Justin Daffan
Friday Harbor,WA
Summary
Highly dedicated military veteran who served over 9 years for his country. Accomplished measurable result as a military leader and have consistently risen as a leader in every civilian job worked. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level Accounting position to help launch career as a CPA while achieving company goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Bookkeeper
Lawrence Enterprises San Juan, LLC
Friday Harbor, WA
08.2023 - Current
- Managed and performed essential accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping duties to effectively facilitate business operations.
- Enhanced daily spreadsheet utilization to streamline financial reporting activities.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Performed month-end closing activities.
- Created and implemented internal control procedures to maintain accurate recordkeeping
- Calculated and generated checks for utilities, taxes, and various operational payments.
- Resolved report inconsistencies found in financial documentation.
Package Handler
Fed Ex Ground
Friday Harbor, WA
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles with manual and powered equipment.
- Scanned and sorted packages according to destinations and service type using handheld scanner.
- Inspected packages for damages or defects and recorded any issues found.
- Sorted packages to appropriate slide, line or belt for final distribution.
- Assisted in training new employees on package handling processes.
- Resolved conveyor system issues by clearing jams and blockages.
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
Assistant Manager
Ace Hardware
Friday Harbor, WA
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided mentorship and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
- Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Learning Ambassador
Amazon
Fort Worth, TX
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Supervised warehouse staff, ensuring proper training and safety protocols were met.
- Coordinated with third-party providers to ensure timely delivery of goods at competitive prices.
- Conducted regular reviews of performance metrics to measure success against goals set by management.
- Provided guidance and support to staff members in order to increase productivity levels.
- Identified and resolved shipping and packaging errors.
Recruiter
U.S. Army Active Duty
Flowood, MS
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
- Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
- Built relationships with universities, colleges, alumni associations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding recruitment activities.
- Coordinated background checks on successful candidates prior to offer acceptance.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
Squad Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Carson, CO
08.2008 - 06.2015
- Led infantry squad of 9 members in combat operations, providing tactical guidance for individuals with varying strengths.
- Maintained property books and accountability of over $100,000 worth of equipment with zero losses.
- Inspected facilities for safety hazards, kept safety books, and wrote up safety infractions found in the workplace; adhered to and strictly enforced policies.
- Trained and mentored over twenty personnel in leadership, while assisting in training an entire organization on entry level tasks; successful was able to promote seven to their next leadership role.
- Used all available resources to accomplish the task assigned; accomplished every task above standard.
- Developed risk assessment analysis for various high risk training activities domestic and abroad; planned numerous missions and training activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06-2024
Skills
- Financial Recordkeeping
- A/P and A/R
- Payroll Processing
- Analytical Reasoning
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- General Ledger Management
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Advanced computer skills
- Account Reconciliation
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- MS Office
Certification
- Certificate of Accounting (SNHU - 2023)
- Army Recruiter Course (U.S. Army - 2015)
- Advanced Leader Course (U.S. Army - 2013)
- Warrior Leader Course (U.S. Army - 2010)
Accomplishments
- National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) Member
- Presidents List x 3
- Honors List x 6
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Army Commendation Medal x 5
- Army Achievement Medal x 2
- Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
- Combat Infantryman Badge
- Expert Infantryman Badge
Affiliations
- Father of two toddlers and a teen
- Sports such as basketball, snowboarding, and ATV activities
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Lawrence Enterprises San Juan, LLC
08.2023 - Current
Package Handler
Fed Ex Ground
05.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Manager
Ace Hardware
06.2021 - 09.2022
Learning Ambassador
Amazon
09.2020 - 05.2021
Recruiter
U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2015 - 02.2018
Squad Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2008 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Southern New Hampshire University
- Certificate of Accounting (SNHU - 2023)
- Army Recruiter Course (U.S. Army - 2015)
- Advanced Leader Course (U.S. Army - 2013)
- Warrior Leader Course (U.S. Army - 2010)
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