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Great Jobs for Great People
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Resumes have been updated as of January 2008.
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If you are looking for Great People to add to your team, here are some to review. They are professionals ready to hit the ground running, and you’d be lucky to have them.
Oh, and did we mention that there isn't a fee? That is right. There is NO FEE for interviewing and/or hiring these professionals. If you see someone you like, just contact our Program Manager.
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Acct-1
Author :: Joni Young
Date :: Wed 01/09/2008 @ 04:09
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Accounting Candidate
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Augusta State University, Augusta, GA
• Completed several Master level courses—Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
• Licensed CPA in Maryland
SUMMARY Experienced accountant with strong internal audit background. Diverse responsibilities including financial statement reporting, general ledger, A/R, A/P, Payroll, and Job Costing
EXPERIENCE
2006-2007 Advance America, Spartanburg, SC
Internal Auditor/Compliance Analyst
• Planned and performed internal and compliance audits for 7,000 employee corporate headquarters
• Reviewed weekly compliance audits and offsite reviews
• Prepared monthly compliance reports
• Prepared risk assessment
• Assisted in training new compliance auditors and yearly compliance training
• Prepared and updated compliance audit programs
2004-2006 Watkins, Meegan, Drury & Company, Annapolis, MD
Senior Accountant
• Planned and performed corporate and not-for-profit audits and reviews including preparation of financial statements
• Prepared individual, corporate and not-for-profit tax returns
• Provided bookkeeping support for clients
• Researched various accounting and tax polices and/or procedures
2001-2004 CBIZ Accounting, Tax & Advisory of Columbia, Inc., Columbia, MD
Senior Accountant
• Planned and performed not-for-profit and yellow book audits and corporate reviews including preparation of financial statements and tax returns
• Performed all accounting functions while outsourced to a painting contractor including AP, AR, payroll, job costing, and preparation of monthly financial statements
• Developed and presented audit findings and recommendations to Board of Directors and management
• Provided bookkeeping support for corporate and not-for-profit clients
• Researched various accounting and tax polices and/or procedures
• Supervised staff accountants on audit engagements
1998-2001 Malvin, Riggins & Company, P.C., Newport News, VA
Staff/Senior Accountant
• Planned and performed HUD and not-for-profit audits including preparation of financial statements
• Prepared individual, corporate and not-for-profit tax returns
• Responsible for six monthly bookkeeping clients
• Supervised staff accountants on various engagements
• Researched and discussed accounting and tax issues with clients
1996-1998 City of Hampton, Hampton, VA
Accountant
• Maintained complete accounting records for three funds
• Prepared, analyzed and reviewed monthly financial statements and budget reports with department heads and officials and implemented changes as needed
• Assisted the grant accountant as needed with Federal and State Grant funds
• Assisted in preparation of yearly audit report (CAFR)
1994-1995 Central Accounting Division, Camp Zama Japan
Accounting Technician
• Processed purchase orders and invoices for payment including assignment of account codes
• Reviewed transactions reports for accuracy and prepared adjustments as required
• Reviewed monthly inventories to ensure accuracy and prepared adjustments as required
• Maintained petty cash funds
1992-1994 Nations Bank of Texas, Camp Zama Japan
Customer Service Representative
• Opened and closed checking and savings accounts and certificates of deposits
• Analyzed loan applications and prepared debt and income schedules
1986-1992 Richmond County, GA
Budget Analyst/Accountant
• Assisted in the development of the County’s annual budget
• Assisted county department heads and elected officials in preparing and maintaining their departmental budgets
• Analyzed monthly budget variance reports and proposed/posted budget amendments
• Assisted in preparation of yearly audit report (CAFR)
• Maintained fixed asset and depreciation records for ten funds
• Invested excess cash on a daily and monthly basis
• Reconciled twelve bank accounts on a monthly basis
COMPUTER SKILLS:
• Microsoft Word and Excel, QuickBooks
• Pro systems fx (engagement); Pro systems Tax, Pro systems Fixed Assets
• Go Audit, Go RS (tax)
• Creative Solutions, BNA Fixed Assets, Timberline, Turbo Tax
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Admin-1
Author :: Joni Young
Date :: Wed 01/09/2008 @ 04:10
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Administrative Professional Candidate
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Skills Profile
• Self-motivated; able to set effective priorities and implement decisions to achieve immediate and long-term goals and meet operational deadlines
• Proven written and oral communication skills and problem resolution abilities
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems
• Exemplary time management skills that allow for the multi-tasking of all responsibilities
• Well-rounded background in administrative support, corporate compliance and legal affairs at an executive level
• Successful experience in customer service and support with recognized strengths in account maintenance, sales staff support, and planning/implementing proactive procedures and systems
Career
2004 - 2007 Advance America, Cash Advance, Corporate Office, Spartanburg, SC
Executive Administrative Assistant, Legal & Regulatory Affairs
• Provided executive-level administrative support to the Vice President of Legal & Regulatory
Affairs and three direct reports with a demonstrated ability to improve procedures and meet
demanding headlines.
