Lawrence, KS *****
Jody S. Steiner ablbb0@r.postjobfree.com
Profile ~
I am an enthusiastic office professional with an avid interest in
Administrative Office Support and Accounting. I feel that I offer a
diverse educational background, and I am driven by challenge and the
opportunity for development in which I thrive in diverse, fast-paced
settings. I am able to pinpoint discrepancies and errors to prevent
continuing and potentially unnecessary cost expenditures. I am willing to
accept responsibilities beyond immediate job duties, and take on special
projects at Management request. I am a high-energy, results- orientated
leader recognized for innovative tactics and strategies.
Qualifications ~
Outstanding Communications Skills... Able to analyze and interpret
regulation and policies.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written
communication skills.
Genuine concern for others, showing
compassion towards individuals in need.
Profound Customer Service Representative skills.
Held in high regard by clients and
professionals.
Highly Organized... Assimilate quickly in transitions,
switching roles as needed to maintain productivity.
Competent of handling projects and
assignments as directed by my supervisors.
Keen eye for errors and inconsistencies,
striving for flawless output.
Flexible & Adaptable... Can work independently or within a team
setting.
Comfortable with change, new terms,
concepts, methods, and procedures.
Comfortable interacting with all
organizational & cultural levels.
Resourceful Problem Solver... Adept in anticipating and analyzing
problems, then formulating solutions.
Computer Proficiency... Familiar with MAS90, COSA (Cash Office System
Automation) Programs, and the
Westcom paging system. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, Access,
Desktop Publisher, QuickBooks, Microsoft Works, Quattro Pro.
Experiences ~
Sports Link Inc.
4/2008 - 4/2010
Office Administrator
> Provided comprehensive administrative support for Executive Team
Leader & provided secondary
administrative support for other Executive Team members.
> Updated and followed up on delegated tasks to ensure progress of
deadlines and used initiative
during Manager's absence by keeping projects on schedule, and by
also multi-tasking projects while
meeting deadlines with quality output.
> Maintained staff calendar and coordinated staff meetings; acted
as a recording secretary; prepared
Minutes/action items to discuss at meetings.
> Fielded and fulfilled all incoming ticket requests (a multi-step
process that requires excellent phone
skills and computer proficiency in Excel & Word).
> Entered and payed all company bills in QuickBooks; received and
recorded payments
in QuickBooks, generated Invoices and Order Entry, and processed
credit card payments as
necessary.
Sports Link Inc. (Continued):
> Managed and updated online and paper documents while continually
improving data storage and
retrieval systems.
> Assured discrete handling of all business facets and kept all
records and filing updated.
> Answered and screened all calls with a consistent cheerful and
helpful demeanor.
The McFadden Group, LLC ( Lawrence, KS
8/2007 - 2/2008
Staff Accountant / Office Manager
> Handled and prepared all of the accounts receivable and weekly
payrolls for the business clients.
> Reconciled and entered bank statements and cash disbursements for
the business clients.
> Entered new client information into the Lacerte Database.
> Prepared and assembled tax returns and prepared EFT electronic tax
payments for the business clients.
> Prepared weekly and monthly payrolls, accounts receivable and
monthly statements for the business clients and for the company.
> Calculated and prepared the daily bank deposits and entered the
information into QuickBooks for the company.
> Entered timesheets in the MAS90 time and billing system.
> Created timesheets daily in Quattro Pro.
> Answered phones; filed; scanned; emailed; handled all faxes, both
incoming and outgoing, created announcements.
API Foils, Inc. ( Lawrence, KS
7/2006 - 8/2007
Customer Service Representative
> Responsible for assisting the team in meeting or exceeding the
preset budget and sales goals.
> Coordinated and followed up on customer's shipments, order's, and
requests.
> Responsible for servicing customers within a certain territory in
the United States and Canada.
> Assisted the Direct Sales Representatives in the field, with
retrieving information from accounts receivables, and other various
projects as directed.
> Made decisions on pricing when pro-active outbound calls where made
and when trying to handle service issues all in an effort to win
back business.
> Processed orders for customers via phone, email, and faxed orders.
Shawnee Mission Medical Center ( Shawnee Mission, KS
10/2005 - Present
Part Time: Clinical Referral Specialist / Class Registration Referral
Specialist / PBX Operator
> Answer all inbound and outbound calls for the hospital and direct
them as needed.
> Accountable for using the Westcom paging system to page physicians,
employees on pagers, and assist patients when they push the call
button.
> Responsible for informing the class coordinators what programs might
be added or changed to meet the needs of the student.
> Determine and provide a referral from the proper source within the
organization and set up appointments if desired.
> Working closely with the staff resource nurse providing demographic
information for each caller that wishes to speak to a certain
department nurse.
> Handle financial issues ensuring that payments made by using credit
cards are entered correctly and records are accurately kept.
> Register individuals for classes or programs which are held at the
hospital.
Kohl's Department Store ( Lawrence, KS
7/1998 - 10/2005
Point of Sale Supervisor
> Supervisor for both the Customer Service Department and the Cash
Office.
> Ensured that customer's purchases and returns were processed
accurately and efficiently.
> Trained new associates in Point of Sale and Customer Service.
> Ensured that credit standards were communicated and the credit goals
were achieved.
> Assigned staff to registers and created the break schedule to ensure
full coverage.
> Trained new service operators and sales associates on the Point of
Sale operations and notified the associates of the policies and
procedures.
Education ~
The Art Institute International of Kansas City, Overland Park, KS
Starting Fall 2010
Working on obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design
Emporia State University, Overland Park, KS
2009
Business Management
Johnson County Community College ( Overland Park, KS
2007 - Present
Finishing up last semester to transfer to The Art Institute of Kansas
City
University of Kansas ( Lawrence, KS
2000 - 2007
5 hours away from obtaining a Speech Language and Hearing degree
Johnson County Community College ( Overland Park, KS
1998 - 2000
Received Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education
Johnson County Community College ( Overland Park, KS
1989 - 1990
Majored in Business Administration
References ~
Bernadette Burkhart Cathy Massey
Office Manager Customer Service Rep.
Lawrence Hearing Aid Center API Foils, Lawrence, KS
785-***-**** Cell 785-***-**** Cell
785-***-**** Home 785-***-**** Work
Christy Odrowski
Visiting Nurse
Lawrence, KS
785-***-**** Home
785-***-**** Cell
Annie Rajaei Tina Patzel
Accounting Specialist CPA
KU Center for Research The McFadden Group
University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
913-***-**** Cell 785-***-**** Cell
785-***-**** Home 785-***-**** Work