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Suwanee Christie

Tempe

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with years of in-depth knowledge of payroll systems and processes.Skilled in developing and implementing payroll policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Adept at troubleshooting issues, auditing payroll records, and processing payroll accurately and on time. Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front of House Staff Member

Techno Snobs
Tempe
12.2019 - Current
  • Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color or date issued.
  • Sell and collect admission tickets and passes from patrons at entertainment events.
  • Receive payment and record receipts for services.
  • Collaborated with management to implement promotional events and special offers.

Payroll Clerk

Matson Navigation
Tempe
11.2024 - 03.2025
  • Created payroll-related reports for pension plans, insurance, and other benefits.
  • Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department and division transfers.
  • Received and distributed mail, letters and packages.

Payroll Coordinator

The Phoenix Symphony
Phoenix
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Prepared and submitted payroll reports for review by senior management.
  • Assisted employees with payroll-related inquiries, providing clear and concise information.
  • Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department and division transfers.
  • Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.

Payroll Specialist

Allegis Group Inc
Tempe
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with Human Resources department on changes in job titles, salary increases, promotions.
  • Updated personnel files with relevant employment documents such as contracts or performance reviews.
  • Prepared detailed audit reports when requested by management or external auditors.
  • Developed and maintained payroll records, ensuring accuracy of all data entries.
  • Performed weekly audits of all payroll-related transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Processed payrolls for over 500 employees utilizing Oracle and PeopleSoft applications.
  • Maintained relationships with clients and stay up to date with current timekeeping systems.
  • Handled sensitive employee information in accordance with privacy regulations.
  • Analyzed and responded to inquiries from employees regarding paycheck amounts, deductions and direct deposits.
  • Performed scheduled audits of various deductions, tax withholdings and garnishments.
  • Prepare multiple documents with upwards of 1,000-1,500 entries to send out to banks for health insurance expenses and confirmation of live checks per day.

Data Entry Specialist

Exela Technologies
Phoenix
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Read source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enter data in specific data fields for subsequent entry, using keyboards or scanners.
  • Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.
  • Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
  • Compare previously prepared bank statements with canceled checks and reconcile discrepancies.
  • Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.

Phlebotomy Extern

VA Clinic
Phoenix
08.2019 - 09.2019
  • Perform venipuncture with straight and butterfly needle.
  • Prepare and Store specimen sample according to required temperature, place samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain specimen.
  • Check all requisitions with labels to ensure 100% correct.
  • Follow OSHA regulations for lab cleanliness.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Certification of Phlebotomy - NHA - Phlebotomy Technician

Arizona Medical Training Institute
Mesa, AZ
01-2019

High School Diploma -

Coroa Del Sol High School
Tempe, AZ
05-2011

Skills

  • Data entry accuracy
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Time management

Certification

  • ASCP certified
  • CPR certified

References

References available upon request

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Payroll Clerk

Matson Navigation
11.2024 - 03.2025

Payroll Coordinator

The Phoenix Symphony
10.2023 - 07.2024

Payroll Specialist

Allegis Group Inc
11.2021 - 05.2023

Data Entry Specialist

Exela Technologies
03.2021 - 11.2021

Front of House Staff Member

Techno Snobs
12.2019 - Current

Phlebotomy Extern

VA Clinic
08.2019 - 09.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry

Arizona State University

Certification of Phlebotomy - NHA - Phlebotomy Technician

Arizona Medical Training Institute

High School Diploma -

Coroa Del Sol High School
Suwanee Christie