Julie Wehunt
Cherryville
Summary
Adept at streamlining operations and enhancing financial accuracy, I leveraged my expertise in Excel and critical thinking at NC Department of Transportation. By fostering interdepartmental collaboration and automating data processes, I significantly contributed to operational efficiencies and strategic decision-making, embodying a blend of technical proficiency and strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
NC Department Of Transportation
Accounting Analyst
NC Department Of Transportation
Newton, NC
05.2019 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations, industry standards, and best practices through continuous professional development activities.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough analysis and reconciliation of accounts.
- Collaborated with IT department to resolve system-related issues impacting financial reporting capabilities efficiently.
- Organized Type and Type financial statements and assessed cash activities to verify proper usage of organizational funds.
- Assisted external auditors during annual reviews, providing detailed documentation and clarification on complex accounting issues.
- Assisted Director of Finance and Controller with Type and Type special projects to obtain additional decision-making data.
- Researched billing and invoice problems and resolved issues in compliance with established standards.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely completion and accurate results in a fast-paced environment.
- Streamlined accounting processes for increased efficiency and reduced errors.
- Reconciled accounts and resolved both internal variances and discrepancies in external documentation.
- Prepared Type and Type schedules for year-end audits to comply with accounting standards.
- Participated in company-wide process improvement initiatives designed to enhance overall operational efficiencies across all departments.
- Provided valuable insights to management, supporting strategic decision-making with comprehensive financial analysis.
- Entered Type account information and maintained accounts database to comply with generally accepted accounting standards.
- Improved financial reporting timeliness by automating data input and report generation tasks.
- Contributed to cost reduction initiatives by analyzing expenses and recommending more efficient alternatives where applicable.
- Invoiced customers for purchases of goods and services to adhere to accounting standards and generate revenues.
- Delivered reports to company leaders focusing on financial accounting, cost accounting and sales data to guarantee that organizational objectives aligned with daily operations management.
- Increased interdepartmental collaboration by fostering strong relationships with cross-functional teams in support of business objectives.
- Contacted internal and external customers to obtain documentation to support invoices and claims.
- Prepared spreadsheets using formulas, V-lookup and other intermediate and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Developed professional relationships with internal and external clients to encourage open communication and feedback.
- Analyzed aging reports to identify trends and patterns causing missed collections.
Police Dispatcher
Nc State Highway Patrol
Newton, NC
07.2002 - 05.2019
- Coordinated multi-agency responses for large-scale incidents, resulting in effective resource allocation and successful outcomes.
- Handled sensitive situations with professionalism, maintaining confidentiality while collecting necessary information from callers for effective intervention.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, utilizing active listening skills and empathy to provide support to those involved in emergencies or traumatic events.
- Maintained a calm and reassuring presence during high-pressure situations, ensuring clear communication between callers, officers, and other agencies involved in emergency response.
- Supported public safety initiatives by gathering relevant data from callers for accurate dispatching of appropriate resources.
- Contributed to officer safety by diligently monitoring radio traffic and providing timely status checks.
- Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
- Used specialized software to track and maintain case incident numbers and logs.
- Mentored new dispatchers to facilitate their smooth integration into the team, improving overall efficiency of the department.
- Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
- Improved communication between officers and dispatchers through regular training sessions on radio etiquette.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in data entry, ensuring all incident reports were complete and uptodate.
- Streamlined information sharing with other departments by developing comprehensive call summaries for interagency use.
- Utilized advanced mapping software to accurately pinpoint caller locations, aiding officers in swift response times during emergencies.
- Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
- Enhanced response times by efficiently prioritizing and dispatching emergency calls.
- Provided critical support during natural disasters, coordinating resources and relaying vital information between agencies for efficient response efforts.
- Assisted in the development of department protocols for dispatchers, resulting in improved efficiency and consistency within the team.
- Ensured continuous improvement in operations by participating in ongoing dispatcher trainings and staying current with best practices.
- Assisted in reducing crime rates by providing crucial information to officers during investigations and patrol activities.
- Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
- Automated document flow by ensuring logbooks and fire, accident, and emergency reports were maintained with 100% accuracy.
Education
General -
West Lincoln High School
Lincolnton, NC06.1994
Skills
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Office administration
- Microsoft Word
- Time management
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft outlook
- Customer and client relations
- Computer proficiency
- Customer relations
- Critical thinking
- Strong problem solver
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Professional communication
- Dedicated team player
- Excel spreadsheets
- Appointment scheduling
- Recordkeeping
- Verbal communication
- Data organization
- Records management
- Invoice processing
- Documentation and reporting
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Document management
- Data management
- Spreadsheets
Timeline
Accounting Analyst
NC Department Of Transportation
05.2019 - Current
Police Dispatcher
Nc State Highway Patrol
07.2002 - 05.2019
Administrative Assistant
NC Department Of Transportation
General -
West Lincoln High School