Allie Stone
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Ambitious and adaptable bookkeeper with 12 years of data entry, documentation and filing experience working for small businesses and non-profits. Searching for a challenging role that allows leveraging of organizational skills, and proficiency in accounting and database software while growing and expanding upon bookkeeping or database expertise. A results-focused, entrepreneurial-minded and dynamic leader, adept at streamlining processes to drive operational advancements. Dedicated to partnering with staff to promote an engaged, empowering, and collaborative work culture.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager /Accounting Bookkeeper
OXDX Clothing
07.2018 - 03.2024
- Streamlined business processes and procedures by implementing new project management tools and techniques
- Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, leading to significant growth opportunities for the company and brand
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them grow professionally and contribute more effectively to the brand's goals
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs, reconciled approximately 10 bank accounts monthly, managed accounts payable and receivable activities, monitored and entered data for over 150 expense and income accounts daily, maintained vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Improved tax preparation efficiency with accounting personnel, organized and reviewed all relevant financial documents.
- Supported decision-making and successful financial planning, by preparing accurate monthly financial statements.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
Collections Assistant
Field Museum
06.2012 - 12.2017
- Digitized pressed plants, artifacts, and textiles handmade with plant-based materials
- Georeferenced locality data for over 10,500 North American specimens in EMu database using GEOlocate, updated taxonomy and catalog labels, and renewed storage materials
- Photographed over 14,000 botanical specimens collected in South America
- Re-curated and digitized location data for over 12,500 North American water beetle specimens
- Implemented new data entry standards to improve the accuracy of collections records in EMu database
- Digitized over 800 primary and secondary Type specimens
- Re-curated butterfly specimens according to the most recent phylogenetic research
- Trained and supervised junior staff, volunteers and interns in imaging and database standards and collection care and use.
SAIC Cooperative Education Intern
Field Museum
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Scanned over 5,000 botanical pressed-plant specimens and film negatives
- Prepared and filed specimens for digitization in KE Emu database
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fiber & Material Studies
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2012
Skills
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Documentation And Reporting
- Data Entry/Analysis
- Records Organization and Management
- Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel
- Accounts Receivable/Payable
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Oversight
Residencies
- 2017 Quechua community workshop in traditional Peruvian backstrap weaving, Patacancha Valley, Peru
- 2015 Artist in residence for traditional Mexican backstrap weaving at Arquetopia in Oaxaca, Mexico
Timeline
Office Manager /Accounting Bookkeeper
OXDX Clothing
07.2018 - 03.2024
Collections Assistant
Field Museum
06.2012 - 12.2017
SAIC Cooperative Education Intern
Field Museum
01.2012 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Fiber & Material Studies
School of The Art Institute of Chicago