LaDonna Cole
Fort Walton Beach,FL
Summary
Finance and operations professional with experience in account reconciliation, budget analysis, purchase order processing, and document verification. Background in military and school district roles supports accurate recordkeeping, compliance, customer service, and strong coordination across internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Okaloosa County School District
Fort Walton Beach, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Managed federal and state-funded purchases
- Managed internally generated fund purchases
- Balance District and internal accounts
- Facilitated communication between district departments to streamline financial processes
- Verify financial and legal documents
- Data budget analysis review
- Performed analysis of financial data to enhance contract negotiations
- Managed inventory control and distribution processes to ensure accurate and timely receipt of materials
Library Media Center Specialist
Okaloosa County School District
Fort Walton Beach, FL
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Organized and maintained collection of over 15,000 books to ensure accessibility for users.
- Conducted regular audits of book collection to uphold accuracy and optimal organization.
- Oversaw inventory processes to maintain accurate records of library resources.
- Led student tours to enhance understanding of library services and resources.
- Ensured compliance with district and state directives regarding library operations.
- Planned and executed community events to enhance public involvement with the library.
Tax Preparer
Liberty Tax
Fort Walton Beach, FL
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Prepare taxes according to local, state, and federal guidelines
- File taxes with the IRS within time constraints
- Collect relevant income data
- Processed tax extension requests to ensure timely submissions.
- Educated clients on tax preparation to enhance their understanding and compliance.
- Built positive relationships with customers, fostering loyalty and retention.
- Managed payment processing, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.
Airfield Management Specialist
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Birmingham, AL
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Coordinated staffing to optimize operational efficiency
- Assisted pilots with navigational information for safe landings
- Maintained radio communication with pilots and air traffic control to ensure flight safety
- Performed maintenance on airfield infrastructure to ensure operational readiness
- Performed compliance checks to maintain safety standards
- Adjust flight plans
- Update flight manuals with current safety regulations
- Managed dispatch operations to coordinate timely deliveries
- Direct ground vehicle movement
- Delivered customer service support to improve client satisfaction
Hotel Customer Service Sales Representative
Holiday Inn
Fort Walton Beach, FL
08.2009 - 02.2011
- Facilitated customer inquiries to resolve issues and improve overall satisfaction
- Executed payment processing to ensure seamless and accurate transactions for guests
- Process hotel stays
- Coordinated custodial and security personnel to maintain guest safety and facility cleanliness
Airfield Management Specialist
U.S. Air Force
03.2000 - 11.2008
- Enhanced pilot guidance by assisting in navigational aid implementation
- Radio communication with pilots and air traffic control
- Executed airfield repairs, maintaining safe runway conditions for flight operations
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Adjust flight plans
- Update flight manuals with current safety regulations
- Direct ground vehicle movement
- Served as community liaison to foster relationships with local organizations
- Guam; Ramstein, Germany; South Dakota; Iraq; Saudi Arabia
Education
Bachelors - Accounting
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2027
Associates - Accounting
Northwest Florida State College
Fort Walton Beach, FL05-2012
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Financial analysis
- Budget management
- Account reconciliation
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- General ledger
- Financial forecasting
- Regulatory compliance
- Microsoft Excel
- Client account management
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Okaloosa County School District
01.2023 - Current
Library Media Center Specialist
Okaloosa County School District
07.2020 - 01.2023
Tax Preparer
Liberty Tax
09.2018 - 06.2019
Airfield Management Specialist
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
03.2016 - 04.2018
Hotel Customer Service Sales Representative
Holiday Inn
08.2009 - 02.2011
Airfield Management Specialist
U.S. Air Force
03.2000 - 11.2008
Bachelors - Accounting
Western Governors University
Associates - Accounting
Northwest Florida State College