Hi, I’m
Lynette Vargas
Bloomington,MN
Summary
Hardworking, dependable, self-taught entry-level bookkeeper with strong organizational skills eager to enter the field of accounting. Detail-oriented team player with willingness to learn and take on added responsibilities to support team workload and goals.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Target
Style Consultant
10.2019 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Merchandised and stocked apparel and accessories, while assisting guests in selecting items and cross-selling
- During COVID, duties duties changed to meet economic and supply change needs which included picking, packing, and shipping online orders.
- Unloading and organizing incoming freight
- Performed POS transactions while cordially engaging guests
- Handled high-pressure situations with tact and professionalism, effectively addressing customer concerns to maintain positive relationships.
Optum
Operations Outreach Project Coordinator (contract)
10.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Worked between several data platforms simultaneously to create packages to send via fax to provider offices
- Contacted provider facilities via phone to confirm contact and provider information, explain request, set commitments for information, return, and explain options for completing and transmitting the information
- Reconciled data from various sources into one final source document and created facing reporting
- Met all standards for quality while applying rules for medical information handling across multiple situations.
David and Leni Moore
House Manager/Administrative Assistant
08.2008 - 04.2013
Job overview
- Scheduled and supervised home maintenance, services and household appointments
- Completed administrative tasks and organized correspondence
- Initiated and executed organizational tasks
- Planned and coordinated catered events.
ShopNBC Home Shopping Television
Visual Product Coordinator
03.2006 - 04.2008
Job overview
- Styled and displayed merchandise for and during live-on-air TV sales presentations
- Communicated with hosts, producers, directors, and vendors to maximize airtime and increase dollars per minute to attain and exceed show sales goals in a fast-paced environment
- Coordinated and dressed models during fashion show presentations.
KelleʹDancewear Company
Product Development Associate
10.2001 - 11.2005
Job overview
- Created and digitized new product styles and pattern alterations on CAD system
- Initiated change to streamline the costing process, collaborated, and implemented new methods
- Wrote and proofread copy for two annual catalogs
- Collaborated on the revamp of the marker-making procedure; set up and maintained the marker database
- Worked with the cutters to maximize the use of materials
- Managed models and outfits for fit sessions, model calls, and catalog photoshoots
- Prepared, set up, and attended national trade shows.
Education
Bookkeeper Training SchoolOnline
No Degree from Certificate of Completion
04.2024
Normandale Community CollegeBloomington, MN
No Degree from Human Services Certification
05.2018
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Apparel Design and Services A.A.S
12.2001
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Spanish B.A, minor in Sociology
12.1996
University Overview
- Study Abroad: Toledo, Spain
University of Minnesota
Spanish Studies in Toledo, Spain
05.1996
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Customer Service
- Organizational
Certification
- Intuits Bookkeeping: Accounting Concepts and Financial Statements Certificate, Currently taking
- Bookkeeper Training School Certificate of Completion, 4/2024
- QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Advanced Certification, 02/2024
- Gusto Payroll Certification, 12/2023
- QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification , 10/2023
- Human Services Certification at Normandale College, 04/2018
Volunteer Experience
- Lobby Intake and Special Events Volunteer, VEAP food pantry, Bloomington, MN, 05/2018- 04/2019
- Assistant Room Parent, Richfield Dual Language School/ Bloomington Olson Elementary, Richfield, MN, 09/2016- 05/2018
- Toddler Team Lead, Local Church Children’s Ministry, 2012-2017
Timeline
Style Consultant
Target
10.2019 - 09.2021
Operations Outreach Project Coordinator (contract)
Optum
10.2018 - 01.2019
House Manager/Administrative Assistant
David and Leni Moore
08.2008 - 04.2013
Visual Product Coordinator
ShopNBC Home Shopping Television
03.2006 - 04.2008
Product Development Associate
KelleʹDancewear Company
10.2001 - 11.2005
Bookkeeper Training School
No Degree from Certificate of Completion
Normandale Community College
No Degree from Human Services Certification
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Apparel Design and Services A.A.S
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Spanish B.A, minor in Sociology
University of Minnesota
Spanish Studies in Toledo, Spain