Melissa Herbst
Riverside,CA
Summary
Experienced and dedicated professional with a strong skill set in accounting and purchasing seeking a challenging position.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Assistant
Arlington High School
Riverside
01.2011 - Current
- Expertly executed purchasing duties for the school by securing competitive quotes from vendors, inputting requisitions accurately into the system, handling budget reallocations efficiently, and ensuring seamless order fulfillment. Proficiently maintained oversight of multiple budgets, including discretionary allocations, as well as funds allocated through Title 1 grants and LCAP funding mechanisms.
- Handled various tasks related to ASB Bookkeeping, including managing purchase orders, accounts receivables and payables, conducting bank deposits, and reconciling bank statements.
Office Assistant
Arlington High School
Riverside
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Provided support to parents and students in Data Director, copier maintenance, toner cartridge ordering for teachers, Accounting Assistant's supply ordering, and order distribution.
- Classified Employee of the Year 2011-2012
Office Assistant
Emelia Earhart Middle School
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Efficiently managed progress reports, report cards, grade changes, data director test scanning, and information accumulation for teachers and administration.
- Cross trained in various administrative roles such as receptionist, registrar, attendance clerk, AP secretary and health clerk
- Classified Employee of the Year, 2008-2009
Instructional Assistant 1 & 2
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Collaborated with educators in a classroom environment to support and engage students on a daily basis.
Billing Specialist
Hellerstien & Brenner Vision Center
Englewood, CO
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Managed accounts receivables and collections while maintaining positive patient relations. Also responsible for supply ordering, insurance billing, verification of insurance and referrals, as well as providing front office backup. Successfully completed special projects as assigned.
Front Office Assistant
M. William Reves, M.D.
Riverside, CA
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Performed collections duties including daily reconciliation of payments, verification of patient insurance and co-pays, and handling patient relations. Completed special projects as assigned.
Office Manager
Tele Comm Computer Systems
Riverside, CA
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Managed and streamlined accounts receivables, invoicing, order processing, product returns, purchasing, inventory control, and petty cash.
Education
Associate Degree Business Management -
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA01.1986
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Collaboration
- Networking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
Arlington High School
01.2011 - Current
Office Assistant
Arlington High School
01.2009 - 01.2011
Office Assistant
Emelia Earhart Middle School
01.2003 - 01.2009
Instructional Assistant 1 & 2
01.2000 - 01.2003
Billing Specialist
Hellerstien & Brenner Vision Center
01.1996 - 01.1998
Front Office Assistant
M. William Reves, M.D.
01.1994 - 01.1996
Office Manager
Tele Comm Computer Systems
01.1991 - 01.1993
Associate Degree Business Management -
Luzerne County Community College
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