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Andrea Desilva

North Scituate

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with the ability to balance work and parenting, using organizational abilities to succeed in hectic work conditions. Demonstrates the capacity to overcome obstacles with fortitude and initiative, striking a balance between the obligations of parenting three children and a commitment to job excellence.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkeeper

Desilva Excavation LLC
06.2018 - Current
  • Handle weekly payroll processing for employees. Experienced with AIA Contracts, QuickBooks, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Slashed Payroll Costs by 30% by researching companies to better accommodate business and save money.
  • Process Accounts Payable and Receivable to achieve maximum results of income.
  • Collaborated with auditors during year-end audits and maintained audit documentation.
  • Processed vendor invoices and resolved any billing discrepancies to ensure company integrity and value.
  • Communication with clients and vendors.
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable.

Hairdresser

Hair Tech
02.2013 - 05.2017
  • Performed services on clients such as color, cuts, foiling and eye lash extensions.
  • Participated in advanced education classes to further knowledge and stay current with the changing trends.
  • Established work relationships with outside vendors to negotiate pricing on supplies.
  • Created online platform to increase exposure and trust with consumers.
  • Certified in Keratin Treatments and Eyelash Extensions.

Hairdresser

Elegant Reflections
10.2008 - 02.2013
  • Answered phones and handled funds while working behind a hair chair and scheduling other ladies' schedules.
  • Increased my understanding of small business accounting by managing the company's accounts.
  • Created a well-established client base.
  • Organized a balanced schedule at work and home.

Hairdresser

Blue Tree Hair Salon
09.2005 - 10.2008
  • Applied customer service skills and built client relationships.
  • Learned how to manage my time efficiently while staying organized.
  • Kept a clear up-to-date record of clients and services to avoid mistakes.

Pharmacy Technician

Brooks/Rite Aid
12.2003 - 08.2008
  • Pharmacy technicians play a critical role in the healthcare system by supporting pharmacists, ensuring accuracy in medication dispensing, and providing essential services to patients and customers.
  • Assisting Pharmacists: Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of pharmacists to help prepare and dispense medications. They may measure, mix, count out, label, and record medication doses prescribed by physicians.
  • Other tasks include: Customer Service, Inventory Management, Administrative Tasks, Compounding.
  • Quality Assurance, Technological Skills.

Education

Associates Degree - General Studies with a concentration in Business

Community College of RI
Warwick, RI
08-2025

Cosmetology - undefined

Warwick Beauty Academy
Warwick, RI
12.2005

High School Diploma - undefined

Scituate High School
Scituate, RI
01.2002

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Technical Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Organization
  • Business Knowledge
  • Critical Thinking
  • Multi Tasker
  • Business Development
  • Payroll processing
  • Bookkeeping software
  • Bank statement reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Quickbooks
  • General ledger maintenance
  • A/P and A/R

Timeline

Bookkeeper

Desilva Excavation LLC
06.2018 - Current

Hairdresser

Hair Tech
02.2013 - 05.2017

Hairdresser

Elegant Reflections
10.2008 - 02.2013

Hairdresser

Blue Tree Hair Salon
09.2005 - 10.2008

Pharmacy Technician

Brooks/Rite Aid
12.2003 - 08.2008

Cosmetology - undefined

Warwick Beauty Academy

High School Diploma - undefined

Scituate High School

Associates Degree - General Studies with a concentration in Business

Community College of RI