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Darlene Letson Meeks

Idaho Falls,ID

Summary

Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional with 20 years of experience optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

CFO, Office Manager

Unlimited Transmission & Clutch Inc
Clovis, CA
01.2018 - 11.2021
  • Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns.
  • Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
  • Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
  • Coached new hires on company processes while managing 5 employees to achieve maximum production.
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Evaluated employee records and productivity to complete over 5 employee evaluations per quarter
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Verified over $5000 of cash and credit payments daily.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments, and issue receipts.
  • Operated cash register to record all transactions accurately and efficiently.

Bookkeeper

Clutch Unlimited
Clovis, CA
11.1998 - 12.2017
  • Produced accurate customer estimates and clearly articulated charges to customers to minimize complaints.
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
  • Supported operations by communicating with customers, filing documents and managing data.
  • Conferred with customers about concerns with products or services to resolve problems and drive sales.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors.
  • Planned emergency procedures to save time for introducing special projects.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Consulted with customers to assess service requirements and produce accurate orders.
  • Verified postings to ledgers to confirm accurate entry and account balances.
  • Investigated daily variances uncovered with reports and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Presented different repair options to customers to help each person make appropriate choices.
  • Verified accurate recordkeeping processes, reducing financial inconsistencies.
  • Organized and carried out proactive month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Monitored, verified and approved invoices and reviewed balances using financial software to assess balance sheet for variances.
  • Worked effectively with repair staff and parts providers, staying current on availability and service processes.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs.
  • Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.

Office Cashier

Kohls
Clovis, CA
10.2010 - 04.2013
  • Answered customer inquiries and clarified details regarding charges.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
  • Assisted customers with locating and choosing merchandise in any store department.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in [System].
  • Operated cash register to record all transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Verified over $[Amount] of cash and credit payments daily.
  • Set up new sales displays each [Timeframe].
  • Helped customers manage large purchases by collecting items from shelves and storage locations.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments, and issue receipts.
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Underwriter

AGI Insurance
Fresno, CA
11.1998 - 01.2000
  • Monitored underwriting teams performance and provided mentoring to achieve personal and department production goals.
  • Calculated group and individual renewal rates based on customers background, industry and demographic information.
  • Examined potential loss stemming from catastrophe, severity or frequency of possible loss.
  • Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.

Receptionist, General Office Clerk

Denham Personnel Service
Fresno, CA
01.1995 - 11.1998
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients, vendors and various other callers seeking information.
  • Oversaw inventory activities, including materials monitoring, ordering or requisition and supply stocking or re-stocking.
  • Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
  • Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security.
  • Provided clerical support to [Number] company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
  • Checked-in visitors, distributed visitor badges and managed logbooks to comply with security initiatives.
  • Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
  • Answered and quickly redirected up to [Number] calls per [Timeframe].
  • Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.
  • Managed multi-line phone system directing individuals to desired personnel and providing general information about operations.
  • Answered high-volume, multi-line telephone, directing callers to appropriate company personnel.
  • Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
  • Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.

Customer Service Representative, Operation Assist

Mervyns
Clovis, CA
10.1989 - 02.1995
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.

Secretary

Kelly Temporary Services
Fresno, CA
03.1988 - 10.1989
  • Completed skilled administrative work to support all office staff and operational requirements.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
  • Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests and care plans.
  • Drafted unit correspondence, including memos, emails and department updates.
  • Monitored inventory levels and advised management of need for replenishment.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for over [Number] patients.

Utility Specialist

Guarantee Savings
Fresno, CA
06.1988 - 10.1988

Process credit applications, run credit reports.

Cashier

Target
Fresno, CA
08.1986 - 03.1988
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.

Secretary

San Joaquin Financial Group
Fresno, CA
01.1986 - 07.1986
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency.
  • Answered multi-line phone system by [Number] ring and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mclane High School
Fresno, CA
06.1986

Skills

  • Policy Development
  • Financial Management
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Profit and Loss Management

Timeline

CFO, Office Manager

Unlimited Transmission & Clutch Inc
01.2018 - 11.2021

Office Cashier

Kohls
10.2010 - 04.2013

Bookkeeper

Clutch Unlimited
11.1998 - 12.2017

Underwriter

AGI Insurance
11.1998 - 01.2000

Receptionist, General Office Clerk

Denham Personnel Service
01.1995 - 11.1998

Customer Service Representative, Operation Assist

Mervyns
10.1989 - 02.1995

Utility Specialist

Guarantee Savings
06.1988 - 10.1988

Secretary

Kelly Temporary Services
03.1988 - 10.1989

Cashier

Target
08.1986 - 03.1988

Secretary

San Joaquin Financial Group
01.1986 - 07.1986

High School Diploma -

Mclane High School
Darlene Letson Meeks