Dawn Despas
Corning,OH
Summary
Self-assured individual offering more than 23 years of experience as Business Owner. Well-versed in medical and accounting fields. Flexible and poised promoting well-developed skills and experience.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
SELF
COULMBUS, OHIO
1999.02 - Current
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Coached and mentored employees through effective recruitment, hiring and goal setting methods.
- Provided exceptional customer service to customers, increasing customer loyalty.
- Upheld great standards of leadership for employees, consistently leading by example for best-in-class work.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
COMMUNITY HOUSING NETWORK
COLUMBUS, OH
2000.03 - 2003.12
- Entered job costing data from payroll records and supported payroll administration process.
- Tracked expenditures and prepared reports for records and management review.
- Assisted project managers and operations staff with accounting expertise.
- Verified validity of charges listed on payment orders for yearly audits.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Identified and suggested remedies for areas of improvement based on detailed daily reports and analysis.
- Handled employee payroll and other day-to-day financial transactions while maintaining long-term goals.
- Introduced new accounting, financial and operational systems to maximize efficiency and recordkeeping accuracy.
Opthalmic Medical Technician
Ohio State University Hospital
Columbus, OH
1996.04 - 1998.02
- Laser technician
- Assisted (2) Ophthalmologist with all surgeries.
- Consultations with all new patients.
- Called patients to inquire about post-operative status or recovery.
- Identified issues during preliminary exam and addressed concerns with physician.
- Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
Accounts Payable Officer
Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services
Columbus, OH
1993.09 - 1996.04
- Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Positively interacted with all partners, employees and customers using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents.
- Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for staff members and 9 branches of the company.
- Implemented new software system and trained employees.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Battelle Memorial Institute
Columbus, OH
1984.07 - 1993.09
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Groveport Madison High School
Groveport, OH06.1984
Skills
- Goal Setting
- Business Leadership
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Originality and Creativity
- Deadline Management
- Process Development and Streamlining
- Data Analysis
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Accounts Payable Coordinator
COMMUNITY HOUSING NETWORK
2000.03 - 2003.12
Small Business Owner
SELF
1999.02 - Current
Opthalmic Medical Technician
Ohio State University Hospital
1996.04 - 1998.02
Accounts Payable Officer
Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services
1993.09 - 1996.04
Accounts Payable Clerk
Battelle Memorial Institute
1984.07 - 1993.09
High School Diploma -
Groveport Madison High School