PATTY ELDREDGE
Stuart & Shelby Development
Delray Beach,FL
34
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Bookkeeper and Office Manager with over 20 years of experience enhancing operations in construction, development, legal, and executive offices. Expertise includes managing bookkeeping, payroll, reporting, vendor relationships, and compliance in fast-paced settings. Focused on process improvement and maintaining organized financial and administrative systems.
Work History
Office Administrator
13 Years 11 Months- Directed day-to-day office operations, ensuring efficient bookkeeping, records management, and effective communication to support organizational objectives.
- Achieved seamless operations in accounts payable and receivable through effective management. Cultivated strong vendor and customer relationships, resulting in improved communication. Streamlined maintenance of account records and financial documentation for enhanced organizational efficiency.
- Streamlined organization of company files, licenses, reports, and administrative records.
- Served as primary liaison for owners, vendors, customers, and internal team members to ensure seamless operations.
Bookkeeper / Office Manager
7 Years- Managed full-charge accounts receivable and accounts payable for construction and topsoil operations, ensuring accurate financial tracking.
- Processed payroll and managed benefits administration, ensuring compliance with tax regulations through timely weekly and quarterly filings.
- Generated financial reports, executed bank deposits, performed account reconciliations, and provided cash management reporting.
- Maintained operating, business, and vehicle licenses and supported compliance-related recordkeeping.
- Prepared job bids for customers, supported advertising and events, assisted customers in the sales office, and dispatched trucks.
- Supported the sister commercial construction company through part-time accounts receivable work.
Legal Assistant
5 Years- Organized criminal court files, ensuring confidentiality and accessibility for case management.
- Prepared and filed legal documents, coordinating with attorneys on court schedules, witnesses, and victims.
- Attended court with attorneys and supported daily legal office operations.
- Supported attorneys in court, facilitating daily legal operations and enhancing case presentation.
- Coordinated communication between clients, witnesses, and court personnel to facilitate smooth proceedings.
Executive Assistant
7 Years- Managed executive office operations and provided direct support to the President, Vice President, Chairman of the Board, CEO, and COO.
- Coordinated and planned daily administrative and operational functions for senior leadership, ensuring smooth workflow and effective communication.
- Prepared daily reports and liaised between executives, employees, vendors, and customers to facilitate information flow and decision-making.
- Arranged Annual Shareholders Meeting and developed presentation materials, enhancing engagement and clarity for stakeholders.
- Coordinated executive schedules and prioritized meetings for streamlined operations.
- Managed correspondence and communications, ensuring timely responses to stakeholders.
Education
Accounting - Office Administration
Skills
Administrative management
Office operations
Client relations
Time management
Report preparation
Spreadsheet development
Billing and coding
Human resources
Maintaining accounting ledger
Office administration
Timeline
Office Administrator
Stuart & Shelby Development
08.2012 - CurrentRead More
Bookkeeper / Office Manager
Aero Construction / Riverside Topsoil, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2012Read More
Legal Assistant
Office of the State Attorney
01.2000 - 01.2005Read More
Executive Assistant
Carr Gottstein Foods Company
01.1993 - 01.2000Read More
Charter College
Accounting from Office Administration
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