Administrative Assistant High School

**** ******* ****** **. *********, florida *****

904-***-**** ( ***********@*****.***

Karen A. Crooms

objective

To continue to implement the skills and disciplines achieved in current and

prior work experience as an Administrative Assistant or related area of

expertise with diverse opportunities and challenges.

Personal Attributes

I am a strong leader who is able to work with little or no supervision,

able to make prompt and responsible decisions. Possess strong follow-up

skills to ensure tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner. I

am a very determined worker willing to accept and gain knowledge of new

ventures. I am also a people person who is able to communicate well with

all personalities; whether customer related or with internal associates, in

a calm and professional manner.

Work experience

09/2002 - 01/2011 Crowley Maritime Corporation

Jacksonville, Florida

Crewing Administrator, Marine Personnel 10/2009 - 01/2011

. Responsible for all aspects of staffing personnel onboard ocean

going vessels. Managed crewing of 300+ marine personnel on a

monthly basis ensuring travel and lodging to and from vessels

via land, sea and air both domestic and internationally.

. Technical support for Crowley's marine business units. Selected

qualified mariners to fill job billets ranging from Masters,

Mates, Able Seamen and Engineers. Verified all crew credentials,

training, medical and drug requirements. Operated under union

contracts and regulatory requirements.

. Accountable for developing and maintaining complex spreadsheets

for the projection of crewing schedules and crew/travel budgets.

. Prepared and maintained all personnel records working alongside

with Fleet Operations, Human Resources and Risk Management.

. Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines at any

given time. Traveled to other locations to assist in

conferencing, training and addressing issues and concerns for

crew members.

Payroll Coordinator, Payroll 11/2003-10/2009

* Generated and processed payrolls for union and administrative

employees.

* Maintained up to date knowledge of union contracts.

* Payment of benefits for retirement savings, union dues, charitable

donations, uniforms, etc.

* Consistently met deadlines on daily, weekly and monthly basis.

* Provided excellent assistance to employees, management, union halls

and benefits associates.

Accounting Specialist, Accounts Payable 09/2002-11/2003

* Reviewed and processed invoices for fleet management and

land/marine operations repair

service orders. Reconciled mismatch reports.

* Responsible for maintaining a great rapport with venders and

internal associates to ensure

constant communication for proper billing and payment.

* Consistently made inquiries with vendors for possible discounts

when appropriate.

* Provided any special handling requests for vendors when necessary.

* Utilized various programs for research/reconciliation of invoices

for prompt payment

06/2000-01/2002 Ferrellgas

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Accounting Coordinator/Office Assistant

* Prepared and presented proposals to current and prospective

customers. Assisted management

with updating and maintaining price negotiations, contract

renewals and OSHA regulations.

* Coordinated scheduling of appointments for proposals, installation

and service. Managed daily

dispatch functions of Service Technicians.

* Prepared and submitted daily deposit. Compiled, reconciled and

balanced daily batches.

* Responsible for accounts payable and receivables.

* Approved and submitted payroll for district employees.

education

1998 Englewood High School

Jacksonville, Florida

. High School Graduate

Skills

* Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint

* Windows 2003, 2007, XP, Vista

* PeopleSoft, Crystal Enterprise, Lawson, VMS, NS5, Concur and

Mainframe

Any references will gladly be furnished upon

request

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