Cynthia Cameron
Melbourne,USA
Summary
Efficient and detailed-oriented employee with more than 35 years of comprehensive experience in administrative and operations management. Friendly team player who supports and motivates others while able to work independently. Results-focused, self-sufficient, detail-oriented and methodical with strong analytical and communication skills. Keen understanding of business priorities – committed to managing operations and projects flawlessly while contributing to business development. Recognized for organizational skills, close attention to detail, and consistent success in developing the systems, processes, and procedures that streamline operations in a manner that supports all areas within the company. Industrious and meticulous with strong communication, multitasking and problem-solving abilities.
Professional leader equipped for high-level management roles. Proven ability to drive results through strategic planning, team collaboration, and innovative solutions. Strong focus on operational efficiency, financial oversight, and fostering positive workplace culture. Adept at navigating changing environments and ensuring consistent achievement of organizational goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Manager/Chief Operating Officer
Universal Contracting & Construction, Inc.
Melbourne, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and optimize resource allocation.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, increasing productivity and reducing costs.
- Analyzed market trends to inform decision-making and drive competitive advantage in service offerings.
- Mentored junior managers, fostering skills development and enhancing team performance across departments.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives, successfully navigating organizational transitions and minimizing disruption to operations.
- Brought in new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies.
- Evaluated project specifications to develop accurate cost estimates for materials and labor.
- Developed and submitted competitive bids in response to RFPs, enhancing proposal quality.
- Analyzed project requirements to ensure alignment with organizational capabilities and client needs.
- Processed accounts payable transactions efficiently, ensuring timely payments to vendors.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Developed and implemented policy frameworks to enhance organizational compliance and governance.
- Led cross-functional teams to identify policy gaps and recommend strategic solutions for improvement.
- Evaluated supplier bids to determine optimal purchasing options.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of essential products.
Scheduler/Accounts Payable
Green Thumb Inc.
Melbourne, FL
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed and maintained scheduling systems for efficient resource allocation.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely project completion and adherence to deadlines.
- Managed calendars and appointments, optimizing schedules to enhance productivity.
- Analyzed scheduling conflicts and implemented solutions to improve workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in training new staff on scheduling processes and software tools.
- Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Enhanced the accuracy of financial statements by identifying discrepancies in accounts payable/receivable ledgers and resolving them promptly.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
Senior Accounts Clerk/Accounts Payable
City of Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, Florida
01.2024 - 04.2024
- At the City of Melbourne City Hall Finance Department, I am responsible for reviewing, coding, and verifying transactions created by all departments for purchases made, ensure complete and systematic accounting records of receipts and disbursements by performing complex clerical and bookkeeping tasks, maintaining vendor accounts ensuring that they are accurate and updated, scan supporting documents into the Tyler Content Manager (TCM), ensure the financial reporting is accurate to comply with annual financial regulations, organize check run payments for distribution after review/approvals are complete, providing management with financial data or reports for audit requirements, check for account discrepancies, data capture errors, or potential fraud. Assisting with accounts receivable and payable processing and matching invoices to purchase orders keeping a keen sense of detail in order to communicate with management in a clear, courteous and concise manner.
Cattle Rancher / Owner
C & S Ranch, Malabar, FL
Malabar, FL
06.1994 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: C & S Ranch is a successful cattle farm with 10K head of cattle on a large tract of land; annual revenues of approximately $225K.
- In full charge of all cattle ranch operations including sales and marketing, maintenance, and staffing; applies a systematic approach to resource management. Possesses an in-depth, practical understanding of multiple enterprise production and marketing. Records all purchases for equipment, machinery, feed, hay, repairs, and fencing. Monitors cash flow to ensure that operations remain profitable. Creates artistic flyers and special event materials. Supervising maintenance of fencing, building, equipment, and all other administrative duties.
- Keeps and maintains all cattle records including health, breeding, calving, culling, weaning, purchase, and sales; utilizes Microsoft Excel.
- Ensures compliance with all government regulations, including environmental regulations.
- Grows the business by cultivating profitable relationships with buyers and sellers.
