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Carolyn Bartels

Shawnee,OK

Summary

.Focused payroll clerk with several years of experience maintaining payroll information with confidentiality and accuracy. Exceptionally-skilled in records-keeping, commissions calculations and balancing payroll. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Specialist

AARP Foundation SCSEP
Shawnee, OK
11.2023 - Current
  • Provided timely customer service support to employees regarding questions about their paychecks or other payroll issues.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to ensure accurate entry of payroll data into the system.
  • Ensured that all necessary taxes were withheld accurately from each employee's paycheck.
  • Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations .
  • Generated reports detailing hours worked by department, location, employee type as requested by management.
  • Solved complex problems related to payroll processing quickly and efficiently.
  • Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
  • Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
  • Managed timekeeping system and resolved any timecard discrepancies.
  • Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.

Rural Mail Carrier

USPS
Shawnee, OK
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries, pickups and undeliverable mail.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations such as accidents along the route or customer complaints.
  • Ensured packages were delivered to the correct address in a timely manner.
  • Operated scanner to track shipments and record delivery information.
  • Loaded parcels onto truck in a safe and efficient manner prior to departure from post office facility.
  • Delivered packages using company-provided vehicles or public transportation.
  • Performed special tasks such as collecting signatures on registered letters or delivering Certified Mail notices.
  • Conducted daily vehicle inspections of assigned vehicle.
  • Collected payments for COD items, money orders and other postal products.
  • Inspected mail for proper postage and addressed, sorting into delivery sequence.
  • Drove vehicle and delivered mail to rural locations.
  • Sorted mail, arranging in delivery sequence for distribution.
  • Delivered mail to residents and business within assigned area.

Merchandising Associate

Scotts Miracle-Gro
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2011 - 03.2016
  • Performed regular price checks on select items throughout the store location.
  • Coordinated promotional events such as special sales or clearance items.
  • Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
  • Monitored competitor activities in order to stay ahead of the competition.
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales of featured products.
  • Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
  • Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
  • Created merchandising plans based on customer buying habits and trends in the industry.
  • Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
  • Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
  • Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
  • Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
  • Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.

Area Sales Manager

Highplains Marketing
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2009 - 05.2011
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions between customers and company representatives.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
  • Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
  • Identified and developed new markets for products or services.
  • Participated in negotiations with vendors regarding product purchases or contracts.
  • Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
  • Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Miller-Motte Technical College - Clarksville
Clarksville, TN

Skills

  • Payroll Administration
  • Microsoft applications
  • I-9 documentation
  • New employee processing
  • Daily payroll activities
  • Employee File Maintenance
  • Federal and state tax regulations
  • Exceptionally organized
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Telephone and email etiquette
  • ADP
  • Payroll Processing

Timeline

Payroll Specialist

AARP Foundation SCSEP
11.2023 - Current

Rural Mail Carrier

USPS
01.2017 - 07.2019

Merchandising Associate

Scotts Miracle-Gro
01.2011 - 03.2016

Area Sales Manager

Highplains Marketing
05.2009 - 05.2011

Some College (No Degree) -

Miller-Motte Technical College - Clarksville
Carolyn Bartels