Texas – Juarez, Mexico border on a daily basis.As the Accounting Manager, I played a major role in the financial performance and operational efficiency of the organization, as I reported financial progress and challenges to an international Board of Directors, made up of investors from both Mexico and the USA, utilizing English and Spanish to communicate with both groups. I also prepared and adhered to the annual operating budget approved by the Board of Directors. Processing the annual and quarterly income and payroll tax filings also represented part of my duties.As Operations Manager, I was responsible for the supervision, direction and motivation of the administrative and operations Staff. Serving as its Personnel lead, I managed human resources, employee benefits and the compensation plan and payments.From a compliance standpoint, some of my responsibilities entailed working with CPA’s, attorneys and government officials from both countries in order to maintain all aspects of financial, legal, and governmental compliance in order.