Karen Radcliff
Amherst,OH
Summary
Accomplished Author and General Accountant with a proven track record at Camaco Manufacturing, adept in creative writing and financial accuracy. Leveraged genre knowledge and account reconciliation skills to enhance book sales and streamline financial processes. Excelled in fostering engaging reader interactions and improving operational efficiencies, demonstrating exceptional originality and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Author
Self Employed Writer
Amherst
01.2004 - Current
- Building a loyal following through engaging author-reader interactions at book signings, with the Sandstone Author Society.
- Developed captivating storylines and characters, resulting in increased book sales and positive reader feedback. Working with Voyage Media to turn story into a TV series.
- Overcame writer''s block with creative problem-solving techniques that led to breakthroughs in plot development or character creation.
- Gathered inspiration from personal experiences or current events to create relatable and thought-provoking content.
General Accountant
Camaco Manufacturing
Lorain, OH
07.2000 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining accurate records and timely payments to vendors while collecting outstanding invoices.
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing financial statements, variance analyses, and account reconciliations.
- Assisted with monitoring expenses, and providing timely updates to management on variances.
- Collaborated with external auditors during year-end audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and accurate financial reporting.
- Improved financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
Assistant Manager
HMS Host Turnpike Plaza's
Howe, Indiana, Ravenna Oh, Amherst, Oh
06.1982 - 06.2000
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various projectstasks.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Secretary
Bohecker's Business College
Ravenna, Oh01.1993
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School
Lagrange, IN05.1982
Skills
- World-building
- Grammar Expertise
- Creative Writing
- Genre Knowledge
- Character Development
- Proofreading abilities
- Originality
- Dialogue Creation
- Plot Structuring
- Target audience awareness
- Social Media Promotion
Timeline
Author
Self Employed Writer
01.2004 - Current
General Accountant
Camaco Manufacturing
07.2000 - Current
Assistant Manager
HMS Host Turnpike Plaza's
06.1982 - 06.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Secretary
Bohecker's Business College
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School