Christina Soda
Moncks Corner,SC
Summary
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
E=MC4i, Inc.
North Charleston, SC
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Reviewed documents and obtained additional information to complete accurate paperwork and avoid delays.
- Obtained purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers and monitored expedited orders.
- Emailed and mailed invoices and reminders to clients to obtain payments within expected deadlines.
- Upheld quality control policies and procedures to increase customer satisfaction.
- Prepared estimates used by management for planning, budgeting and scheduling work.
Office Manager/Accounting Supervisor
Wholesale Industrial Electronics, Inc.
North Charleston, SC
01.1995 - Current
- Investigated sensitive customer service complaints and delivered prompt resolution to customer satisfaction.
- Assisted customers with making payments or establishing payment plans to bring accounts current.
- Administered payroll for employees and oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities. Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
- Led annual financial audit and preparation of support for audited financial statements.
- Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
- Implemented multiple software conversions, desktop setup and staff training.
- Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process and answered employee questions regarding health benefits, 401k options, disability and life insurance options.
- Worked with management to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
- Completed and submitted monthly sales tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
- Assisted with health insurance, 401(k), and worker's compensation audits by preparing accounts and providing information.
- Conducted analytical review of client financial stability to determine payment options.
- Reviewed vendor and customer contracts to guarantee quality, consistency and adherence to criteria. Collaborated with management to review and approve contract terms and conditions.
Administrative Assistant
CD Walters Construction Company
North Charleton, SC
03.1992 - 12.1995
- Prepared time schedules for various phases of construction.
- Supported bidding process by reviewing bids and proposals and responding to questions from bidders.
- Kept accurate minutes of all construction meetings.
- Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Composed, edited and typed complex memos and reports with job-related software.
- Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and completed expense reports for travel reimbursement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bishop England High School
Charleston05.1988
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCSkills
- 10-Key Proficiency
- Excel
- PDF software application
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Meticulous Attention to Detail and Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking and Complex Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Supervision & Leadership
- People Skills
- Handling Customer Complaints
- Office Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- General Ledger and Management Accounting
- Financial Document Review
- Month-End and Year-End Closing
- S2K software application for business management
Timeline
Office Manager
E=MC4i, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Office Manager/Accounting Supervisor
Wholesale Industrial Electronics, Inc.
01.1995 - Current
Administrative Assistant
CD Walters Construction Company
03.1992 - 12.1995
High School Diploma -
Bishop England High School
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Trident Technical College