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Lijanda Armstrong

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Devoted Finance Assistant adept at effectively completing complex tasks. Smart and talented with proficiency in Salesforce and supportive attitude. Proven history of efficiency, accuracy and detail-oriented work.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Associate

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
01.2025 - Current
  • I represent the Foundation as the receptionist and has various office and bank duties. I support the entire Finance Team, including the Executive Vice President and CFO.
  • Provide secretarial and administrative support for Finance Department; schedule all meetings as directed.
  • Act as Secretary for all Committee meetings led by Finance staff members.
  • Deposit checks electronically and enter checks into positive pay
  • Assist senior finance professionals with various tasks and projects as needed.
  • Retrieve and organize bank/investment statements, monthly, in a timely manner, facilitating monthly and quarter-end close.
  • Provide support for completing investment paperwork with new/existing managers/advisors; maintain corporate documents and provide to staff across departments as requested; process annual audit confirmations

Administrative Assistant

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
08.2022 - 12.2024

· Organized and prepared for meetings, including setting agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items. Arranged conference calls and video meetings as needed.

· Assisted with budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting as needed.

First Grade Teacher

La Core Christian Academy
09.2021 - 06.2022

· Planned and delivered lessons that covered basic subjects such as reading, writing, math, science and social studies, while incorporating Christian teachings and value.

· Created a positive and nurturing classroom environment that reflected Christian values while implementing effective classroom management strategies to maintain discipline and encourage respectful behavior.

· Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about child’s progress, behavior and spiritual development. Encouraged parental involvement in school activities and their child’s education.

Executive Assistant

CKC Machinehandel Surmac N.V. (Caterpillar Dealer)
06.2017 - 07.2019

· Managed the executive’s calendar, scheduled meetings and coordinate appointments while also handling correspondences, including emails, phone calls, and letters.

· Prepared, edited and proofread documents, reports and presentations and other materials.

· Handled sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

Administrative Assistant

CKC Machinehandel Surmac N.V. (Caterpillar Dealer)
06.2010 - 07.2017

· Managed mail and phone traffic, supported departments, maintained calendars, and organized meetings.

· Anticipated and coordinated events, such as conferences, workshops and company gatherings, as required.

Education

Doctor of Education (EdD) - Education

University of Miami
University Of Miami
05-2027

Master of Business Administration - Leadership Management

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL
05.2024

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - undefined

FHR School of Business
07.2019

Skills

  • Salesforce
  • Customer service
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Data entry
  • Administrative support
  • Filing
  • Microsoft Outlook

Affiliations

Jacksonville Urban League

Languages

Dutch
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Finance Associate

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
01.2025 - Current

Administrative Assistant

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
08.2022 - 12.2024

First Grade Teacher

La Core Christian Academy
09.2021 - 06.2022

Executive Assistant

CKC Machinehandel Surmac N.V. (Caterpillar Dealer)
06.2017 - 07.2019

Administrative Assistant

CKC Machinehandel Surmac N.V. (Caterpillar Dealer)
06.2010 - 07.2017

Master of Business Administration - Leadership Management

Lynn University

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - undefined

FHR School of Business

Doctor of Education (EdD) - Education

University of Miami

Professional Affiliation

  • Jacksonville Urban League, JULYP
  • 904WARD