Heather Denniston
Stanwood,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Effective communication and listening skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Committed and eager to leverage exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills in a professional setting. Possesses experience in data entry and money handling. Capable of quickly memorizing details and fostering strong customer and vendor relationships.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Finance Dept Assistant
City Of Mukilteo
Mukilteo, WA
06.2023 - Current
- Reconciles daily cash receipts with general ledger entries.
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
- Performs administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.
- Resolves complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
- Enters data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
- Maintains various spreadsheets and analyzes data regularly.
- Performs quarterly Petty Cash Audits
- Files State Retail & Use Sales Excise and Leasehold Taxes.
- Manages Business & Soliciting Licenses, including approvals for City endorsements
Accounts Payable Specialist
RLS USA INC
Lake Zurich, IL
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Processed accounts payable transactions in a timely manner according to established policies and procedures.
- Assisted in developing new processes that improved efficiency within the department.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
- Generated weekly aging reports for management review.
- Prepared 1099 forms at the end of each fiscal year as required by law.
- Developed relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
- Processed employee expense reimbursements according to company policy guidelines.
- Developed and managed company's Utility Management Program.
Certified Nuclear Pharmacy Technician/Admin
GE Healthcare/RLS USA INC
Seattle, WA
11.2003 - 05.2021
- Calibrated radiation detection equipment such as Geiger counters, dose calibrators, scintillation detectors and other instruments used in nuclear medicine procedures.
- Assisted pharmacists with compounding radioactive materials according to established formulary guidelines.
Education
Nuclear Pharmacy Tech Certificate - Nuclear Pharmacy
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN06-2004
Pharmacy Technician Certificate - Pharmacy
ETON Technical College
Everett06-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WASome College (No Degree) - Health Information Technology
Shoreline Community College
Seattle, WASkills
- AR/AP
- Billing and coding
- Records Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Customer Service
- Proficient with various software and ERP systems
- Multiple Task Prioritization
Affiliations
- Horse Riding
- Hunting
- Gardening
- Walking/Hiking
- Soap Making
- Crafts
Accomplishments
Home Occupational Business License for Soap Making business.
"Service Over Self" Award by Mukilteo Police Department
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Finance Dept Assistant
City Of Mukilteo
06.2023 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
RLS USA INC
05.2021 - 06.2023
Certified Nuclear Pharmacy Technician/Admin
GE Healthcare/RLS USA INC
11.2003 - 05.2021
Nuclear Pharmacy Tech Certificate - Nuclear Pharmacy
Purdue University
Pharmacy Technician Certificate - Pharmacy
ETON Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Edmonds Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Health Information Technology
Shoreline Community College
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