Velvet Sims
Tallulah,LA
Summary
Dedicated professional experienced in managing financial operations within the education sector. Proven skills in team collaboration and problem-solving, supporting budget allocations and performance
with strong skills in effective communication and team collaboration, contributing to enhanced workflow efficiency and strategic fiscal decision-making.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager
Madison Parish School Board
301 South Chestnut Street, Tallulah, Louisiana
07.2025 - 06.2026
- Assisted in managing budget allocations for educational programs and resources.
- Supported daily operations by coordinating schedules and logistics for school events.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance communication and workflow efficiency across departments.
- Implemented new tracking systems for student performance and attendance data.
- Attended Madison Parish school board meetings and responded to questions regarding financial data.
- Served on the Madison Parish school board Finance Committee assisting with budget planning, financial oversight, and strategic fiscal decision-making.
Accounts Payable
Madison Parish School Board
301 South Chestnut Street
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
- Entered data into an accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
- Kept detailed records of accounts payable by creating reports and updating vendor balance sheets
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Processed reimbursements for school district employees attending professional development.
- Followed policy and procedures relating to Madison Parish School District.
- Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner..
- Researched and responded to inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status or payment informationn.
- Worked closely with Purchasing Clerk ensuring proper authorization for all purchases made by the organization.
- Collaborated with district-level supervisors to ensure invoices were processed and paid promptly, supporting timely grant reimbursement requests and program funding compliance.
- Verified accuracy of coding on invoices prior to processing accounts.
- Supported audit processes by compiling, organizing, and providing accounts payable records in accordance with audit requirements.
Data Tech
Madison High SBHC- Madison Parish School District
1234 Madison High Drive, Tallulah, Louisiana
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Coordinated call routing to appropriate department personnel, ensuring effective communication and timely response.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding privacy protection when handling sensitive information.
- Maintained student health records, including immunization documentation and insurance information, to support clinical services and billing requirements.
- Verified, updated, and managed student demographic information to ensure accurate billing and compliance with healthcare documentation standards.
Sales Tax Assistant
Madison Parish School Board
301 South Chestnut Street, Tallulah, Louisiana
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Prepared and processed tax documents for timely submission and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in conducting tax audits, ensuring accuracy and identifying discrepancies.
- Collaborated with finance team to streamline tax reporting processes and improve efficiency.
- Maintained organized financial records to support efficient retrieval and reporting.
Media Specialist / Inventory Clerk / Sch. Finance
Madison Parish School Board
301 South Chestnut Street, Tallulah, Louisiana
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Collaborated with educators to integrate media resources into lesson plans effectively.
- Trained staff on utilizing multimedia tools for improved classroom instruction.
- Prepared audio copies of school board meetings for school board members.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records relating to school district fixed assets.
- Assisted district level supervisors with maintaining information on fixed assets paid with grant money.
- Maintained monthly records from each school relating to school finance.
Accounts Payable
Madison Parish School Board
301 South Chestnut Street, Tallulah, Louisiana
05.2008 - 09.2013
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Performed bookkeeping duties related to accounts payable.
- Maintained accurate accounts payable records for all invoices paid.
- Assisted with developing policy and procedures related to the accounts payable process.
- Attended school board meetings and answered questions regarding invoices and other financial data.
- Processed reimbursements for district employees attending professional development conferences.
- Worked with Purchasing Clerk in matching invoices to purchase orders.
- Generated monthly reports.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership And Development
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03-2028
MBA - Business Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL01-2023
BBA - Human Resources Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL01-2022
Skills
- Financial management
- Documentation and reporting
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
Louisiana Association of School Business Officials (LASBO)
- Certified Louisiana School Business Specialist - 2015
- Certified Louisiana School Business Specialist - 2023
- Certified Louisiana School Business Specialist - 2026
Timeline
Business Manager
Madison Parish School Board
07.2025 - 06.2026
Accounts Payable
Madison Parish School Board
07.2022 - 07.2025
Data Tech
Madison High SBHC- Madison Parish School District
07.2022 - 07.2022
Sales Tax Assistant
Madison Parish School Board
03.2015 - 07.2018
Media Specialist / Inventory Clerk / Sch. Finance
Madison Parish School Board
09.2013 - 03.2015
Accounts Payable
Madison Parish School Board
05.2008 - 09.2013
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership And Development
Capella University
MBA - Business Management
American InterContinental University
BBA - Human Resources Management
American InterContinental University