Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
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Donna Bohannon

Donna Bohannon

ALBURGH,Vermont

Summary

· Accomplished Town Clerk/Treasurer with a proven track record at the Town of Alburgh, adept in budget management and financial report analysis. Demonstrates excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, ensuring smooth and efficient financial operations. A public administration professional with strong bookkeeping skills and exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate financial oversight and compliance and a track record of maintaining governmental records and coordinating municipal activities. Reliable and adaptable with strong organizational and communication skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Town Clerk/Town Treasurer

Town of Alburgh
03.2014 - 05.2023
  • · Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
  • · Planned and managed annual budgets, tracking expenses, and investigating discrepancies to maintain optimal controls.
  • · Oversaw the successful completion of external audits without any major findings or issues raised by auditors.
  • · Worked closely with auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, avoiding potential fines or penalties.
  • · Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
  • · Managed budgets, assets, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • · Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • · Worked with five board members to create an annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
  • · Used NEMRC to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
  • · Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for the Town of Alburgh with roughly $10,000 in monthly expenses.
  • · Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.

Assistant Manager

Advance Auto Parts
05.2002 - 09.2011
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Managed multiple phone lines, coordinating three to four delivery drivers while maintaining accuracy in parts being pulled for delivery.
  • Averaged 25 to 50 phone call orders daily while also helping in store customers.

Education

Associate of Arts - General

Community College of Vermont
St. Albans, VT
06-2005

Skills

    Recordkeeping

    Tech-Savvy

    Reports preparation

    Town budget management

    Strong bookkeeping skills

    Financial report analysis

    Professional correspondence

    Problem-solving abilities

    Multitasking Abilities

    Excellent communication

    Organizational skills

    Attention to detail

    Data entry

    Computer literacy

    Task prioritization

Accomplishments

    · Efficiently learned new programs to successfully navigate town finances and other aspects of the position.

    · Used Microsoft Excel to create budget and other financial spreadsheets.

    · Successfully completed various trainings designed for the positions held.

Certification

  • Public Notary License - Vermont Secretary of State or equivalent regulatory body.
  • CMC - Certified Municipal Clerk

Interests

  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Creative Writing
  • I have a passion for photography and editing photos
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Experimenting with different creative mediums, like , Crochet, metal work and wreath making techniques

Timeline

Town Clerk/Town Treasurer

Town of Alburgh
03.2014 - 05.2023

Assistant Manager

Advance Auto Parts
05.2002 - 09.2011

Associate of Arts - General

Community College of Vermont
Donna Bohannon