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Lanna Burns

Plano,TX

Summary

Dynamic professional with a diverse background in sales, account management, and project management, complemented by strong skills in event coordination and accounts payable. Proven ability to drive revenue growth and enhance client relationships through strategic account management and effective communication. Experienced in coordinating successful tradeshows and events, ensuring seamless execution from planning to completion. Adept at managing multiple priorities and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve business objectives. Committed to delivering exceptional results and enhancing operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Clerk

Rumsey Construction
Carrollton, TX
08.2024 - Current
  • Detail-oriented accounts payable professional with extensive experience in managing financial processes.
  • Having successfully generated over $1 million in collections within three months.
  • Skilled in collaborating with project managers to ensure accurate invoicing.
  • handling vendor relations to resolve issues effectively.
  • Proficient in managing company insurance and processing expense reports
  • contributing to streamlined operations and improved financial accuracy.
  • Monitored accounts receivable aging reports to ensure timely payments.
  • Assisted with month-end closing activities as needed.
  • Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policy guidelines.
  • Ensured proper authorization for all purchases made by the organization.
  • Performed account reconciliations as required including bank statement reconciliation, credit card reconciliations.
  • Developed processes and procedures related to accounts payable operations.
  • Generated 1099 forms at year end for reporting purposes.
  • Analyzed purchase orders, contracts, invoices, check requests and other documents related to the accounts payable cycle.
  • Collaborated with vendors, suppliers and staff members across departments to resolve any issues that arose.
  • Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.

Realtor

Monument Realty
Frisco
06.2021 - Current
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying, and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
  • Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
  • Closed over 8 million in Production

Assistant Store Manager

Lucchese
Dallas/Fort Worth
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue and sales goals.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Event Management- Setting up and breaking down events such as (NFR), as well as managing events.
  • Opening and Setting up new stores in the metroplex.
  • Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
  • Trade Show Coordination

Event Coordinator/Sales

Coyote Ridge Golf Club
Carrollton, TX
02.2018 - 12.2020
  • Issuing invoices and collecting payments and creating comprehensive financial reports
  • Event Management- Managing and overseeing corporate and personal events on the day of, including problem solving, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, organizing vendors, and managing take-down
  • Creating sales opportunities for future events during client meetings and events
  • Successfully closed $100,000 of business in 2 months
  • In 2 months, upsold $25,000 in liquor sales
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Promoted high level of customer satisfaction using strong relationship-building skills, consistent follow-up and prompt issue resolution.
  • Performed cold-calling and follow-ups with leads.
  • Prepared pricing agreements and contracts to close sales.
  • Used CRM software to record customer interactions and track general sales activities for review and follow-up.
  • Boosted brand awareness, implemented promotional campaigns, and employed sales tactics as part of territory development.

Rental Coordinator

Murphy Hoffman Company
Dallas, TX
06.2016 - 01.2018
  • Effectively completed 100% of all daily, weekly and monthly reports on time
  • Accommodated last minute requests to address needs of guests, achieving top guest satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Placed sales calls and handled sales for incoming customer calls.
  • Managed payments and billing for rental properties by paying bills for utilities and maintenance with rental income and issuing profits to owners.
  • Handled insurance and liability issues by coordinating with insurance companies and managing claims.
  • Handled maintenance and repair requests to keep properties in good condition and maintain renter satisfaction.
  • Drafted and reviewed lease agreements to lay out terms and conditions of rental and protect owner and renter rights.
  • Arranged for cleaning and upkeep to keep properties presentable for potential tenants.
  • Kept updated on inventory listings to provide prospective tenants with most current information on available inventory.

Sales Representative

TeamLeader
Plano
05.2013 - 07.2015
  • Order processing for sales
  • Preformed order fulfillment duties
  • Trade show representative/setup and breaking down
  • Processed accounts payable and receivable
  • Closed over $175,000.00 in new orders in a 7-month period
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.

Education

Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree - Hospitality Management

University of North Texas
Denton
05.2017

Skills

  • Prepare Purchase Offers
  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • CRM Tracking
  • Overseeing Events
  • Trade Executions
  • Client Meetings
  • Event Cleanup
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Vendor Coordination
  • Microsoft Office
  • Check processing
  • Bill payment
  • Invoice Processing
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Account Management
  • Account resolution
  • Financial research
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Trade Show Management
  • Trade Show Sales
  • Reviewing Contracts
  • Coordinating Shows
  • Quickbooks
  • Microsoft

Timeline

Accounts Payable Clerk

Rumsey Construction
08.2024 - Current

Realtor

Monument Realty
06.2021 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Lucchese
12.2020 - 12.2021

Event Coordinator/Sales

Coyote Ridge Golf Club
02.2018 - 12.2020

Rental Coordinator

Murphy Hoffman Company
06.2016 - 01.2018

Sales Representative

TeamLeader
05.2013 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree - Hospitality Management

University of North Texas

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