Supply Specialist, Water Production
City of Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, Florida
09.2021 - 01.2024
- At the City of Melbourne Water Production Plant, I was responsible for the acquisition and control of the supplies and inventory to include tools, supplies, and materials used in establishing governmental bid procedures as appropriate and or direct vendor contact. My duties include: serve as the point of contact for vendor calls and visits in order to establish a working relationship, obtain competitive bids and quotes for items stocked and negotiate on future business, conduct daily review of materials back ordered or exceeding delivery standards, adhere to the first in, first out (FIFO) guideline to ensure all material processed follow this procedure, perform water plant inventory control, prepare purchase requisitions (Munis System) in order to procure replacement parts and supplies using federal and agency acquisition regulations to identify possible sources related to purchases or leases, tracks obligations/commitments and monitors expenditures to support recurring budget forecasts, completing reconciliation of purchase card purchases using the Tyler Content Manager (TCM) to upload receipts into MUNIS and charging them to the correct account, determine budget requirements for tools, materials, and supplies, maintain records for indicating the receipt and disposition and compares against incoming packing slips, utilizes inventory control and tracking software, and maintains proper file records of equipment manufacturers, vendors, service providers. I worked closely with team to make sure inventory is continuously optimized and maximize a cost savings analysis for inventory, create agenda items in Civic Clerk for approval by City Manager or City Council on items over a certain threshold, attending staff training and meetings to discuss all purchase for major projects, and maintaining confidentiality of proposed bids and awards at all times. Responsible for understanding and following the Division’s record retention policy and maintain file systems, assure staff compliance with safety through personal protective equipment (PPE) that is necessary to complete their job tasks, assisted in coordinating maintenance section training programs on safety procedures by creating a training package, operating forklifts, lulls, pallet jacks, and other heavy equipment needed to transfer and load inventory.
Administrative Support Assistant/SSA
Lowe's, Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, Florida
06.2019 - 08.2021
- At Lowe’s, I support the store leadership through administrative duties related to staffing, scheduling, talent acquisition, training, compliance, and payroll. Other duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for Worker’s Compensation and General Liability claims, maintaining physical documents, monitor and respond to internal and external communications, maintain schedules/calendars for Store Managers and Assistant Store Manager in conjunction with over 150 employees (KRONOS System), generate reports to ensure accurate compliance is conducted within the store, took initiative to create a supply area to make accountability easy when ordering (GENESIS Program) and a log for quick referencing through Spend Management System while actively seeking new vendors to help cut cost of materials used, identify candidates through Brassring and other online databases implementing best practices for on-boarding, responsible for review and documentation of I9 and E-Verify status and implementation, responsible for processing and maintaining time and attendance of employees through Kronos providing the most accurate information when performing payclose, provide support for special projects, fundraisers, arrangements for meetings, and catering events. Currently, I am managing two stores in an ongoing effort to provide the adequate staffing, training, and administrative support through collaboration with Store Managers. I have created a hiring process that is a more effective for associates that are new to the company, meticulously inspected files for accuracy and compliance, and designed informational charts to assist with all associates to give a better understanding of the Lowe’s site for all other needs. Attention to detail and critical thinking are a necessity for completing tasks in a timely manner.
Fiscal Administrator/Legal Secretary IV
State Attorneys Office, Viera, FL
Viera, FL
06.2016 - 06.2019
- In the State Attorney’s Office, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, we pursue vigorous and fair prosecution of criminal cases, with a commitment to serve as an advocate for the rights of all victims, and promote the safety and well-being of the public. Provide assistance to managing the department’s financial and business functions under the Fiscal Director which includes, but not limited to Brevard and Seminole Counties: Accounts Receivable, reconciliation of accounts, bank deposits and transmittals, bill file creation process, processing of payments, processing travel expenses, reconciliation of (BOMS), prepare correspondence, maintain electronic and tangible records and files, accountability for all case files using STAC ensuring retention and disposition are met, purchase orders, ordering of office supplies while continuously seeking the most cost-effective avenue, and assist support staff with requests that allowed them to do their job effectively. Filing of documents in case files, enter data timely and accurately into statewide databases, provide excellent customer service, answer high volume of calls, scheduling appointments on multi-calendar system, transmitting work electronically to other locations and agencies, process all incoming cases and routing to appropriate attorneys, scan all documents into centralized database for recordkeeping, and provide assistance to the general public to resolve their concerns.
- Researched, proposed and implemented vendor services to decrease office supply costs to organization by 68 percent.
- Implemented new system for accountability and proper retention/destruction of case files within STAC integrated computer system
- Reorganized supply rooms in all locations (Melbourne, Titusville, Viera, and Sanford) ensuring that items can be easily obtained and surplus can be used as opposed to adding additional/unnecessary cost to office
Property Appraiser / Research Assistant
Kirshner & Associates, West Palm Beach, FL
West Palm Beach, FL
10.2009 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: Kirshner & Associates is the premier real estate appraisal firm in a region extending from Brevard County to Broward County; clients include individuals, small and large businesses, accountants, attorneys, financial institutions, and government agencies; annual revenues of $1.1M and 5 employees.
- Charged with preparing summary reports that are used to determine the value of all income-producing real estate; types of properties include retail centers, office buildings, light industrial complexes, residential subdivisions, residential and commercial condominium complexes, and vacant residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural land. Uses research tools to develop summary reports that include IRIS (Integrated Real Estate Information System), MLS (Multiple Listing Service), and the County Property Appraiser and Clerk’s website. Accountable for prioritizing and scheduling meetings with financial institutions, law firms, and government agencies; maintaining multiple calendars, photographing properties, and preparing reports.
