· Processed all tax reports and filings, processed employee deductions and garnishments and oversaw the annual accounts payable disbursement of $1.4 million, $120,000 per month.
NORDSTROM DEPARTMENT STORE, Seattle, WA 1991 – 1999
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Accounts Payable
Receptionist
Sales Associates
· Received several promotions in recognition of sound bookkeeping, records management and staff relations skills
· Coordinated special employee recognition and holiday events for more than 500 employees.
· Oversaw all aspects of event management including: budget preparation, employee notifications and registrations, site/venue selection as well as all logistics planning and catering. Provided administrative support for six departments.
· Served as an information clearinghouse, scheduled appointments/conference calls, made travel arrangements, provided information to clients, organized and maintained paper and electronic files, managed special projects/events, and produced correspondence.
· Managed accounts payables in excess of $1.3 million in annual expenses, $75,000 - $150,000 per month.
· Worked closely with vendors to oversee accounts payable, negotiate payment arrangements, purchase equipment and ensure prompt delivery.
· Coordinated Managers’ meetings, prepared documentation for presentations, maintained meeting minutes and agendas.
· Served as central communications liaison for the Communications Department, Human Resource Department, Store Planning and Facilities Management.
JOHNSON CONTROLS, Bellevue, WA 1986 – 1991
Accounts Payable Manager
Payroll Clerk
· Managed payroll for 85 fulltime, part-time and 1099 contractors.
· Oversaw the processing and management of all personnel documents, benefits management and saving incentive programs.
· Worked closely with union Shop Stewarts and processed union due deductions.
· Filed highly sensitive documents on time and accurately with the courts and appropriate state, federal and private offices. .
EDUCATION AND ONGOING PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Licensed Massage Practitioner, Ashmead College of Massage, November, 20XX
Business Administration, Seattle Central Community College, 1995 – 1997
Advanced study in MS Excel, Internet Research and Employment Law