• Developed yearly budgetary forecasts for two departments and to ensure forecasts met corporate guidelines.
• Responsible for composting and editing correspondence and memoranda from verbal direction.
• Utilized knowledge of established department policies; prepare, compose, edit, and file agendas, written consents and minutes of meetings.
• Processed monthly expense reports reflecting supporting documents and budget code indexes.
• Assisted Corporate Secretary with Quarterly Board of Director meetings; assembled and delivered board books; maintained board correspondence; coordinated meal and travel arrangements.
• Directed and processed all Outside Counsel billing and invoicing through Serengeti Law Tracking Software.
• Planned and coordinated department luncheons and developed presentations for related on and off site meetings.
2003 - 2004 Regions Bank, Spartanburg, SC
2000 - 2003 Wachovia Bank, Spartanburg, SC
Financial Services Specialist
• Maintained solid customer relationships by handling questions and concerns with speed, professionalism, and accuracy
• Proactively assessed clients' financial information by profiling to determine total current and future financial needs.
• Presented action plans to discuss the appropriate financial product and service options.
• Enhanced management’s productivity by organizing bi-weekly meetings to discuss accomplishments, issues and room for improvement.
1997 – 1999 McNaughton-McKay Electric Company, Mauldin, SC
Administrative Assistant
• Operated multi-line phone system
• Planned and scheduled meetings and appointments for direct supervisors
• Organized and maintained filing system for company invoices
• Purchased Office Supplies
• Maintained and examined leased equipment
• Integrated product information for dissemination to staff and clients
Education
1995 – 1996 Spartanburg Technical
One year towards Bachelors of Arts Degree
Professional
Affiliations American Management Association
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Admin-2
Author :: Joni Young
Date :: Wed 01/09/2008 @ 04:11
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Administrative Professional Candidate
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Professional Summary
• Highly motivated achiever
• Analytical skills.
• Dedicated
• Detail-oriented
• Well-organized
• Excellent work ethic
• Excellent time management
• Workers’ Compensation
• 401(k)
• Billing
• Team player
• PeopleSoft, ADP, Report smith, Lotus, Excel, Word, Windows, Access
• In-depth experience involving executive administrative support
Experience
2000 – 2007 Advance America, Spartanburg, SC
01/06 – 11/2007 Executive Administrative Assistant
• Prepared materials necessary for conferences, correspondences, appointments, meetings and telephone calls.
• Prepared special or one-time reports and summaries. Created certain reports and updates daily.
• Prepared and updated confidential memo packages as necessary.
• Filed correspondence and other records.
• Assisted in administrative details, usually of a confidential nature.
• Read and routed incoming mail.
• Coordinated necessary caterings for meetings/conferences.
• Prepared and coordinated travel arrangements.
10/05 – 01/06 Benefits Supervisor
• Reported workers’ compensation claims and monitored progress.
• Prepared monthly and quarterly reconciliation reports for Accounting/Finance.
• Prepared special reports and research as required by Senior Management.
• Maintained Training Manual for position.
• Assisted with Annual Election process as required.
• Back-up for the 401(k) download that is processed on a bi-weekly basis.
12/03 – 10/05 Benefits Coordinator
• Reported workers’ compensation claims and monitored progress.
• Prepared monthly reconciliation reports for Accounting/Finance.
• Maintained accuracy of the company’s leave program to include FMLA and STD. Processed Short-term and Long-term disability claims.
• Prepared all monthly bills to vendors for benefits department.
• Prepared special reports and research as required by Senior Management.
• Maintained Training Manual for position.
