Insurance Agent Assistant

DOUGLAS ASHMORE

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Grenada, MS 38901

Cell: 662-***-****

Home: 662-***-****

E-Mail: ********@*******.***

CAREER SUMMARY

A seasoned accountant experienced in government accounting and auditing. I am organized, dependable and

able to assimilate new tasks quickly. Some of my other strengths are:

• Excellent Communications and Interpersonal Skills

• Detail Oriented

• Outstanding Team Player

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Census 2010 2010

Crew Leader Assistant

• Assist Crew Leader in administrative duties and supervising enumerators.

H & R Block 2009 to 2010

Tax Pro

• Prepared tax returns

Outokumpu Heatcraft, Grenada, MS 2004 to 2009

Hairpin Machine Operator

• Setup machine to meet blueprint specifications.

• Produce copper hairpins.

• Inspect product to see that it meets specifications

Liberty National, Senatobia, MS 2003 to 2004

Insurance Agent

• Analyze individuals and family insurance needs.

• Present options for an informed decision.

City of Grenada, Grenada, MS 1996 to 2003

City Clerk

• Responsible for computing assessed values, tax collections, privilege licenses, payroll, and accounts

payables for the city

• Supervised the daily activities of five direct individuals

• Maintained accounting and budgeting records in accordance with state requirements

• Provided guidance and direction in the budgeting process and purchasing system

• Responsible for all city tax collections

• Monitored city elections for federal and state compliance

State Auditor’s Office, Jackson, MS 1985 to 1996

Senior Auditor 1988 to 1996

• Responsible for performing financial and legal compliance audits of county governments

• Evaluated internal controls and planned audits

• Conducted legal compliance tests

• Successfully conducted analytical review and analysis of various accounts

• Completed audit reports within established time frames

Intermediate Auditor 1987 to 1988

• Responsible for evaluating internal controls

• Analyzed financial data and reported findings to management

Assistant Auditor 1985 to 1986

• Did entry level work under the direct supervision of a Senior Auditor.

Hampton Inn Grenada, MS

Holiday Inn, Grenada, MS 1995 to 1999

Weekend Night Auditor

• Registered and checked-out guests.

• Made and cancelled reservations.

• Reconciled accounts and did nightly reports.

Mississippi Department of Corrections, Parchman, Ms 1981 to 1984

Accountant 1

• Developed and maintained accounting system for Prison Industries

• Responsible for physical and perpetual inventories and costing of physical inventory

Ellis & Hirsberg, Clarksdale, MS 1979 to 1981

Staff Accountant

• Prepared Tax Returns

• Assisted on audits

EDUCATION

BBA in Accounting, Delta State University, Cleveland, MS

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