Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Devota Swenson

Austin,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Knowledgeable and dedicated legal professional with extensive experience in criminal legal matters. Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Specialize in quality, speed and process optimization. Articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Specialist

City Of Austin, Forensic Science Department
2003.12 - Current
    • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
    • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
    • Took payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers to place orders.
    • Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
    • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
    • Maintained and managed customer files and databases.
    • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
    • · My assignments with the Austin Police Department and Forensic Science Department included Central Records, Homicide, Organized Crime, Special Operations and Forensic Sciences. In these positions, I have gained valuable experience in all aspects of the criminal investigative process.
    • I have worked with many outside agencies on high profile investigations and supported officers in the field during high stress situations.
    • Due to the nature of the work, I have great talents at managing priorities as the situation demands. I have worked on budgeting and tracking of investigative costs and maintained databases of outstanding wanted subjects.
    • I currently hold access to TCIC/NCIC databases; I have clearance with Interpol and have experience doing research on subjects involved in criminal transactions.
    • I have assisted and coordinated multiply conferences and training seminars within the department and with outside agencies.
    • I work with the HR Department to process payroll for 83 employees and coordinate leave and FMLA issues.

Manager/Bookkeeper

Travis County Affordable Housing Corporation
1998.09 - 2003.12
    • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
    • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
    • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
    • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
    • Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
    • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
    • Analyzed financial data to assist in budget creation and forecasting.
    • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
    • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
    • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
    • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
    • Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
    • Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
    • · I was the on-site manager for four properties of the corporations: these were multi-family apartment units.
    • · I did accounts receivable and accounts payable for four hundred rental units at seven different locations.
    • · I coordinated and managed the maintenance crews for all of the properties.
    • · I handled national and international travel for the owner and his family.
    • · I managed construction budgets for acquired multi-family and commercial property renovations.

Accounting Specialist

Progressive Insurance
1994.06 - 1998.11
    • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
    • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
    • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
    • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
    • Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
    • Analyzed financial information and made proactive adjustments.
    • I worked on lockbox reconciliation for the Texas division. I assisted in-house customer service agents with the location of misapplied payments, missing payments and policy enforcement questions.

Bookkeeper

Design Technologies Corporation
1994.01 - 1998.04
    • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
    • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
    • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
    • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
    • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
    • Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
    • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
    • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
    • Input financial data and produced reports using job costing software.
    • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.

Supervisor/Instructor

H&R Block
1989.04 - 1996.04

· Tax Season-I was the onsite supervisor for one of the largest offices of H&R block franchise in Stratford, CT. I managed and scheduled a large group of professionals during the tax season and assisted them with questions and research on complex tax situations.

· Off-Season- I instructed students in the basic tax courses, intermediate tax courses and advance tax courses. Of the classes I taught, ninety percent passed the proficiency exams for employment by H&R Block. I used the teaching methods of H&R Block and the experiences I had with an upper level tax clientele to make the courses interesting and practical.

Education

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
12.2021

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
12.2017

Skills

  • Conflict Mediation
  • Collaborative Environments
  • Administrative and Office Support
  • Benefits Explanations
  • Portal Systems
  • Microsoft Office
  • Business Correspondence
  • Customer Confidentiality
  • Ability to Work Independently
  • Legal Standards
  • Excellent Written and Oral Communication
  • Document and Records Management

Certification

  • Certified Records and Information Specialist, City of Austin - 2019-Current

Timeline

Administrative Specialist

City Of Austin, Forensic Science Department
2003.12 - Current

Manager/Bookkeeper

Travis County Affordable Housing Corporation
1998.09 - 2003.12

Accounting Specialist

Progressive Insurance
1994.06 - 1998.11

Bookkeeper

Design Technologies Corporation
1994.01 - 1998.04

Supervisor/Instructor

H&R Block
1989.04 - 1996.04

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

Austin Community College

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Austin Community College
  • Certified Records and Information Specialist, City of Austin - 2019-Current
Devota Swenson