• Assisted with Annual Election process as required.
• Back-up for the 401(k) download that is processed on a bi-weekly basis.
01/00 – 12/03 Human Resources/ Payroll Associate
• Data entry of all new hires, status changes, and terminations; including input of salary information for the generation of payroll checks; Filing.
• Communicated with field employees in order to obtain complete and accurate information.
• Created and maintained new hire and terminated files.
• Made sure all information received is compliant with all laws.
1995 – 1999 Inman Mills, Inman, SC
Administrative Assistant
• Secretarial work for upper-level management, Vice President and Corporate Personnel Director
• Processed all paperwork for the company’s 401(k) plan.
• Produce and distribute production schedules for loom manufacturing, along with other types of data entry.
Education
• College studies – University of South Carolina, Spartanburg, SC
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Admin-3
Author :: Joni Young
Date :: Wed 01/09/2008 @ 04:12
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Administrative Professional Candidate
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Proficiency in Adobe Professional, SAP, KRONOS, HRMS, Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
EXPERIENCE
2004 – 2007 Advance America, Cash Advance Centers – Spartanburg, SC
Assistant State Licensing Coordinator, Legal and Regulatory Department
• Provided administrative assistance with the completion of over 400 state applications and yearly license renewals
• Responsible for completing state application process in thirty-five states for new branches.
• Gathered and reviewed the required state-specific documentation.
• Entered and maintained license data in database and generated licensing reports as needed.
• Worked closely with Real Estate and Construction department to ensure that state licenses are received in branch before opening date.
• Processed licensing issues such as: address corrections, branch relocations and closings via written correspondence to the state.
2001 – 2003 Bayer Chemicals Corporation – Wellford, SC
Administrative Assistant
• Provided general administrative support to the manager of maintenance and engineering department. Responsible for entering and maintaining AMMS work order database.
• Printed work order reports and created graphs, using Excel and PowerPoint, set up files for MSDS and other required permits.
• Maintained operator-training records and served as department safety representative, compiled all safety data and created charts/graphs for HES manager.
• Edited and revised safety procedures while responsible for updates to the Health Safety and Environmental manuals.
• Organized and conducted monthly safety meeting and attendance records, prepared files and mailing database for all contractors/vendors.
2000 – 2001 BASF Corporation – Whitestone, SC
Maintenance and Engineering Clerk
• Provided administrative support to maintenance team leader and engineering manager.
• Created and generated work orders and reports from SAP and issued daily work schedule for maintenance staff.
• Performed time entry from work orders and entered service entries from invoices to prepare for payment.
• Managed all the preventative maintenance and training records for the maintenance technicians.
1998 – 2000 Amoco Fabric and Fibers/ American Fibers and Yarns – Spartanburg, SC
Maintenance/Manufacturing Clerk
• Provided administrative support to maintenance manager and manufacturing manager.
• Created and entered daily and weekly manufacturing production reports and graphs for production manager. Received, processed, and distributed work orders
• Developed forms for preventive and predictive maintenance, generated reports on safety and outstanding work orders.
• Received training as Quality Auditor and conducted audits.
1991 – 1998 MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. – Moore, SC
1997 – 1998 Documentation Clerk
• Revised and edited job assistant manuals and confidential plant policies/procedures.
• Supported department in successful effort to obtain QS 9000 certification.
• Wrote and edited technical procedures for area manufacturing needs.
• Audited manufacturing areas for knowledge and maintenance of controlled documents.
1994 – 1997 Human Resource Clerk
• Performed receptionist duties and supported human resources generalist and employment supervisor. Placed ads for employment needs, ordered temporary staff, and verified invoices.
• Screened applications, set up interviews and drug screens, and conducted orientations.
• Generated various spreadsheet reports for headcount, employee evaluations, and attendance.
• Ordered and distributed service awards.
• Served as back up for hourly payroll using HRMS and KRONOS systems.
• Created and maintained new hire/termination records for all personnel.
1992 – 1994 Quality Assurance Technician
• Measured and performed various analytical tests in quality assurance laboratory.
• Conducted sample testing of product and provided data entry results to verify data.
