SHAMEKKA PRATT-SIMMONS
Stafford, Texas 77477
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EDUCATION
University of Phoenix 2007 Houston, Texas
Bachelor of Science
Business Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accounts Receivable Accounting Department
Dates March 2009-Present
Place of Employment Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
. maintain up-to-date billing system
. follow up, collection and allocation of payments
. carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to
specific deadlines
. reconciliation of accounts
. monitoring customer account details for non payments, delayed payments
and other irregularities
. maintain accounts receivable customer files
. follow established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc
. prepare bank deposits
. investigate and resolve customer queries
. process adjustments
. organizing a recovery system and initiate collection efforts
. communicating with customers via phone, email, mail or personally
Education and Experience
. knowledge of accounts receivable
. knowledge of office administration and procedures
. knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures
. proficient in relevant computer applications
. 1-3 years accounts receivable and general accounting experience
Key Competencies
. attention to detail and accuracy
. interpersonal skills
. good communication skills
. organizational skills
. information management
. problem-solving skills
. decision-making skills
. stress tolerance
. tenacious
. negotiation skills
. conflict management skills
Radiology Secretary Radiology Department
Dates 2007-2008
Place of Employment HCA Women's Hospital of Texas
Responsibilites:
. Greeting patients and answering multi phone lines.
. Filing images, faxing reports of results to physicians'
offices and scheduling appointments.
. Juggle many tasks and follow the instructions of a
supervisor.
. Knowledge of computers and office equipment and have sound
communication skills.
Radiology Secretary Radiology Department
Dates 2001-2007
Place of Employment HCA West Houston Medical
Responsibilites:
. Everyday office tasks such as answering phones and greeting
patients.
. Filing images, faxing reports of results to physicians'
offices and scheduling
appointments.
. Juggle many tasks and follow the instructions of a supervisor.
. Knowledge of computers and office equipment and have sound
communication skills.
Radiology Secretary Radiology Department
Dates 1996-2001
Place of Employment HCA Bellaire Medical Center
Responsibilites:
. Everyday office tasks such as answering phones and greeting
patients.
. Filing images, faxing reports of results to physicians'
offices and scheduling appointments.
. Juggle many tasks and follow the instructions of a supervisor.
. Knowledge of computers and office equipment and have sound
communication skills.
Other Professional Experience:
School Board Trustee Secretary Stafford Municipal School District
Dates 2010-present
Responsibilities:
. Shall keep, or cause to be kept, an accurate record of the
proceedings of each
Board meeting.
. Shall send, or cause to be sent, notices of Board meetings.
. In the absence of the President and Vice President of the
Board, shall call the
. Board meeting to order.
. Shall countersign all warrants for District money drawn upon
the depository by
order of the Board.
. Perform other duties as directed by the Board
Professional Activities:
School Board Trustee, Stafford Municiple School District
2009-present
Member, Texas Caucus of Black School
Board 2009-2010
Treasure, Stafford Youth Basketball
Assoc 2006-present
Cheer Director Stafford Cobras Football Assoc.
2010 season
Member SMSD Vision & Planning
Facility Task Force
Alternate Delegate SMSD School Board Trustee
Achievements:
Certificate of Resolution State Rep Ron Reynolds
Certificate Collections 101 Fred Pryor Seminars
Continue Education NASB, TASB and Summer Leadership
conferences
Professional Presentation/Speaker:
SMSD Convocation "Welcome Back Educators" 2010
References upon request