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ELLEN COLLINS

Key West,FL

Summary

Financial associate with a great attention to detail. Trusted to handle cash, audit employees for accuracy in reporting and compile reports for upper management. A loyal and dedicated employee with a history of serving developmentally disabled adults with 22 years in staff development and training, IT Skills in web and business communication and special projects.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Coordinator

Highgate Hotels
05.2022 - Current
  • Perform cash handling functions including auditing for 4 hotels on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis
  • Prepare reports and advise Management of any material variances in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
  • Maintain records of all cash receipts and coordinate reports to and from our corporate bank


  • Leveraged strong attention to detail in order to swiftly identify and address any discrepancies or inaccuracies with cash counts.
  • Trained new employees on proper cash handling procedures, promoting consistency and best practices within the team.

Companion Services Manager

Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens
01.2004 - 04.2023
  • Manage and oversee administrative, compliance, IT, and billing for Companion Services
  • Supervise, hire, and train staff while facilitating communication between departments
  • Assure compliance with State and Federal law regarding companion service while maintaining HIPAA guidelines
  • Developed client goals, monitored progress, and provided training
  • Created and led a highly profitable fundraiser from the ground up selling pumpkins to 1000’s of Key West parents and children
  • Assisted Special Olympics Manager with coordinating and implementing our clients’ events
  • Database administrator for two web-based programs, one for daily documentation and communication, and another for grant administration.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree – Photography -

Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD
05.1988

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Word
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Budgeting
  • Fund Raising & Event Planning
  • Cash Handling
  • Bank Deposits

Certification

  • CPR & First Aid


personal information

Key West resident since 1989. Married mother of 3 young adults. Breast cancer survivor and avid cyclist.

Timeline

Financial Coordinator

Highgate Hotels
05.2022 - Current

Companion Services Manager

Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens
01.2004 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Arts Degree – Photography -

Maryland Institute College of Art
ELLEN COLLINS