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BARBARA LAWRENCE

BARBARA LAWRENCE

Solana Beach,CA

Summary

Dedicated employee adept in SAP invoice processing (Goods Receipts), navigating payment history, vendor insurance. Adept at navigating Ariba to create Purchase Requisitions (Procurement), HR Contracting Out Forms, and researching history. Skilled at managing priorities, with attention to detail. Years of customer service experience. Able to multitask; take pride in work performance. Able to work alone or within a team.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Support Specialist

City of San Diego Public Utilities
San Diego, USA
01.2023 - Current
  • Authorize payment of invoices (create Goods Receipts) using SAP
  • Create Purchase Requisitions using Ariba
  • Create HR Contracting Out Forms using Ariba
  • Update Vendor Insurance for my section, then forward to Purchasing
  • Organized: keep a paper + digital trail of all transactions, plus trackers (my work is transparent on the Y-drive)
  • Responsible for the coordination and pick-up of E-Waste for the entire Alvarado facility
  • Order Office Supplies from Staples; other supplies from Central Stores, and the Storeroom using SAP
  • Create FedEx labels, usually for outsourcing samples, and pay with my City Procurement Card through BofA Works. Also send certified mail.
  • Research Purchase Order History and Purchase Requisition History in Ariba, and Payment History in SAP to resolve encumbrances or assist vendor with resolving past-due invoice documentation
  • Update, assemble, and print New Employee Handbooks, and Phone Lists
  • Check Mail, Post Notifications, update In/Out board labels, update monthly cover letters for reports
  • Data Entry for wastewater permits and compliance reports
  • Requires security clearance

Server

Texas Roadhouse
El Cajon, USA
08.2021 - 10.2023
  • Took orders for food and drink to serve my assigned tables
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons
  • Teamwork: Helped run orders for other server's tables
  • Alert to back-of-house needs (ice, replenishing supplies, etc)
  • Observant, efficient, multitasker
  • Use ALOHA point-of-sale system daily

Court Operations Clerk

San Diego Superior Court
San Diego, USA
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Processed documents and maintained case files
  • Scheduled mental health hearings
  • Calendared new appointments for counselors
  • Researched history of restraining orders using SD Law and CLETS
  • Assigned appointments via phone, and assisted public in-person
  • Checked-in couples with appointments; showed them introductory video
  • Accepted subpoenas for counselors to appear in court
  • Used Odyssey and Outlook daily
  • Required security clearance

Textile Librarian

Kravet
San Diego, USA
11.2016 - 08.2018
  • Maintained storeroom inventory of interior design samples
  • Received new merchandise and removed discontinued items
  • Offered customer service in person, via phone, via email
  • Ordered and stored office supplies
  • Shipped daily via FedEx and USPS
  • Kept thorough paper trail of all transactions
  • Oracle, Outlook, e-designtrade used daily

Cash Vault Clerk, Service Clerk

Costco Wholesale
San Diego, USA
11.1982 - 05.2015
  • Reconciled daily cash bank versus cashier tills, deposits, withdrawals
  • Customer service in person and via phone
  • Expert cash-handling, ten-key by touch
  • Prepared daily cash deposit for armored transport; received delivery
  • Removed damaged bills, sent counterfeit bills to Secret Service
  • Previous positions include Front-End Supervisor, Merchandising Lead, Marketing representative, cashier
  • AS-400 and vault-specific software used daily
  • Required security clearance

Education

Associate of Arts - General Education

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA

Skills

  • SAP invoice processing
  • Ariba procurement
  • Spreadsheet management
  • Meeting coordination
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Ordering office supplies
  • E-Waste coordination
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Reliable
  • Dependable
  • Flexible
  • Type 50wpm
  • Ten-Key by Touch
  • Proficient Communication
  • Time management of multiple priorities
  • Attention to Detail and Follow-through
  • Documentation and records management

Accomplishments

  • Completed Public Service Management Certificate, 2024 (attended Summit Graduation May 2025)
  • Employee of the Quarter, January-March 2024
  • Multiple Discretionary Leave Awards
  • Multiple High Five Awards
  • "Shout-Out" from management in The Monitor Employee Newsletter, November 2024 for excellent work performance
  • Currently enrolled in Employee Mentoring Academy for a second cohort

Timeline

Office Support Specialist

City of San Diego Public Utilities
01.2023 - Current

Server

Texas Roadhouse
08.2021 - 10.2023

Court Operations Clerk

San Diego Superior Court
08.2018 - 09.2019

Textile Librarian

Kravet
11.2016 - 08.2018

Cash Vault Clerk, Service Clerk

Costco Wholesale
11.1982 - 05.2015

Associate of Arts - General Education

Grossmont College

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