Hi, I’m
Lesslie “StarLight” Garrett
Administrator & Accountant
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
I am a multi-faceted individual with 33 years of experience in Advanced Administrative Procedure, 26 years in Accounting, and 19 years in Operations and Management. I am highly intelligent with an exceptional grasp of the English language. A self-starter, quick learner, detail oriented, and innovative problem solver, I have an excellent work ethic and unwavering integrity. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Language: Spanish
Work History
Oz Directional Drilling, IncCarefree, AZ
Accounts Payable Manager
09.2016 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for 32 staff members.
- Managed accurate and timely processing of over 550 invoices per month.
- Maintained and distributed departmental balanced score card information to highlight staff productivity, invoice processing workflow and cost allocations.
- Observed strict confidentiality regulations to maintain data security.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Established and checked procedures, monitored reports, and updated internal files.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliation
- Built strong relationships with vendors to enhance cost offerings and accomplish favored customer status.
- Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
Filtermag International, IncScottsdale, AZ
Operations Manager
08.2010 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Worldwide Insurance, Inc
Surety Bond Renewal Manager
06.2004 - 07.2010
Job overview
- Assisted with preparation of branch/reinsurance submissions on financial files and updates, and maintenance of necessary information
- Reviewed and revised bond forms
- Aided underwriters as needed.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Supported pension program rollout following targeted analysis and research.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
- Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
- Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
Education
Phoenix community college
High school diploma or GED from General Studies
Skills
Marketing
undefinedTimeline
Accounts Payable Manager
Oz Directional Drilling, Inc
09.2016 - 02.2022
Operations Manager
Filtermag International, Inc
08.2010 - 09.2016
Surety Bond Renewal Manager
Worldwide Insurance, Inc
06.2004 - 07.2010
Phoenix community college
High school diploma or GED from General Studies
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