Valerie Williamson
Elgin,SC
Summary
Results-driven accounting professional with over 20 years of expertise in financial program management and the development of comprehensive training programs. Proficient in handling a diverse range of accounting and bookkeeping functions with accuracy, efficiency, and sound judgment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
Richland County School District Two
2022.01 - Current
- Contributed to producing and interpreting improved finance related methods to establish consistency with accounts payable prerequisites
- Processed invoices with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
SECRETARY IV
Richland County School District Two
2018.08 - 2022.01
- Managed all accounting transactions including P-Card and purchase order expenditures
- Prepared budget forecasts for travel, meeting, and supply orders
- Recorded and tracked operational expenses to identify and eliminate wasteful spending
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
SECRETARY II
Richland County School District Two
2017.08 - 2018.08
- Provide IEP's, BIP's, 504's for the purpose of delivering services
- Maintained client confidentiality
- Proved special education support documentation for legal services
- Maintained case records in accordance with program, state, and local laws
TA/STUDENT INTAKE OFFICER
Richland County School District Two
2016.08 - 2017.05
- Conducted initial student intake interviews
- Created student intake Microsoft Access database
- Initiated and maintained P-card transactions within supply budget
- Assisted in classroom with delivery of curriculum instruction
NUTRITION EDUCATOR
El Paso County Public Health
2005.04 - 2013.08
- Assessed health education needs
- Provided nutrition education and behavior change goals
- Demonstrated success with client health promotion processes and protocol Maintained client database and client confidentiality
- Partnered with Food Stamps, Medicaid, Protective and Preventive Services
- Maintained case records in accordance with program, state, and local laws
YOUTH PROGRAM MANAGER
United States Anti, Doping Agency
2003.05 - 2005.04
- Developed educational curriculum
- Maintained agency protocol within program development
- Assisted in website development
- Provided educational objectives and behavior change goals
DIRECTOR OUTDOOR PROGRAMS AND PROPERTY
Girl Scouts Wagon Wheel Council
2000.10 - 2003.05
- Assisted with grant writing proposals and fund development
- Collected, managed, and reported on all programmatic statistics
- Maintained budget guidelines and provided quarterly reports
- Established donor database
SPECIAL EVENTS/MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Urban League of The Pikes Peak Region
1998.07 - 2000.10
- Coordinated and organized youth, school, and community outreach programs
- Maintained Membership database
- Worked with finance, program, and development teams to ensure fundraising success
- Supervised administrative tasks and volunteers assigned to special committees.
PROGRAM MANAGER
The Pikes Peak Children's Museum
1994.07 - 1998.06
- Coordinated educational programs for local school districts, community centers, and other educational organizations
- Supervised and trained docents
- Ensured all exhibits were handicap accessible.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Columbia Housing Authority
1993.05 - 1994.07
- Coordinated educational outreach programs to community centers in urban neighborhoods effectively engaging families in positive development that promoted reading readiness to low-income and special needs children
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services
- Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
Education
Master of Science - School Business Leadership
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA09.2026
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Family and Human Development
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2016
Skills
- · Ledger and Journal Entries
- · Invoice and Payment Processing
- · Accounting Systems and Software
- · Administrative Management
- · Validation of Discrepancies
- · Data Entry Documentation
- · Performance Tracking
- · Process Improvement
- · Internal Controls
- · Transaction Reviewing
- · Financial Reporting
- · Problem Resolution
- · Team Cohesion and Productivity
- · Training Program Development
- · Bookkeeping Compliance
- · Leadership and Analytical Skills
Certification
Certified School Business Specialist
Timeline
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
Richland County School District Two
2022.01 - Current
SECRETARY IV
Richland County School District Two
2018.08 - 2022.01
SECRETARY II
Richland County School District Two
2017.08 - 2018.08
TA/STUDENT INTAKE OFFICER
Richland County School District Two
2016.08 - 2017.05
NUTRITION EDUCATOR
El Paso County Public Health
2005.04 - 2013.08
YOUTH PROGRAM MANAGER
United States Anti, Doping Agency
2003.05 - 2005.04
DIRECTOR OUTDOOR PROGRAMS AND PROPERTY
Girl Scouts Wagon Wheel Council
2000.10 - 2003.05
SPECIAL EVENTS/MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Urban League of The Pikes Peak Region
1998.07 - 2000.10
PROGRAM MANAGER
The Pikes Peak Children's Museum
1994.07 - 1998.06
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Columbia Housing Authority
1993.05 - 1994.07
Master of Science - School Business Leadership
Wilkes University
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Family and Human Development
Arizona State University
Certified School Business Specialist
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