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Raquel Talavera is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in accounting, financial analysis, and management. She holds a Master's degree in Business Teacher Education from Emporia State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Catholic University of Asuncion. With 11 years of experience in the public sector, including 3 years as a State Auditor at Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS), Raquel has developed a strong skill set in financial reporting, budgeting, and customer service.
She has also worked as an International Marketing Analyst at Payless ShoeSource, Inc. and a Senior Auditor at Deloitte & Touche Paraguay. Raquel is fluent in Spanish, English, and Guarani, and has received certifications from LinkedIn and KU Public Management Center.
Credentials
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Guy Kawasaki on Turning Life Wisdom into Business Success
LinkedInJan, 2023- May, 2026 -
Speaking Up At Work
LinkedInJan, 2023- May, 2026 -
Emerging Leaders Academy
KU Public Management CenterJan, 2016- May, 2026 -
International Accounting Conference - Panama City, Panama
Payless ShoeSource, Inc.Jun, 2007- May, 2026 -
International Accounting Conference - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Payless ShoeSource, Inc.Jun, 2006- May, 2026
Experience
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State Auditor
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State Auditor
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Investment Accountant
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May 2018 - Jul 2021
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Senior Auditor - KPERS
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Jul 2013 - Jun 2018
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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International Marketing Analyst
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Jan 2009 - Aug 2010
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International Accounting Analyst
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Feb 2006 - Jan 2009
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Spanish Teacher
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Jan 2005 - May 2005
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Emporia State University
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Emporia - Kansas
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English Intensive Program and Graduate School
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Aug 2000 - May 2004
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Emporia - Kansas
Master's Degree, Teacher Business Education Jul 2004
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Deloitte & Touche Paraguay
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Asuncion - Paraguay
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Senior Auditor
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May 1998 - Jul 2000
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Asuncion - Paraguay
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Gestion Empresarial - Asunción, Paraguay
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Asuncion - Paraguay
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Senior Auditor
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Nov 1995 - Apr 1998
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Asuncion - Paraguay
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Coopers & Lybrand Paraguay
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Asuncion - Paraguay
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Junior Accountant and Auditor
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Sep 1993 - Oct 1995
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Asuncion - Paraguay
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Education
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2002 - 2004Emporia State University
Master's degree, Business Teacher Education -
1989 - 1994Catholic University of Asuncion
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Accounting
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