Rebecca Howden
Chewelah,WA
Summary
Adaptable Office Administrator with 10+ years of experience with wide range of talents from travel coordination to bookkeeping. Additional experience in assisting executives and coordinating company events. Fast-learner with interest in developing new skills to better support staff and management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
North West Applied Marine
Chewelah, WA
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel
- Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings
Sales/Data Entry Administrator, Customer Service
Hewes Marine Company &
Colville, WA
11.2007 - 06.2009
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Answered customer questions regarding boat order accessories.
- Accurately handled data entry for clients into Macola software.
- Created databases and spreadsheets to improve inventory in Bill of Materials.
- Managed large data projects, including workflow scheduling, data entry and accuracy verification
- Compiled data and reviewed information for accuracy prior to input
- Bill of Materials/Parts inventory
- ECO inquiries
Owner/Operator
Howden Services Dba Consign2Becca
Chewelah, WA
04.2005 - 06.2007
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Selling items for customers on eBay
- Data Entry of orders
- Shipping items
- Create invoices
- Manage payments
Purchasing Coordinator
ALMAR
Tacoma, WA
05.2002 - 10.2003
- Monitored purchase requisitions and handled adjustments with vendors.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of purchasing activities.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Answered over 20 incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders
Container Shipment Clerk
NW Container Services
Seattle, WA
09.1996 - 11.1997
- Dispatched truck drivers to correct shipping terminals
- Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Determined method of shipment and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents.
- Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Intermodal Trucking Insurance Clerk
Maersk Inc
Tacoma, WA
01.1995 - 10.1996
- Reviewed and verified data, including addresses, phone numbers & names for trucks to unload containers at Terminal 3.
- Customer Service/Receptionist
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Served customers in friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service
Education
Certified EMT - Emergency Medical Technology
Tacoma Pierce County Education Center
Tacoma, WA1991
Medical Data Entry
Business Computer Training Institute
Tacoma1988
Washington State Real Estate Agent - Real Estate
Windermere Real Estate
Federal Way, WA05.1994
Skills
- Office administration
- Customer Service
- Bookkeeping
- Administrative support
- Documentation expertise
- Account Reconciliation
- Relationship building
- Sorting and labeling
References
Business References
Angela Prozeck 509-936-1316
Robert Stevens 509-936-4316
Dave Honeycutt 509-684-5235
Launa & Bill Hewes 509-680-0305
Dave Hewes 509-684-5235
Personal References
Kerry Summers 509-209- 3424
Becky Washington 509-990-7860
Tammy White 509-936-0914
Barb Adams 509-936-2344
Timeline
Office Manager
North West Applied Marine
02.2011 - 01.2012
Sales/Data Entry Administrator, Customer Service
Hewes Marine Company &
11.2007 - 06.2009
Owner/Operator
Howden Services Dba Consign2Becca
04.2005 - 06.2007
Purchasing Coordinator
ALMAR
05.2002 - 10.2003
Container Shipment Clerk
NW Container Services
09.1996 - 11.1997
Intermodal Trucking Insurance Clerk
Maersk Inc
01.1995 - 10.1996
Certified EMT - Emergency Medical Technology
Tacoma Pierce County Education Center
Medical Data Entry
Business Computer Training Institute
Washington State Real Estate Agent - Real Estate
Windermere Real Estate
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