Brea Studebaker

About Brea Studebaker

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYStrategic Operations & Financial Management LeaderDynamic Business Manager and Payroll Specialist with over 20 years of experience bridging the gap between complex financial administration and organizational growth. Proven track record in scaling participation rates for retirement plans and managing full cycle operations for multimillion dollar service and commercial enterprises. Expert at leveraging a comprehensive tech stack including Rippling, Gusto, Paychex, ADP, Service Titan, and QuickBooks Online to streamline payroll for 20+ diverse clients and oversee critical budgets, AP/AR, and compliance. A versatile leader recognized for developing high impact communication plans and strategic workflows that strengthen client relationships and drive business development.CORE COMPETENCIES• Operational Leadership: Full Cycle Business Operations, Project Management, P&L Oversight.• Financial Management: 10 Years Payroll Processing (Multi-State), Prevailing Wage, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Bookkeeping, Auditing, Budgeting.• Retirement & Benefits: 401(k)/457 Plan Administration, Client Relationship Management, Compliance.• Technical Proficiency: QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Rippling, Service Titan, Paychex, Firm360, ADP, MS Office, Teams, Zoom.

Experience

1. Payroll Specialist

   Padgett

   May 2023 — Present

   Payroll Management: Orchestrate end to end payroll operations for a diverse portfolio of 20+ cross industry clients, ensuring 100% adherence to critical weekly deadlines and regulatory compliance. Cross Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary payroll strategist and point of contact, partnering with internal teams to deliver comprehensive reporting and data driven insights for client needs. Financial Integrity: Manage complex bookkeeping and journal entries, maintaining meticulous documentation for workers\' compensation audits and payroll expense tracking. Technical Agility: Optimize payroll workflows across a sophisticated cloud-based tech stack, including QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Rippling, Paychex, Firm360, and Liscio.

Education

• Kirkwood Community College

  Associate of Science, Marketing

  1996 — 1999

Skills

• Investments
• Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Mutual Funds
• Series 6
• New Business Development
• Defined Benefit
• Account Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Relationship Management
• Retirement Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Pensions
• Retirement
• Public Speaking
• Marketing Strategy
• Defined Contribution
• Leadership
• Retirement Plan Consulting
• Customer Service