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Rachel Merrick

Kelseyville,CA

Summary

I am a very driven person with a positive and friendly attitude. I take pride in a job well done, and I will always strive to do my very best at any task given to me. I enjoy establishing rapport with my coworkers and clients. I am self motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. I am results-oriented with demonstrating passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses success for all.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting/Compliance Manager

FPB, American Restoration
Lakeport, CA
2022.09 - Current
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable, and prepared financial reports showing job profit and loss.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing. Providing billing overview to clients when needed about services being billed.
  • Maintain strong organizational skills to ensure customer confidentiality within files, contracts and all documentation needed being up to date and secure at all times.
  • Assisted in making sure all compliance stayed up to date to meet compliance requirements for state regulations and insurance and program work.
  • Managed and processed payroll, vacation request, disability and workers comp claims as needed.
  • Assisted with all employee, customer, vendor, and subcontractor accounting relations daily via, emails, calls, texts, and in persons meetings.
  • Worked with customers and there insurance company's to help make process run as smooth and possible to maintaining a great customer relationships and longevity.

Owner of Our Little Stars Daycare

Childcare Provider
Kelseyville, CA
2020.12 - 2022.09
  • Licensed Child Care Provider state of California. Ages 0-10 Years
  • Certified in pediatric CPR/ First Aid , Preventative health and safety certified, Child Phycology / Child Development / Creative Activities classes competed at Mendocino Collage, Children with Disabilities class "provided by NCO" CPS Mandated Reporter Certified, Certificate of Good Nutrition given by NCO.
  • Maintained organized accurate records of attendance, immunizations, and other relevant information for each child in care, ensuring compliance with local regulations governing child care facilities.
  • Providing daily care needs for six-eight children ages 0-10 years of age.
  • Enjoyed interacting through out the day by playing games, reading stories or engaging them in age-appropriate curricula designed to stimulate physical, mental and emotional development in young children.
  • Encouraging social developmental activities, as well as outdoor play daily.
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
  • Maintained great communication and provided regular updates and photo's to all parents/ guardians to provided reassurance of child's well being and achievements throughout the day while child in care.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events for the children enrolled in the daycare facility.
  • Conducted daily inspections of the facility to ensure that it is clean, well-maintained and secure at all times for children in care.
  • Planned / prepared nutritious meals that meet USDA guidelines for nutritional value while also being appealing to young palates.

Assistant Manager

VERIZON WIRELESS
Lakeport, CA
2013.07 - 2018.05
  • A strong commitment to quality customer service skills, building significant customer loyalty.
  • The ability to take pride in processing transactions quickly and accurately to ensure increased productivity and efficiency.
  • A reliable and trustworthy individual with an in-depth knowledge of technology, new products and services to benefit customers needs.
  • Playing an integral part in achieving all sales goals and contributing to an efficient and customer-focused work environment.
  • A dependable professional person who only strives to provide outstanding customer service, Keeping all customer information confidential and private.
  • Coached team members and delivered constructive feedback to promote better productivity and build confidence.
  • Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
  • Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.

Education

Associate of Science -

Mendocino College
Ukiah, CA
2021-06

Business Management/ Administration Associates Degree -

Mendocino College
Ukiah, CA
2020-05

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Technologically inclined
  • Trustworthy
  • Reliable
  • Self motivated
  • Time management
  • Organizational
  • Problem solving
  • Negotiation
  • Business management

Community

  • I enjoy volunteer at Kelseyville Unified School District by helping with events and felid trips as well as teach 1st-2nd grade basketball.

Timeline

Accounting/Compliance Manager

FPB, American Restoration
2022.09 - Current

Owner of Our Little Stars Daycare

Childcare Provider
2020.12 - 2022.09

Assistant Manager

VERIZON WIRELESS
2013.07 - 2018.05

Associate of Science -

Mendocino College

Business Management/ Administration Associates Degree -

Mendocino College

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