Katherine Lakes
La Mirada,California
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with over 14 years experience as a library media tech with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Highly organized, proactive and punctual.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Tri Star Industrial
Long Beach, California
12.2019 - 02.2024
- Processed customer invoices for payment.
- Processed accounts payable transactions in a timely manner.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
- Developed relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
- Answered inquires from internal departments regarding accounts payable status.
- Provided support to the accounting team as needed during busy periods or special projects.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Answered and directed high volume phone calls.
School Library Media Specialist
Brea-Olinda Unified School District
Brea
07.1998 - 04.2011
- Site Classified Employee of the Year.
- Site Coordinator of the California Standardized Testing program for grades 1-6 at site level.
- Textbook Coordinator for site. Inventory and distribute textbooks/workbooks to each student.
- G.A.T.E. instructor for grades 4-6.
- Organized and conducted book fairs, to promote reading among students, and to generate funds for purchase of new reading materials.
- Developed and delivered library instruction to students in grades K-6th.
- Maintained the safe returned books to circulation by placing on proper shelves.
- Managed student checkouts using circulation software applications.
- Assisted students and staff in finding material requested.
- Maintained the appearance of the library to stay neat and clean.
- Maintained inventory of library equipment such as computers, printers, scanners.
- Created, organized and maintained library collection of books, periodicals, databases, audio-visual materials and other resources.
- Conducted cataloging activities including labeling, shelving and entering bibliographic records into online databases.
- Maintained accurate library records for inventory of periodicals and books.
- Enforced current library policies fairly with patrons.
- Handled daily tasks, facility maintenance and security to support staff members.
- Designed fliers and posted throughout library to inform visitors and patrons of upcoming events, meetings and special programs.
- Used physical books, internal databases and online resources to help patrons with diverse questions.
- Processed faculty requests for new resources.
- Attended conferences or workshops to stay current on trends related to school libraries.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate library media services into classroom curriculum.
- Provided guidance on the selection of appropriate information sources for research projects.
- Ensured compliance with copyright laws when reproducing materials for student and instructional use.
- Assisted with the preparation of reports and presentations utilizing technology tools such as PowerPoint.
- Part of a team to develop the technology curriculum with for the elementary level at Brea-Olinda, under the superiorvision of the superintendent and curriculum advisor.
- Provided technical support for accessing electronic resources.
- Trained staff on the use of educational software applications for use in the library.
- Ongoing continued education for staff with computer use and library integration using technology.
- Managed student accounts, to stay current.
- Processed and collected overdue charges and or lost books.
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr. McLemore Bouchelle, MD
Anaheim
08.1975 - 01.1998
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, billing medical insurance, and filing paperwork.
- Provided support to patients by helping them fill out forms and answering their questions about health care services.
- Prepared specimen's for laboratory testing.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, such as assisting doctor with removal of skin lesions, suturing lacerations.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Answered calls and scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits.
- Performed clerical tasks such as transcribing dictation from physicians.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence and safeguarding medical records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brea-Olinda High School
Brea, CA06-1974
Skills
- Computer proficient in Microsoft Office-Windows/Apple computers
- Adaptability
- Leadership experience
- Self-motivated
- Communication skills
- Problem-Solving abilities
- People skills
- Strong work ethics
- Reliable
- Time management and organization
Accomplishments
- Fanning Elementary Classified Site Employee of the Year
- G.A.T.E. Instructor for elementary grades 4-6
Certification
- Orange County Department of Education Certifications in Technology
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Tri Star Industrial
12.2019 - 02.2024
School Library Media Specialist
Brea-Olinda Unified School District
07.1998 - 04.2011
Certified Medical Assistant
Dr. McLemore Bouchelle, MD
08.1975 - 01.1998
High School Diploma -
Brea-Olinda High School
- Orange County Department of Education Certifications in Technology
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