Travis A. Edgington
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience at Embassy Suites Baton Rouge, excelling in financial reporting and vendor management. Proven ability to reconcile complex accounts and deliver accurate financial statements. Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills drive successful collaboration and problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting – Assistant Controller
Embassy Suites Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2014 - Current
- Responsible for tracking revenue and expenses.
- Organize financial statements and reports; conduct monthly reports.
- Conduct and complete daily reconciliation of house finances.
- Resolve vendor billing issues by ensuring balances are received and paid.
- Organize and maintain vendor records.
- Report financial information to the corporate office.
Attorney - Private practice
Travis A. Edgington, Attorney at Law
07.2009 - 12.2013
- Analyzed legal documents and briefs, ensuring accurate statement and depiction of facts, case law, and precedent.
- Prepared, filed, and delivered legal documents including affidavits, petitions, and pleadings.
- Drafted and filed court documents and supporting papers.
- Maintained exhibits, prepared and organized tangible evidence as needed for court appearances.
- Prepared, filed, and delivered legal documents including affidavits, petitions, and pleadings.
- Drafted and filed court documents and supporting papers.
Law Clerk
Judge Zorraine M. “Zoey” Waguespack, 21st Judicial District Court
02.2007 - 09.2008
- Compiled legal research to assist with a case.
- Consulted with the Judge, offering expert recommendations on a legal case.
- Drafted, reviewed and edited the Judge’s orders and statements for clarity and accuracy.
- Assisted in the courtroom with trials and hearings.
- Communicated with parties regarding trials and schedules.
- Updated court calendars and schedules.
- Maintained the chamber library.
Paralegal
Carolyn F. Ott, Attorney at Law
08.2006 - 01.2007
Paralegal
Helen M. Edgington, Attorney at Law
Baton Rouge, LA
08.1994 - 06.2006
- Meet with attorney and clients to discuss assigned cases or projects.
- Drafted legal documents to include pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; filed motions and pleadings according to procedures.
- Researched and analyzed statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provided written analysis to attorney.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses and prepared summaries of statements.
- Prepared, organized, stored, and retrieved case files, which included evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
- Assisted attorney with trial preparation; attended trials and hearings as needed.
- Developed and maintained records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
Education
Juris Doctor/Bachelor of Civil Law -
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Geography Major
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.1990
Skills
- Microsoft Suite Programs
- Financial reporting
- Vendor management
- Data reconciliation
- Document preparation
- Statistical analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Organization skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Word processing
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Certified defense financial manager
- OnQ
- Nimble
- Interpersonal communication
- Room charges
- Certified trust and fiduciary advisor
- Enrolled agent
- Data processing
- Reports reconciliation
- Year-end closing
- Bill payment and recordkeeping
- Federal regulation compliance
- Reconciling charges
- Decision-making
- Communication management professional
- Financial statements expertise
- General ledger maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Accounting software proficiency
- Proactive and Self-motivated
- General ledger entries
- Budgetary governance
- Account reconciliation
- GL accuracy
- Financial management
- Month-end documentation
- Financial recordkeeping
- Teamwork and collaboration
References
- Zoey Waguespack, Judge, 21st Judicial District Court, P.O. Box 788, Amite, LA, 70422, (985) 748-9445
- Carolyn F. Ott, 8375 Rushing Road, Denham Springs, LA, 70726, (225) 664-0977
- Vincent Saffiotti, Downs & Saffiotti, 10744 Linkwood Ct., Baton Rouge, LA, 70810, (225) 927-5871
- Amanda Millet, 2735 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA, 70806, (225) 802-7260
Awards
- Embassy Suites Awarded Employee of the Month, 12/01/21
- Embassy Suites Awarded Employee of the Month, 05/01/22
- Embassy Suites Awarded Employee of the Month, 04/01/23
Timeline
Accounting – Assistant Controller
Embassy Suites Baton Rouge
05.2014 - Current
Attorney - Private practice
Travis A. Edgington, Attorney at Law
07.2009 - 12.2013
Law Clerk
Judge Zorraine M. “Zoey” Waguespack, 21st Judicial District Court
02.2007 - 09.2008
Paralegal
Carolyn F. Ott, Attorney at Law
08.2006 - 01.2007
Paralegal
Helen M. Edgington, Attorney at Law
08.1994 - 06.2006
Juris Doctor/Bachelor of Civil Law -
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts - Geography Major
Louisiana State University
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