Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Involvement
References
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Benita Collard

482 Pine Terrace, Center,TX

Summary

Driven professional with a proven track record at MATHEWS REALTY, excelling in customer service and problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, enhancing organizational impact through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in data entry and interpersonal communication, adept at improving engagement and driving results.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

REALTOR

MATHEWS REALTY
06.2023 - Current
  • Edited materials for accuracy to communicate core messages and values.
  • Constructed engaging content for various platforms to include social media, print publications and news releases.
  • Created social media practices to support engagement of new clients
  • Monitored communications calendars and deadlines to adhere to deadlines.
  • Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.

Substitute Teacher

Center ISD
08.2020 - 05.2024
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.



Administrative Assistant

First United Methodist Church
06.1999 - 07.2006
  • Maintained the weekly newsletter & created weekly church bulletins.
  • Delivered key administrative support to coworkers.
  • Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations.
  • Determined needs of visitors and provided information or solutions.
  • Processed funds and updated accounts to reflect giving changes.
  • Oversaw office inventory supplies and submitting purchase orders.
  • Maintained front office cleanliness and organized supplies to increase office productivity.
  • Managed budgets and expenses, maintaining financial records for accurate reporting and analysis.
  • Kept accurate bookkeeping records for the daycare and took tuition. payments. Gave detailed reports to different committees.
  • Managed payroll & payroll functions and taxes.
  • Processed monthly & year end reports.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Accounts Payable

Head Bookkeeper

Shelby Savings Bank
10.1992 - 01.1999
  • Monitored bank account balances closely, transferring funds between accounts.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial information to protect company''s & customer's privacy and security.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling accounts, identifying discrepancies, and correcting errors in a timely manner.
  • Processed insufficient funds checks.
  • Helped customers with their accounting questions and needs either in person or on the phone

Education

College Hours - Education

Panola College
Carthage, TX

High School Diploma -

Center High School
Center, TX
05.1992

Skills

  • Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • Time management Skills
  • People Skills
  • Listening Skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Computer skills
  • Problem Solving Abilities
  • Detail Oriented
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Data Entry
  • Organizational Skills
  • Reliability

Community Involvement

Yearly involvement at the Shelby County Chamber Total Resource Campaign.

Weekly involvement at the First Baptist Church Youth Program on Wednesday nights.

Monthly involvement at the First Baptist Church East Texas Food Bank distribution.

References

1. Robyn Shapley                                        3. Teresa Britt

     936-554-8612                                              936-591-2622

     Hemphill, TX                                                Center, TX 

     Friend                                                            Family


2.  Kathy Thomas

      318-469-0968

      Shreveport, LA

      Friend


Timeline

REALTOR

MATHEWS REALTY
06.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Center ISD
08.2020 - 05.2024

Administrative Assistant

First United Methodist Church
06.1999 - 07.2006

Head Bookkeeper

Shelby Savings Bank
10.1992 - 01.1999

College Hours - Education

Panola College

High School Diploma -

Center High School
Benita Collard