KIM WOMBLE
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Results-driven professional with over seven years of progressive experience in customer service and account management. Extensive expertise in Business-to-Business (B2B) collections and accounts receivable operations, combined with more than twenty years of inside sales and customer service experience. Proven background in training, quality assurance, and business office administration, with a strong commitment to accuracy, compliance, and client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Dalewood Middle-Hamilton County Schools
01.2020 - Current
- Perform full-cycle school bookkeeping, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, financial reporting, budget preparation, and record maintenance.
- Process and track accounts receivable for school store sales, field trips, fundraisers, book fairs, student parking, and activity fees; collect, record, and issue receipts for all transactions.
- Verify and reconcile teacher collection logs, resolve discrepancies, balance daily cash receipts, and post transactions into the computerized accounting system.
- Prepare and submit bank deposits; reconcile monthly bank statements and investigate variances.
- Manage purchasing and accounts payable functions: issue purchase orders, verify funding and approvals, prepare bid documentation, track open POs, and ensure compliance with state purchasing guidelines.
- Review invoices for accuracy, match purchase orders, resolve discrepancies, assign correct budget accounts, generate checks, and mail payments to vendors.
- Communicate regularly with school administration regarding account balances, expenditures, and overall budget status to support informed decision-making.
- Track and collect outstanding balances, including returned checks for insufficient funds; maintain aging spreadsheets and process write-offs as needed.
Family Partnership Specialist
Tyner Middle High Academy-Hamilton County Schools
01.2009 - 01.2020
- Served as a key member of the Leadership Team, engaging families and communities to enhance student performance and ensure alignment with school goals and expectations.
- Increased parent participation and strengthened communication by coordinating with staff and school facilities to address student and family needs.
- Developed and implemented family and community engagement strategies to support educational initiatives and promote student success.
- Coordinated extended-day tutorial programs with teachers and community organizations, resulting in measurable academic improvements.
- Planned and facilitated parent workshops to improve understanding of student education and school programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Business Information Systems)
DeVry University
Alpharetta, GA10.2010
Skills
- Program coordination
- Community engagement
- Client relationship management
- Communication strategies
- Digital literacy
- Data management
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Dalewood Middle-Hamilton County Schools
01.2020 - Current
Family Partnership Specialist
Tyner Middle High Academy-Hamilton County Schools
01.2009 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Business Information Systems)
DeVry University