Melanie Yon
Redmond,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet company goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Experienced in using various software tools, such as Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Google Suite to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Subject Matter Expert
Self
06.2005 - 01.2025
- Provided subject matter expertise to support development of new products, services and processes.
- Reviewed online accounting and finance courses for accuracy.
- Responded to and corrected any errors in online course content.
- Provided guidance on product design decisions based on user experience best practices.
- Strategized with personnel to improve current processes by developing work instructions, standard operating procedures and standardized forms.
- Developed training programs to ensure effective knowledge transfer and successful product adoption.
Network Administrator
Business Partners
07.1995 - 07.1998
- Configured, monitored, and maintained routers, and other networking devices.
- Installed new software applications on the server and configured user access permissions accordingly.
- Provided technical support to network users and troubleshot hardware, software, and network connectivity issues.
- Installed and performed upgrades to operating systems and other application software.
- Traveled to different locations to implement new technology and infrastructure solutions.
- Worked closely with internal teams to implement, maintain and support infrastructure and network solutions.
- Provided training sessions to end users on topics such as proper use of email systems or file management practices.
- Performed regular backups of critical data using tape drives or disk-to-disk backup solutions.
- Diagnosed, troubleshooted and resolved hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
- Loaded data and installed software and peripherals.
Business Mentor
Business Partners
07.1994 - 06.1995
- Mentored new small business owners in the fundamentals of running a successful organization.
- Advised small business owners on the legal aspects of starting a small business.
- Helped organizations create short-term goals that aligned with long-term objectives.
- Coached clients on best practices for managing people, resources and budgets effectively.
- Analyzed existing systems and processes, identifying areas for improvement.
- Generated standard and custom reports to summarize business, financial, and economic data.
Senior Accounting Officer
Business Partners
08.1990 - 06.1994
- Prepared balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports as needed.
- Created detailed financial reports for management review.
- Maintained accounts receivable records and reconciled customer accounts monthly.
- Provided technical support to junior staff members on various accounting tasks.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual reviews of financials.
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- Researched discrepancies between internal records and bank statements.
- Managed general ledger accounts on a daily basis, ensuring accuracy of postings.
- Collaborated with accounting team to perform month-end closing activities.
- Operated computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
Education
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PABachelor of Commerce - Business Administration And Management
University of Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth, South AfricaWork Availability
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Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Training and mentoring
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Customer relationship management
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management abilities
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
Tennis, Pickleball, Hiking, Walking, Reading, Dancing
Timeline
Accounting Subject Matter Expert
Self
06.2005 - 01.2025
Network Administrator
Business Partners
07.1995 - 07.1998
Business Mentor
Business Partners
07.1994 - 06.1995
Senior Accounting Officer
Business Partners
08.1990 - 06.1994
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
Robert Morris University
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration And Management
University of Port Elizabeth
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