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Cristina Lara

@cristinalara

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Detail-oriented administrative and operations professional with 15+ years' experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking an operations or administrative role where I can ensure data integrity, streamline processes, support payroll and compliance, and grow within a collaborative, detail-oriented team.

I am a detail-oriented administrative and operations professional with over 15 years of experience managing high-volume application processing, onboarding, payroll, compliance auditing, and confidential record maintenance. I prioritize data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely resolution through strong follow-up and stakeholder communication.

In my roles I have coordinated onboarding, administered payroll, processed and verified documentation, and served as a primary contact for vendors, clients, and internal teams. I have overseen large retail department operations, optimized administrative workflows, and maintained strict security of personnel files to support successful audits and reviews.

I am bilingual in Spanish, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, Google Workspace, and experienced with payroll systems and credentialing support. I bring a proven track record of improving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and fostering strong relationships across stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Administrative Assistant

Current

RG Builders Inc.

Aug 2025 - Present (6 months)

Process and verify administrative applications and documentation, coordinate onboarding and payroll processing, and maintain confidential databases while performing regular audits to ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity.

Payroll Processing Onboarding Compliance Auditing Data Entry Microsoft Office

Assistant Customer Service Manager

Publix Super Markets Inc.

Jan 2011 - Nov 2021 (10 years 10 months)

Oversaw daily operations for a department generating $20M+ in annual sales with 100+ employees, administered weekly payroll, led full-cycle hiring/onboarding, and enforced policies to achieve 100% satisfaction in state compliance reviews.

Team Leadership Payroll Processing Onboarding Compliance Process Optimization Microsoft Office

Loaned Executive

United Way of Williamson County

Jun 2016 - Nov 2016 (5 months)

Collaborated with the President/CEO on non-profit operations, delivered presentations to 30+ businesses to secure support, organized after-school tutoring across 10 schools, and received the Loaned Executive Award.

Presentation Program Coordination Community Engagement Reporting

Office Manager

JTL Construction

Jan 2007 - Jan 2011 (4 years)

Acted as central contact for contractors and vendors, processed weekly payroll for 50 employees, coordinated hiring/onboarding, and developed organized confidential filing systems to support audits and compliance.