Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
References
Timeline
Volunteer
Elizabeth Karina Torres Espinoza

Elizabeth Karina Torres Espinoza

Business Administrator
Las Colinas,Nicaragua

Summary

Self-motivated Administrative Manager that brings proven leadership and organizational skills. With 10 years of financial and personnel management experience focusing on building positive morale and optimizing productivity. Proficient on budget administration offering demonstrated skills and success in improving controls for optimal financial stability.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Director of Administration and Finance

Universidad Hispanoamericana
Managua, Nicaragua
11.2018 - 01.2022
  • Stabilization of the finances of the institution, in such a way that we went from presenting negative figures to reflect positive figures reaching financial equilibrium.
  • Implemented a competence based management model in line with the values and objectives of the institution.
  • Oversee and manage day to day functions of the organization, including supervision of personnel in all 4 branches.
  • Developed top talent and coordinated background checks and on-boarding and exit processes.
  • Established and developed a strong administrative team by ongoing coaching and delivering motivation.
  • Guided staff and provided opportunities for growth.
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team building events.
  • Aggregated and analyzed data related to administrative costs to prepare budgets for Board of Directors decisions.
  • Decreased costs by researching pricing, ordering and maintaining office equipment.
  • Maintained internal accuracy and transparency controls in accounting and bookkeeping.
  • Manage payroll of employees and reports to government authorities to comply with labor laws and regulations.
  • Reduction of debts by negotiating with vendors and suppliers.
  • Improvement of buildings infrastructure.

Administrative Manager

ACODEP
Managua, Nicaragua
01.2015 - 07.2018
  • Plan, direct and evaluate the administrative and Human Resources processes, aligning them in a timely manner towards the achievement of the institution's objectives.
  • Propose adjustments to the Personnel Policies, Regulations, Standards, Administrative dispositions to improve the management and professional development of human resources and submit it to the corresponding instance.
  • Guarantee the Induction and Training of personnel, towards the transmission of institutional values and the strengthening of abilities and skills in new personnel.
  • Guarantee the correct logistics and services to the different areas and branches.
  • Establish negotiations with suppliers of goods and services to adjust logistics to the requirements of the institution.
  • Manage and control the assets and resources assigned to Management.

Administrative Manager

Muebles de mi Tierra,S.A.
Managua, Nicaragua
09.2011 - 01.2015
  • Direct, supervise and control human resources of the company.
  • Supervise and control accounting records.
  • Manage economic and financial resources.
  • Carry out procedures related to the legal and fiscal aspect of the company.
  • Make payroll and payments to suppliers.
  • Guarantee inventories of materials and accessories for production.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

EALDE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Spain
04.2021 - Current

Postgraduate - Finance

Universidad Americana UAM
Nicaragua
01.2008 - 01.2009

BBA - Business Administration

Universidad Americana UAM
Nicaragua
01.2004 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

American Nicaraguan School
Nicaragua
01.2000 - 07.2003

No Degree -

CADIN
Managua, Nicaragua
02.2016 - 02.2016

Skills

    Leadership

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Accomplishments

  • Stabilization of the finances of the University reaching financial equilibrium by analyzing and managing costs efficiently.
  • Reduce debts by effectively negotiating with vendors and suppliers.
  • Optimize employee performance by implementing a competence based management model in line with the values and objectives of the institution.
  • Guarantee induction and training of personnel.
  • Supervised a team of 100 staff members.

Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

References

Filena Torres Espinoza. CEO Muebles de mi Tierra

Contact: 83804278


Luis Arauz. Director of Finance . Acodep

Contact: 82164797


Adan Bermudez Urcuyo. Vice Chancellor Universidad Hispanoamericana

Contact: 86783840


Miurell Lacayo Quintana. Director of Student Life Universidad Hispanoamericna

Contact: 87854019

Timeline

MBA - Business Administration And Management

EALDE BUSINESS SCHOOL
04.2021 - Current

Director of Administration and Finance

Universidad Hispanoamericana
11.2018 - 01.2022

No Degree -

CADIN
02.2016 - 02.2016

Administrative Manager

ACODEP
01.2015 - 07.2018

Administrative Manager

Muebles de mi Tierra,S.A.
09.2011 - 01.2015

Postgraduate - Finance

Universidad Americana UAM
01.2008 - 01.2009

BBA - Business Administration

Universidad Americana UAM
01.2004 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

American Nicaraguan School
01.2000 - 07.2003
Elizabeth Karina Torres EspinozaBusiness Administrator