Sherra L. Holdman
**** ******* ****, *** ***, Houston, Texas 77081
*************@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a challenging, yet rewarding, entry level position in accounting
to fulfill qualifications for CFE Certification.
Education, Honors, and Certifications
Master of Science in Accounting
Expected Graduation: May 2015
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX
Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice
Graduation: Dec 2007 GPA: 3.54
Sam Houston State University,
Huntsville, TX
Honors/Certifications
Certified Teacher of Texas: Science 4-8
Cum Laude Graduate-Undergraduate
Dean's List: 2005-2007
Employment
Sixth Grade Science Teacher/Math Tutor
Aug. 2011- July 2013
Raul Yzaguirre School for Success
Houston, TX
Solely responsible for redesigning curriculum for 120 sixth grade science
Experience with predominantly ESL and ELL students
Introduced incentive programs for students which increased positive
behavior
Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based
upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students'
varying needs and interests.
Benefit Administrator- Claims Professional
Dec. 2007- Aug 2011
The Hartford- SWWCCC- Accounting Dept
Houston, TX
Reconciled incoming bills, claims, and medical records by verifying
entries and comparing system reports to balances and identifying
information in existing claims.
Charged expenses to accounts (claims) and cost centers (vendors) by
analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries and mailing
correspondence.
Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verified federal id
numbers; scheduled and input checks; resolved purchase order, contract,
invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; issued stop-payments.
Paid injured employees by receiving and verifying compensable time off
work and requests for mileage. Maintained accounting ledgers (medical and
indemnity reserves) by verifying and posting account transactions in the
claim notes.
Maintained historical records and data integrity by filing unbilled
invoices timely and accurately.