CHIQUITA MAHON
CHICAGO,ILLINOIS
Summary
Pride myself on being detailed-oriented and multi-tasked. Good working knowledge of proper grammar and spelling; able to communicate effectively with the public; excellent oral and written communication; thorough interpersonal and organization skills. Good presentation skills; energetic, patient and diplomatic about completing any task; ability to use sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions; thorough knowledge of the basic principles and practices of accounting procedures.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Special Services Advocate
Chicago Public Schools
- Review school records and identifies, visits and counsels at risk young adults and school aged children in connection with social, educational, and job training services
- Establish and created program (Parent Patrol Volunteer Stipend program) to ensure the safety of students in route to and from school
- Assist in compiling periodic activity reports for submission, maintain and follow up files of students at risk
- Liaison between school and neighborhood community organizations to distribute literature and compile list of available services needed for referrals for programs such as GED courses, evening schools, and job training programs as well as referrals to other program government funding sources
- Implement workshops and seminars for parents/guardians in order to develop resource networks and provide training so that they can enhance the educational process of their children.
School Business Clerk
Chicago Public Schools
01.1979 - 08.2009
- Maintain the financial internal reporting system and oversees the general management of all financial and business matters
- Manages the school’s budget, petty cash fund, and internal accounts; oversees the issuance of checks and verifies the deposit of the school’s and students’ monies; manages the school’s use of discretionary and categorical funds and prepares fund transfers for the Department of Management and Budget as needed
- Reviews and expedites the processing of all school purchase orders and purchasing contracts; directs the preparation of position openings and closing forms to expedite requests to increase or decrease the number of positions needed at the school; assist principal in training and monitoring of school personnel assisting in the performance of financial activities for the school’s budget, petty cash and internal accounts records, serves as a liaison on matters related to the school’s financial activities between the school and Chicago Public School’s organizational units, local school council members and all other organizations
- Analyze financial transactions and records
- Apply complex accounting procedures as treasurer/internal accounts using electronic software program for bookkeeping
- (MYOB); ability to apply general clerical office methods, practices, and procedures; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to type proficiently; ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with school personnel, students and guardians, and general public.
Supervisor/Cashier
Marriott Hotel
10.1978 - 07.1979
- Greet customers when they enter the shop and offer assistance with merchandise
- Display merchandise, restock items, and ticket merchandise with price or mark-downs
- Follow proper inventory system to conduct and reconcile merchandise inventory
- Count and verify merchandise orders upon receipt and document any shortages
- Place orders for store merchandise and approve invoices, including communicating with manager/supervisor as needed
- Complete customer purchases, process all payment types, and process returns, refunds, and exchanges
- Maintain appropriate cash levels in cash drawer, turn in all property monies and receipts, and ensure deposits/cash drops are verified
- Follow checklist for opening and closing shop
- Secure shop and monitor customer activity to prevent losses due to merchandise theft and damage
- Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model and first point of contact of the Guarantee of Fair Treatment/Open Door Policy process
- Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager
- Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets
- Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests' service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation
- Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
- Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Education
classes - Computer I-II -
Loop Jr. College
CHICAGO, ILLINOISBusiness Administration -
Phoenix University
PHOENIX, ARIZONA07.2007
Diploma -
George Washington Carver H.S.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS06.1969
Skills
- Front office management/supervision
- Typing 50-60 wpm
- Scheduling/setting appointment
- Customer service reception
- Report writing from drafts
- Professional correspondence
- Microsoft word
- Word Perfect
- Excel
- Document filing
- Document Review
- Legal knowledge
- Analytical Reasoning
Timeline
School Business Clerk
Chicago Public Schools
01.1979 - 08.2009
Supervisor/Cashier
Marriott Hotel
10.1978 - 07.1979
Student Special Services Advocate
Chicago Public Schools
classes - Computer I-II -
Loop Jr. College
Business Administration -
Phoenix University
Diploma -
George Washington Carver H.S.
References
Reference Upon Request
Notary
I am a certified public notary since 1989
References
Reference Upon Request
Notary
I am a certified public notary since 1989
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