Charmaine Crespo
Ft. Pierce,FL
Summary
Professional financial specialist with robust experience in managing accounts and financial records. Demonstrates strong ability to collaborate within teams and adapt to changing business needs while consistently achieving results. Skilled in accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, and reconciliation. Known for reliability, efficiency, and strategic problem-solving in financial operations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
12 Month Bookkeeper
Fort Pierce Central High School
10.2023 - Current
- Perform all bookkeeping functions for internal accounts. Work closely with administration, sponsors, and students to ensure red book policies are adhered to.
- Foster positive work relationships to mentor and encourage fundraising opportunities on campus to create a positive school culture.
- Assist teachers and staff with the necessary tools and supplies needed to improve classroom functions and maintain a safe school.
- Work efficiently with a proactive approach to ensure necessary supplies are received for teachers and staff in a timely manner.
- Maintain a positive approach with vendors through communication and timely payments of invoices.
- Work with students and parents on how to navigate School Pay accounts.
- Ensure budgeting accounts and monthly reconciliations are done in a timely manner.
- Misc tasks such as planning honor roll/student celebrations, assisting with planning staff functions such as Teacher Appreciation, school cook outs, and Holiday celebrations.
11 Month Clerk
Fort Pierce Central High School
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Fielded parent and student inquiries for the School Counseling Department. Built trust with both parents and students to get necessary responses they were seeking.
- Assisted students and parents with testing information needed for graduation. Attending At Risk parent nights, Senior Nights, and fielded phone inquiries regarding testing requirements and assisted students with signing up for exams to reach their passing score.
- Assisted students with applying for Dual Enrollment at IRSC. Communicated with IRSC staff to waive qualifying PERT scores, tracked on boarding applications, and scheduled intake meetings with School Counselors.
- Scheduled parent meetings with teachers, counselors and admin.
- Scheduled 504 meetings.
- Tracked, printed, and filed ESOL compliance paperwork.
- Worked Summer School-communicated with families to encourage their students to attend.
- Withdrawals and sent records per request
- Misc-lunch duties, coverage in front office when needed, testing back up
10 Month Clerk- Front Office
Dan McCarty Middle School
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed front office by intaking phone calls, directing them to the appropriate department, managing tardy student and parent pick ups, and misc tasks directed by administration.
Retail Sales Manager/Regional Trainer/Store Opener
G.H. Bass & Co
07.1998 - 08.2020
- Was the head trainer in the region. Responsible for training throughout the region by training new Store Managers, tracking training for all management hires, and providing feedback and support to the organization to improve training in the company.
- Led New Store Openings/Relocations
- Analyzed business trends to determine shortfalls and develop performance improvement plans.
- Developed and implemented strategic merchandising plans to boost revenues and reduce expenditures while maintaining payroll within budget.
- Established culture of friendly competition, maintaining top morale and motivating individuals to surpass goals.
- Monitored and implemented corporate programs, leading store to rank among top performers in sales territory-wide.
- Engaged and motivated team of 15+ sales representatives to achieve individual and store goals.
- Created presentation materials for sales, customer relations, and management purposes.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and enhance loyalty and retention.
- Optimized sales and marketing directives by closely monitoring employee progress, reviewing regional and local markets and effectively managing inventories.
- Boosted profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
- Supported all sales team members to drive growth and development.
Education
No Degree - Accounting
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FLHigh School Diploma -
Port St Lucie High School
Port Saint Lucie, FL06-1992
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Invoice Processing
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Data inputting
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Audit preparation
- Superior attention to detail
- Analytical Reasoning
Timeline
12 Month Bookkeeper
Fort Pierce Central High School
10.2023 - Current
11 Month Clerk
Fort Pierce Central High School
08.2021 - 10.2023
10 Month Clerk- Front Office
Dan McCarty Middle School
10.2020 - 06.2021
Retail Sales Manager/Regional Trainer/Store Opener
G.H. Bass & Co
07.1998 - 08.2020
No Degree - Accounting
Indian River State College
High School Diploma -
Port St Lucie High School
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