Kelly Lewis
Ames,Iowa
Summary
Knowledgeable Payroll Officer adept at overseeing payroll, documentation and reporting functions. Managed payroll activities for 100 plus employees in fast-paced environment and consistently completed payroll runs without delays. High-level technical skills and attention to detail leading to optimum outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet/event staff
Hotel Fort Des Moines
12.2023 - Current
- Serve the needs of clients that are attending events at the hotel
- Assist manager in executing successful events in weddings and corporate meetings
- Set up events from start to finish
- Serve and clear food and beverage
- Meet all client needs that arise
- Complete tasks assigned to me by management.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Body of Christ Church
11.2018 - Current
- Coordinated schedule plan and execute all events and activities for ages six months to senior in high school
- Maintained relationships with families and caregivers of those I serve and assist with needs as they arise
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
- Enter and update data in the computer system and assist church leadership with situational needs as well as church wide events
Bus Driver
Durham School Services
11.2017 - 11.2022
- Before and after school bus driver for Ames Community School District
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Ensured timely arrivals and departures by strictly adhering to schedules and effectively managing unforeseen circumstances.
- Developed strong rapport with regular passengers by providing friendly service, remembering names, engaging in conversations when appropriate.
Office Manager
Duale Industries
02.2015 - 11.2018
- Management of five offices and four different companies
- Process new employee files, daily sales reports, weekly sales.
- Complete payroll responsibilities from entering time to issuing checks and processing liabilities for over 100 employees
- File paperwork
- Answer phones
- Make travel accommodations.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
Office Manager
Durham School Services
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Temporary assignment to assist with daily operations
- Provide office support, discipline reports, dispatch checks of bus drivers.
Substitute Teacher
Gibbon Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Substitute teaching for classes grade preschool through 12th grade when a regular teacher wasunavailable.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Postal Clerk
United States Post Office
12.2004 - 08.2010
- Customer service representative
- Receive and process bulk mailings
- Prepare and dispatch all mail collections
- Process end of day deposits and reports.
- Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight, and destination.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Consistently met deadlines even under high-pressure circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude amongst coworkers.
- Assisted customers with package shipping, ensuring proper labeling and timely delivery.
- Developed strong knowledge of USPS policies and procedures, providing informed assistance to customers when needed.
- Processed money orders, cashier''s checks, and other financial transactions with precision and attention to detail.
- Contributed to decreased wait times by quickly serving customers at the counter during high volume periods.
- Ensured safe transportation of mail by carefully loading and unloading vehicles according to regulations.
Education
CPR and AED certified -
01.2023
Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL) -
01.2017
Certification of Completion -
QuickBooks School
Des Moines, IA01.2015
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational/ Interpersonal Communication -
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK06.1996
Skills
- Microsoft Products
- Accounting (Quickbooks)
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat)
- Human Resources (Personnel hiring, payroll)
- Accounting (Receivable, Payables, Invoicing)
- Event Management/Promotion (Meetings and events planning and execution)
Timeline
Banquet/event staff
Hotel Fort Des Moines
12.2023 - Current
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Body of Christ Church
11.2018 - Current
Office Manager
Durham School Services
02.2018 - 04.2018
Bus Driver
Durham School Services
11.2017 - 11.2022
Office Manager
Duale Industries
02.2015 - 11.2018
Substitute Teacher
Gibbon Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011
Postal Clerk
United States Post Office
12.2004 - 08.2010
CPR and AED certified -
Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL) -
Certification of Completion -
QuickBooks School
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational/ Interpersonal Communication -
Oral Roberts University
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