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Hi, I’m

Daysha Blanks

Waldorf,MD
Daysha Blanks

Summary

I am a motivated finance student seeking a junior accounting job. I would love to gain valuable experience and knowledge in this field through the use of my skills. I have experience in the financial aid department at Kent State University and in local restaurants and retail. I am an experienced MCController and MS Office proficient. I have a passion for solving problems and working independently. I am also an ethical professional with extensive experience in the financial and food sectors.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Harris Teeter Grocery
Germanton, MD

Store Accountant
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained accurate invoice summaries and collection records to enhance monitoring of billing and cash inflows.
  • Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
  • Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
  • Examined financial statements and income statements to review company's financial performance.
  • Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital and prepared balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
  • Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues.
  • Conducted forecasting and risk analysis assessments to maintain financial stability.

OneStop Student Financial Services ,Kent State Uni
KENT, OH

Financial Aid Counselor
01.2019 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Answered clients' questions about purposes and details of financial plans and strategies.
  • Recommended strategies to clients to help achieve financial goals.
  • Counseled clients on financial matters and provided recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on client needs and asset availability.
  • Guided client decisions based on tax or other financial benefits to help each reach desired goals.

Wendy's
, MD/ OH

Shift Manager
07.2020 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
  • Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve performance and implement training updates.
  • Cultivated performance-based and collaborative culture by recognizing achievements and excellent teamwork.
  • Assessed operations and adjusted scheduling to maximize productivity.
  • Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
  • Evaluated employee performance, delivering individualized feedback and praise.

Taco Bell
Waldorf, MD

Shift Lead
04.2021 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Supervising employees, assigning duties
  • Monitoring team performance and ensuring duties are performed efficiently
  • Reporting any issues that arise during the shift to management
  • Managing employee requests and transgressions
  • Ensuring compliance with company policies, health, and safety standards
  • Coaching team members and training new staff
  • Opening and closing registers, accounting for the daily intake and preparing cash deposits
  • Handling customer issues and employee disputes.

  • Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
  • Taught staff upselling techniques to meet revenue targets.

Wendys Restaurant
Waldorf, MD

Cashier
06.2017 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
  • Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.

Women`s Lacrosse Team, Kent State University
Kent, OH

Team Manager
01.2019 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Statistician and Videographer for practice and game review by coaches and players
  • Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
  • Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies.
  • Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
  • Worked closely in training capacity with fellow student-athletes during off-season.
  • Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.
  • Additional duties as needed by the coaching staff

Sowing Seeds, LLC
Marlboro, MD

Administrative Assistant
08.2016 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
  • Writing and issuing emails to teams and departments on behalf of teams or senior staff
  • Taking notes and minutes in meetings and preparing documents such as agendas, presentations, etc for meetings
  • Processing and directing mail and incoming packages or deliveries
  • Greeting and directing visitors and new staff to the organization
  • Researching and booking travel arrangements for staff members
  • Finding ways to improve administrative processes
  • Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.

The Biotechnology Institute, D.C
Washington

Secretary
12.2014 - 05.2016

Job overview

  • Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
  • Maintained organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
  • Assisted with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
  • Created and updated spreadsheets to track and report data.
  • Used voice recorder or notepad to compose and transcribe meeting minutes.
  • Managed staff calendars and coordinated travel, meeting and hotel accommodations.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.

Education

Kent State University
Kent, OH

BBA from Finance
05.2024

University Overview

Certified (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
05.2019

University Overview

Microsoft Office 2010
01.2013

University Overview

Skills

  • Financial Portfolio Management
  • Decision Making
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Customer Support
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • 45 wpm Typing Speed
  • Customer Data Confidentiality
  • Data Entry
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • POS Systems and Ordering Platforms
  • Upbeat and Positive Personality
  • Payroll Management
  • Accounts Payable
  • Problem-Solving
  • Processing Checks and Invoices
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Timeline

Store Accountant
Harris Teeter Grocery
01.2023 - Current
Shift Lead
Taco Bell
04.2021 - 09.2021
Shift Manager
Wendy's
07.2020 - 07.2022
Financial Aid Counselor
OneStop Student Financial Services ,Kent State Uni
01.2019 - 12.2022
Team Manager
Women`s Lacrosse Team, Kent State University
01.2019 - 05.2020
Cashier
Wendys Restaurant
06.2017 - 07.2020
Administrative Assistant
Sowing Seeds, LLC
08.2016 - 06.2017
Secretary
The Biotechnology Institute, D.C
12.2014 - 05.2016
Kent State University
BBA from Finance
Certified (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Microsoft Office 2010
Daysha Blanks