Compassionate Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor with background in assisting students and professionals in achieving academic and career goals. Skilled in developing personalized counseling strategies that address individual needs, strengths, and challenges. Effective communicator capable of fostering positive relationships with diverse individuals to encourage personal growth and career development. Made impactful contributions by implementing innovative guidance programs that increased student engagement and success rates.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bookkeeper
Independent Contractor
Milledgeville, GA
05.2024 - Current
Building QuickBooks programs for companies
Maintaining and balancing multiple accounts within companies
Processing payroll for up to 9 employees
Processing quarterly reports for owners
Filing necessary tax documents by deadlines
Reconciling end-of-month accounts and balances
Tracked and reported charitable contributions and grants for nonprofit bookkeeping
Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments
Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, for review by management
Performed month-end closing activities
Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows
Reconciled bank statements to internal accounts monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies
Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts
Reconciled intercompany accounts on a regular basis
Property Manager
Baldwin Park Senior Living
Milledgeville, GA
10.2023 - 10.2024
Company Overview: It is an income-restricted property that is maintained by the State of GA
Oversee day-to-day operations for a 56-unit community
Manage my maintenance technician, and direct him as necessary
Maintain occupancy, currently at 98%, when I left the company
Find applicants who qualify, and collect paperwork to begin the process of their becoming a resident
Collect security deposits for the trust account as residents move in
Collected rent from tenants to pay maintenance and repair costs and other expenses
Inspected properties regularly to identify deficiencies and schedule repairs
Met with committees to discuss and resolve legal and environmental issues
Coordinated with maintenance and contractors to promote timely turnovers after move-outs
Processed evictions when necessary, in accordance with state laws and procedures
Assisted owners with analyzing complex real estate documents and loan agreements
Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems
It is an income-restricted property that is maintained by the State of GA
Substitute Teacher
Georgia Military Prep School
08.2023 - 10.2023
Working with all grade levels k-12 wherever I was needed
Main Cadet Graduation Coach
Georgia Military Jr. College
08.2022 - 07.2023
Responsible for the individual academic plan for each cadet in the corps; depending on their specific cadet type
Provide grade checks, identify 'at risk' cadets as they are under government guidelines to keep a certain GPA depending on cadet type
Counsel cadets on finding balance between academic and military obligations from plebe phase to graduation/commissioning
Day to day communication with the Commandant's office to discuss enrollment/retention, grades, as well as incoming cadets for each quarter
Analyze data, create reports, and complete administrative tasks to support the needs of cadets academically
Assist cadets in picking classes GMC offers that are required by their follow up institutions to assist them in obtaining their Batchelor degree in the most expeditious manner
Property Manager
Melder Construction Inc, Melder Properties, LLC & Ports Crossing LLC.
Milledgeville, GA
06.2021 - 06.2022
Accounts payable and receivable for all three companies
Two of the companies are rental companies, and I have kept them at full capacity
Pull permits for building new construction homes
Responsible for obtaining proposals and bids from subcontractors
Oversight of building the townhomes with subs
Completed lease applications and verifications, notifying prospects of results
Coordinated with maintenance and contractors to promote timely turnovers after move-outs
Liaised between construction manager and tenant during build-out phase of tenant suite
Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems
Ensured that all rent payments were collected on time by following up with delinquent tenants
Managed and oversaw operations, maintenance and administration of properties
Managed day-to-day activities involving tenants, subcontractors and property management
Issued non-payment notices to delinquent tenants in accordance with lease, county and state regulations
Exercise direct supervision over property staff
Implemented rental payment policies and pursued delinquent accounts via phone calls and personal visits
Office Manager
Sinclair Reserve Realty
08.2020 - 06.2021
Office manager for 12 Realtors
Prepare files for the Broker to review for accuracy
Operate QuickBooks for the companies' accounts
Responsible for phones and emails
Maintain all social media and partial marketing aspects for the company
Office Manager
Howington & Burrell Realty
01.2015 - 08.2020
Collected month rental payments and deposits using a system Rentec
Compiled monthly and yearly reports for the owners
Delegated work orders to our maintenance staff
Assisted in year-end tax documents for owners and vendors
Managed 350+ tenants and 35+ owners
Maintained multiple bank accounts to keep from co-mingling funds via QuickBooks
Collect bids on necessary projects for owners
Worked diligently to keep our occupancy rate at 100%
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA
05.2006
Associates of Science - Science
Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, GA
05.2004
Skills
QuickBooks
Payroll administration
Payroll liability and deductions
Tax compliance
Account reconciliation
General ledger maintenance
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Data analysis
Document management
Time management
Time tracking
Tax statement preparation
Accounts payable specialist
Customer service
Transaction entry
Notary Public
A/P and A/R
Invoice processing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Proficient in adobe software
Attention to detail
Certification
Notary Public
References
References on request
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Independent Contractor
05.2024 - Current
Property Manager
Baldwin Park Senior Living
10.2023 - 10.2024
Substitute Teacher
Georgia Military Prep School
08.2023 - 10.2023
Main Cadet Graduation Coach
Georgia Military Jr. College
08.2022 - 07.2023
Property Manager
Melder Construction Inc, Melder Properties, LLC & Ports Crossing LLC.
06.2021 - 06.2022
Office Manager
Sinclair Reserve Realty
08.2020 - 06.2021
Office Manager
Howington & Burrell Realty
01.2015 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia College and State University
Associates of Science - Science
Georgia Military College
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