Ashley Smith
DeSoto,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented and meticulous accounting professional with solid record of accomplishment in handling financial needs of retail organizations. Highly organized and proactive in tracking expenses, reconciling accounts and resolving variances. Dedicated to efficiently managing fully compliant and accurate accounts to support long-term operational success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
DISD
Dallas, TX
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Bookkeeper
HomeGoods
Grand Prairie, TX
11.2017 - Current
- Verified, allocated and posted transactions in journals and computerized systems from documents such as invoices, receipts and reports.
- Reviewed bank account statements to reconcile accounts by documenting correct financial information in general ledger.
- Monitored and tracked expenses to keep business on track with financial targets.
- Followed detailed end of month accounting procedures to verify proper balancing of all accounts and readiness for new month.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Developed and implemented bookkeeping policies and procedures to improve department workflows.
Loss Prevention Officer
HomeGoods
Cedar Hill, TX
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Prepared and reviewed paperwork associated with audits, shortage control programs, apprehensions and disposition.
- Served as team lead for safety and loss prevention operations, teaching fellow employees various methods to prevent theft.
- Responded calmly and effectively to emergency conditions, including safety hazards and threats to life or property.
- Documented evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise for use in loss prevention report generation.
- Carefully monitored and supervised customer's activities in store to detect signs of attempted theft.
- Supported theft prosecution by appearing in court hearings to provide eyewitness testimony, offering honest and comprehensive account of events.
Key Holder/Customer Service Associate
HomeGoods
Cedar Hill, TX
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Worked as team member assisting with cashier duties, product merchandising and cleaning to maximize store efficiency.
- Managed stock demands, employee shift schedules and opening and closing operations and adapted professionally to all unexpected changes.
- Monitored incoming customer traffic to determine appropriate staffing.
- Managed store operation duties, including counting cash drawers and checking equipment for proper functioning to maintain optimal performance levels.
- Taught staff how to handle difficult situations with calm and professionalism.
- Responded to customer inquiries and delivered appropriate information after carefully researching issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2020
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Mountain View College
05.2017
Skills
- Debits and credits research
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Payment coordination
- Customer service
- Customer relations
- Auditing
- Administrative support
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Record keeping
- Team collaboration
- Instructional strategies
- Behavior management
- Lesson plan implementation
Alternative Teacher Certification Program
- Texas Teachers of Tomorrow- Special Education EC-12, Expected Completion: Aug 2026
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
DISD
01.2021 - 06.2025
Bookkeeper
HomeGoods
11.2017 - Current
Loss Prevention Officer
HomeGoods
09.2015 - 11.2017
Key Holder/Customer Service Associate
HomeGoods
01.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Mountain View College
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