Dayna Whittington
Saint Anne,IL
Summary
Resourceful, meticulous accounting professional with experience in strategic problem-solving solving, customer relationship management, and financial reconciliations. Team player with strong technical proficiency and commitment to accuracy in financial data entry and recordkeeping. Currently working as a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices, Treasurer for St Anne Pumpkin Festival Organization and Freelance Photographer.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Realtor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices-Speckman Realty
Bourbonnais, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Assisting clients in buying and selling homes.
- Social media marketing.
- Negotiate contracts between buyers and sellers effectively.
- Member of Miramontes Team.
Freelance Photographer
Photography by Dayna
St. Anne, IL
05.2016 - Current
- Manage bookings, photography and bookkeeping.
- Expanded from a family photographer to Real Estate photography in 2025.
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
Accounts Receivable & Collections Supervisor
Gordon Electric Supply
Kankakee, IL
04.2021 - 07.2024
- Supervised & managed accounting team, billing, invoicing, processing payments & collections.
- Report review for monthly & yearly financials.
- Created a SOP handbook for the department.
- Developed training programs for new team members on collections procedures.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports to identify overdue accounts trends.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Gordon Electric Supply
Kankakee, IL
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed accounting team, billing, invoicing, & processing payments.
- High volume phone system, customer service, training new employees.
- Promoted to supervisor of this department in 2021.
Business Owner
Quick & Clean Housekeeping
Saint Anne, IL
10.2010 - 06.2019
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Developed training programs for new staff to ensure quality service.
- Managed daily operations for housekeeping services and client interactions.
Office Manager
Dekker Chiropractic
Bourbonnais, Illinois
08.2009 - 09.2011
- Managed daily office operations and maintained efficient workflow.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and ensured timely appointment reminders.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Management
University of Phoenix
01.2021
Associates Degree - Business Management
University of Phoenix
01.2019
Skills
- Effective communication
- Driven leader
- Exceptional organization skills
- Detail-oriented approach
- Analytical thinking
- Solution-oriented mindset
- Active listening abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel capabilities
- Word document management
- PowerPoint design skills
- Lightroom expertise
- POS system knowledge
Leadership Hobbies
Treasurer, St. Anne Pumpkin Festival, 03/01/24
Certification
Licensed Real Estate Agent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Realtor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices-Speckman Realty
07.2024 - Current
Accounts Receivable & Collections Supervisor
Gordon Electric Supply
04.2021 - 07.2024
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Gordon Electric Supply
06.2019 - 04.2021
Freelance Photographer
Photography by Dayna
05.2016 - Current
Business Owner
Quick & Clean Housekeeping
10.2010 - 06.2019
Office Manager
Dekker Chiropractic
08.2009 - 09.2011
Bachelor’s Degree - Management
University of Phoenix
Associates Degree - Business Management
University of Phoenix