PATRICIA GOUIN
Brooklyn
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly organized professional with 20+ years of experience providing comprehensive administrative support in fast-paced environments. Skilled in managing schedules, coordinating meetings, maintaining records, and streamlining office operations to enhance efficiency. Proficient in utilizing office software and managing communication across multiple platforms. Adept at multitasking, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality support to improve organizational efficiency. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to fostering a productive and collaborative work environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
BARON STAGES
05.2021 - 11.2024
- Manage office calendars, appointments, and schedules for staff
- Handle office correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and physical mail.
- Organize and schedule meetings, conferences, and events.
- Track office expenses and prepare budgets.
- Work with accounting to ensure timely payments and financial documentation.
- Coordinate with third-party vendors (cleaning services, office supply vendors)
- Serve as the point of contact for internal and external inquiries.
Bookkeeper
SCHMUTTERUSTRULLTRULL FLEISCH
05.2008 - 01.2020
- Processed invoices and checks, and maintained daily cash logs and deposits
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements
- Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing, and collections
- Evaluated open accounts to look for past-due balances and pursue collection strategies
- Generated, mailed and monitored invoices
- Handled all invoices and purchase orders by properly logging into system
- Reconciled bank records and statements by verifying entries
Accounting Clerk
PREFERRED CONCEPTS LLC
12.1998 - 05.2008
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks and credit card transactions
- Completed outbound collection calls and sent emails to encourage customer payment of overdue invoices
- Sent copies of invoices and statements to customers to facilitate payment of outstanding invoices
- Answered customer invoice questions and resolved issues discovered during invoicing and collection process
- Handled all invoices and purchase orders by properly logging into system
- Paid vendors and verified accounts and payment totals
- Generate Direct Bill commission checks to Producers
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records for both accounts receivable & accounts payable operations accurate and current
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, N05.1998
Skills
- AR/AP
- Transporting files
- Sensitive material handling
- Data entry documentation
- Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
- Administrative operations
- Customer relations
- Multitasking and prioritization
Timeline
Office Manager
BARON STAGES
05.2021 - 11.2024
Bookkeeper
SCHMUTTERUSTRULLTRULL FLEISCH
05.2008 - 01.2020
Accounting Clerk
PREFERRED CONCEPTS LLC
12.1998 - 05.2008
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
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