DAWN HENNEBERY
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Administrative professional with a background in executive support, office management, records control, and financial processing across government, accounting, and service environments. Brings hands-on experience with AP/AR, budget support, scheduling, and vendor communication, along with a steady focus on accuracy, compliance, and responsive customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilities Specialist - Purchasing & AP/AR
City of Plantation
Plantation, Florida
08.2026 - Current
- Processed accounts payable tasks, reviewed invoices, coordinated payments, maintained records, and communicated with vendors to ensure timely payment and vendor relations.
- Supported accounts payable processing by reviewing invoices and coordinating payments to maintain accurate financial records.
- Prepares and submits orders for water and wastewater treatment materials, supplies, and equipment needed for daily operations.
- Coordinates and checks deliveries against purchase orders to confirm shipment accuracy and completeness.
- Tracked and documented partial deliveries to ensure payments and credits accurately reflected quantities received and matched purchase orders.
- Coordinates shipping and prepares items for return due to warranty claims, shipping damage, or incorrect shipments. with proper documentation and vendor communication.
- Provided backup support for inventory work by tracking stock levels, receiving materials, updating records, and assisting with supply distribution.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II
CITY OF PLANTATION — UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
07.2023 - 08.2026
- Provide high-level administrative support to department leadership, coordinating daily operations, special projects, and departmental initiatives.
- Coordinated budget activities, including purchase orders and document review, to support financial processes.
- Managed departmental records and documentation, ensuring compliance with city policies and regulatory requirements.
- Supported workforce administration through timekeeping coordination and records management, contributing to process improvements.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
LEGACY STAFFING ASSOCIATES
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed executive calendars, travel arrangements, and confidential communications for staffing leadership.
- Coordinated meetings, agendas, and follow-up tasks across Legacy Staffing Associates departments.
- Prepared correspondence, reports, and presentation materials for internal and client review.
- Enhanced administrative workflows and ensured accurate record-keeping in fast-paced staffing environment.
- Coordinated interviews and scheduling for candidates, clients, and recruiters to streamline hiring process.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / INTERNATIONAL TAX
DASZKAL BOLTON LLP
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed complex calendars and scheduling priorities for C-suite executives, optimizing meeting logistics to enhance executive productivity.
- Coordinated communications among executives, clients, and staff, facilitating timely responses and ensuring effective information flow across all levels.
- Prepared agendas, reports, presentations, proposals, and executive meeting materials, tracking follow-up actions to ensure accountability and progress.
- Oversaw tax workflow administration, including e-filing, extensions, due date monitoring, time and billing, and client deliverables.
- Supported partners and directors with administrative and financial functions, including bookkeeping activities in QuickBooks.
OFFICE MANAGER
HAFT, STEINLAUF & CO.
10.2010 - 08.2021
- Directed daily office operations for a CPA firm serving more than 2,000 clients while supporting partners and senior leadership.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling, correspondence, and client communications to ensure efficient business operations.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated administrative staff, fostering a productive and service-oriented office environment that supported organizational goals.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions for a firm generating more than $2 million in annual revenue.
- Increased collections by 38% through improved client communication, proactive account management, and effective payment arrangements.
- Oversaw tax return processing, electronic filing, and client distribution, ensuring accuracy and compliance with filing deadlines to maintain client trust and satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented administrative procedures that streamlined workflow and enhanced client service, contributing to overall office efficiency.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Broward Community College
06-1996
Skills
- Procurement Coordination
- Purchasing processes
- Financial transactions
- Budget Support
- Vendor Relations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Records Management
- Office administration
- Microsoft Office
- Schedule management
- Client relations
- Executive Support
Timeline
Utilities Specialist - Purchasing & AP/AR
City of Plantation
08.2026 - Current
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II
CITY OF PLANTATION — UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
07.2023 - 08.2026
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
LEGACY STAFFING ASSOCIATES
01.2023 - 07.2023
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / INTERNATIONAL TAX
DASZKAL BOLTON LLP
08.2021 - 10.2022
OFFICE MANAGER
HAFT, STEINLAUF & CO.
10.2010 - 08.2021
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Broward Community College