Renee Lawson
Bowie,TX
Summary
Expertise in financial oversight and retail management, leading to improved operational efficiency and customer engagement. Proven ability to develop marketing strategies that enhance brand visibility while ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Store Owner
True Health & Fitness
01.2018 - Current
- Developed and executed marketing strategies that increased brand visibility and drove sales growth.
- Managed daily store operations, ensuring efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored staff, resulting in improved customer service quality.
- Implemented new point-of-sale systems that enhanced transaction efficiency and accuracy.
- Analyzed financial reports to optimize budgeting and inventory management processes.
Finance Director
City of Bowie
01.2001 - 01.2018
- Oversaw preparation of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and fiscal responsibility.
- Developed and implemented financial strategies optimizing budget allocation and resource management.
- Collaborated with municipal leaders to align financial goals with community needs and strategic objectives, ensuring fiscal sustainability.
- Enhanced risk management frameworks to safeguard city assets and uphold financial integrity across departments.
- Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal & state regulations.
- Implemented internal controls for enhanced compliance with regulatory requirements and reduced errors in reporting.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
Payroll Administrator
City of Bowie
10.1996 - 01.2001
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations regarding payroll practices.
- Processed payroll for diverse employee groups using advanced payroll software.
- Resolved complex payroll issues, ensuring accurate back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments.
- Administered employee benefits, overseeing deductions and contributions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Streamlined onboarding processes with HR to enhance payroll setup efficiency for new hires.
Police Communications Dispatcher
City of Bowie
02.1985 - 10.1996
- Monitored emergency calls to ensure accurate, timely dispatch of police services, contributing to effective incident management.
- Operated multi-channel communication systems to relay critical information to emergency responders, facilitating rapid response to emergencies.
- Enhanced officer safety by providing accurate and timely information during critical incidents.
- Trained new dispatch staff on protocols and software systems, enhancing team readiness and communication effectiveness.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive case information, upholding ethical standards at all times.
Education
Accounting
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TXSkills
- Inventory management
- Point-of-sale systems
- Cash flow management
- Profit and loss
- Budget planning
- Financial oversight
- Marketing strategy
- Small business operations
- Staff management
Timeline
Retail Store Owner
True Health & Fitness
01.2018 - Current
Finance Director
City of Bowie
01.2001 - 01.2018
Payroll Administrator
City of Bowie
10.1996 - 01.2001
Police Communications Dispatcher
City of Bowie
02.1985 - 10.1996
Accounting
Midwestern State University