Kay Middleton
Western Grove,AR
Summary
Hardworking Results-driven Business Owner with extensive experience in management and team leadership, recognized for delivering exceptional executive support and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks through effective prioritization and strong problem-solving skills, coupled with a commitment to team building. Demonstrated success in accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, vendor negotiations, and contract management. Aiming to leverage expertise in fostering collaboration and exemplary customer service to drive business growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
J&K Trucking Services LLC
Western Grove, AR
08.2005 - Current
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements, to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Established strong relationships with customers to ensure quality services at competitive prices.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Conducted regular meetings with employees to review progress towards company goals.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial health of the organization.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
- Scheduled maintenance activities for equipment used by the business.
- Kept records for inventory, income, and expenses.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
Accounting Supervisor
Big Cedar Lodge
Ridgedale, MO
08.1995 - 09.2008
- Oversaw daily operations of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll clerk, general ledger clerk, mail clerk, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations,
- Providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving issues.
- Interviewing and hiring employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, setting schedules, and coaching employees while communicating job expectations.
- Coordinated with other departments to streamline financial processes and improve cross-departmental workflows.
- Developed and maintained accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to streamline workflow processes, and increase efficiency.
- Coordinated month-end and year-end closing processes, facilitating timely financial reporting.
- Provided leadership and direction in financial planning and strategy, aligning department goals with organizational objectives.
- Facilitated communication between the accounting department and external auditors during annual audits.
Education
Management Skills For Supervisors -
Rock Valley College
Overland Park, KS11-2005
7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Business Communication
Dr. Stephen R Covey
Ridgedale, MO11-2003
Accounting
North Arkansas College
Harrison, AR01-2003
High School Diploma -
Maryvale High School
Phoenix, AZ05-1995
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Driven and determined
- Employee development
- Staff hiring
- Strategic Decision-making
- Policies and procedures development
- Issue resolution
- Customer relations
- Vendor relationship management
- Accounting management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Negotiation and persuasion
- Verbal and written communication
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Entrepreneurial leadership
Affiliations
- Outside of Jesus and my Children/Family. I love to acquire new skill sets to build and create. I'm always coming up with new projects and figuring out how I can do it myself, the only limits we have are the ones we place on ourselves, I truly believe we can do anything our hearts desire.
Timeline
Business Owner
J&K Trucking Services LLC
08.2005 - Current
Accounting Supervisor
Big Cedar Lodge
08.1995 - 09.2008
Management Skills For Supervisors -
Rock Valley College
7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Business Communication
Dr. Stephen R Covey
Accounting
North Arkansas College
High School Diploma -
Maryvale High School
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