Results-driven Financial Coordinator offering 10+ years success in leading financial management activities at professional education organizations. Exceptionally talented in creating robust internal controls, guidelines and procedures to support accounting functions such as budget administration. Prepared to bring talent and leadership to growing organization in rewarding executive-level role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Lead
HelloFresh
St. Louis, Missouri
03.2022 - Current
Trained 15+ employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns and transfers.
Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Double checked records, daily reports and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
Delivered updates on anticipated task completion times.
Financial Coordinator
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO
03.2016 - 03.2022
Provide financial support to senior management with budgets and preparation of forecasting reports
Coordinate and reconcile financial accounts, approve financial transactions, and track expenses to ensure compliance
Review cash flow forecasts, actuals, and related budget variances to identify areas for improvement
Monitor and verify all inventory transactions accurate while resolving any errors and discrepancies in inventory system
Served as project leader for university surplus inventory annual sale, supervising 5+ student workers daily tasks
Generated $85,000 by conducting annual auctions for non-profit organization
Trained 25-30+ new employees to uphold company policies, procedures, and practices
Reviewed and approved Standard Services Agreements and external contracts
Obtained and maintained annual PCIs and Certificate of Liability Insurances from vendors that hold accounts with university.
Answered questions over phone and in-person regarding billing, scheduling and treatment.
Senior Financial Assistant
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO
07.2014 - 03.2016
Oversaw department financial records including purchase order requisitions, direct pay vouchers, transaction corrections, reimbursements, reallocated credit card expenses, and journal entries
Surveilled timekeeping and payroll functions for 160+ union workers in addition to maintaining employee information, preparing labor reallocations, processing electronic personnel forms, and posting job openings
Prepared metrics, charts, and graphs for inclusion in monthly, quarterly, and annual internal audit progress reports
Implemented timekeeping improvement process, decreasing discrepancies by 85 percent
Reconciled statements and accounts and resolved variances.
Collected data to create 10+ new account summary reports designed to track transactions, identify potential issues and create solutions.
Supported Accounts Payable Department in fiscal closings, budget allocation and daily business operations.
Business Operator
Lindenwood University
St. Louis, MO
01.2011 - 02.2014
Processed and posted cash, credit cards, and check payments to accounting system, posted payments on student accounts, and analyzed discrepancies
Constantly updated correspondence files and database information to preserve accurate electronic records
Operated multiple phone lines, transferring 300+ incoming calls to appropriate destinations, and placing various outside calls as required
Student Account Advisor
Sandford Brown College, Bursar
Hazelwood, MO
01.2010 - 01.2011
Developed proposals, contracts and pricing for targeted accounts.
Sought out key decision-makers and tailored solutions to address business challenges.
Handled 50+ inbound calls daily to provide callers with product and service information, emphasize product features and benefits and generate quotes.
Worked closely with Business Manager to facilitate increased inventory levels during seasonal events and decreased levels during slower timeframes.
Entered client details and notes into system for interdepartmental access and review.
Processed debtor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balance.
Worked with customer to create debt repayment plan based on current financial condition.
Listened to customers and negotiated solutions that met creditor and debtor needs.