Melanie Lovett
************@*****.*** 951-***-****
***** **** ****, ********, ** 92592
A results-driven professional with a positive attitude and experience
managing customers, high-volume business operations, excellent problem-
solving skills and a strong orientation for customer service and
satisfaction seeking an opportunity for growth and challenge in an
industry which strives for excellence. Self-motivated and able to work
under pressure in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments. Experienced in
analyzing and streamlining projects and tasks to increase productivity,
quality, and efficiency. Proven ability to manage projects from planning
through execution and completion. Year End Close, monthly close, Fund
Accounting for Government Grants, Bank and GL reconciliation
Areas of expertise
o A/P, A/R, Billing, Purchasing, Public Accounting, Cost Accounting,
Payroll
o Customer service and relations
o Parcel Map & Subdivision Applications
o Land Survey & USGS Map Research
o R.E. and Escrow Experience
o Project Management
o Vendor, Inventory, & Materials Management
o Productivity Improvement
Accounting Water Treatment Municipality. Public Accounting processes
Assistant for month end closings and fiscal year end journal entries,
AppleOne reconciliation of government grant funding reports, document
Employment research and general clerical support for Eastern Municipal
Services Water District. Temporary contract.
May 2010 - May
2011 Towing Company. Processed Payroll for multiple office
locations, general ledger entries for daily operations, A/P,
Payroll Clerk & A/R and Workers Compensation Insurance reports. Temporary
General contract.
Accounting
AppleOne
Employment
Services
May 2009 - Sept
2009
General Manufacturer of steel lockboxes. A challenging position
Operations & focused on improved accounting and cost accountability of raw
Accounting materials through finished products in a manufacturing
Specialist company. Process and track materials orders with vendors and
D&M prepare customer orders for shipment via UPS interface and
Manufacturing, online LTL brokerages.
Inc
April 2008 - May
2009
Customer Service Direct liaison between management, vendors, customers and
staff to maintain cooperative relationships, resolve billing
and operating problems, track UPS and LTL shipments.
Accounting, A/R, A/P, A/R, and cost accounting
Billing, A/P, Integrated purchasing, vendor sourcing, inventory planning
Purchasing and control functions to assist in improving manufacturing
workflow and reduce costs
Manufacturing Analyzed, audit and realigned Bill of Materials for products
Process Analyst to reduce redundancy and re-assess costs, streamline product
build processes, and improve accuracy of cost of goods,
resulting in the ability for improved materials planning,
cost improvements and inventory/materials management.
Marketing, Sales Developed and implemented a database of market-specific
& Business target markets to capture new business opportunities
Development including targeted promotions and direct mail marketing
campaigns.
Office Manager Manufacturer of steel garage doors. Service, professionalism,
Door Sales, Inc courtesy, and customer service are the keys to a smoothly
Oct 2006 - running, vibrant operation.
August 2007 (Company closed in 2007)
Accounting, A/R, Accountable for banking and general accounting of daily
business activities
Billing, A/P Provided A/P, A/R, Collections, and Payroll Service,
Subcontractor Invoicing, and Processing of Lien Releases.
Customer Service Obtained insurance certificates for contractors per contract
requirements
Personal interaction to ensure customer satisfaction and
enthusiasm for high quality service
Maintain exemplary customer service levels during all
business phases
Outstanding personality and professional manner
Office Manager Manufacturer of window blinds and custom window treatments.
Discount Blind Combined strong planning, detail oriented style and
Center organizational and communications skills with the ability to
Murrieta, CA independently plan and direct ongoing business affairs.
Sep 2004-Aug (Company closed in 2006)
2006
Office Designed and implemented office procedures to track
Management accountability of sales, materials orders and scheduling,
increase productivity and facilitate greater efficiency.
Ordered materials for daily operations and contract-specific
materials as outlined by builders' specifications.
Contracts Developed, implemented and managed estimate and quote system
Administration for contract and residential sales; assembled bid packages
for contracts.
Scheduled deliveries / installation as well as meeting with
clients for custom window treatment orders
Admin Support Provided administrative support to staff and processed phone
orders
Processed A/P, A/R, Payroll, Certified Payroll
Banking and collection service
Chair-side Assist customer decisions on product, options, support plans
Assistant Order and track supplies, setup operatories and sterilize
Dr. Max Haws, instruments.
D.D.S.
Santa Barbara,
CA
Jul 2003-Aug
2004
Front Office / Schedule patient appointments, processed treatment estimates
Chair-side and insurance billing, and assisted doctor at chair- side
Assistant with patients
Dr. Kathleen Setup operatories, lab work, instrument sterilization, and
McClintock, scheduled case work with lab technicians
D.D.S.
Santa Barbara,
CA
Sep 1999-Apr
2002
Assistant to Open escrows, type and process escrow instructions; review
Escrow Officer and mail preliminary title reports, amendments and support
1st American documents to escrow principals.
Title Co. Research loan and title document information
Santa Barbara, Interview principles for loan document sign-ups
CA
Jan 1998-Aug
1999
Engineering Research Record of Survey and Parcel Maps
Planning Identify properties on U.S.G.S. Quad Maps
Assistant Process subdivision applications to City and County Planners
BCA Engineering Typed and prepared test results for Soils Engineers
Apple Valley, CA Real Estate Sales Agent and Appraiser
Jun 1988-Dec
1993
Education
BA AA / AS Victor Valley Community College
University of Phoenix Victorville, CA
Murrieta, CA Major: Business Administration
Major: Business
Management
Certifications
Real Estate Principles, Appraisal Principles - Victor
Valley College, Victorville, CA
Dental Assisting Certificate - Concord Career College, San
Bernardino, CA
Escrow Principles - Santa Barbara Escrow Association, Santa
Barbara, CA
M.A.I. Course Certification - Master Appraisal Institute
Computer Skills
Applications Word processing Microsoft Word
Presentation Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet Microsoft Excel
Accounting QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks for
Manufacturing, FoxTowing, ADP and
Evolution Payroll Software, Oracle, Access
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