Emily Von Bokel
Breese,IL
Summary
Obtained a Bachelor’s degree from University of Colorado – Colorado Springs with an emphasis in Accounting and Minor in Management in December 2023. She is detail-oriented, able to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments, and dedicated to maintaining a standard of professionalism and integrity. She is excited to join a team of individuals who express passion and care into their work and are willing to extend their knowledge and expertise to someone who is always wanting to learn more. She is currently working at Deien Chevrolet until the closure of the business at the end of January and is exploring new job opportunities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Deien Chevrolet
02.2024 - Current
- Started as an accounting assistant and worked up to current position.
- Provided journal entries, performed accounting on accrual basis, and maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Completed daily cash functions like bank reconciliations, customer sales (service & vehicle), and counted the register & petty cash to ensure accuracy.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- During free time, audited previous accounting records, helped other departments with misc. tasks, and maintained a clean, organized area.
Kitchen Staff Member
Little Augies Pizza & Pasta
09.2018 - 03.2024
- Started as kitchen staff and ended as Kitchen Manager. Would work during winter and summer breaks during college years.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
Student Employee
UCCS Dining & Hospitality
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Started as General Staff and ended as Student Manager.
- Onboarded and trained new hirers
- Created and maintained students’ work schedules daily
- Set new rules, standards, and procedures to improve workplace culture.
- Enforced proper food handling rules and proper handling of equipment to limit injuries or accidents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Colorado – Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs12.2023
Skills
- Highly Organized
- Bank reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
- Hands-On Involvement/Learning
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Handles High-Stress Workloads
- Attention to detail
- Pride in Results
- Account reconciliation
- Time management
Internships
C.L. Smith - St. Louis, MO.
Accounts Payable Intern
- May 2023 - August 2023
- 20-25 hrs/wk
- Assisted in Payment Distribution
- Misc. tasks (filing, job shadowed, etc.)
Accounts Receivable Intern
- May 2022 - August 2022
- 20-25 hrs/wk
- Assisted in Invoice Distribution
- Notified customers of past due balances
Timeline
Accountant
Deien Chevrolet
02.2024 - Current
Student Employee
UCCS Dining & Hospitality
10.2021 - 12.2023
Kitchen Staff Member
Little Augies Pizza & Pasta
09.2018 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Colorado – Colorado Springs