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KARA DAMERON

Maurice,70555

Summary

Detail-oriented Bookkeeper versed in accounts payable and accounts receivable. Learns quickly and adapts well to new technologies. Team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Bus Driver

Vermilion Parish School Board
Abbeville, LA
08.2012 - 09.2023
  • My most important job as a school bus driver is to transport students to and from school or school activities in a timely and safe manner.
  • Perform daily inspections of the bus before and after route
  • Kept an update route sheet for (in case you need a sub) to take your bus
  • Keep your CDL license up to date
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria
  • Obeyed federal, La and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants
  • Assisted in training new drivers and maintaining driver certifications

Accounts Receivable Clerk/Receptionist

Stabil Drill Specialties LLC
Lafayette, LA
09.2007 - 03.2009
  • Posts customer payments
  • Updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices
  • Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line
  • Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts, coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account: verifying totals and preparing reports
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates
  • Responded to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments
  • Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
  • Used accounting software to reconcile accounts, track income, and generate invoices
  • Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.

Purchasing Agent

Schlumberger
01.2005 - 05.2007
  • Obtain requirements by verifying, preparing and forwarding purchase orders, verified receipts
  • Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested
  • Prepared purchase orders by verifying specifications and price
  • Verified receipts of items that were shipped were correct
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders
  • Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information
  • Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers
  • Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders
  • Computed and created purchase orders in System to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders
  • Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts

Accounts Payable Clerk

Schlumberger
10.2003 - 06.2005
  • Reviewed all invoices for appropriate documentation
  • Sort and distribute incoming mail
  • Process 3 way PO matching invoices
  • Process check requests
  • Match invoices to checks
  • Responded to all vendor inquires
  • Reconcile vendor statement, research and correct discrepancies
  • Assist in month end
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable

Education

ASSOCIATES: COMPUTER SOFTWARE -

SLCC
Abbeville, LA
01.1999

Skills

  • Organized
  • Data Entry Skills
  • Accounting familiarity
  • Independent worker
  • AR/AP
  • Accurate and detailed
  • Articulate and well-spoken
  • Word processing
  • Dedicated team player
  • Administrative support specialist
  • Multi-line phone proficiency
  • Punctual
  • Customer and client relations
  • Personable and outgoing
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Filing and data archiving
  • Pleasant demeanor

Certification

  • CDL Class B
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Vermilion Parish School Board
08.2012 - 09.2023

Accounts Receivable Clerk/Receptionist

Stabil Drill Specialties LLC
09.2007 - 03.2009

Purchasing Agent

Schlumberger
01.2005 - 05.2007

Accounts Payable Clerk

Schlumberger
10.2003 - 06.2005

ASSOCIATES: COMPUTER SOFTWARE -

SLCC

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