Rae Lynn Yanker
Arvada, CO ****5
abi8lk@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Graduated with a Bachelor Degree Summa Cum Laude in Aviation
Administration. August 1995. Minored in Spanish. (BILINGUAL)
University of Colorado, Boulder
Majored in foreign languages, 1978-1979.
EXPERIENCE
General Transport & Consultants, Inc., Akron, Ohio, 5/07 - 1/09
Customer Service Supervisor
Supervised the Customer Service Department for this 18 million dollar a
year trucking company consisting of 80 owner operators. Handled all
customer issues to ensure the highest satisfaction. Entered and tracked
orders in TMW software. Updated status on customer websites including
Manugistics, One Network, Odyssey Logistics, Ryder, Jo-Ann Fabrics,
Cargill, Johns Manville, Owen's Corning, and many others.
Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, Ft. Myers, Florida, 6/06 - 2/07
Membership Sales / Member Relations
Increased the general membership of this non-profit business from 1100
members to nearly 1500, and helped current members increase their business
through business to business exposure. Instituted new marketing ideas
including a tri-fold brochure and free event cards. Built a cooperative
relationship between the local Business Networking International (BNI)
groups and the Chamber of Commerce leading to several joint educational
seminars. Helped organize and attended multiple networking events, and
served as an ambassador for our chamber at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
and International Chamber of Commerce events.
DeSanctis Marble & Granite, Ft. Myers, Florida, 10/05 - 6/06
Office Manager
Re-engineered and organized the office and procedures for this two-year old
marble and granite manufacturing company. Consolidated two bookkeeping
systems, instituted in-house payroll, created a safety program and wrote
their safety manual. Organized production flow procedures and scheduling
of jobs. Created efficient job information communication procedures
between the office and the production shop. As the manager of Human
Resources, handled all employee issues and updated all insurance policies.
Created paperwork flow procedures and a system for tracking job material
location. Responsible for all bookkeeping functions including accounts
receivable, accounts payable, daily cash account reconciliation, and job
costing. Completed monthly and quarterly tax reports and deposits.
Provided daily cash flow reports and financial reports to the owner.
Collaborated on marketing brochure and web-site design. Attended
networking events as a sales agent. Used Peachtree Accounting for
Contractors, Quickbooks Pro, and Microsoft Office.
Coastal Plumbing and Mechanical, Ft. Myers, Florida, 8/04-6/05
Accounting Team Leader
Full-charge bookkeeper for this ten million dollar a year company.
Scheduled and monitored three person accounting team duties including
accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, job costing, and all human
resource activities. Compiled monthly operational analysis reports / job
cost reports. Coordinated transition of office to a paperless office to
accommodate a two office location. Reconciled bank and procurement card
accounts. Created systems for monitoring fuel usage and individual plumber
performance. Collected past due accounts and monitored service department
activity. Filed liens. Served as a translator for Spanish speaking
employees. Used Computer Ease Construction Accounting software and
Microsoft Office.
Wonder Plumbing, Omaha, Nebraska, 03/03 - 06/04
Full-charge Bookkeeper, Office Manager
Responsible for all office and accounting functions for this five million
dollar a year company, including accounts payable, accounts receivable,
payroll, invoicing and job costing. Issued purchase orders and ordered job
materials. Responsible for all human resource activities. Maintained job
cost and production records and apprentice time records. Maintained the
general ledger and compiled financial statements. Completed monthly and
quarterly tax forms. Settled issues with suppliers and customers. Served
as the company Safety Coordinator. Used Peachtree Accounting and Microsoft
Office.
Delta Air Lines, Omaha, Nebraska, 12/98 - 3/03
Customer Service Supervisor / Administrative Assistant
Supervised ticket counter and gate operations for Delta, Comair, Skywest
and Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Completed daily ticket reports, managed
accounts payable, reconciled procurement card and fuel statements. Issued
purchase orders for ground support department. Created spreadsheets and
tracked performance of ramp subcontractor. Ensured proper crediting of
accommodation vouchers. Prepared reports for management. Audited
paperwork for Federal Aviation Administration compliance. Performed Safety
Coordinator duties. Settled issues with irate passengers and answered
complaint letters. Used Deltamatic, Microsoft Office, and Quicken software.
Executive Plumbing, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska, 1/91 - 8/01
Co-Owner / Office Manager / Bookkeeper
Managed the business side of this plumbing corporation and a spin-off pool
and spa company. Responsible for setting up and organizing all office
functions for this new company, including invoicing, accounts receivable,
accounts payable, job cost analysis, budgeting, payroll, human resources,
monthly and quarterly taxes. Provided statistical reports for business
decisions. Used QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks, Quicken, Microsoft Office,
Word Perfect, Lotus 123 and Nebs Form Magic software.
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS HELD
President & V. President of the American Business Women's Association, Ft.
Myers Beach
Advisory Board Member for the University of Nebraska's Aviation Institute
Vice President of the American Business Women's Association, Downtown Omaha
Chapter
Vice Chairperson for the Omaha Area 99's / International Women Pilot
Association
Director of Religious Education & Girl Scout Neighborhood Organizer