Wendy Bennett
Austin, Texas 78747
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Q UA L I F I CAT I O N S
** ***** ** ********** ** administration, training, supervision, customer
service, construction bookkeeping and construction management;
15 years of experience in management, budget preparation, accounting,
payroll, human resources and procurement;
12 years of experience performing paralegal duties; and
5 years of experience managing daily operations of retail stores
E DUCAT I O N
Austin Comm unity College
Plumbing Apprentice License – Tx State Board of Plumbing Examiners
CPR/First Aid – Competent person for confined spaces
Notary Public – licensed and bonded
EXPERIENCE
SALES ANALYST & CASH OFFICE TRAINER C a b e l a ’s C o r p o r a t e
July 2012 - Current
Train cash offices and ensure they follow and adhere to corporate policies and procedures. This position requires
extreme accuracy in process work that is professional and sometimes technical. Working calmly under pressure
facilitates the calmness of others in the department.
Ensure accuracy of daily/monthly reconciliation & balancing of cash registers, deferred revenue
reports to deferred revenue tab, over/shorts, corporate charges, paid in/outs, send corporate checks
and sales to general ledger accounts;
Assign appropriate general ledger account numbers and make manual journal entries;
Compare JDA sales audit reports to other system reports (AS400 & PS2000);
Confirm efficiency of processing store information on daily and monthly transactions;
Verify accuracy of large Excel worksheets and produce templates as needed;
Work with cash office and asset prevention to investigate and resolve all register over/shorts, deposit
variances and other store related items that do not reconcile;
Follow through with all reporting and make sure it is complete and communication is strong between
Retail Stores, Corporate Accounting and Corporate Operations to minimize errors.
PROJECT COORDINATOR W o r k m a n C o m m e r c i a l
Wendy Bennett
January 2012 – July 2012
Responsible for project coordinator functions for buildings being constructed – currently at the Formula 1
Racetrack. Position requires construction administration, technical assistance and submittal process work that
requires professional and technical training as well as the ability to work well under pressure.
Coordinate, interact and effectively communicate with subs, architects, engineers to facilitate a timely
submittal/build process;
Keep accurate and up to date project schedules, budgets, ensure proper safety training, track OCIP,
insurance, submittals and other construction project documentation in Primavera Expedition; and
Coordinate, monitor and supervise general/sub-contractors as well as communicate clear expectations for
the project.
ASST PLUMBING SVC MGR Comfor tsystems/MTECH
September 2009 – December 2011
Provide key management functions, construction administration and technical assistance work that requires
professional and technical training and judgement. Also, promote teamwork, be flexible, reliable and possess the
mental stamina to work long hours and manage time/resources wisely.
Coordinate, interact and effectively communicate with customers and engineers - travel to job sites for
scopes and inspections. Research info and track status of proposals for future work;
Set department goals and prepare monthly and yearly budgets order and locate plumbing supplies ;
Review and edit invoices, coorinate purchase orders with invoicing and verify payroll on a weekly basis;
Dispatch and oversee plumbers/apprentices doing project work for Mechanical Technical Services; provide
scope, direction and tracking of projects; track vehicle maintenance, obtain COA permits, review and
oversee the documentation of said projects to ensure quality control; and
Handle department personnel and HR related issues. Problem solve and think independently in evaluating,
selecting and modifying standards, techniques, procedures and criteria for my department both currently
and projectory.
PROJECT MANAGER G B o h m f a l k, A r c h i t e c t & B l d g C o.
November 2004 – September 2009
Responsible for managing the administrative, financial and construction project management functions for a local
Architect & Bldg company office
• Customize QuickBooks (06) for all projects to track cost/expenses/profit for projects and company as well as
working with CPA for taxes and other financial information pertaining to the company and reconcile accounts on a
monthly basis;
• Coordinate work and meet with Surveyors, Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers, MEP Engineers and the City of
Austin;
• Prepare site plan exemptions, building permit applications, billing statements, project budgets and review
contracts;
• Coordinate, monitor and supervise General Contractors as well as communicate clear expectations (for up to 30
projects);
• Create & design marketing ideas for business growth;
• Coordinate and maintain effective project and office schedules;
• CE on a monthly basis (financial/arch/construction related);
• Prepare mortgage packages for bank and appraiser review;
• Supervise all administrative duties for the office such as preparation of warranty letters, COI & OCIP requests;
• AP/AR, Payroll processing, reconciliation of financial statements, billing, contract review and employee
processing;
• Working with CPA to reconcile accounts, taxes, general ledger, and other financial information;
• Establish and write company policies and job descriptions;
• Maintain and update Hazardous Materials and Material and Safety Data Sheets notebooks for each job; and
• Collect, manage and document customer billing and effectively communicate with customers on project status,
weekly.
LEGAL ASST & OFFICE MANAGER C h r i s t o p h e r S t a n l e y & A s s o c
March 2002 – November 2004
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Responsible for all administrative functions of a civil litigation, probate, construction, and corporate law office.
Perform all administrative duties for the law office;
Coordinate, calendar and maintain schedules for three attorneys;
AP/AR, Payroll and client billing;
Accept service and research civil, probate, tax, family, personal injury, corporate, and VLS cases; and
Maintaining all client files, review, investigate, track case information and prepare trial notebooks.
RETAIL STORE MANAGER C h a p m a n’s G r o c e r y
November 1999 – November 2001
Responsible for the management of daily operations of a convenience store including staffing, training, accounting,
budgeting, retailing, and inventory control. Achieved “#1” status in company for sales records in two stores
Hiring, motivating, and training staff to be effective with customers;
Maintaining high morale among employees through leadership and communication;
Maintaining accurate and detailed financial records and budget;
Setting and consistently exceeding sales goals; and
Extensive retailing, training, ordering, receiving, and heavy cash handling.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT T x N a t u r a l Re s o u r c e C o n s e r v C o m m
September 1993 – February 2000
General executive administrative duties for an agency executive;
Supervise and coordinate the work of technical and clerical staff;
Provide assistance in the areas of budget preparation, employment, financial analysis, procurement, contract
and legislative review, and travel;
Coordinate budget control expenditures with purchasing staff;
Prepare and supervise the preparation of special correspondence;
Coordinate and arrange all travel and training for the entire division (130+);
Act as legislative liaison for the division by tracking legislative bills and providing training to agency staff so
that they may track bills electronically; and
Resolve inquiries and requests for interpretation of division policies and procedures.
SKILLS
MS Word, Excel, Quickbooks Pro/Construction, Salesforce, PowerPoint, Outlook, Corel WordPerfect, Quicken,
WestLaw, COINS TI, Primavera Expedition, JDA and Internet Operations.
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