Faith Dekens
Prescott Valley
Summary
Multi-talented Librarian consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Library Media Specialist
Humboldt Unified School District
12.2017 - 06.2022
- Taught kids about library practices via individual and group instruction
- Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives
- Oversaw total library program, including media, catalog and instructional areas
- Worked with teachers to provide kids with lifelong learning skills
- Incorporated library items that met existing requirements while also driving curiosity, engaging students and supporting lifelong learning
Bookkeeper
Balow Ranch Services
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Entered financial data into company accounting database for verification and reconciliation, maintaining accurate and current accounts at all times
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each week
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy
- Analyzed and adjusted inconsistencies in automated supply accounting system
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Prescott Motors
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft
- Managed employee exit interviews and paperwork
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery
- Tracked incoming and outgoing files and materials and maintained accurate records for potential discrepancies
- Updated receivables by totaling unpaid invoices
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers
- Completed and mailed bills, contracts, policies, invoices and checks
- Applied mathematical abilities on daily basis to calculate and check figures in all areas of accounting systems
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information
- Summarized receivables by maintaining invoice accounts, preparing reports and verifying totals
- Entered financial data into company accounting database for verification and reconciliation, maintaining accurate and current accounts at all times
- Monitored, verified and approved invoices and reviewed balances using financial software to assess balance sheet for variances
- Facilitated payment of invoices due by contacting clients and sending bill reminders
Service Scheduler
York Motors
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Scheduling, car rentals, filing, and incoming call's
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Responded to over 30 daily caller requests with information about assistance and timeframes
Education
High School Diploma -
Mayer High School
Mayer, AZ2005
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork/ Collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Instruction
- Time management
- Inventory Management
- Technical Support
Timeline
School Library Media Specialist
Humboldt Unified School District
12.2017 - 06.2022
Bookkeeper
Balow Ranch Services
01.2016 - 12.2017
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Prescott Motors
01.2012 - 05.2013
Service Scheduler
York Motors
06.2011 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Mayer High School
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