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Kari Baer

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Meticulous bookkeeper well versed in payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions. Excelled in bookkeeping services delivery and learned new technologies to improve efficiency. Impressive accounting and communications skills leading to desirable outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkeeper

Montana Mining Company
10.2016 - Current
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Tracked expenses and income for the club, while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management.
  • Analyzed financial data to assist in budget creation and forecasting.
  • Used knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to improve accounting efficiency.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
  • Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
  • Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.

Managing Bartender

Montana Mining Company
10.2009 - 09.2023
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Adhered to state, county, and city laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and servers to help maintain talented, motivated team.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
  • Monitored supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
  • Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
  • Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service.
  • Addressed customer complaints and inquiries to verify satisfaction.
  • Processed payments for orders and provided customers with change.
  • Engaged in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
  • Set up advertising signs and displays on shelves, counters and tables.
  • Monitored bar area and patio for signs of overcrowding.
  • Monitored inventory and replenished as necessary.
  • Collaborated with other dining room and bar staff to facilitate efficient service.
  • Assisted wait staff with timely service and guest requests.
  • Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
  • Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
  • Answered customer questions and assisted with menu selections.

Assistant Manager

Walgreens
01.2004 - 08.2008
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
  • Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Constructed merchandise displays using product maps or by making maps of my own.
  • Gained knowledge and experience in customer service, photo processing and development, health and beauty product consultation and sales, and pharmacy operations.

Customer Service Associate

Albertson's Grocery
08.2003 - 03.2004
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Provided training and support to new associates to help provide high-quality customer service.
  • Provided product and service recommendations to guide customers on products to meet varying needs.
  • Handled billing and payment issues following guidelines, resolving disputes properly.
  • Provided customer feedback to management and identified areas of improvement for products and services.
  • Increased revenue by cross-selling and upselling products and services.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
  • Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Promoted available products and services to customers during service, account management, and order calls.
  • Informed customers about special promotions and provided detailed information for various products.
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.

Education

Clinical Psychology

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Alcohol And Substance Abuse Counseling

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK

Massage Therapy Certification - Massage Therapy, Anatomy, And Kinesiology

Central State Massage Academy
Oklahoma City, OK
2009

General Studies

Midwest City High School
Midwest City, OK
12.2004

Skills

  • Monetary Transactions
  • Project Management
  • Senior Leadership Support
  • Payroll Liability and Deductions
  • Financial Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Financial Records and Processing
  • Risk Management
  • Effective Project Completion
  • Sheet Balancing
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Tax Statement Preparation
  • Corrective Actions
  • Transaction Entry
  • Time Tracking
  • Data Inputting
  • Superior Attention to Detail
  • Word Processing
  • Handling Confidential Materials
  • Payroll Computation
  • Precision and Accuracy
  • Client Rapport-Building
  • Vendor Record Management

Timeline

Bookkeeper

Montana Mining Company
10.2016 - Current

Managing Bartender

Montana Mining Company
10.2009 - 09.2023

Assistant Manager

Walgreens
01.2004 - 08.2008

Customer Service Associate

Albertson's Grocery
08.2003 - 03.2004

Clinical Psychology

Northeastern State University

Alcohol And Substance Abuse Counseling

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

Massage Therapy Certification - Massage Therapy, Anatomy, And Kinesiology

Central State Massage Academy

General Studies

Midwest City High School

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