Tillie Smith
Tallulah
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Madison Parish School Board, excelling in budget management and grant oversight. Proven track record in enhancing financial accuracy through effective internal controls and fostering collaboration across teams. Skilled in SQL and adept at problem-solving, driving operational efficiency and compliance in financial processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Coordinator /Grants Manager
Madison Parish School Board
08.2021 - Current
- Managed budget tracking and reporting processes to ensure financial integrity.
- Coordinated procurement activities, optimizing vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Developed internal control procedures to enhance financial accuracy and accountability.
Sales Tax Collector
Madison Parish School Board
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Managed collection of taxes, ensuring compliance with state regulations and district policies.
- Developed and maintained accurate financial records using electronic data management systems.
- Collaborated with school board officials to streamline tax collection processes and improve efficiency.
Media Specialist
Madison Parish School Board
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Developed engaging multimedia content for educational programs and school events.
- Oversaw production of school publications, ensuring quality and adherence to deadlines.
- Developed multimedia assets including videos, graphics, and articles for maximum engagement.
- Production of all schools and other district related materials
Parent Center Coordinator
Madison Parish School Board
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for programs, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented training materials for new staff, improving onboarding processes.
- Facilitated communication between teams to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives.
- Managed inventory control systems, streamlining supply chain operations.
Education
Master of Science - Business Administration And Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL08-2020
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL08-2017
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA12-2014
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- SQL
- Clerical skills
- ERP systems
- Payroll processing
- Accounts receivable management
- Records maintenance
- Expense tracking
- Revenue recognition
- Grant management
- Accounts payable management
- Invoice creation
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team leadership
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
Timeline
Finance Coordinator /Grants Manager
Madison Parish School Board
08.2021 - Current
Sales Tax Collector
Madison Parish School Board
08.2018 - 07.2021
Media Specialist
Madison Parish School Board
05.2015 - 07.2018
Parent Center Coordinator
Madison Parish School Board
08.2012 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Business Administration And Management
American InterContinental University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
American InterContinental University
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
University of Louisiana At Monroe