Marcela Holguin

Trusted with highly sensitive information including salaries, loss of clearances, terminations and disciplinary actions. Assistant proctor for USMC and Navy personnel exams. Assist employees with payroll, expense reports, time entry and human resources. Support site leaders with HR related paperwork. Point of contact for site leaders and visitors. Support fast paced teams in multiple US regions and Japan.

Administrative Assistant - Hewlett-Packard - San Diego, CA

(2007-01 - 2021-12)

• Trusted with highly sensitive information including salaries, loss of clearances, terminations and disciplinary actions.
• Assistant proctor for USMC and Navy personnel exams.
• Assist employees with payroll, expense reports, time entry and human resources. Support site leaders with HR related paperwork. Point of contact for site leaders and visitors. Support fast paced teams in multiple US regions and Japan.
• Processing of HR administration and onboarding of new employees and agency contractors. Keep the security clearances, new hires, separations, LOA's and new requisition accounts up to date.
• Point of contact for all shipping and office supplies requests. Manage booking of multiple conference rooms.
• Escort visitors and lower clearance personnel on base.

Purchasing Assistant - BAE Systems - San Diego, CA

(2000-01 - 2006-12)

• Researched new vendors and made recommendations to buyers. Assisted with the selection of vendors and products.
• Negotiated with vendors and built positive long-term relationships.
• Wrote, placed and tracked purchase orders. Ensured products were acquired to specifications and quoted price at the right time.
• Planned, monitored and maintained suitable inventory levels as required.
• Compiled product reports and vendor performance statistics
• Managed SBA list of vendors
• Dedicated buyer to procure special and nuclear parts with the USA Navy

Import-Export Coordinator - Samsung Opto-Electronics - Tijuana, Mexico

(1996-01 - 2000-12)

• Successfully managed the import and export of over 100 shipments per month, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with international trade regulations.
• Coordinated with global partners to negotiate favorable shipping rates, securing significant reduction in transportation costs
• Prioritized order security, accuracy and on-time pick-up and delivery
• Communicated shipping status to suppliers, carriers and customer.
• Coordinated with multiple departments to successfully resolve shipment discrepancies and delays.

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - San Diego State University (2006-12)

Master's Degree - Corporate Finance - Universidad de las Americas Puebla (2021-01 - 2024-12)