Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Bethany Hayward

Amicus Tax Accounting LLC
Los Alamos,NM
2027
years of professional experience

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.

Work History

Building Monitor

Los Alamos Public Schools
  • Responsible for the safety and well-being of students and clients that use the facility
  • Responsible for monitoring and communicating with event clients the operating parameters for the function
  • Responsible for enforcing the LAPS no Bullying Policy
  • Responsible for being on site and active for the scheduled event
  • Responsible for opening and closing the facilities, monitoring equipment and property, maintaining the 'leave as found' standard this includes replacement of furniture or equipment, and the general cleanliness of the area used
  • Responsible for directing the client if policies or unsafe behavior is being conducted by their group
  • Responsible for checking keys in and out to properly
  • On and off again for years

Office Manger

3 Months
Amicus Tax Accounting LLC | 07.2026 - Current
  • Manage front desk responsibilities, including greeting visitors and handling multi-line phone systems with professionalism and courtesy;
  • Perform data entry, filing, and document proofreading to ensure accuracy and organization;
  • Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace for document creation, editing, and correspondence;
  • Schedule appointments, manage calendars, and coordinate meetings using calendar management tools;
  • Provide customer support via phone, email, and in-person interactions, maintaining excellent phone etiquette;
  • Assist with office management tasks such as mail distribution and general administrative support;
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring consistent and professional communication;
  • Coordinated scheduling for meetings and appointments, optimizing time management across teams.
  • Managed office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to deadlines.
  • Streamlined communication between departments, facilitating project coordination and information sharing.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Assistant Branch Manager

7 Months
Enterprise Bank & Trust | 11.2025 - 06.2026
  • Assists in the supervision of day-to-day operations of new account desks and teller/servicing areas.
  • Assisted in managing daily branch operations, ensuring compliance with bank policies and procedures.
  • Provides coaching to associates, creates schedules, addresses service breakdowns and works with the Manager on hiring employees and performance issues.
  • Partners with Branch Manager to direct activities of branch associates to ensure complete and efficient customer service.
  • Observes, monitors, and provides coaching to branch staff as it relates to cross-selling, referral goals and overall branch performance.
  • Ensures all company policies and procedures pertaining to branch operations are followed.
  • Handles customer concerns; escalates customer concerns to Branch Manager as needed.
  • Assists in coordinating recruitment and training of Branch staff.
  • Supported staff training initiatives to enhance customer service skills and operational efficiency.
  • Completes new accounts and teller activities as needed.
  • Accepts and completes projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
  • Completes quarterly unit assessment and ensures team adherence to policy/procedures as it relates to compliance, audit guidelines, and security standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Universal Banker

10 Months
First National 1870 division of Sunflower Bank | 01.2025 - 11.2025
  • Develop new business opportunities with current and potential customers
  • Perform full-service banking with a primary focus on sales and service to new and existing customers within the branch, with the ability to perform cash transactions, open or update accounts, and provide information on other products and service
  • Ability to focus on and fulfill customer needs to maximize the customer experience on the phone and during branch visits
  • Meets/exceeds sales and referral goal and meets/exceeds individual and branch targets
  • Provide information to customers regarding promotions, contests, and new account options
  • Assist in audits of the vault with Loomis shipments

Business Consultant/Social Media Manager

6 Months
Victor’s Landscaping a division of Victors Lawns LLC | 01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Oversight and management of all aspects of business development, including identifying new opportunities and cultivating relationships with clients as well as within the community.
  • Leadership and supervision of a team of employees, providing guidance, support, and feedback to ensure their success.
  • Development and implementation of strategies to drive advertising of our services and meet revenue targets.
  • Development and scheduling of social media posts.
  • Analyzing and evaluating business processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
  • Monitoring financial performance, including profit and loss statements, and recommending actions to achieve financial goals.
  • Conducted market research to identify industry trends and customer preferences.
  • Analyzed client needs to develop tailored landscaping solutions.

Office Manager

4 Months
Victor’s Landscaping a division of Victors Lawns LLC | 09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Oversee and manage all aspects of business development, including identifying new opportunities and cultivating relationships with clients as well as within the community.
  • Lead and supervise a team of employees, providing guidance, support, and feedback to ensure their success.
  • Develop and implement strategies to drive advertising of our services and meet revenue targets.
  • Manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
  • Analyze and evaluate business processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement then, improvement initiatives upon approval of the owners.
  • Monitor financial performance, including profit and loss statements, and take necessary actions to achieve financial goals.
  • Assist clients’ needs and provide solutions with different types of products and services.
  • Assist clients’ needs, while exploring all options and introducing different jobs we can provide.
  • Provide effective customer service and assist in resolving problems.
  • Update and maintain website and social media platforms.
  • Participated in the development of branch goals, informed, and provided management with monthly reports of customer trends, member savings, total loans originated and funded to help build membership and loan growth.
  • Order and organize the office and supplies.