- Determines the market value of up to 8 properties each month by carefully examining each property and conducting extensive research.
- Authors a detailed report for each appraised property, specifying the value of the property and the process used for determining its value.
- Check zoning by-laws and building codes to determine any effects on the appraised property.
Office Manager / Paralegal / Office Assistant
Rosenberg & Rosenberg Law Firm, Indialantic, FL
Indialantic, FL
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: The Rosenberg & Rosenberg Law Firm helped clients determine the specific distribution of their estate, providing counsel for those seeking to establish a trust where assets are set aside for a future beneficiary.
- My duties included but not limited to: all facets of trust and probate administration, including meeting with clients, trustees and family members; drafting trust and estate documents; marshalling, organizing, and analyzing asset information; valuation of assets and strategize allocation to subtrusts; preparation of inventories, asset allocation agreements, asset transfer documents, and Judicial Council forms. Ability to apply probate, civil, fiduciary and trust laws, rules and procedures to Florida Code and pertinent case law.
- Advanced through positions of increased accountability for Office Management based on consistently exceeding goals and expectations.
- Consolidated and minimized credit card debt of the business, reducing 52 maxed-out credit cards to 5 credit cards with low credit limits.
- Acquired an in-depth understanding of bankruptcy regulations and statutes.
- Handled all aspects of document preparation including proofreading, payroll, taxes, billing, collections, and appointment scheduling.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Criminal Justice
Florida Metropolitan University
Melbourne, FLSkills
- Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, WordPerfect, Groupwise, FLAIR (Florida Accounting System)
- STAC (Brevard & Seminole Counties), FIMS (Fleet Management), BOMS (Accounting & Inventory Control)
- Document Manager, PrimoPDF, PERSCO (Personnel Management System), MUNIS & TCM (Tyler Technology), CIVIC CLERK (Bid Processing System)
- Workflow management
- Policy development
- Revenue growth
- Organizational development
- Personnel management
- Cost reduction
- Operations management
- Budget planning
- Workforce planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Hiring and onboarding
- Operations oversight
- Logistics
- Employee scheduling
- Payroll administration and timekeeping
- Customer service
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved a stable foundation by completing policies and procedures with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 9 staff members.
Certification
- Personnel Specialist Certification, Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
- Personnel Support for Contingency Operations (PERSCO) Computer Technology Certification, CCAF
- Records Maintenance, CCAF
- Promotions and Separations, CCAF
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
- Personnel Specialist – Consolidated Base Personnel Office (CBPO) with U.S. Air Force
- Advised military personnel on career development, job specialties, special assignments, promotions, training and retraining programs, duty selection, and restrictions.
- Counseled and assisted military personnel and dependents on matters of concern to them as members of the Air Force community.
- Maintained personnel administration and medical files, correspondence, regulations, directives, letters, and publications.
- Supported Promotions and Testing by preparing materials for assessment testing and overseeing the data collection and reporting processes.
- Developed and updated confidential adjunct personnel files.
- Accountable for participating in administrative operational planning, attending weekly staff meetings, creating and updating personnel records, collecting and providing management data changes to the personnel systems management office, and scheduling and processing separation, reenlistment, special duty assignments, and other personnel actions.
CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE
- Interpersonal Awareness
- AP / AR
- Financial Statements
- Expense Control
- Cost Reduction
- Startups & Turnarounds
- Team Leadership & Motivation
- General Ledger
- Flexibility
- Employee Relations
- Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Budgeting
- Public Relations
- Personal Credibility
- Results-oriented
- Account management
- Talented multi-tasker
Timeline
Executive Manager/Chief Operating Officer
Universal Contracting & Construction, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Scheduler/Accounts Payable
Green Thumb Inc.
04.2024 - 10.2024
Senior Accounts Clerk/Accounts Payable
City of Melbourne, Florida
01.2024 - 04.2024
Supply Specialist, Water Production
City of Melbourne, Florida
09.2021 - 01.2024
Administrative Support Assistant/SSA
Lowe's, Melbourne, Florida
06.2019 - 08.2021
Fiscal Administrator/Legal Secretary IV
State Attorneys Office, Viera, FL
06.2016 - 06.2019
Property Appraiser / Research Assistant
Kirshner & Associates, West Palm Beach, FL
10.2009 - 06.2016
Office Manager / Paralegal / Office Assistant
Rosenberg & Rosenberg Law Firm, Indialantic, FL
01.2002 - 01.2005
Cattle Rancher / Owner
C & S Ranch, Malabar, FL
06.1994 - 03.2024
Associate of Science Degree - Criminal Justice
Florida Metropolitan University