MELISSA JONES

• Responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the Finance Department including the subcategory offices of utility billing, municipal court, and the City Hall information area
• Having direct charge, control, management and direction of all members of the Department, pertaining to their duties.
• Assisted in budget prep, expenditure review, and budget administration.
• Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
• Updated documents such as municipal codes and city charters.
• Stayed up-to-date on Oklahoma state laws and licensing requirements to complete accurate and efficient reviews.
• Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Responded to requests for information from public, other municipalities or state and federal legislative offices.
• Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
• Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
• Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
• Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
• Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
• Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
• Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
• Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
• Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
• Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
• Complied with established internal controls and policies.
• Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
• Issued public notification of official activities or meetings.
• Recorded and edited minutes of meetings and distributed to appropriate officials or staff members.

• Assist the City Clerk in recording and maintaining all official records and proceedings of the City Council
• Responsible for assisting the City Clerk in maintaining Council journal, filing Council records, and acting as a liaison between the Council and the public and the Council and other City agencies
• Works within broad policy and organizational guidelines, independently plans and implements projects; reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings
• Acts in the absence of the City Clerk.

• Control warehouse inventory by coordinating movement of product from vendors for return of product back to warehouse for inspection.
• Accomplishes warehouse human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.
• Meets warehouse operational standards by contributing warehouse information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards; resolving problems; identifying warehouse system improvements.
• Meets warehouse financial standards by providing annual budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.
• Maintains storage area by organizing floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements.
• Managed SQL Server database and created reports reflecting productivity for my department.
• Kept equipment operational by enforcing operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; requiring preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.

Enforced the 5(S) Lean project to improve organization

and production.

• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Organizing products for shipment from the other warehouses and coordinating their return to the warehouse racking system.
• Complying with corporate demonstrated best practices as it relates to inventory control and product protection for shipping, receiving, and storage.
• Maintaining the accuracy of the data in the inventory control system.
• Conducting cycle counts.
• Training warehouse associates and temporary labor.
• Assure product quality and facilitate the organization of product transfers with other warehouses.
• Respond to inquiries concerning product availability.