Miriam N. Russell,
Roanoke,VA
Summary
A dedicated and experienced Human Resource and Administrative professional with a strong foundation in organizational management, process optimization, and managing complex administrative functions. Seeking to leverage transferable leadership skills, analytical abilities, and attention to detail to transition into an Accounts Payable leadership role. Adept at fostering team collaboration, streamlining workflows, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. Passionate about driving financial accuracy, operational excellence, and contributing to financial integrity and team success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office/Human Resources Manager
DESKINS INCORPORATED GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Daleville, VA
06.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented bookkeeping and financial record systems for accurate AP/AR processing.
- Managed calls, correspondence, and transactions for timely AP/AR handling.
- Processed and verified vendor invoices with proper coding and approvals.
- Reconciled vendor statements and resolved billing discrepancies.
- Coordinated insurance and workers’ compensation compliance documentation.
- Assisted month-end close with AP reports and accruals.
- Maintained confidential financial data with accuracy and discretion.
- Facilitated communication for smooth workflow and timely approvals.
- Recommended process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.
- Collaborated with leadership to align financial procedures with goals.
- Liaised between departments to support payment processing.
- Documented operational issues and resolutions for executives.
- Supported compensation and benefits financial documentation.
- Managed sensitive employee and company data per compliance standards.
Administrative Staff/ Customer Service Representative
STELLAR DANCE CENTER
Madisonville, KY
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Implemented office policies and procedures to streamline workflows and improve productivity.
- Oversaw the maintenance of office equipment, supplies, and facilities.
- Managed payroll processing activities including timekeeping data entry, benefits administration, garnishments, tax withholdings.
- Identified and solved problems to enhance management and business direction.
- Oversaw complex office support, managing records database, and organizing contracts.
Director/ Office Manager
SHEPHERD’S LOVE DAYCARE
Madisonville, KY
02.2016 - 08.2019
- Coordinated with vendors for efficient procurement of supplies and equipment
- Organized and updated confidential records
- Maintained the overall functioning of office environment
- Facilitated communication between families and community resources
- Developed comprehensive employee and parent handbooks for company-wide use
- Ensured facility's compliance with safety protocols and child development standards at the county, city, and state level.
- Facilitated the hiring process and provided opportunities for professional growth through training initiatives
- Oversaw the accounts receivable while creating budgets
- Lead a team of 7 professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to optimize team productivity.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Business Management
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Invoice processing
- Vendor reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Compliance documentation
- Budget management
- Customer relationship management
- Process improvement
- Office administration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Data confidentiality
- Invoice coding
- General ledger accounting
- Vendor relationship managemen
- Payment scheduling
- Payment tracking
- Vendor engagement
- Account reconciliation
- Payment processing
- Report preparation
Volunteer Experience
- Chairperson, Jessie Stuart Elementary Family Resource Center Advisory Council, Aided the Family Resource Officer in leading the initiative to develop a network of resources to help at-risk or low-income families.
- Parent Representative, Jesse Stuart Elementary Site Based Decision Making Council, Analyzing and approving school budgets., Discussing and implementing school safety and academic improvement plans., Interviewing and selecting school personnel.
- Committee Member, Tahzee Martin Scholarship Committee, Planned fundraisers to provide scholarships to individuals pursuing post-secondary education., Interviewed and selected candidates.
- Treasurer, Hopkins County Friends of Library, Raised funds for local library to aid in providing support to the staff and programs for the patrons., Provided financial management, budget regulation, and reporting.
Certification
Notary Public, Commonwealth of Virginia
Society of Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Timeline
Office/Human Resources Manager
DESKINS INCORPORATED GENERAL CONTRACTOR
06.2021 - Current
Administrative Staff/ Customer Service Representative
STELLAR DANCE CENTER
02.2019 - 07.2020
Director/ Office Manager
SHEPHERD’S LOVE DAYCARE
02.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelors of Science - Business Management
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY