Christi Higgs
Aynor,SC
Summary
To obtain a professional position that will allow me to demonstrate my passion for providing insight on financial procedures and regulations through accounting, bookkeeping, and various office operations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fiscal Technician II
Department of Social Services
03.2025 - Current
- Contributed to successful grant applications through careful preparation of required budget documentation, ensuring full alignment with funding requirements.
- Played a crucial role in annual budget planning efforts by providing detailed forecasts based on historical trends and growth projections.
- Facilitated smooth procurement processes through meticulous tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and vendor payments.
- Maintained precise records of all financial transactions, allowing for easy reference and analysis when needed.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
Fiscal Technician I
Department of Social Services
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining accurate filing systems and streamlining administrative processes.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards when handling sensitive client or company information in both digital formats or hard-copy documents.
- Properly processed deposits, withdrawals and payments for average of 10-20 customers daily.
Lead Teacher
Coastal Carolina University Childhood, Development and Literacy Center
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Develop lesson plans suitable for children
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media) to teach children
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with peers and model respect
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
- Organize and Manage nap and snack hours
- Supervise children to ensure they are always safe
- Track children’s develop and communicate to parents
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
- Collaborate with other educators
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Paraprofessional
Carl T. Mitnick Elementary School
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Model proper classroom behavior to students
- Incorporate diverse materials and teaching methods into the classroom to meet the needs and interests of students
- Reinforce content by reviewing material one-on-one and in small groups with students
- Supervise students during lunch or recess, as well as in between classes or on field trips
Access Staff – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Assistant
Families Matter, LLC
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Take care of all electronic medical records and forward accordingly
- Managing the account receivable process through the pursuit of collections, posting of payments, balance cash drawer, prepare deposit
- Consistently delivers superior customer service through answering phones, and resolving issues in a timely manner
- Strive for continual improvement by refining skills through company provided training programs
- Maintaining accurate records for each customer including contracts, insurance, change of address forms and any correspondence to or from clients
Property Manager of multiple 70unit Condominiums
Cabrera Property Management
05.2011 - 10.2015
- Account Payable full cycle – cut check or pay online and match checks to backups
- Prepare monthly financial statements for clients / properties
- Support leasing including new leases, contract extensions/renewals, etc.
- Bookkeeping - journal entry preparation and posting
- Prepare reports and correspondence as needed
- Assist with preparation of leasing documents
- Prepare welcome packets for new tenants
- Maintain positive relations with tenants and owners
- Prepare renewals and work orders with vendors
- General office duties, answering phones, filing, emails, inventory office supplies
- Seasonal
Dental Assistant/ Office Manager
Dental Care of Brigantine/Vineland
02.2010 - 03.2011
- Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner
- Answer phone calls, take messages, and direct calls to the appropriate person or department
- Manage the company calendar, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and events
- Provide administrative support such as data entry, filing, and document preparation
- Assist with event planning and coordination
- Handle customer inquiries and provide accurate information about our company or services
- Maintain a clean and organized reception area
- Take payments as needed
Rental Manager
Blue Ocean Realty
05.2003 - 09.2004
- Receiving payments for rentals
- Drawing up leases in a timely manner
- Front office operations
- Website development and updating for all rentals
Education
High School Graduate -
Wildwood High School
Wildwood, New Jersey01.2000
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- Procare & Prosolutions
- Quickbooks
- SC Endeavors
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation
- Human resources
- Payroll support
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Paraprofessional Certification
- Dental Radiology License
- Infectious Disease Certification
- CPR Certification with American Red Cross
Timeline
Fiscal Technician II
Department of Social Services
03.2025 - Current
Fiscal Technician I
Department of Social Services
07.2024 - 03.2025
Lead Teacher
Coastal Carolina University Childhood, Development and Literacy Center
11.2023 - 06.2024
Paraprofessional
Carl T. Mitnick Elementary School
10.2021 - 06.2023
Access Staff – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Assistant
Families Matter, LLC
11.2017 - 09.2019
Property Manager of multiple 70unit Condominiums
Cabrera Property Management
05.2011 - 10.2015
Dental Assistant/ Office Manager
Dental Care of Brigantine/Vineland
02.2010 - 03.2011
Rental Manager
Blue Ocean Realty
05.2003 - 09.2004
High School Graduate -
Wildwood High School
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