Front End Cashier

5 Months
Smith’s Marketplace | 04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Responsible for being visible and actively greeting, engaging and assisting customers.
  • Process customer transactions through the check lane quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
  • Understanding of the Point of Sale (POS) system, and handle various tenders such as Cash, Checks, Credit, Debit, SNAP EBT, Offline SNAP EBT, WIC, Rain checks, complex loyalty offers, coupons and checkout procedures according to company policy.
  • Adhere to the company's limits on cash shortages and/or overages and work honestly and effectively to control loss.
  • Follow the guidelines on restricted sale items (Alcohol, Tobacco, DVDs)
  • Report pricing discrepancies to the Scan Coordinator.
  • Follow established policies and procedures (where applicable) for postage stamps, gift cards, and coupons.
  • Stayed current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
  • Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions, accidents, or issues and notify store management.
  • Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
  • Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
  • Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines.

Executive Vice President

11 Years 4 Months
Los Alamos Schools Credit Union | 11.2012 - 03.2024
  • In the absence of credit union CEO, acted as primary operations lead for the entire organization.
  • Direct liaison between Credit Union Board of Directors, its Supervisory Committee, and its members to ensure key information is being evaluated in a timely manner and within compliance of federal and state standards and statues.
  • Assist members’ needs and provide solutions with different types of products and services.
  • Assist member needs, while exploring all options and introduce different types of loans.
  • Cross-sell and recommended specific products and services to current and prospective members.
  • Educate and make recommendations to members on types of lending programs available, including terms and payment schedules.
  • Evaluate customer information to explore issues, develop potential solutions and maintain high level quality service and customer experience.
  • Established new memberships, trust accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificate of deposit accounts and business accounts.
  • Followed up and answered member inquiries via telephone, email, or in person regarding their accounts, loan applications, products, and services as well as booked appointments through online bookings.
  • Assist with creating new products and services to provide to membership (borrow and save, refer a member, etc.)
  • Operate in compliance with laws and regulations and adhere to lending compliance guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with all credit union policies and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal banking regulations along with management.
  • Provide effective customer service and assist in resolving problems within given authority.
  • Maintain and manage branch operational files according to retention and compliance guidelines.
  • Assist with branch audits as needed, to include auditing of new memberships and funded loans to assure quality assurance and accuracy.
  • Review reports for general ledger reconciliation.
  • Reviewed all loan documents and agreements to make sure these are all complete, valid with Credit Union guidelines.
  • Processed customer transactions and performed daily cash settlement.
  • Participate with onsite events and businesses to promote membership and credit union products and services to help increase membership productivity.
  • Participate in offsite events and business to promote membership and credit union products and services to help increase membership productivity.
  • Primary trainer for all employees and served as a mentor by providing guidance and training to over twelve new employees.
  • Participated in the development of branch goals, informed, and provided management with monthly reports of customer trends, member savings, total loans originated and funded to help build membership and loan growth.
  • Order and organize the office and supplies.
  • Manage social media accounts and posts along with website maintenance.

Education

- Accounting and Business

University of New Mexico – Los Alamos (UNM-LA) | Los Alamos, New Mexico

Earning credits

Western CUNA Management School | Ontario, California | 07-2019

2019 Graduate

Los Alamos High School | Los Alamos, New Mexico | 05-2006

2006 Graduate

Skills

Excellent leadership
interpersonal
and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent communication skills
Organizational skills
Goal oriented
Time management
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word
Excel
and Publisher
etc.
Effective research
analytical
and strong problem-solving skills
Knowledge of policies and procedures
Cash Handling experience
11+ Years’ experience in banking

Timeline

Office Manger

Amicus Tax Accounting LLC
07.2026 - CurrentRead More

Assistant Branch Manager

Enterprise Bank & Trust
11.2025 - 06.2026Read More

Universal Banker

First National 1870 division of Sunflower Bank
01.2025 - 11.2025Read More

Business Consultant/Social Media Manager

Victor’s Landscaping a division of Victors Lawns LLC
01.2025 - 07.2025Read More

Office Manager

Victor’s Landscaping a division of Victors Lawns LLC
09.2024 - 01.2025Read More

Front End Cashier

Smith’s Marketplace
04.2024 - 09.2024Read More

Executive Vice President

Los Alamos Schools Credit Union
11.2012 - 03.2024Read More

Building Monitor

Los Alamos Public Schools
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University of New Mexico – Los Alamos (UNM-LA)

from Accounting and Business
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Western CUNA Management School

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Los Alamos High School

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Bethany Hayward