KRISTIN BYRD
Grove Hill,AL
Summary
Detail‑oriented administrative and financial support professional skilled in maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices and deposits, preparing reports, and supporting daily office operations. Experienced in student record management, attendance, visitor assistance, and confidential communication that keeps the school running smoothly.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Interpreter
Gilmore Elementary School
Jackson, AL
10.2025 - Current
- Facilitated communication for young deaf and hard-of-hearing students by interpreting classroom lessons and social interactions using age-appropriate ASL. Enhanced children’s learning in early reading, math, and play-based activities by providing visual support, modeling language, and reinforcing instructional strategies. Partnered with educators and families to develop an inclusive environment that promoted confident communication and full participation in school activities.
Administrative Assistant
HIPPY Clarke County
Grove Hill, AL
07.2020 - 11.2025
- Assisted families and home visitors by organizing curriculum distribution, parent outreach, and early-learning activities. Coordinated family events, celebrations, and field trips that promoted parent-child interaction and school readiness. Handled administrative responsibilities such as payroll, budget tracking, bank reconciliations, and purchasing to maintain program operations. Developed rapport with caregivers, maintained precise records, and supported the coordinator in providing culturally responsive assistance to all enrolled families.
Accounting Clerk
Lower Dixie Timber
Thomasville, AL
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Posted timber scale tickets using forest products software. Assisted in setting up landowners in the FPA system. Maintained files related to owner activity. Supported accounts payable and receivable functions. Processed weekly payroll utilizing QuickBooks. Reconciled bank statements efficiently. Generated monthly reports and completed other assigned duties.
Accounting Clerk
Brooks Motors
Thomasville, AL
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Supported management of vendor accounts and assisted in generating biweekly checks. Facilitated distribution of customer statements and processed customer payments. Assisted in balancing general ledger accounts and maintaining schedules. Aided in the preparation and mailing of 1099 tax forms, following accounting deadlines. Handled accounts payable and receivable functions for Brooks Motors and Brooks Auto Group. Performed backup tasks for the cashier as needed. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills. Utilized advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Accounting Clerk
Acceptance Loan Company
Jackson, AL
07.2007 - 02.2015
- Managed vendor accounts to facilitate timely payments. Generated weekly on-demand checks for various transactions. Reconciled bank statements for 23 locations to ensure accuracy. Balanced general ledger accounts for financial integrity. Prepared monthly company reports for board presentations. Monitored and recorded company expenses to track spending. Handled all aspects of 1099 tax form preparation and distribution. Supported compliance with accounting deadlines through diligent tracking. Ordered supplies for multiple branches to maintain operations. Performed accounts payable and receivable functions efficiently. Executed backup tasks for help desk support across 23 branches. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills. Utilized advanced skills in Microsoft Office for reporting and analysis.
Administrative Assistant
Health Actions
Jackson, AL
01.2005 - 07.2007
- Enter new patient information into PTOS software, compile and bill for charges performed, responsible for filing medical records request, billing on HCFA 1500 for Workers Comp and Misc. insurances, prepare and send out billing statements, A/R, work delinquency, met once a month with managers to go over delinquency reports, prepare reports for month end presentation to managers, order supplies and office equipment when needed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Faulkner State University
Fairhope01-1994
Skills
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Sign language proficiency
- Invoice processing
- Payment processing
- Administrative support
- Bookkeeping
- Data processing
- Bank reconciliation
- Month-end documentation
Timeline
Educational Interpreter
Gilmore Elementary School
10.2025 - Current
Administrative Assistant
HIPPY Clarke County
07.2020 - 11.2025
Accounting Clerk
Lower Dixie Timber
02.2016 - 12.2019
Accounting Clerk
Brooks Motors
03.2015 - 02.2016
Accounting Clerk
Acceptance Loan Company
07.2007 - 02.2015
Administrative Assistant
Health Actions
01.2005 - 07.2007
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Faulkner State University