Tara M. Harris
Coconut Creek
Summary
Highly skilled professional with background in risk assessment, data analysis, and document verification. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes for increased efficiency and accuracy. Exhibits strong problem-solving skills, integrity, and discretion while handling sensitive information. Notable impact includes successfully implementing new procedures that improved overall verification process in previous role.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Revenue Verification Specialist
Seminole Coconut Creek Casino
01.2020 - Current
- Run daily reports and reconcile any discrepancies between several different gaming platforms.
- Perform in-depth research on metered gaming machines to ensure reporting accuracy.
- Auditing sales and cash receipts for many of our retail and restaurant outlets.
- Assists managers in implementing policies to streamline our finance department.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Match and process incoming vendor invoices for an ever-expanding corporation.
- Perform weekly check and ACH payment runs.
- Improved AP accrual by 15% within the first month of hire.
- Researched and resolved discrepancies to ensure invoices paid.
- Assisted all directors and managers in properly coding and approving invoices.
- Helped execute month-end financial reports and assisted with account reconciliation.
Waitress/Cashier
Seminole Coconut Creek Casino
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Welcomed guests and VIP members accordingly.
- Up-sold additional menu items, beverages and desserts to increase organizational profits.
- Correctly received orders, processed payments and responded appropriately to guest concerns.
- Reconciled and prepared paperwork for the cash ops department.
- Maintained a daily bank exceeding $300 to process guest and server transactions.
- Trained new employees to ensure a positive and efficient workplace.
Sales Associate
Burlington Coat Factory
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Provided assistance to inquiring customers to assure customer satisfaction and maintain customer loyalty.
- Managed department as needed.
- Assisted fellow associates with inventory planning by markdowns and clearance to increase profitability and prevent theft.
- Answered phones and tendered transactions during peak season.
Private I
United States Army
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Received specialized physical and mental training.
- Trained at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri for basic training.
- Exercised the upmost discipline.
Sales Associate
TJMaxx
01.2003 - 01.2002
- Marketing and merchandising products.
- Trained new employees how to use time management when closing the department.
- Tendered transactions in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor’s - Finance
Florida Atlantic university
04.2022 - 04.2026
Internal Audit Practitioner -
The Institute of Internal Auditors
03.2026 - 04.2026
Associates - Accounting
Broward college
Skills
- Six Sigma White Belt Certified
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Excel
- Pays close attention to detail
- Communicates and follows direction with ease
- Quick pattern recognition
- Team Player
- Positive Attitude
Activities
- Volunteers yearly for the S.O.S Children’s Village 5k which raises funds for foster children in Coconut Creek.
- Completed two semesters of college level Spanish classes.
Timeline
Internal Audit Practitioner -
The Institute of Internal Auditors
03.2026 - 04.2026
Bachelor’s - Finance
Florida Atlantic university
04.2022 - 04.2026
Revenue Verification Specialist
Seminole Coconut Creek Casino
01.2020 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
01.2019 - 01.2020
Waitress/Cashier
Seminole Coconut Creek Casino
01.2007 - 01.2019
Sales Associate
Burlington Coat Factory
01.2005 - 01.2007
Private I
United States Army
01.2004 - 01.2005
Sales Associate
TJMaxx
01.2003 - 01.2002
Associates - Accounting
Broward college