Seasoned business and accounting professional with over 30 years of diverse experience in maintenance planning, payroll, financial reporting, and inventory management. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management Accounting. Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Access, QuickBooks, and various internal business systems.
Work History
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
12 Years 7 Months
Boise Cascade Wood Products | 03.2014 - Current
Developed preventive maintenance plans to reduce unplanned downtime and support reliable mill operations.
Took the initiative to develop and implement CMMS scheduling capabilities, creating a more structured approach to maintenance planning and establishing a scheduling capability that was not previously being utilized by the organization.
Planned and prioritized maintenance work orders to align equipment availability with production schedules.
Coordinated with maintenance and operations teams to schedule repairs during shutdown windows.
Maintained CMMS records for work requests, labor history, and equipment documentation.
Analyzed backlog trends to improve job planning, scheduling accuracy, and technician workflow.
Prepared job packages with safety requirements, tools, procedures, and parts lists for assigned work.
Supported compliance efforts by ensuring maintenance plans followed lockout/tagout and site safety standards.
Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
Streamlined workflow processes for maintenance teams by monitoring performance metrics and adjusting task priorities accordingly.
Improved equipment uptime by diligently scheduling and coordinating preventive maintenance tasks.
Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
Managed maintenance team of 25+ employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
Sr. Payroll Specialist
9 Years 7 Months
Boise Cascade Wood Products | 08.2004 - 03.2014
Reviewed timekeeping records, validated exceptions, and resolved supervisor approval gaps.
Coordinated payroll reporting, supporting audits, year-end close, and internal controls.
Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
Managed payroll for over 1000 employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
Generated paper checks for employees who did not select direct deposit
Resolved employee pay discrepancies swiftly and professionally, maintaining positive relationships with staff members.
Office Manager
8 Years 3 Months
Oldfield's Appliance & Home Theater | 04.1996 - 07.2004
Managed daily office operations, coordinating scheduling, documentation, and customer service support.
Oversaw invoicing, payment processing, and account reconciliation using accounting software.
Maintained inventory records, purchase orders, and vendor communications for appliance sales and service needs.
Led front-office workflows, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and timely follow-up on customer requests.
Streamlined office processes to improve efficiency across sales, delivery, and service coordination.
Prepared reports, correspondence, and internal records to support management decision-making.
Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.