EDUCATION
• Spartanburg Technical College, Continuing Education
• Notary Public for State of South Carolina
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Eng -1
Author :: Joni Young
Date :: Wed 01/09/2008 @ 04:10
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Engineering Candidate
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Education Masters of Business Administration, Strategic Management, Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, Bloomington, IN
Master of Science, Quality, Purdue University, College of Engineering, West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science, Management, Manufacturing, GMI Engineering & Management Institute, Flint, MI
Professional
Summary Diverse background focused on project management, lean manufacturing, planning, and cost improvement. Demonstrated abilities in productivity improvement, quality assurance, training and leadership development. Recognized for ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, meet deadlines and build quality relationships producing improved efficiency.
Experience
2006 – 2007 Advance America Inc., Spartanburg, SC
Project & Process Engineer/ Construction Services Manager
• Designed, developed and implemented business processes and managed continuous improvement efforts for 40 person department comprised of all levels of employees.
• Coordinated Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance activities in the Real Estate, Construction and Purchasing Department.
• Supervised team for New Center Opening Process responsible for 300 new locations a year.
• Spearheaded relationships with utility companies enabling expansion into Canada.
• Conducted waste reduction workshops for Construction department, improving information flow throughout the company and between suppliers.
• Reduced damage claims and increased store build outs by evaluating Center Truck Consolidation program for Warehouse layout, trailer packing and problem solving.
• Reorganized Construction Department staff using Value Stream Mapping concepts to enhance effectiveness and information flow.
• Researched and reduced costs for telecom and trash services, saving the company 10% per month over $1M in trash reduction and potential savings of $600 per center in telecom services.
1998-2005 General Motors Corporation, Detroit, MI
Direct Labor Industrial Engineer, Flint Assembly, Flint, MI, 2004-2005
• Standardized work and rebalanced the final assembly line workloads to resolve production and safety/ergonomics issues for 40 hourly operators.
• Negotiated with union and management while continuously improving operator efficiency by re-engineering the manufacturing process to accommodate additional base engineering content.
• Developed new product plans and productivity targets around 2006 model year content changes, resulting in cost reduction and an improved efficiency.
• Worked with cross-functional team to design and develop new containers and production hoist for U-Haul specific fuel tank.
• Evaluated pilot validation builds for manufacturability and process validation, supporting U-Haul Special Equipment Options and annual product change.
• Validated work standards and assembly tasks through weekly production leveling activities to support product engineering changes
Indirect Labor Industrial Engineer, GM Technical Center, Warren, MI. 2002-2004
• Instructor for Simulated Work Environment teaching Toyota Production System and Lean Manufacturing Methodologies including production leveling, continuous improvement, standardized work and ANDON.
• Lead Engineer for all plant material delivery processes, including planning and manpower, production and time study data build up supporting Chevrolet Corvette and Cobalt new product launches.
• Initiated, developed and implemented indirect labor processes for plant bulk chemicals, resulting in one time labor expenditure savings of $21 million.
• Project Manager responsible for best practice sharing among 21 North America manufacturing sites, resulting in significant cost savings and enhanced efficiencies.
Supply Chain Planner, 1998-2002
• Saved $6 million by resolving ergonomics/packaging issues with suppliers prior to plant delivery.
• Resolved and managed concerns between suppliers and eight global vehicle assembly plants.
• Reduced operator time by 15% and floor space utilization by 10% by implementing Toyota Production System’s strategies for material.
• Reduced expendable packaging by 25% at Orion Assembly resulting in reduced inventory and improved worker safety.
• Trained and audited department for ISO 9001 requirements ensuring compliance and successful audits.
• Consulted with supplier to implement visual controls and part organization resulting in reduction of part numbers and error proofing operation workstations.
Special Assignment – Strategic Subassembly Analysis Team, 1998-2002
• Subject matter expert charged with developing Subassembly Strategic Document to provide a single corporate direction for subassemblies.
• Supported development of a revised subassembly process incorporated to align the conversion of two divisions into one cohesive division.
1996-1997 Rima Manufacturing, Hudson, MI
Industrial Engineer
• Implemented new work cells and provided engineered solutions to recurring manufacturing issues.
1995-1996 GKN Automotive, Sanford, NC
Industrial Engineer
• Developed and implemented various manufacturing and assembly process improvements.
Memberships Project Management Institute Member, 2006 – Present
Institute of Industrial Engineering Member, 2005 - Present
Attendee Lead Committee Member for 2007 Palmetto Chapter Symposium
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