Jennifer Walton
Buda
Summary
Highly motivated and goal-driven finance professional skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyze financial status and recommend business strategy. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis, and forecasting. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Process Specialist
City of Austin Municipal Court
10.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained databases to support data analysis and research findings for business projects.
- Assisted in preparations of new or revised policies, procedures, and process changes.
- Conducted research, analyzed trends, and determined accuracy and relevancy or data while using sound judgement to evaluate alternatives.
- Managed change effectively by engaging stakeholders throughout the implementation of new business processes.
- Gathered, documented, and modeled data to assess business trends.
Accounting Associate II
City of Austin Municipal Court
03.2018 - 10.2022
- Prepared and reviewed payments, cash receipts, and other accounting transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions.
- Processes travel documentation and monitors credit card activity and ensures that transactions and supplemental documentation is in compliance with policies, procedures and internal controls.
- Research and reconciles accounting transactions, fixes discrepancies. Maintains information and reviews financial transactions by creating and/or monitoring electronic files and/or accounting documents.
- Addressed and resolved complex and unexpected variances.
- Supported budget preparation, providing detailed analysis and forecasts to assist in financial decision-making.
Court Clerk Lead
City of Austin Municipal Court
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Coordinated work schedules, trained staff, answered questions from staff and the general public about court operations.
- Served as liaison to Judges, APD, Jail, Pretrial Services and other County and law enforcement agencies.
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after magistration and sentencing.
- Managed confidential information securely, upholding the integrity of the court system.
- Collected court fees and fines and recorded amounts collected in case management system.
Sales Associate
Gap, Inc.
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Court Clerk Assisstant
City of Austin Municipal Court
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Responded to customers regarding legal options to satisfy cases, including fines, trials or hearings, drivers safety, deferred dispositions, warrants, extensions, jail bond outs, posting of bonds, filing motions and others as appropriate to criminal and administrative case types.
- Updates case files in the Court's case management system as contact is made with customers, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, witnesses and others.
- Applied payments as appropriate, balanced cash drawer, and prepared deposits of considerable amounts of money daily.
- Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
Brand Logistics Expert
Gap, Inc.
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Enhanced stockroom efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Prepared detailed reports on stockroom operations, providing valuable insights on inventory trends, turnover rates, and potential areas for improvement.
- Served as a key liaison between the stockroom and other departments, fostering open communication channels to ensure seamless operations across the organization.
- Streamlined receiving processes, ensuring timely unpacking, inspection, and stocking of incoming shipments.
- Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
Customer Experience Manager
Gap, Inc.
08.2009 - 09.2012
- Compiled daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets by forecasting goals using historical data.
- Performed and operated ongoing budget and revenue monitoring and prepared budget analysis reports for general manager.
- Established performance and Gapcard goals and held associates accountable for individual performance.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas needing improvement in the customer journey.
- Analyzed and reported on KPIs to enhance customer experience.
General Manager
Gap, Inc.
06.2008 - 08.2009
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Assistant Manager
Gap, Inc.
04.2007 - 06.2008
- Compiled daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets by forecasting goals using historical data.
- Performed and operated ongoing budget and revenue monitoring and prepared budget analysis reports for general manager.
- Established performance and Gapcard goals and held associates accountable for individual performance.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas needing improvement in the customer journey.
- Analyzed and reported on KPIs to enhance customer experience.
Stock Room Supervisor
Gap, Inc.
08.2006 - 04.2007
- Enhanced stockroom efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Prepared detailed reports on stockroom operations, providing valuable insights on inventory trends, turnover rates, and potential areas for improvement.
- Served as a key liaison between the stockroom and other departments, fostering open communication channels to ensure seamless operations across the organization.
- Streamlined receiving processes, ensuring timely unpacking, inspection, and stocking of incoming shipments.
- Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
Sales Associate
Gap, Inc.
12.2002 - 08.2006
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Accounting
Colorado State University-Global Campus
Greenwood Village12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Colorado State University Global Campus
Greenwood Village, CO03-2020
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Austin Community College
Austin, TX08-2018
Liberal Arts-33 Credit Hours
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2005
19 Credit Hours
Lonestar Community College
Conroe, Tx05-2002
Skills
- Data analytics
- Data-driven decision making
- Budget forecasting
- Statistical analysis
- Analyzing performance
- Business Analysis
- Trend forecasting
- AIMS/Advantage
- Maximo
- Works
Accomplishments
- Devised Internal Control Framework for the Municipal Court
Certification
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
- COSO Internal Control Certificate - The Institute of Internal Auditors -10/2023
Timeline
Business Process Specialist
City of Austin Municipal Court
10.2022 - Current
Accounting Associate II
City of Austin Municipal Court
03.2018 - 10.2022
Court Clerk Lead
City of Austin Municipal Court
09.2015 - 02.2018
Sales Associate
Gap, Inc.
01.2014 - 07.2017
Court Clerk Assisstant
City of Austin Municipal Court
06.2013 - 08.2015
Brand Logistics Expert
Gap, Inc.
09.2012 - 06.2013
Customer Experience Manager
Gap, Inc.
08.2009 - 09.2012
General Manager
Gap, Inc.
06.2008 - 08.2009
Assistant Manager
Gap, Inc.
04.2007 - 06.2008
Stock Room Supervisor
Gap, Inc.
08.2006 - 04.2007
Sales Associate
Gap, Inc.
12.2002 - 08.2006
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
- COSO Internal Control Certificate - The Institute of Internal Auditors -10/2023
Master of Science - Professional Accounting
Colorado State University-Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Colorado State University Global Campus
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Austin Community College
Liberal Arts-33 Credit Hours
University of Texas At Austin
19 Credit Hours
Lonestar Community College
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