Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Painting, Cooking, and Reading.
Accomplishments
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Timeline
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Laurie Blackburn

Laurie Blackburn

Payroll Clerk, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable
Arlington,KS

Summary

Detail-oriented Payroll Clerk with 10 years of experience in data entry and record-keeping. Well-versed in tax and payroll laws. Experienced in new hire, termination and benefits orientation process.

Payroll professional skilled at keeping payroll operations moving smoothly. Well-versed in handling records for as many as 3,000 hourly and salaried workers. Skilled in compiling statistics, identifying issues and developing solutions. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Accomplished Store Manager skilled at building atmosphere of collaboration and performance excellence to provide every customer with exceptional experiences and promote brand loyalty. Effectively oversee and align processes with dynamic conditions while increasing efficiency and maximizing profits. Motivational leader skilled at building relationships with customers, employees and senior management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable

Blackburn Farm
Arlington, Kansas
04.2012 - 07.2020
  • Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting and entering data.
  • Initiated direct deposits and prepared manual checks for 12 employees.
  • Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Analyzed aging reports to identify trends and patterns causing missed collections.
  • Posted cash receipts to customer accounts to maintain current and accurate account balances.
  • Operated 10-key calculators, computers, fax machines, copy machines and other office equipment to produce invoices and tax documents.

Assistant Store Manager

Sears Automotive Center
Hutchinson, Kansas
06.2012 - 04.2014
  • Coached 20 sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Promoted professional growth and facilitated talent development of each associate to drive performance excellence.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Reduced company expenditures and met budget targets by closely monitoring, tracking and controlling expenses.

Payroll Clerk

Kroger
Hutchinson, Kansas
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting and entering data.
  • Operated 10-key calculators, computers, fax machines, copy machines and other office equipment to produce audits and various documents.
  • Updated employee banking records when it was necessary.
  • Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
  • Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 3,000 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
  • Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
  • Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Calculated salaries, rate changes, retroactive adjustments, overtime, bonus, vacation, termination and garnishments using Kronos and Kermit.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management

Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS
09.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Fennville High School
Fennville, MI
09.1985 - 06.1989

Skills

  • Financial software
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Painting, Cooking, and Reading.

I found a new love for art appreciation and found painting to be rewarding by creating pieces translated with my own perception of reality. Cooking is another form of art and can be shared with friends and family. Cooking allows a person to show their talent in a different fashion; the taste buds of perception from others gives the cooking artist feedback from critics. Reading allows me to escape into a book and forget the stresses of the day. Reading also helps build my imagination and vocabulary.

Accomplishments

3.75 GPA at Hutchinson Community College.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Being a member of Phi Theta Kappa allows me to engage with others in the Honor Society covering the entire United States. PTK offers job placement, continued education, tutoring, and it is a lifetime membership.

Timeline

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management

Hutchinson Community College
09.2021 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Sears Automotive Center
06.2012 - 04.2014

Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable

Blackburn Farm
04.2012 - 07.2020

Payroll Clerk

Kroger
01.2009 - 01.2010

High School Diploma -

Fennville High School
09.1985 - 06.1989
Laurie BlackburnPayroll Clerk, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable