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Michelle Jordan

Sudlersville,MD

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Attentive Police Dispatcher/ 911 call taker with experience prioritizing emergency calls to dispatch appropriate services. Calm, compassionate and kind professional with in-depth knowledge of multi-line telephone systems and basic office equipment. Skillful in handling high-tension, emergency situations while accurately relaying information to public safety personnel.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Homemaker/Family CEO

Jordan Family
Sudlersville
06.2005 - Current
  • Create and implement budgets
  • Answer incoming calls and make calls/inquiries
  • Customer service
  • Pay bills, handle cash transactions
  • File paperwork/documents
  • Managed daily household operations, ensuring a clean and organized environment.
  • Developed meal plans and prepared nutritious family meals based on dietary preferences.
  • Oversaw budgeting for household expenses, maintaining financial stability and efficiency.
  • Coordinated scheduling of family activities, optimizing time management for all members.
  • Implemented organizational systems for household chores, improving workflow and productivity.
  • Assisted with homework support and educational activities, fostering learning environments at home.
  • Researched and sourced quality household products, ensuring safety and effectiveness for family use.

Office Manager

Jordan's Painting & Home Improvements
Charlotte Hall, MD
05.2000 - 07.2011
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient scheduling and resource allocation processes.
  • Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts to optimize service delivery and cost efficiency.
  • Oversaw inventory management, ensuring timely procurement of supplies while minimizing waste.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
  • Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
  • Facilitated positive work environment, addressing employee concerns promptly and fostering culture of mutual respect.
  • Spearheaded community outreach initiatives, improving company's local reputation and engagement.
  • Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.

Police Dispatcher II & 911 Dispatch Aide

Prince George's County Police
Capitol Heights, Md
06.1999 - 06.2005

911 Dispatch Aide

  • Received 911, non-emergency and police/fire alarm company calls.
  • Routed calls to police, fire and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
  • Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed, whether police, fire or both departments.
  • give appropriate medical instructions for medical emergencies. (EMD trained).
  • entered police and fire calls with proper coding and all necessary information.
  • contact other jurisdictions when necessary.
  • verify vehicle impounds and/or repossessions.

Police Dispatcher II

  • View all 911 calls for a particular channel that covers a specific jurisdiction within the county.
  • determine call priority, dispatch appropriate units on police calls using a headset and radio.
  • Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers.
  • run requests for police officers which include (warrants, tags, vehicles, licenses, missing persons and various article classifications).
  • enter 911 calls from police officers.
  • knowledge of all police and fire department codes, signals and their meanings.
  • type approximately 35-40wpm.
  • used Vesta, Windows 98
  • Certified MIles, NCIC and Maryland Sheriff.
  • EMD Trained
  • CPR Certified

Collections Manager

Teltronics
Kensington, MD
12.1998 - 06.1999
  • Contacted customers to discuss late payments and options for remitting amounts due.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Approving credit applications
  • Establishing credit limits for customers
  • processing delinquent accounts for collection agency action
  • Initiate action via Montgomery County "bad check" program for returned checks
  • Perform credit checks, both written and verbal. Generate credit and debit memorandums
  • Maintain all automated information related to delinquent accounts.
  • Contacted sales people via portable 2 way radio.
  • Used Excel, Windows 95, Word Perfect and Procom

Legal Secretary

Fishman And Jaklitsch
Upper Marlboro, MD
05.1998 - 12.1998
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
  • Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
  • processing new case files.
  • request reports ( medical, police, etc.)
  • process PIP applications and payments.
  • prepare interrogatories.
  • transcribe legal dictation.
  • used Word Perfect.
  • typed 60 wpm.

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Forman Companies, Inc.
Washington, DC
01.1997 - 05.1998
  • Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
  • Processed all payments with weekly check runs.
  • Data entry, vouchered all invoices with specific account codes.
  • handled wire transfer accounts.
  • reconciled account statements.
  • Filed checks and invoices monthly
  • Prepared manual checks for payment
  • Maintained contact with suppliers and representatives to coordinate payments.
  • Reconciled accounts payable to general ledger
  • Posted accounts payable to general ledger
  • compared supplier invoices to receiving tickets
  • Calculated cost of overseas shipments
  • Notified managers of any cost changes
  • Notified purchasing of monthly special pricing
  • Completed yearly bond withdrawal report for us customs
  • prepared monthly beer & wine tax reports in state of Virginia.
  • Created product codes new items
  • Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy.
  • Supervised 2 employees
  • Software: Computron; Excel; Windows 95; Word Perfect 3.0 BDS Software.

Server

Wyvills Tavern
Upper Marlboro, MD
02.1996 - 03.1997
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume dining environment.
  • Managed accurate order processing and timely food delivery.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure quality and presentation of dishes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area during shifts.
  • Assisted in training new staff on service protocols and menu knowledge.
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and effectively.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
  • Assisted in planning and execution of special events, contributing to restaurant's reputation for hosting.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Forman Distributing Company
Springfield, VA
09.1996 - 12.1996
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
  • posting daily receivable deposits
  • collected payments from customer
  • approved deposit amounts for prepaid accounts
  • performed credit checks, both written and verbal
  • reconciled customer accounts
  • Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
  • Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
  • Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Processed bill reminders and consulted with third-party collection agency to resolve past-due customer accounts.
  • software: Excel; Windows 95; BDS Software

Administrative Assistant

Dr. Champaloux's Family Medical Practice
Upper Marlboro, MD
01.1996 - 08.1996
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and patient appointments for 2 doctors
  • Sorted and distributed office mail
  • transcribed medical dictation
  • daily receivable deposits
  • collected payments from patients
  • called in refills for prescriptions.
  • Software, Wang system

Cost Accountant

Forman Brothers, Inc.
Washington, DC
08.1994 - 12.1995
  • compared supplier invoices to receiving tickets
  • calculated cost of overseas shipments
  • notified sales managers of any cost changes
  • determined when to change costs
  • notified purchasing of monthly special pricing
  • completed yearly bond withdrawal report for US Customs.
  • created product codes for new items
  • Supervised 1 employee
  • Software used, Lotus 1-2-3

Accounts Payable Clerk

Forman Brothers, Inc.
Washington, DC
07.1992 - 07.1994
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • handled wire transfers accounts
  • reconciled account statements
  • filed checks and invoices monthly
  • prepared manual checks
  • Software: Wang Word Processing; Computron; Lotus 1-2-3

Senior Accounts Receivable Clerk

Forman Brothers, Inc,
Washington, DC
06.1988 - 07.1992
  • Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
  • daily accounts receivable deposits (average between $60,000 to 1 million dollars)
  • Tracked invoices, receipts and deposit slips to generate monthly fiscal statements.
  • collected payments from all customers
  • approved credit limits for customers
  • performed credit checks, written and verbal
  • Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
  • prepared monthly statements
  • calculated delinquencies for each customer
  • maintained and balanced cash receipts journal
  • maintained contact with retailers
  • maintained contact with drivers via 2 way radio
  • answered multi-line phone system (Executone)
  • supervised 1 employee
  • Software used: Wang word processing; Lotus 1-2-3

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD

High School Diploma -

Frederick Douglas Senior High School
Upper Marlboro, MD
06.1988

Skills

  • Cash Handling
  • 10 key qualified
  • CPR Certified (4/2024)
  • Typing 35-40 wpm

Timeline

Homemaker/Family CEO

Jordan Family
06.2005 - Current

Office Manager

Jordan's Painting & Home Improvements
05.2000 - 07.2011

Police Dispatcher II & 911 Dispatch Aide

Prince George's County Police
06.1999 - 06.2005

Collections Manager

Teltronics
12.1998 - 06.1999

Legal Secretary

Fishman And Jaklitsch
05.1998 - 12.1998

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Forman Companies, Inc.
01.1997 - 05.1998

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Forman Distributing Company
09.1996 - 12.1996

Server

Wyvills Tavern
02.1996 - 03.1997

Administrative Assistant

Dr. Champaloux's Family Medical Practice
01.1996 - 08.1996

Cost Accountant

Forman Brothers, Inc.
08.1994 - 12.1995

Accounts Payable Clerk

Forman Brothers, Inc.
07.1992 - 07.1994

Senior Accounts Receivable Clerk

Forman Brothers, Inc,
06.1988 - 07.1992

No Degree - General Studies

Prince George's Community College

High School Diploma -

Frederick Douglas Senior High School