James Downing
Tripoli,Iowa
Summary
I am a new resident of Tripoli and would like you to consider me for your position of full-time Office Administrator.
With my many years of experience I believe I would be a multitalented member of your team.
I believe I am an organized and dependable candidate. I can manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
My family and I are excited about living in Tripoli.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Timberlake Home Owners Association
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
Owner
Nine, Inc.
02.1999 - 04.2010
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Designed, trained and supported 23 websites and 13 staff.
Opeations Manager for Personal Computer Division
D P Enterprises
01.1985 - 12.1998
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Accounting Manager
Cascade Machinery And Electric
02.1977 - 12.1984
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to develop departmental budgets for optimal resource allocation and cost control.
- Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
Accounting Bookkeeper
Certified Frozen Foods
03.1972 - 12.1977
- Managed payroll processing, ensuring employees were accurately compensated in a timely manner each pay period.
- Supported the implementation of new accounting software, leading to increased efficiency in bookkeeping tasks.
- Ensured timely vendor payments by effectively managing accounts payable and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Education
Finance & Accounting
University of Washington
Seattle, WASkills
- Program Oversight
- Business Planning
- Operations Oversight
- Profitability Optimization
- Talent Recruitment
- Staff Management
- Employee Relations
Timeline
President
Timberlake Home Owners Association
08.2010 - 08.2012
Owner
Nine, Inc.
02.1999 - 04.2010
Opeations Manager for Personal Computer Division
D P Enterprises
01.1985 - 12.1998
Accounting Manager
Cascade Machinery And Electric
02.1977 - 12.1984
Accounting Bookkeeper
Certified Frozen Foods
03.1972 - 12.1977
Finance & Accounting
University of Washington
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