DEBORAH SCHULTZ
Buffalo,New York
Summary
Developed valuable administrative skills in fast-paced office setting, looking to transition into new field. Excel at managing schedules, coordinating communications, and handling confidential information. Seeking to leverage these transferable skills in dynamic and challenging new role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Assistant/Accounts Payable Specialist
Hard Manufacturing
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues
- Updated vendor information regularly, ensuring accurate contact details and banking information for prompt payments
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements by providing accurate accounts payable information
Front Desk Agent
Wyndham Hotel
03.2024 - Current
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention
- Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies
- Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns
- Checked guests in out of hotel, made reservations, and processed payments
- Established strong rapport with returning guests while building new connections with first-time visitors
- Resolved guest issues with rooms or reservations with knowledgeable and friendly service
Human Resources Coordinator / Billing Office Coordinator
Weinberg Campus
01.2018 - 08.2023
- Scheduling for nursing staff in charge of calls off and on-call phone
- Event coordination and facilities planning
- Prepared business analysis and expense reports
- Maintaining employee records and conducting background checks
- Processed payroll, and handling benefits administration
- Investigations and terminations
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Senior Tax Analyst
H&R Block
12.2009 - 02.2023
- Responsible for preparing income tax returns of business firms and individuals
- Calculate sales tax returns and depreciation for various tax reports
- Answer client queries regarding tax codes and appropriate deductions
- Advice clients about investment strategies to minimize their taxes as per tax laws
- Provide payroll services to corporate firms and businesses
- Perform e-filing tasks as per schedule
- Addressed complex tax issues and tax deduction problems of clients
Senior Tax Analyst
M&T Bank
06.2006 - 06.2012
- Answered bank robbery hotline and recorded all robbery information
- Created and managed case management system
- Coordinate various Human Resource projects, including interviewing candidates, updating job descriptions, employee handbook, and competencies for annual evaluations
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll for department
- Generated budgets and forecasts on a quarterly basis and presented to the management
- Prepared annual company accounts and reports
- Attended confidential senior management meetings
Human Resources Assistant/Office Manager
Stuart Brown Roofing Company
10.2004 - 01.2006
- Performed accounts payable functions for roofing expenses
- Budgets, Forecasting, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Handled daily data entries, income / sales reports, and sales receipts
- Prepared company accounts and tax returns for audit
- Coordinated monthly payroll functions for all staff
- Process employment applications, evaluating qualifications, and conduct interviews
Education
Master of Science - Creative Studies
State University of New York College at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
State University of New York College at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York05.2010
Associate in Applied Science - Business Administration
Erie Community College
Buffalo, New York05.2006
Skills
- Proficient in Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), ICIMS, ADP Payroll, Peachtree, QuickBooks, BlockWorks, Net Suite, Adobe Photoshop and Taleo
- Skilled in Microsoft Office including: MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, MS FrontPage, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Site Server, Internet Explorer, and Outlook
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll
- Problem Solving/Investigations/Issue Resolution
- Excellent attendance management and compensation management skills
- Strong relationship building, coaching, and employee development skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication and creative skills
Timeline
Office Assistant/Accounts Payable Specialist
Hard Manufacturing
07.2024 - Current
Front Desk Agent
Wyndham Hotel
03.2024 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator / Billing Office Coordinator
Weinberg Campus
01.2018 - 08.2023
Senior Tax Analyst
H&R Block
12.2009 - 02.2023
Senior Tax Analyst
M&T Bank
06.2006 - 06.2012
Human Resources Assistant/Office Manager
Stuart Brown Roofing Company
10.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
State University of New York College at Buffalo
Associate in Applied Science - Business Administration
Erie Community College
Master of Science - Creative Studies
State University of New York College at Buffalo
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