Lisa Nicholson
Chugiak,AK
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled in bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing with background in managing accurate financial records and preparing reports.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Eagle River High School
Chugiak, AK
09.2021 - Current
- Monitor students taking online classes in the Online Learning Lab to ensure they are working on their course, and being considerate of other students.
- Ensure that each student had access to appropriate materials and resources.
- Collaborate with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Implement school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Provide assistance to the Attendance Secretary during the first hour of school.
Bookkeeper
Camcorp, Inc
Bryan, TX
01.1995 - 05.2026
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Managed payroll processing for staff members.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
Sailing Instructor
Marianas Yacht Club
Hagatna, Guam
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Organized and instructed beginner to advanced level sailing classes for children, youth, and adults.
- Prepared educational materials such as handouts or presentations in advance of each lesson session.
- Monitored weather conditions to ensure safe sailing practices were followed.
- Observed students during practice sessions to provide feedback on technique execution.
Sailing Instructor
Hickam Harbor Marina
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Organized and instructed beginner to advanced level sailing classes for children, youth, and adults.
- Observed students during practice sessions to provide feedback on technique execution.
- Instructed students on the fundamentals of navigation, seamanship, boat handling, and racing rules.
- Maintained safety of boats and equipment before and after each lesson session.
Special Education Student Aide
Kadena High School Dods
Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
04.1999 - 06.2000
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
Fixed Asset Accountant
Peoples First Community Bank
Panama City, FL
07.1998 - 12.1998
- Monitored depreciation calculations and updated book values for all fixed assets.
- Reconciled differences between actual and recorded costs of newly acquired assets.
- Conducted physical inventory counts of fixed assets on a periodic basis.
- Coordinated with other departments when needed regarding acquisition, disposal or transfer of any fixed asset.
Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant
Ibico
Del Rio, TX
04.1997 - 04.1998
- Processed incoming payments from customers on a daily basis.
- Created monthly aging reports to track outstanding receivables.
- Monitored credit limits and suspended orders when necessary.
- Researched and resolved payment discrepancies for customers.
- Collected past due accounts by making phone calls or sending emails to customers.
Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant
Help Desk Institute
Colorado Springs, CO
07.1996 - 02.1997
- Processed incoming payments from customers on a daily basis.
- Researched and resolved payment discrepancies for customers.
- Provided support to internal departments regarding accounts receivable issues.
Internship Student
DuCharme, McMillen & Associates
Houston, TX
01.1995 - 09.1995
- Assisted tax accountants in auditing customer sales and use tax payments in order to obtain a refund for overpayments.
- Prepared Excel spreadsheets for state auditors, consultants, and staff members.
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
- Educated tax consultants on the functions of Excel.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-1996
Skills
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Payroll administration
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
- Exceptional organization
- Customer relations
- Classroom management
- Diverse learning strategies
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- Spending time with family.
- Anything outdoors.
- Supporting my community.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Eagle River High School
09.2021 - Current
Sailing Instructor
Marianas Yacht Club
11.2018 - 05.2020
Sailing Instructor
Hickam Harbor Marina
09.2016 - 06.2017
Special Education Student Aide
Kadena High School Dods
04.1999 - 06.2000
Fixed Asset Accountant
Peoples First Community Bank
07.1998 - 12.1998
Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant
Ibico
04.1997 - 04.1998
Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant
Help Desk Institute
07.1996 - 02.1997
Bookkeeper
Camcorp, Inc
01.1995 - 05.2026
Internship Student
DuCharme, McMillen & Associates
01.1995 - 09.1995
BBA - Accounting
Texas A&M University
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