Karen Brooks
Cleveland
Summary
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Associate
Bruce Mechanical
Spring TX
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted in processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Supported month-end closing activities by reconciling accounts and preparing journal entries.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline data entry processes for improved efficiency.
- Maintained organized filing systems for financial documents, ensuring easy access and compliance.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Addressed and resolved complex and unexpected variances.
- Contributed to successful completion of special projects as assigned by senior management or partners in the firm.
- Completed weekly payroll for 75 + company sub contractors.
Office Manager
Southwest Metal Products
Houston, TX
05.2018 - 06.2025
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Coordinated communication between departments to enhance collaboration and productivity.
- Developed office procedures that improved efficiency and reduced operational bottlenecks.
- Oversaw inventory management, maintaining accurate stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
- Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade office technology, enhancing overall efficiency and data security.
- Completed weekly payroll for 100+ employees.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
Production Scheduler
McDaniel Metals Inc
Houston, TX
07.2016 - 05.2020
- Coordinated production schedules to optimize resource allocation and minimize downtime.
- Analyzed inventory levels to ensure timely procurement of materials and prevent shortages.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance workflow efficiency and address scheduling conflicts.
- Developed detailed reports on production progress, identifying areas for improvement and adjustment.
- Updated management and clients on progress of production.
- Tracked progress of manufacturing orders using Sage software.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes for more precise forecasting, enabling proactive schedule adjustments.
- Troubleshot production problems, machinery malfunctions, and staff shortages.
- Enhanced on-time delivery rates by maintaining accurate production planning and prioritizing tasks.
Purchasing Specialist
McDaniel Metals Inc
Houston, TX
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Managed vendor relations to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
- Analyzed market trends to optimize purchasing strategies and reduce costs.
- Developed and maintained procurement documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast inventory needs and streamline ordering processes.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing structures.
- Implemented inventory management systems to enhance order accuracy and reduce excess stock.
- Enhanced supplier relationships through effective communication and negotiation tactics, leading to improved contract terms.
- Managed purchase orders from initiation to closure, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner, maintaining strong financial controls within the department.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels while minimizing carrying costs.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Christian County Community College
Hopkinsville, KYSkills
- Transaction management
- Data entry
- Quickbooks
- Payroll preparation and processing
- Inventory management
- Vendor relationship management
- Relationship building
- Word processing
- Purchase orders
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
Timeline
Accounting Associate
Bruce Mechanical
06.2025 - Current
Office Manager
Southwest Metal Products
05.2018 - 06.2025
Production Scheduler
McDaniel Metals Inc
07.2016 - 05.2020
Purchasing Specialist
McDaniel Metals Inc
04.2014 - 07.2016
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Christian County Community College