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Laura Pellerin

Laura Pellerin

Crowley,LA

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive experience in bookkeeping and office management, notably at Old Tyme Cafe. Demonstrated strong attention to detail and effective problem resolution, developing efficient operational procedures. Successfully generated financial statements and managed payroll, enhancing organizational efficiency by 20%. Skilled in administrative support and fostering collaborative environments.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

House Keeping

Sterling Wellness Solutions
Crowley, LA
09.2022 - Current
  • Performed housekeeping tasks, including laundry and cleaning.
  • Organizing overall house storage.

Church Parish Trustee / Volunteer /Accounting Bookkeeper

St. John the Baptist Catholic
Crowley, LA
08.2018 - Current
  • Conducted monthly reconciliation of bank statements.
  • Generated monthly financial statements for management review.
  • Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, for review by management.
  • Developed internal control policies and procedures for accounting department activities.
  • Collaborated with auditors during annual audit process by providing requested documents in a timely manner.
  • Community outreach for fundraising sponsorships.
  • Prepared church announcements, general intercessions weekly, and maintained mass intentions.

Restaurant Owner/Operator

Old Tyme Cafe
Crowley, Louisiana
01.2000 - 06.2019
  • Conducted regular inspections of the premises to ensure cleanliness standards are met.
  • Monitored daily operations including customer service delivery, kitchen production levels, cash handling procedures.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for food supplies, equipment purchases, catering services.
  • Scheduled staff shifts on a weekly basis based on expected demand levels.
  • Interacted closely with customers through social media platforms, like Facebook.
  • Reviewed financial statements and analyzed sales data to identify trends and develop new business opportunities.
  • Hired and trained new staff members to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.

Office Manager

Venable's Air Conditioning
Crowley, LA
01.1997 - 12.1999
  • Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
  • Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
  • Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.

Bookkeeper

Acadia Industries
Crowley, LA
01.1995 - 03.1997
  • Reconciled intercompany accounts on a regular basis.
  • Managed payroll processing for staff members.
  • Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
  • Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.

Accounting Bookkeeper / Office Manager

Laidlaw & Company
Crowley & Colfax, Louisiana
12.1985 - 01.1995
  • Generated monthly financial statements for management review.
  • Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
  • Processed payroll, bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing, and collections.
  • Organized and created operational procedures for manifesting products.

COE Worker

Bank of Commerce & Trust
Crowley, LA
01.1984 - 12.1985
  • Batching and operating check sorting equipment to update and maintained databases.

Education

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame High School & Crowley High School
Crowley, LA
05-1984

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance

LSUE
Eunice, LA

Legal Secretary

Southwest Louisiana Technical College
Crowley, LA

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Administrative support
  • Developed efficient operational procedures

Timeline

House Keeping

Sterling Wellness Solutions
09.2022 - Current

Church Parish Trustee / Volunteer /Accounting Bookkeeper

St. John the Baptist Catholic
08.2018 - Current

Restaurant Owner/Operator

Old Tyme Cafe
01.2000 - 06.2019

Office Manager

Venable's Air Conditioning
01.1997 - 12.1999

Bookkeeper

Acadia Industries
01.1995 - 03.1997

Accounting Bookkeeper / Office Manager

Laidlaw & Company
12.1985 - 01.1995

COE Worker

Bank of Commerce & Trust
01.1984 - 12.1985

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame High School & Crowley High School

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance

LSUE

Legal Secretary

Southwest Louisiana Technical College

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