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Gardening & Fishing
Gardening & Fishing
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Melissa Ellis-Coulter

Redding,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented Bookkeeper well versed in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Excelled in corporate bookkeeping services delivery and learned new technologies to improve efficiency. Impressive accounting and communications skills leading to desirable outcomes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

App Designer

Coulter Enterprises
02.2012 - 12.2022
  • Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Created dynamic graphics and pieces to increase website and social media traffic.
  • Developed original content using social listening and independent sources.
  • Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
  • Identified target audiences to analyze characteristics, behavior and media habits.
  • Conducted online research to obtain relevant information and materials.

Flight Attendant

AirTran Airways
03.2010 - 11.2013
  • Ensured safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft.
  • Verified aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, regulations, and safety guidance.
  • Resolved passenger conflicts and medical emergencies during flights.
  • Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations.
  • Clearly explained and demonstrated safety and emergency procedures to passengers prior to takeoff.
  • Greeted passengers, assisted with carry-on baggage storage and delivered onboard announcements.
  • Performed pre-flight safety checks to verify oxygen masks, life jackets and other emergency equipment in good working order.
  • Demonstrated proper use of safety equipment and seatbelts to inform and educate passengers prior to takeoff.
  • Answered passenger questions and provided solutions to issues arising during flights.
  • Facilitated boarding process by greeting passengers upon arrival to aircraft and providing direction to seats.
  • Served beverages and food items from refreshment carts and provided information about in-flight offerings to passengers.

Accounting Bookkeeper

PLC
04.2006 - 12.2009
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Sorted financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments.

Bookkeeper/Business Partner

M2K Medical Billing
01.2002 - 06.2005
  • Monitored accounts, ledgers and reporting systems to comply with regulatory requirements.
  • Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
  • Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Corresponded directly to Doctors and Insurance Companies.

Bookkeeper/Business Partner

Ellis Bros. Construction
06.1999 - 05.2005
  • Maintained internal control safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs and organizational budgets and actual expenditures
  • Monitored accounts, ledgers and reporting systems to comply with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
  • Stayed informed on industry developments and market trends to gain competitive advantage.
  • Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
  • Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
  • Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with state, federal, and local regulations across organization.
  • Evaluated productivity and quality of service and made recommendations for improvement to reach firm's short-term and long-term goals.
  • Prepared and presented reports on status of projects and initiatives.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Keeping the projects Lien free.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central Valley High School
Shasta Lake City, CA

Accounting

Shasta College
Redding, CA

Skills

  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
  • Financial Records and Processing
  • Customer Relations
  • Partner Relationship Management
  • Administrative Management

Timeline

App Designer

Coulter Enterprises
02.2012 - 12.2022

Flight Attendant

AirTran Airways
03.2010 - 11.2013

Accounting Bookkeeper

PLC
04.2006 - 12.2009

Bookkeeper/Business Partner

M2K Medical Billing
01.2002 - 06.2005

Bookkeeper/Business Partner

Ellis Bros. Construction
06.1999 - 05.2005

High School Diploma -

Central Valley High School

Accounting

Shasta College

Gardening & Fishing

I love being in the outdoors!  Gardening, nurturing plants from conception to fruition and watching them thrive especially in the Redding, Ca climate.  I also find fishing to be extremely enjoyable and look forward to catching "The Big One."

Gardening & Fishing

I love being in the outdoors!  Gardening, nurturing plants from conception to fruition and watching them thrive especially in the Redding, Ca climate!  I also find fishing to be extremely enjoyable, relaxing, but always look forward to catching "The Big One!" 

Melissa Ellis-Coulter