LYNETTE LEALWALCOTT
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Motivated professional seeking to add value to your organization through great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Desiring a rewarding position that involves making a difference in my community and surrounding areas.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Swann School Of Protocol
01.2019 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Fostered CRM initiatives by promoting environment of interpersonal communication and customer service.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Teacher
Jacksonville Classical Academy
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
PM Secretary /Marketing Manager
Thornton Family Trust, TTEE
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
- Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
- Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
- Verified income, assets, and expenses, and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
- Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
- Created engaging brochures and flyers to use for promotional materials and distribution.
- Composed daily posts for social media and helped build corporate presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Created and managed marketing budgets to monitor expenditures, control costs and increase ROI.
Executive Assistant
Living Faith Christian Center
01.2013 - 08.2019
- Spearheaded training and development programs for new employees
- Revised and maintained master calendar to coordinate meetings across multiple time zones
- Prepared and edited correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents
- Managed and tracked expenses to meet company budget requirements
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
Escrow Officer Assistant
Chicago Tile
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Prepared documents for closing and handled complete disbursement and follow up of escrow transactions.
- Scheduled closing appointments for seller and buyer or arranged for delivery of documents for out of area closings.
- Returned executed loan packages to lender for review and approval in accordance with lender instructions.
- Set up escrow transactions, processed deposits and mailed out forms and preliminary title reports for review.
- Followed-up on status of releases, policies, and return of recorded documents.
- Forwarded title clearing documentation to title officer for approval.
- Followed industry standard escrow procedures and maintained awareness of regulations governing escrow process.
- Examined purchase and sale agreement for potential items of concern and addressed immediately.
- Communicated requirements and title exception information to clients.
- Prepared and delivered projected HUD-1 settlement statements to lender upon request.
- Reviewed escrow accounting reports and resolved outstanding check or open file balance issues.
- Checked signatures and legal descriptions for accuracy and integrity.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
Escrow Transaction Coordinator
Old Republic
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant
LEAPS
05.2012 - 04.2015
- Managed invoices, payments and deposits, maintaining accurate expenditure records.
- Corrected discrepancies in financial records for balanced books.
- Reconciled bank statements and credit card accounts for accuracy and completeness.
- Validated and recorded invoices and resolved discrepancies with vendors.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Prepared and mailed account statements to vendors and kept meticulous correspondence documentation.
- Presented monthly, quarterly and annual statements to support financial planning.
- Prepared documentation for travel reimbursement and corporate credit card expenses.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
Bookkeeping Clerk
Smarter Charter
06.2008 - 03.2012
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
Education
BA - Human Services
Grace Bible College
Real Estate License - Property Management
Rockwell Institute
Bellevue, WA01.2005
Skills
- Children and Youth Development
- Balanced Work Ethic
- Leadership and People Development
- Administrative Support
- Bookkeeping Procedures
- Microsoft Office
- Corporate Communications
- Community Engagement
Timeline
Teacher
Jacksonville Classical Academy
07.2023 - 09.2023
PM Secretary /Marketing Manager
Thornton Family Trust, TTEE
01.2019 - 11.2020
Business Owner/Operator
Swann School Of Protocol
01.2019 - Current
Escrow Officer Assistant
Chicago Tile
01.2016 - 01.2019
Escrow Transaction Coordinator
Old Republic
01.2015 - 01.2016
Executive Assistant
Living Faith Christian Center
01.2013 - 08.2019
Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant
LEAPS
05.2012 - 04.2015
Bookkeeping Clerk
Smarter Charter
06.2008 - 03.2012
BA - Human Services
Grace Bible College
Real Estate License - Property Management
Rockwell Institute
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