Melody Arebalos
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Resourceful financial professional with expertise in fiscal analysis and cross-department collaboration. Proven ability to manage budgets and resolve fiscal inquiries, contributing to streamlined operations and enhanced financial accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiscal Specialist
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
Lakewood, Washington
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with staff to resolve fiscal inquiries and discrepancies efficiently.
- Maintained accurate financial records using college accounting software systems.
- Processed financial transactions for student accounts and departmental budgets.
- Worked collaboratively with other departments within the organization to resolve billing issues or discrepancies.
- Processed payments for vendors utilizing ACH and EFT systems.
Receptionist
Spa Apara
Fircrest, WA, WA
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Managed front desk operations and greeted visitors warmly.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and maintained calendars for staff.
- Maintained office supplies inventory and placed orders as needed.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail efficiently and accurately.
- Screened and responded to emails, messages and other correspondence, freeing up senior management.
- Performed data entry and other administrative tasks to support departments.
Sales Associate
Macy's
Tacoma, Washington
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided exceptional service.
- Managed inventory levels and organized stockroom for efficient operations.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints effectively, ensuring satisfaction.
- Participated in promotional events to boost sales and engage customers.
- Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Tahoma High School
Lakewood, WA06-2008
Bachelor of Arts -
Pierce College
Lakewood, WASkills
- Financial record keeping
- Budget management
- Fiscal analysis
- Account reconciliation
- GAAP
- Customer service
- Accounts payable
- Time management
- Cross-department collaboration
- Financial auditing
- Invoice processing
- Records management
- Creative problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Data entry
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fiscal Specialist
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
10.2024 - Current
Receptionist
Spa Apara
09.2017 - 07.2020
Sales Associate
Macy's
09.2015 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Mount Tahoma High School
Bachelor of Arts -
Pierce College