ELENITA MANZANILLA

Paddock Lane, Parkville, MD 21234

(C) 443-379-0449
ellenmanz@yahoo.com

Professional Summary
Reliable, energetic and a motivated follower with strong organizational and
prioritization skills, who can handle tasks with accuracy and efficiency, learn new
tasks quickly, and represent the company with friendly and professional demeanor
at all times.

Skills

Customer Service
Time Management
Monitoring and Negotiation
Computer Literate MS Office, MS Access, SAP Based softwares, IQN, Fieldglass,
COATS, Taleo, Peoplesoft, Kronos
Communication
Clerical / Record Keeping

Experience
October 2016 - Present
HR Administrator
Macys Logistics and Operations
3300 Fashion Way, Joppa, MD 21085

Coordinated fulfillment of temporary employees according to established

agreements.
Conducted Orientation and performed on-boarding processes for new hires
Developed and maintained accurate reports for contingent employees, training
certifications, work schedules, employment status, overtime, call lists, etc.
Worked closely with operational leaders to prepare for staffing needs projected by
volume plans (daily, weekly and monthly).
Created/used HRIS tools that model staffing needs based on business demand
changes
Escalated situations of non-compliance based on reports.
Coordinated arrangements for temporary associates.
Worked with operational leaders to address any performance issues.
1

Ensured new hire performance of on-call staff is assessed before the 60 day mark
and go/no-go decision is made before first 90 days of work.
Performed functions that management deemed essential (administrative projects,
office support, annual review projects, etc.).

April 2015 October 2016

Sr. Corporate Recruiter/Compliance Officer
PEI Staffing, LLC
201 Milford Mill Road Suite 202, Pikesville, MD 21208

Recruited candidates for Hospitality/Food Service and Light Industrial positions for
multi-location clients (Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Colorado, Virginia,
Washington, South Carolina, Florida and Utah)
Interviewed applicants for quality placement
Ensured that all Recruitment processes adhere to the local labor laws of the host
State
Placed Recruitment Advertisements online or conduct job fairs
Assisted applicants in the submission and completion of all documentary
requirements
Coordinated with Third Party Providers regarding background checks
Maintained a database of applicants for future placements
Coordinated and relayed recruitment status to multi-location clients
Coordinated and managed placement schedule, staff attendance, staff
assignment, and timely submission of time sheets
Compliance Liaison and handled clients Audit requirements

December 2008 2015

Owner/Cook
Ellens Catering

Catered, bought ingredients, prepared, cooked, and delivered food to a specific

community at the requested locations
Worked with the event hosts to create a menu, worked with special requests, and
ensured that food is cooked according to requirements.
Catered, cooked and prepped large amounts of food for parties, galas and events.

March 2005 August 2008

Recruitment Generalist (Part Time)
Focus International Manpower Services
3F Goodwill Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue
Makati City, Philippines
Reason for Leaving: Immigration to USA

Assisted in the recruitment of skilled workers, Engineers and Health workers for
International Placement thru Online Ads, print ads and job fairs
2

Assisted in the interview of applicants or conducted the interview of applicants in

the absence of the Recruitment Specialist
Ensured that all Recruitment processes adhere to the local labor laws and that of
the host country
Assisted applicants on the submission and completion of all documentary
requirements
Coordinate and relay recruitment status to International counterparts

November 2001 August 2008

Customs, Logistics and Purchasing Manager
General Motors (GM) Automobilies Philippines, Inc.
Makati City, Philippines
Reason for Leaving: Immigration to USA
Customs Administration
Represented the business unit in Government related Customs issues/activities
Managed, checked and monitored Customs Brokers activities
Ensured the correctness of Customs and Tax Payments
Conducted Quarterly Performance Review and checked Suppliers Record Keeping
Compliance
Submitted an overall Compliance Report to GM Regional and North American
counterparts
Logistics and Logistics Purchasing
Managed Transport and Freight Booking
Tracked and Coordinated Vehicles Vessel Departure and Arrival
Monitored the Delivery and Distribution of Vehicles to and From the Vehicle
Service Center
Engaged/purchased Freight Forwarder/Shipping Line/Air Line service with the
approval of GM Regional and North American Sourcing Table
Managed Vehicle Service Center/Customs Bonded Warehouse
Inventory management at Vehicle Service Center
Performed Various SAP System Approval Transactions from Vehicle Entry to
warehouse up to Vehicle Delivery to Dealers
Monitored Parts Warehouse Activity
Purchasing (Indirect)
Represented the business unit in all purchasing activities
Interviewed Candidate Suppliers and perform background check
Ensured that all purchases made were approved by management and the
Regional and North American Sourcing Table
Coordinated Contract Drafting, Review and Signing with Legal Department and
Stakeholder
Performed Suppliers Performance Review and recommended Suppliers retention
or Service Discontinuance
3

Others
Supported Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Supported Audit and Legal

January 1999 August 2008

Customs Broker/ Consultant
Macoda Customs Brokerage
Manila City, Philippines
Reason for Leaving: Immigration to USA

Advised clients on import and export rules and regulations, tariff systems and
other customs related matters
Signed Import Entries and Declaration

June 1993 October 2001

Professor of Customs and Tariff Laws
PMI (Philippine Maritime Institute) Colleges
Manila City, Philippines
Reason for Leaving: Full Time employment with General Motors Philippines

Prepared course materials such as syllabi, class work and handouts

Evaluated and graded students class work and test papers
Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions
Maintained student attendance records, grades and other required records
Planned, evaluated and revised curricula, course content and methods of
instruction in accordance with the current Customs implementing laws, rules and
regulation
Compiled, administered and graded examinations

November 1998 - October 2001

Trainor and Lecturer
Chamber of Customs Brokers Inc.
Manila City, Philippines

Prepared Seminar Materials and Handouts

Conducted Seminar on current Customs import procedure, practices and practical
computation of duties and taxes

July 1990 November 1997

Import Officer
South Sea Customs Brokerage
Manila City, Philippines
Reason for Leaving: Company Closure
4

Classified goods according to tariff coding system

Calculated duty and tariff payments owed on shipments
Prepared and processed import documentation
Cleared Goods through customs
Compiled all import documentation

Education and Professional Qualification

Associate Degree in Accounting
Community College of Baltimore
County
(CCBC) Essex
2015 - Current
Undergraduate Masters in Customs
Administration
1999 2001
PMI (Philippine Maritime Institute)
Colleges
Manila Philippines
Professional Licensure Examination
July 1991
Customs Brokers Licensure
Examination
Ranked 16th with an Overall Rating of
83.08%

Bachelor of Science in Customs

Administration
June 1987 April 1991
PMI (Philippine Maritime Institute)
Colleges
Manila City, Philippines
High School
June 1983 March 1987
Saint Marys Academy
Pasay City, Philippines

Elementary
June 1977 March 1983
Jose Rizal Elementary School
Pasay City Philippines

References
Laarni Florencio
Nurse Orientation Coordinator
410-601-6197

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

Marissa Gullion, MSN, RN

Nursing Instructor RN Program
CCBC Catonsville
800 South Rolling Rd
Catonsville, Md 21228
410-688-6474

Baltimore, MD 21215-5271

Dr. Thea Gay Manlapaz, Md

2401 West Belvedere Avenue

410-294-2422
Anna Biazon
I.T. Project Specialist
Bank of America
518-783-8536