Melissa Burl
Houston,TX
Summary
Detailed oriented with a talent for quickly mastering new technology. Diplomatic and tactful with professional and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling and filing confidential records. Demonstrated history of producing accurate, and timely reports, calendars, and training plans. Knowledgeable about preparing invoices, processing payments and pursuing past-due balances. Well-versed in accurately coding different types of bills for clear recordkeeping and tracking. Team-oriented, dependable and performance-driven.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Crane Solutions LLC
12.2021 - Current
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
Saltgrass Steakhouse
03.2016 - 12.2021
- Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and performance strategies.
- Instructed servers on proper techniques for taking orders, serving food and providing customer service.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards and led by example to instill in new servers.
- Assisted in new server onboarding and orientation to cultivate seamless transitions.
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
Pappadaux
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler
US Navy
07.2004 - 01.2014
- Supervised and coordinated activities of crew aboard ship.
- Examined cargo-handling gear and lifesaving equipment to repair or replace defective gear and equipment.
- Oversaw underway replenishment procedures to maintain equipment used in unloading and loading cargo.
- Operated in challenging, high-stress and physically-demanding environments to keep personnel safe and direct aircraft in flight operations.
- Worked in groups of 125 to keep deck aircraft operations efficient and smooth.
- Oriented, readied and directed planes for successful take-offs.
- Signaled pilots manually to correct movements and prevent accidents.
Skills
- Skill Summary
- Positive Attitude
- Very Detailed Oriented
- Create Training Programs
- Experienced in Microsoft Office
- Proof-reading Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Self - Motivated
- Thrives on Being Challenged
- Well Rounded
- Team Oriented
- Multi Project Oversight
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Crane Solutions LLC
12.2021 - Current
Saltgrass Steakhouse
03.2016 - 12.2021
Pappadaux
07.2015 - 05.2016
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler
US Navy
07.2004 - 01.2014
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