Brandi Prairie
Otterbein,IN
Summary
Results-driven rental professional with expertise in accounting, team management, and event coordination. Proven ability to enhance company performance through effective communication and collaboration. Five years of progressive experience in establishing guidelines and policies that ensure staff satisfaction and achievement of objectives. Strong skills in relationship building, multitasking, and decision-making, with a focus on exceeding corporate goals and optimizing business operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tools-HR-Accounting Manager
Midwest Rentals inc.
LAFAYETTE, Indiana
03.2016 - Current
- Scheduled rentals with precision in fast-paced environment, managing multiple phone lines.
- I coordinated the annual Home and Garden Show for several years, achieving notable success and profit margins.
- Performed weekly cleaning and disinfecting of all facilities to maintain hygiene standards.
- Managed monthly financial closing processes and ensured adherence to deadlines.
- Implemented internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Assisted customers with loading and unloading rental items, ensuring satisfaction during deliveries.
- Facilitated parts ordering for mechanics, processing billing and tracking rental inventory.
- Managed accounts receivable duties for 3,697 accounts since January 1, 2020, including collections.
- Customer Accounts Management: Processed charge account applications and followed up on past-due accounts effectively. Keeping all business account information up to date with current contacts, tax exemptions, certificates of insurance, and more. Accounts managed are around 3,000, including Purdue University.
- Executed accounts payable tasks using QuickBooks and Receipt Bank/Dext for reconciliation.
- Supported CEO with SBA loan processing and management of various loan accounts.
- HR duties include working with new and out-processing employees regarding insurance (life, 401(k), medical, etc.), new hire paperwork, exiting paperwork, issuing security clearances, and uniforms. Managed employee warnings, meetings, doctor’s appointment notices, and scheduling. 25 employed as of 6/12/21.
- Tech assistance (computers, phones, security systems), Microsoft Office admin, and POR admin for software fixing and updates. Credit card processor management and maintenance.
- I have helped the company with the creation of a new website, Facebook, Google, and other marketing channels to improve advertising for Midwest Rentals, and with the Home & Garden Show.
Event Specialist
Advantage Sales and Marketing
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Conducted consumer-facing events, enhancing brand awareness and driving sales by 10%.
- Assisted customers by addressing individual usage needs and interests.
- Represented brand professionally through cordial and knowledgeable interactions.
- Demonstrated products effectively to encourage purchasing decisions.
- Completed call reports and paperwork promptly, meeting all deadlines.
- Participated in ongoing personal training to enhance skills and performance.
- Traveled to various locations for event setup, display, and teardown as required.
Ammunition Specialist
U.S Army
Fort Lewis, WA
05.2009 - 09.2011
- Managed all aspects of ordnance management, focusing on ammunition and explosives.
- Executed receipt, storage, issuance, maintenance, modification, and demilitarization of explosive items.
- Conducted ammunition supply stock control and accounting using automated and manual systems.
- Operated material handling equipment (MHE) to maneuver ammunition efficiently.
- Managed ammunition inventory and tracking for operational readiness.
- Completed documentation associated with receipt and transfer of ammunition.
- Maintained detailed records of all equipment issued to personnel in the unit.
- Conducted tests on assembled munitions components to ensure they met established standards prior to issue or use.
- Disassembled, cleaned, inspected, reassembled and tested small arms weapons systems such as pistols, rifles, machine guns.
- Loaded, equipped and manned aircraft for mission.
- Trained personnel in the operation and preventive maintenance checks of 6K and 10K forklifts.
Education
Diploma -
Hart High School
Hart, MI01.2009
Some College (No Degree) - CNA Certification
Orchard View
Muskegon, MISome College (No Degree) - Accounting
Ivy Tech Community College
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Leadership and teamwork
- Financial reporting
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- QuickBooks
- Customer relationship management
- Inventory management
- Expense tracking
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Leadership development
- Benefits management
- GAAP
- Financial management
- Payroll administration
- Recruitment and hiring
- Cost accounting
- Operations management
- Budget management
- Journal entries
- Microsoft Office 365 administration
- QuickBooks and receipt management
Accomplishments
- Certified Event Rental Professional
- Coordinated the Home and Garden Show for several years with substantial profitability
- Exceeded my title, and performed duties beyond expectations many times.
Certification
- Certified Event Rental Professional
- Forklift Certified
- LP Safety and Filling Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tools-HR-Accounting Manager
Midwest Rentals inc.
03.2016 - Current
Event Specialist
Advantage Sales and Marketing
01.2012 - 12.2015
Ammunition Specialist
U.S Army
05.2009 - 09.2011
Diploma -
Hart High School
Some College (No Degree) - CNA Certification
Orchard View
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Ivy Tech Community College
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