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Maya Mariana Baldivieso

People Leader
Toronto

Summary

Innovative Operations & People leader focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences while developing high-performing teams. Committed to create scalable solutions with a focus on process and workflow improvement to ensure both customer satisfaction and internal efficiency. Highly motivated to deliver on KPIs/OKRs to contribute to company goals while leveraging a people-first mindset and focusing on sustainable working practices.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Accounting Team Lead

Bench Accounting
07.2023 - 12.2024
  • Enhanced team performance to improve department-wide revenue recognition by implementing effective communication strategies and promoting team collaboration.
  • Led the team through the integration of two departments, ensuring ongoing support for their sustainability, well-being, and job satisfaction through regular check-ins.
  • Provided peer coaching to other team leads in monthly coaching sessions and 1-1 mentorship programs.
  • Participated in strategic planning by collaborating with the recruitment team throughout the hiring process of new associates to ensure role alignment for candidates.

Team Lead, Accounting

Bench Accounting
10.2020 - 06.2023
  • Conducted performance reviews, career conversations and weekly 1-1s with direct reports to provide regular coaching and feedback on individual performance and goals.
  • Supported a team of 10+ bookkeepers to deliver timely tax-ready financials to 100+ clients on a monthly basis.
  • Successfully scaled team size by 100% through the recruitment and training of new team leads, in addition to promoting associates to leadership positions.
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, create new processes and improve interdepartmental coordination.

Lead Associate

Bench Accounting
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Mentored less tenured associates, providing guidance on complex bookkeeping problems and client interactions.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional customer service skills.
  • Collaborated with Team Lead to monitor team performance to reach department and company goals..
  • Conducted 1-1 meetings with associates in training to provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement.

Accounting Associate

Bench Accounting
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Reconciled bank account information and performed adjustments for merchant and payroll services to reflect accurate books for small business owners.
  • Provided exceptional customer service while addressing client inquiries regarding their financial matters in a timely manner.
  • Delivered tax-ready financials to clients who were 7+ years behind on their bookkeeping in record time.
  • Conducted cross-team collaboration to address complex client situations and finding solutions.

Community Relations Staff

Port of Vancouver
05.2017 - 05.2019

• Promoted the Port of Vancouver at community events to educate the public on environmental initiatives and the financial impact of port activities on the community.

• Liaised with vendors and event organizers to coordinate logistics of event attendance and the promotion of the port.

• Provided ongoing support and training to volunteer students working at community events.

• Collaborated with multiple departments with day-to-day administrative work.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations (Minor in History)

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
09.2015 - 05.2019

Skills

Team Performance Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Project Management and Process Improvement

Customer Relationship Management

Strategic Workforce Planning

Software

Salesforce

Confluence

Slack

Salesloft

Tableau

Timeline

Senior Accounting Team Lead

Bench Accounting
07.2023 - 12.2024

Team Lead, Accounting

Bench Accounting
10.2020 - 06.2023

Lead Associate

Bench Accounting
06.2020 - 09.2020

Accounting Associate

Bench Accounting
08.2019 - 05.2020

Community Relations Staff

Port of Vancouver
05.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations (Minor in History)

University of British Columbia
09.2015 - 05.2019
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