Apples Z. Harris
PO Box ****
Bellaire Texas, ***01
708-***-**** Cell
************@**********.***
Objective
To pursue a career with a progressive growing company where I can
contribute my customer service and business skills to continue to ensure
success.
Skills
Excellent Communication Skills (both Written and Verbal)
Proficient in MS Office Suite, including MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint
Detail Oriented and Analytical
Exceptional Customer Service Skills
Ability to work independently, as well as, in a team environment
Ability to multitask effectively in fast paced environments
Outstanding Professional demeanor
Goal-Oriented and Self-Motivated
Extremely Accurate and Quick Typing and Data entry skills (10-Key by touch)
Excellent Speaking/Presentations Skills
Professional Experience
2006-2010 H-Tec Birmingham, AL
Business Office Manager/Human Resource Manager
Daily
. Collect all Student payments - post into CLASS
. Process any adjustments needed in student accounts (credits, debits,
refunds)
. Deliver bank drops
. Deposit journal for accounting
. Post financials of Financial Aid to general ledger
. Credit Card batching
. Bank deposits as necessary
. Review Past Due Cash report
. Meet with past due student's on student payments
. Handle and process all NSF check as necessary
Weekly
. Responsible for entire Accounting packet for the college (including
creating budget and audits)
. Promissory notes to Corporate Collections
. Review Account Balance report for outliers
. Check out of school credit balances - arrange for them to be paid
. Review Refund Tracking report to ensure drops are being completed in a
timely manner and attendance on students is being posted by Education.
Monthly
. Month end close process - meet the corporate deadlines sent out by
accounting
. Send out student payment statements
Quarterly
. IPEDS Reporting
Per Term
. Batch Charges - (tuition, books, lab fees, CISCO fees, toolkits etc.) -
on the 15th day after the term starts.
. Generate and maintain Class Average Report
. Title IV credit balances - begin working 7th week of term
2004-2006 Department of Veterans Affairs Houston, TX
Office Manager (American Federation of Government Employees)
. Managed office staff, office operations and distribution of client cases
to 17 representatives, 5 executives and 3300 employees.
. Responsible for all Accounting procedures including AP, AR, General
Ledger/Bookkeeping, Payroll, and Departmental Expenses.
. Ensured timely payments of office invoices.
. Maintained all Retirees/Veterans Accounts.
. Ensured Veterans records are compliant with all Government requirements.
. Responsible for all bank transactions.
. Reported and adhered to all budgetary guidelines.
. Monitored and approved all departmental expenses.
. Presented fiscal reports to all executives monthly.
. Conducted Pre-Interview screening and New Employees
Orientation/Paperwork.
. Prepared administrative documents and responsible for procurement.
. Provided conflict resolution as needed.
. Provided excellent customer service to both external and internal
customers.
. Assisted with administrative duties as needed including coordinating
meeting, scheduling executive appointments, travel arrangements and
conferences.
. Increased membership through the use of benefit packages and services.
2002-2004 Leslie C. Cohan, M.D. Houston, TX
Administrative Assistant
. Performed Administrative duties for an Obstetrics & Gynecology office
with responsibility for scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals,
verifying insurance benefits, and scheduling surgeries
. Performed Accounting functions, including payroll, bank reconciliation
accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and collections.
. Processed health insurance claims, responsible for monthly and daily
reporting.
. Troubleshot client relations complaints; and innovate solutions to
problems
1999-2002 Hampton Hotel Richmond, VA
Assistant Manager
. Manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer
services, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business is
essential to success. Ability to communicate effectively with clients,
senior management, and support staff. Respond effectively to changing
demands.
. Leadership, guidance, and direction to the hotel management team as it
strives to provide the highest quality in standards and services
1996-2002 Wachovia Bank Richmond, VA
Lead Teller
. Provided service for all transactions, including handling large consumer
and commercial accounts in a high volume environment.
. Identified and cross-sold banking products and services based on client
needs.
. Great ability to effectively communicate through strong problem solving
skills
. Developed Excellence In Sales training course.
Education
1988-1993 Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA
Bachelor degree in Business Administration and Computer Science
1985-1988 Lloyd C. Bird High, Chesterfield, Virginia
Interests Leadership, running, gardening, and computers
Reference available upon request