Ruthie M. Pitts
TX
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Pasadena Independent School District
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Provide clerical support and maintaining accurate attendance records and files
- First point of contact with students, parents, and visitors
- Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communications
Loan Officer Specialist GS-7, Remote
US Small Business Administrative
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Requested and verified business existence, calculated loan financial eligibility
- Pulled credit reports to ensure business credit scores were within required guideline
- Received and uploaded documents into SBA Rapid system
- Re-evaluated declined Targeted Advance and Supplemental Advance grants
- Processed over 600 applications monthly
Receptionist
United Way/American Red Cross
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Processed incoming receipts ensuring accurate donor information and payment details
- Received and directed incoming calls, took reliable messages, and routed to appropriate staff
- Collaborated with co-workers and supervisor to ensure organization goals were met
- Maintained friendly interactions with all visitors, clients, administrators, and co-worker
Volunteer Tax Preparer/Seasonal
Neighborhood Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Prepared tax returns for low-income individuals and families
- Identified and ensured accurate and complete returns filed in a timely manner
- Maintained friendly interactions with all clients, supervisors, and co-workers
Preprogram Coordinator/Financial Assistant
University Houston
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Assisted Principal Investigator (PI) develop and manage contracts and grants budgets
- Budgeted and allocated payroll and non-payroll funding
- Managed and assisted with cash receipts, cash disbursements, budgets, and compliance with Federal, State, and Local, policies, procedures and regulations
- Prepared vendor invoices for processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with organizational policies, address vendor-related issues, and prepare payments for distribution
- Maintain and update vendor files, including tracking W-9 forms and addressing any necessary corrections to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements
- Executed monthly reconciliation and corrected discrepancies
- Generated and ran monthly ad hoc reports for management use
Education
BS - Business Administration/Management
University of Phoenix
Houston, TX01.2007
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Contracts and grants pre and post awards
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Detail oriented with excellent organizational
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines
- Able to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and adapt to change
Timeline
Loan Officer Specialist GS-7, Remote
US Small Business Administrative
01.2020 - 01.2022
Paraprofessional
Pasadena Independent School District
01.2017 - 01.2025
Receptionist
United Way/American Red Cross
01.2016 - 01.2017
Volunteer Tax Preparer/Seasonal
Neighborhood Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Preprogram Coordinator/Financial Assistant
University Houston
01.2011 - 01.2014
BS - Business Administration/Management
University of Phoenix
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