Chrystal Gard
Gretna,NE
Summary
Accurate Senior Bookkeeper with effective time management and organizational skills. Experienced in both private and public accounting. Talented at general ledger accounting and completing periodic financial reports.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bookkeeper
Complete Carpet & Flooring
Omaha, NE
09.2006 - 03.2022
- Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Worked with senior accounting staff to prepare financial documents and reports such as bills and invoices, year-end analysis, budgets, financial records and financial statements.
- Verified over $[Amount] of cash and credit payments daily.
- Reviewed account discrepancies and proposed courses of action to minimize losses.
- Contributed to development of office operations manual and improved accounting procedures by implementing accounting databases and software.
- Developed effective systems for charting financial transactions for Complete Carpet & Flooring.
Jewelry Sales Associate
Borsheims Fine Jewelry
Omaha, NE
06.2005 - 09.2007
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
- Asked open-ended questions to determine exactly what customers required, available budgets and target recipient for each purchase.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures as per company guidelines.
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
- Provided dynamic service to customers through active engagement, direct eye contact, and well-honed listening skills.
Insurance Agent Assistant
Farmers Insurance Agency
Omaha, NE
01.2004 - 04.2005
- Completed sales documentation and collected signatures to finalize purchases.
- Researched and resolved areas of concern for potential and existing clients.
- Served as point-of-contact for potential and existing insurance customers.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Outside Sales Representative
Nebraska Wine & Spirits
Omaha, NE
04.2001 - 06.2003
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
- Worked independently with minimal supervision.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Met or exceeded sales, customer service and loyalty program standards.
- Developed new business relationships and maintained existing through regular communications and effective account management.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with Food & Beverage professionals within assigned territory.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
Restaurant Manager
Goldbergs II
Omaha, NE
10.1997 - 02.2001
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Purchased adequate quantities of food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
- Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes.
- Skillfully interacted with external vendors to obtain best quality in pricing and product.
Bartender
Firethorn Golf Club
Lincoln, NE
04.1992 - 08.1997
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05.1996
Skills
- Precision and Accuracy
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Data Entry and 10-Key
- QuickBooks
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Time Management
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Record Reconciliation
- Customer Relations
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Creative Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Account Auditing
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Relationship Building
- Payroll Preparation and Processing
- Purchase Orders
- Personal Bookkeeping
- Handling Confidential Materials
Timeline
Lead Bookkeeper
Complete Carpet & Flooring
09.2006 - 03.2022
Jewelry Sales Associate
Borsheims Fine Jewelry
06.2005 - 09.2007
Insurance Agent Assistant
Farmers Insurance Agency
01.2004 - 04.2005
Outside Sales Representative
Nebraska Wine & Spirits
04.2001 - 06.2003
Restaurant Manager
Goldbergs II
10.1997 - 02.2001
Bartender
Firethorn Golf Club
04.1992 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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