Kristen Jednachowski
Oswego,IL
Summary
Sales and project management professional with a track record of success at Everest Snow Management and Everest Paving. Expertise in process optimization and customer relationship management has led to significant company sales growth. Proficient in time and budget planning, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Strong ability to manage complex projects while fostering effective team collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper & Accounting
Zach Hayes Design
01.2021 - Current
- Managed comprehensive bookkeeping, including payroll processing and tax preparation for the company.
- Generated sales and profit loss reports while assisting with budget planning.
- Collaborated with accountant to address tax return filing requirements.
- Processed all accounts payable and receivable entries efficiently.
Project Manager
Everest Snow Management & Everest Paving
01.2018 - Current
- Transitioned from personal assistant to office manager and project manager at Everest Snow & Everest Paving
- Managed customer service and sales teams, ensuring timely snow response and service.
- Developed efficient systems for snow operations and office staff collaboration.
- Coordinated weather and operations alerts for over 500 customers.
- Sourced new business opportunities while assisting sales in closing deals.
- Reviewed contracts for terms and language accuracy to ensure compliance.
- Oversaw office scheduling for overnight and weekend customer service operations.
- As the sole project manager for Everest Paving, I handled permitting, logistics, scheduling, budget control, and customer communications.
Bookkeeper & Accounting
Effortless Events & Bellismo Bar Company
01.2014 - Current
- Solely responsible for all bookkeeping for the company, processing payroll, payroll taxes, preparing sales, profit loss, and various other reports, invoicing, assisting in future budget planning, and working with the accountant on any additional needs to file tax returns.
Travel Consultant
Wehrli Frosch Travel
01.2001 - 01.2018
- Delivered comprehensive travel arrangements for individuals and groups, focusing on tailored itineraries abroad.
- Designed customized travel packages to meet client preferences and budgets.
- Coordinated all logistics, including transportation, daily itineraries, excursions, dining, and private guides.
- Ensured proper documentation and submission to government agencies for passports and visas.
Office Manager
Emerson Creek
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Responsible for all bookkeeping for the company including process payroll, payroll taxes, prepare sales, profit and loss, and various other reports, invoice weddings and special events, accounts payable, accounts receivable, order office supplies, keep employee files, government reporting of employees, assist in future budget planning, work with the accountant on any additional needs to file tax returns.
- Create custom spreadsheets and documents for sales, inventory, schedules for multiple departments.
- Created custom sales tax spreadsheets for both the restaurant, store, and event business that the accountants utilized to cut preparation time and costs.
Office Manager and Bookkeeper
Tender Lawn Care
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Office manager and solely responsible for all bookkeeping, process payroll, payroll taxes, employee files and reporting, inventory sale tracking, schedules for crews, accounts payable, accounts receivable, handle all client calls and customer service, invoicing, prepare sales, profit/loss, and receivable reports monthly, work with the accountant on any additional needs to file tax returns, and work with insurance for audits.
Education
Travel and Tourism - Tourism And Travel Management
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
01.1997
Skills
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Process optimization
- Payroll processing
- General ledger management
- Leadership support
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Attention to detail
- Bank reconciliation
- Organizational skills
- Business development
- Analytical reasoning
- Customer relationship management
- Budget planning
- Contract review
- Project management
- Sales expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Apple productivity suite
Accomplishments
- Leader in company for new opportunities brought in for Snow for last 5 consecutive years.
- Leader in company for new opportunities brought in for Paving for the last 5 consecutive years.
- Increased volume of closed deals for both sides of the business, without closing being a job function assigned.
- Created a new paving contract that is now used solely for the company.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bookkeeper & Accounting
Zach Hayes Design
01.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Everest Snow Management & Everest Paving
01.2018 - Current
Bookkeeper & Accounting
Effortless Events & Bellismo Bar Company
01.2014 - Current
Office Manager
Emerson Creek
01.2012 - 01.2015
Office Manager and Bookkeeper
Tender Lawn Care
01.2007 - 01.2013
Travel Consultant
Wehrli Frosch Travel
01.2001 - 01.2018
Travel and Tourism - Tourism And Travel Management
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
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