Alesia Edwards
Denver,CO
Summary
Highly organized and detail-focused professional. Continually seek new opportunities to broaden skills and knowledge. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills through ability to excel in supervisory, team or support roles. Proven ability to perform duties of a classified and/or confidential nature. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant/ Bookkeeper/Secretary Coordinator
Limestone County Board of Education
Tanner, AL
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Supervisors:
- Mr. Louis Gordon (410) 419-3867
- Ms. Deborah Kenyon (251) 269-0270
- Process support for grades Pre-K through 12th grade as required accomplishing school district's mission and fiscal year requirements
- Responsible for reviewing, processing and approving purchase orders, inventory control, month end closing, financial statements, financial reports.
- Eliminated discrepancies in finances by expertly documenting expenses, monitoring income, handling bank deposits and managing statements.
- Operated calculator, computer and other general office equipment and totaled checks, cash and credit cards from previous day.
- Maintained knowledge of office procedures and policies relating to cash reports, register checkups, deposits and checks.
- Monitored office supplies to order and replenish stock when necessary.
- Prepared and analyzed expense
- Completed monthly payroll for 250 employees.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Conducted ongoing reviews of program financial systems to assess cost control measures.
- Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
- Managed costs and billing and resolved financial discrepancies effectively through organizational management of account information using accounting software.
Account Clerk
Department of Correction
Loxley, AL
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Mr. Harold Glass; (334) 353-3883
- Accounting/Business Office duties include processing payroll, court ordered payments, procurement, accounts payables, receivables, balancing checkbook, bank reconciliations
- Ascertain that procured goods are received on time and check for quality and quantity
- (Received perfect audit).
- Directed clients to appropriate accountants, answered phone calls and replied to office emails for excellent customer service.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
- Received and entered vendor bills, printed checks and set up electronic debits.
- Worked with vendors and management to resolve problems quickly.
Restaurant Server
Marriott's Grand Hotel
Point Clear, AL
03.2007 - 04.2010
- Ms. Aniese Harris; (251) 928-9201
- Server in upscale resort restaurant
- (The Grand Dining Room) Experienced server bringing enthusiasm, dedication and exceptional work ethic
- Assisted guests with making menu choices in informative and helpful fashion
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders
Administration Assistant
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Mobile, AL
10.2005 - 03.2007
- Mrs. Shirley Jackson; (251) 432-4560
- Provided ongoing administrative support to social worker, audiologist, and physical therapist
- Maintained confidentiality for client, privacy and HIPPA regulations
- Exhibited ability to compose correspondence such as letters, memos, as needed to meet deadlines, provide/request information and achieve agency goals
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Consulted with manager on departmental policies and projects
Employee Dining Room Server
Marriott's Grand Hotel
Point Clear, AL
03.1996 - 10.2005
- Contributed to friendly and professional dining environment by communicating politely and effectively with guests to assess and meet needs.
- Collaborated with kitchen employees throughout order placement and service of several meals daily
- Distributed meals to about 100-200 clients every day
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards
- Contributed to friendly and professional dining environment by communicating politely and effectively with guests to assess and meet needs
Education
No Degree - Sociology
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALNo Degree - Sociology
University of South Alabama
Mobile, ALMaster's Degree - Business Administration, Public Administration
Strayer University
Washington, DC12.2013
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration, Human Resources Management
Baker College
Flint, MI05.2009
Skills
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
- Available Nights, Weekends and Holidays
- Engaging with Diverse Customers
- Detail-Oriented
- Honest and Ethical
- Time Management
- Administrative support
- Administrative writing
Affiliations
Member of International Honor Society
Certification
- Certified in Microsoft Office
Timeline
Administrative Assistant/ Bookkeeper/Secretary Coordinator
Limestone County Board of Education
07.2017 - 05.2018
Account Clerk
Department of Correction
01.2010 - 01.2017
Restaurant Server
Marriott's Grand Hotel
03.2007 - 04.2010
Administration Assistant
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
10.2005 - 03.2007
Employee Dining Room Server
Marriott's Grand Hotel
03.1996 - 10.2005
No Degree - Sociology
The University of Alabama
No Degree - Sociology
University of South Alabama
Master's Degree - Business Administration, Public Administration
Strayer University
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration, Human Resources Management
Baker College