Gretchen Teer
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with strong background in human resources, data entry and payroll management, looking for remote part-time payroll role.
Known to be adaptable, quick learner, strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong commitment to confidentiality and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PT Restaurant Administrator
Sunday Best (formerly Juniper Restaurant)
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding and termination processes.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping for staff of 30.
- Investigated and reported on payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Proficient in multiple payroll and accounting systems including: Heartland, Toast Payroll and Quickbooks.
- Used payroll software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Tracked vendor invoices and reconciled with payments.
- Optimized labor costs by managing schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
- Skilled at working effectively in a hybrid remote role, individually and an in-person team environment.
Server & Trainer
Juniper Restaurant
05.2018 - 11.2022
- Mentored and trained new hires, working closely with management to develop training process.
- Assisted in planning and execution of special events, such as weddings or corporate functions.
- Handled guest complaints professionally, resulting in satisfied customers and repeat business.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Hostel Manager
The Flutterby House
12.2014 - 04.2018
- Oversaw lodging and bar operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash management, register balancing and recording.
- Managed staff and volunteer schedules.
- Handled guest complaints with effective solutions, turning potential negative experiences into positive ones.
- Regularly analyzed guest feedback data to identify and address areas where improvements could be made.
- Enhanced hotel's online presence and streamlined booking by optimizing website.
- Maintained well-regarded concierge services to provide guests with assistance and convenient information about local attractions, tours and travel plans.
Travel Break
Volunteer Work
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Traveled through out Europe and Central America doing volunteer work exchanges.
Accounting Staff Member
The Journey Church
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.
- Used accounting software to input and track accounts receivable, expense reports, reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting, prepared deposits and provided journal entries.
- Managed, updated and audited giving and donation database for improved accuracy of donor and member information and giving data.
- Generated and distributed giving statements to members and donors for tax preparation.
- Oversaw cash and check offering handling from 12 weekend church services across 5 locations. Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record donations received.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Educated ministry leaders on proper expense reporting guidelines, reducing misallocation or overspending within budgets.
Communications Administrator
The Journey Church
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Coordinated with design team to develop eye-catching visuals for website.
- Optimized website structure for improved navigation, and enhanced user experience.
- Managed weekly church bulletin production, including content, layout, design and printing.
- Assisted in developing publications and marketing materials both in print and digital media.
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
- Assisted with human resource tasks
Education
Associate of Arts - Art
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TXSome College (No Degree) - Digital Media
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, ARSkills
- Attention to detail
- Data confidentiality
- Payroll processing and administration
- Maintaining employee records, HR support
- Data entry and database administration
- Bookkeeping assistance
- Timekeeping management
- MS office
- Executive support
Accomplishments
- Used Google Spreadsheets and Microsoft Excel to develop a streamlined time and tip tracking process spreadsheet for a complicated tip structure, integrating it with payroll.
- Identified, documented and resolved a former manager's payroll discrepancy which led to employees being returned up to $600 that were inadvertently deducted from prior paychecks.
- Meticulously combed through and cleaned up a confusing and ill-attended church database of donor information and giving data, accurately merging duplicate profiles, inactivating old ones, and correctly re-assigning wrongly placed donations. Resulting in the first-time accuracy of financial donor statements.
Certification
- QuickBooks Online Certification
Level 1 - Intuit Bookkeeping Certification
(in-progress)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PT Restaurant Administrator
Sunday Best (formerly Juniper Restaurant)
07.2022 - 12.2024
Server & Trainer
Juniper Restaurant
05.2018 - 11.2022
Hostel Manager
The Flutterby House
12.2014 - 04.2018
Travel Break
Volunteer Work
04.2013 - 12.2014
Accounting Staff Member
The Journey Church
01.2012 - 01.2013
Communications Administrator
The Journey Church
01.2009 - 12.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Digital Media
John Brown University
- Texas Driver's License
Associate of Arts - Art
Tyler Junior College
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