Hi, I’m
KATHERINE HARVEY
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results. Effectively bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Elgin Separation Solutions
JR STAFF ACCOUNTANT
06.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Assisted with preparation, analysis and verification of accounting records, financial statements, and reports to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedural standards
- Maintained general ledger operations, supported month end close process audit, processed/paid vendor invoices
- Assisted with reconciliation on invoices
- Collected, categorized, calculated, verified, and entered data to maintain records
- Monitored and analyzed budget variances
- Assisted with tax filings, recorded, and processed employee expense reports and credit card statements monthly
Trademark Plumbing
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
03.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Prepared Invoices for all complete/ongoing projects.
- Stored office and client records on secured server to prevent data losses, conducting regular backups.
- Developed client rapport by efficiently addressing incoming correspondence and resolving 20-30 A/P inquires per day.
- Evaluated financial records to detect errors and discrepancies.
- Oversaw bookkeeping and accounting systems and entered data into systems accurately.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
BDP International
OCEAN EXPORT TEAM LEAD
11.2017 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Completed coordination between parties for assigned accounts for Ocean shipments
- Coordinated cross-functions with departments to evaluate billing procedures, customer invoices, billing adjustments, and account reconciliations for payments valued at $150K-$400K for an Oil/Gas & Pollution Company
- Ability to perform RFI/RFQ as required
- Working knowledge of Freight Forwarding and
- Brokerage including IATA, NVOCC, AES, FMCSA and Clearance through US
- Customs and their procedures
- Coordinated the outbound movement of international shipments and established rates with 3PL and 4PL companies.
COSCO Shipping Lines
IMPORT LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
08.2015 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Prepared Customs Entry documentation in compliance with US Customs regulations
- Daily collaboration with my team to deliver outstanding service to our clients and customers while also leveraging opportunities to grow our department
- Knowledgeable use of CargoWise software and EDI systems
- Negotiated with clients on ocean freight rates and managed logistics, including customs clearance, ensuring the timely release and pick-up to the ultimate Final Port Destination
- Ensuring communication pertinent to a consignment is printed to e-doc
- This includes storage, delivery, customer communication, booking appointments, etc..
Lone Star College System
FINANCIAL AIDE SPECIALIST
02.2013 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Created a comprehensive financial aid package for each student based on their individual needs and circumstances, resulting in an increase of enrollment by 15%
- Interacted and communicated with students about the different types of financial assistance available to them, including scholarships and grants
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create new initiatives that would benefit low-income students
- Communicated regularly with parents/students regarding deadlines and requirements related to applying for financial assistance and other aspects of the enrollment process (e.g., registration).
Education
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
BS from BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM
AS from BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Skills
- Reports and Documentation
- Inbound/Outbound Cargo Logistics
- Import and Export Operations
- Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
- Appraisal Reports
- Team Oversight
- Transaction Coding
- Dispute Resolution
- RFID Tracking
- Inventory Management
- Collecting Statements
Timeline
JR STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Elgin Separation Solutions
06.2022 - 01.2023
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
Trademark Plumbing
03.2021 - 05.2022
OCEAN EXPORT TEAM LEAD
BDP International
11.2017 - 05.2020
IMPORT LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
COSCO Shipping Lines
08.2015 - 10.2017
FINANCIAL AIDE SPECIALIST
Lone Star College System
02.2013 - 07.2015
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
BS from BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM
AS from BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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