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Cindy Barnes

1303 Creekside Drive, Tiffin,IA

Summary

With a proven track record at VSP Engineering, I excel in office management and customer service, streamlining operations and enhancing client relations. Expert in financial accounting and administrative support, I've significantly improved efficiency and accuracy in processes, demonstrating a strong ability to lead and innovate within fast-paced environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

VSP Engineering
Coralville, IA
04.2018 - Current
  • Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
  • Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels
  • Organized schedules, point of contact with clients and homeowners.
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
  • Responsible for all accounting tasks including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, budgets and end of year tax preparation for CPA.

Legal Assistant

Pugh Hagan Prahm
Coralville, IA
05.2016 - 03.2018
  • Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
  • Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients..
  • Prepared legal documents such as contracts, leases, closing statements, title documents, estate planning and probate.

Closing Assistant

Lepic-Kroeger REALTORS
Iowa City, IA
04.2015 - 05.2016
  • Compiled and reviewed closing documents to ensure accuracy. Maintained accurate records of all transactions in a timely manner.
  • Worked directly with realtors, lending officers, abstract companies and attorneys to ensure timely closings.
  • Issued commission checks to realtors after closing.
  • Processed changes made during the course of a transaction quickly and accurately.
  • Assisted Closing Manager as directed.

School Business Official/Business Manager

Mid-Prairie Community School District
Wellman, IA
06.2009 - 06.2014
  • Prepared budgets for all school activities and programs.
  • Supervised the daily operations of the district central office.
  • Maintained accurate financial records related to school revenue and expenditures.
  • Upheld and applied state laws, contractual obligations and district policies to comply with regulations and obtain necessary school funding.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
  • Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials.
  • District board secretary and treasurer.
  • Prepared budgets for bond issues, helped superintendent educate community on bond issues and impact on tax rates.
  • Was also the School Business Official/Business Manager for the Keota Community School District as part of a 28E Share Agreement from 2009-2013.

Bookkeeper

Solon Community School District
Solon, IA
01.2007 - 06.2009
  • Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
  • Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with school/state policies.
  • Developed internal control procedures to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
  • Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
  • Implemented AESOP, the online substitute system to streamline the process of hiring qualified substitute staff.

Chiropractic Receptionist

Giese Chiropractic
North Liberty, IA
02.2004 - 01.2007
  • Greeted patients in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Answered incoming calls, scheduled patient appointments and managed cancellations or rescheduling of existing appointments.
  • Verified patient insurance information and updated records accordingly.
  • Collected payments from patients for services rendered and balanced daily transactions at the end of each shift.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA
05-1996

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Office Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Financial Accounting
  • Payroll Processing
  • Business Administration

Timeline

Office Manager

VSP Engineering
04.2018 - Current

Legal Assistant

Pugh Hagan Prahm
05.2016 - 03.2018

Closing Assistant

Lepic-Kroeger REALTORS
04.2015 - 05.2016

School Business Official/Business Manager

Mid-Prairie Community School District
06.2009 - 06.2014

Bookkeeper

Solon Community School District
01.2007 - 06.2009

Chiropractic Receptionist

Giese Chiropractic
02.2004 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Coe College

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