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Vanessa A. McKenzie

Vanessa A. McKenzie

North Miami,Florida

Summary

Organized, resourceful and dependable accounting professional, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Examiner Clerk

Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's Department
Miami, FL
12.2023 - Current
  • Greet Families, Funeral Homes, and other visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Accurately enters Cremation requests information and billing codes into the computer system for 'Approval' purposes.
  • Performs basic clerical duties, such as filing documents, entering data into the computer system, photocopying forms, and documents.
  • Answers telephones and directs calls to appropriate Medical or Administrative staff.
  • Follows guidelines to ensure confidentiality of 'Decedents' information.
  • Maintains confidentiality of records relating to Decedents' treatment.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

CHECK CASHING USA
12.2020 - 10.2022
  • Performed money orders, cashier's checks, deposits, withdrawals, and debit card payment transactions.
  • Completed high-volume money transactions for small business customers
  • Assisted customers completing loan applications and signing up for new services
  • Coached and mentored service representatives to deliver polite, professional customer interactions
  • Built positive rapport and relationships for high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Trained new employees regarding company operating procedures, policies and services

INVENTORY ASSOCIATE

WIS INTERNATIONAL
02.2019 - 11.2020
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels, uncover, and address inaccuracies.
  • Provided inventory and data collection services to assist the Merchant in making better business decisions.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

PHIL'S FOOD SERVICES LTD
12.2009 - 09.2014
  • Contributed to hiring, training, and development of accounting teams.
  • Trained new employees on QuickBooks software and payroll policies.
  • Responded to vendors' inquiries and sought ways to improve the payment process.
  • Managed past due balances, financial inquiries, and other accounts receivable functions.
  • Liaised with the banks to confirm wire transfers, payroll issues, and other banking concerns of the Company.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for the audit process.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits, and reconciled accounts.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in the general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.

FUND ACCOUNTANT

CITITRUST (BAHAMAS) LTD
08.2005 - 11.2008
  • Prepared and reconciled net asset value, distributions, balance sheets, and investor reports for investment funds.
  • Resolved accounting variances and estimated monthly account closing.
  • Participated in generating fund balance sheets for distribution to shareholders.
  • Monitored and managed cash flows and expenses.
  • Collaborated with fund managers regularly to align efforts to confirm accurate financial reporting.
  • Liaised with auditors and preparers to communicate fund details.
  • Reconciled daily trading transactions to ascertain necessary month-end adjustment measures.

SENIOR FIELD EXAMINER

SECURITIES COMMISSION OF THE BAHAMAS
02.2001 - 08.2005
  • Performed yearly reviews of Bank policies and procedures to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and standards
  • Trained and supervised Junior field Examiners on procedures and protocols of the Examination
  • Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement
  • Directed and participated in formal and informal meetings with Bank's Directors, and Fund Managers to gather information and discuss findings
  • Reviewed Bank's activities to ensure compliance with Securities laws and regulations
  • Advised clients on compliance issues, as well as potential remedies and required actions.

Education

PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE, Introduction to law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Legal Research and Writing, Real Property, Civil and Criminal Procedures, Wills and Trust, Partnerships and Corporations, Constitutional Law, Shepardizing, Ethics -

BLACKSTONE CAREER INSTITUTE
ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
10.2023

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING, Advanced Managerial Accounting, Internal and Operational Auditing, Forensic Auditing, Professional Ethics -

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING -

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

Skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Effective communicator
  • Leadership qualities
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Knowledge of Microsoft suite
  • LexisNexis Legal Software
  • Income Tax Preparer Course
  • Individual Tax Preparer

Activities

  • Home décor
  • Reading
  • Travel
  • Event planning

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Examiner Clerk

Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's Department
12.2023 - Current

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

CHECK CASHING USA
12.2020 - 10.2022

INVENTORY ASSOCIATE

WIS INTERNATIONAL
02.2019 - 11.2020

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

PHIL'S FOOD SERVICES LTD
12.2009 - 09.2014

FUND ACCOUNTANT

CITITRUST (BAHAMAS) LTD
08.2005 - 11.2008

SENIOR FIELD EXAMINER

SECURITIES COMMISSION OF THE BAHAMAS
02.2001 - 08.2005

PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE, Introduction to law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Legal Research and Writing, Real Property, Civil and Criminal Procedures, Wills and Trust, Partnerships and Corporations, Constitutional Law, Shepardizing, Ethics -

BLACKSTONE CAREER INSTITUTE

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING, Advanced Managerial Accounting, Internal and Operational Auditing, Forensic Auditing, Professional Ethics -

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING -

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

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