Administrative Assistant
Essie James
Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL, USS Yellowstone AD-41 Norfolk, VA, Naval Air Station Meridian, MS, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, Naval Construction Center Gulfport, MS, USS Kearsarge LHD-3 Norfolk, VA
Canton,MS
20
years of professional experience
Dynamic, results-oriented professional with over 20 years of diverse experience in accounting, cash collection, and inventory management within the food service and hospitality sectors, along with roles in retail and administrative support. Proven expertise in budgeting, cost control, purchasing, and inventory management, complemented by exceptional customer service skills and meticulous attention to detail. Dedicated supervisor thriving in collaborative environments, adept at managing multiple tasks to ensure seamless operations and support for executive teams. Recognized for reliability and the ability to foster a positive workplace culture while consistently driving organizational success.
Work History
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN AND INVENTORY MANAGER
19 Years 8 MonthsEducation
Bachelor of Business Administration
Associated Arts Degree - Food Service Management
Technical Certificate - Computer Operation
High School
Skills
Volunteer tax services for military personnel
Managed daily occupancy reports and key control
Aggressively worked through computer software complication to get computer online for ordering
accounting and reporting monthly financial statements.
Financial report management
Conducted audits on travel and payroll records
Ability to work independently; knowledge to read and interpret of all administrative policies and policies and procedures; able to comply with accuracy in the time required for financial reports.
Ensured compliance with DVA
Federal
and MOPH regulations
Used computer to compose letters
memoranda
and reports
design forms
and access
retrieve
and input data. Checked completed work for spelling
grammar
punctuation and format.
Coordinated with VA staff to enhance claims efficiency
Managed office calendar
Supported National Service Officer (NSO) with claims processing and report preparation. In absence of NSO took over those duties as assigned.
Digital document storage and organization
Monitoring Head Start and Early Head Start Centers throughout Mississippi to ensure centers are following Enrollment Eligibility Verification guidelines in accordance with federal
state
local and Head Start regulations.
Office Manager is responsible for processing employees' time sheet; processing travel vouchers and frequent telephone and in-person contact with parents
Center
District and Central Office staff and consultants for information exchange
problem solving
and coordination of efforts.
Review and examine monthly reports to ensure services for children are provided in accordance with Program's guidelines.
Create purchase orders
maintained weekly tracking spreadsheet to monitor real-time vendor payments. communicated with vendors and staff via phone and email to solve order issues.
Operate various office machines including ten key adding machines by touch
computers
printers
copiers and fax machines.
Able to type 50 wmp.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Timeline
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN AND INVENTORY MANAGER
Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL, USS Yellowstone AD-41 Norfolk, VA, Naval Air Station Meridian, MS, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, Naval Construction Center Gulfport, MS, USS Kearsarge LHD-3 Norfolk, VA
01.1987 - 09.2006Read More
Velma Jackson High School
High School
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Hinds Community College
Technical Certificate from Computer Operation
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Coastline Community College
Associated Arts Degree from Food Service Management
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Belhaven University
Bachelor of Business Administration
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