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AMY DIRKSE

Whitehall,MI

Summary

Skilled team player with strong background. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Assistant

Champion Gymnastics
05.2017 - Current
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
  • Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
  • Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.

Daycare provider

Childcare Provider
05.1997 - 05.2006
  • Selected activities to reinforce learning and discovery and helped children develop personal interests
  • Maintained safe, nurturing environment for children and followed prescribed procedures for optimal care
  • Communicate with parents regarding observations and concerns or to provide positive feedback
  • Engaged children with fun crafts such as painting and drawing to expand creative abilities.
  • Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline

Accounts receivable and payable clerk

Barber Ford
11.1991 - 05.1995
  • Generated and shared daily, weekly, and monthly reports with management
  • Analyzed and audited cash receipts and updated customers' accounts accordingly by posting cash receipts, checks, and bank deposits in relevant databases or computer systems
  • Maintained all billing files, payments received, and pending payment files
  • Troubleshoot and resolved issues and discrepancies of billed amounts on invoices.
  • Tracked customer invoices to facilitate prompt and accurate payments.
  • Managed collections and follow-up on past-due accounts to speed up payments and minimize risk.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Waitress

Windmill Restaurant
05.1986 - 08.1989
  • Worked closely with kitchen crew to foster accuracy and efficiency
  • Observed all safety and sanitation requirements for food preparation and handling.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.

Education

CERTIFICATE - OFFICE SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES

Careerline Tech
Holland, MI
10.1991

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

West Ottawa High School
Holland, MI
06.1988

Skills

  • Financial software
  • QuickBooks
  • Account resolution
  • Data entry
  • Statement review
  • Transaction coding
  • Spreadsheets and journal entries
  • Complaint resolution
  • Account closing
  • Account audits
  • Data entry and management
  • Revenue balancing
  • Generally accepted accounting principles
  • Payment calculation
  • Reconciling accounts
  • Report Analysis

Timeline

Office Assistant

Champion Gymnastics
05.2017 - Current

Daycare provider

Childcare Provider
05.1997 - 05.2006

Accounts receivable and payable clerk

Barber Ford
11.1991 - 05.1995

Waitress

Windmill Restaurant
05.1986 - 08.1989

CERTIFICATE - OFFICE SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES

Careerline Tech

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

West Ottawa High School
AMY DIRKSE