Taryn Stone

**** ******** ***** ** • Huntsville, AL 35810

(256) 945 - 4588 • ac2d2k@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Several years of experience in finance, accounting, human resources, and administrative duties. Successfully manages face-paced work environment and overall solid reputation for having a positive impact on all areas of support and productivity. Proven record of facilitating support services. Organized analytical professional with high quality problem solving skills. Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administration, staff, clients, and students. A skilled communicator able to synthesize and deliver complex information to diverse audiences. Possess a take charge initiative with minimal guidance needed to complete assignments ahead of schedule. Strong leadership skills with ability to prioritize, delegate tasks, and make sound decisions quickly while maintaining the bottom line. Strategic thinker who is continuously seeking effective methods in reorganizing and strengthening business operations to maximize efficiency. Skilled researcher and administrator with an advanced understanding of customer needs. Diligent attention to detail resulting in superior levels of satisfaction from employers. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Core Competencies include:

Prepare complex documents, reports, and financial statements

Knowledge of principles, techniques, methods, and procedures of accounting

Recognizes the business concerns and perspective of others

Maintains high level of productivity and self-direction

Excellent and effective written, verbal, critical thinking and strategic planning skills

Financial management and program management skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Program Executive Office Missiles and Space –PFRMS Project Office - Redstone Arsenal, Al

Student Trainee (Administrative & Office Support), May 2017- September 2017

Assist budget analyst with reviewing, scanning, filling documentation in support of audit readiness, into the central repository as an audit readiness requirement. Email documentation as required to the audit readiness Point of Contact. Attend meeting pertaining to audit readiness. Assist in analyzing trends and projecting potential outcomes; Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and other documents; Use databases and other software to sort, track, edit, and retrieve data; Format reports and statistical data; Maintain program files, regulate,assist in analyzing trends and projecting potential outcomes; Use databases and other software to sort, track, edit, and retrieve data; Format reports and statistical data; Maintain program files, regulations, publications, and related documents; Coordinate and attend meetings and large conferences.

Education Corporation of America – Huntsville, AL

Lead Finance Specialist, March 2015 – May 2017

Managed more than 400 financial accounts with an estimated revenue of over $8,000,000.00. Successfully reduced Accounts Receivable balance by over 60% between 2015 and 2016. Received recognition for September’s 2016 Employee of the Month. Analyzes a wide range of financial documents for discrepancies. Verify evidence of contractor progress for approval of contract financing and solving problems relating to assigned contracts. Work with team to prepare for internal and external audits, maintains student files and works with auditors to ensure smooth completion. Perform financial modeling and forecasting. Working knowledge of sales accounting systems (SAP), and understanding of the Service Contract Act. Complete tracking reports, payment, loan disbursements, and other monthly reports. Displays comprehensive knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, needs analysis, student budgets, financial aid packaging, professional judgment policies, debt management, grants (federal, state, and private), scholarships, work- study, and loan programs. Plan, coordinate, and execute accounting and finance assignments. Implement revised policy or provide solutions to department problems. Reduced billing time for organization contracts from weeks to days by implementing better inter-departmental relationship alignments. Created simultaneous processing procedures to speed-up schedule. Decreased processing administrative lead time of close out procedures from days to hours. Implemented personnel realignment to assist key individuals in communicating critical steps, vital information, and important updates which resulted in reduced processing time, allow errors to be discovered in minutes, and procured missing information easily.

Appleton Learning – Huntsville, AL

Executive Administrative Assistant, February 2012 – March 2015

Single-handedly identified and relocated organizational data and essential information to a new portal two weeks ahead of deadline. Provided advice and guidance on overall organizational, personnel and administrative matters. Reviewed and analyzed administrative directives and policies to determine impact on operations. Maintained record management of over 1800 students and 150 teachers and staff members. Managed all administrative duties for principal and assistant principals. Disseminated information via telephone, mail services, websites, and e-mail. Coordinated information services through calendar management, data verification, and report distributions. Actively listened to comprehend and respond to unspoken needs. Communicated daily with a wide range of individuals expressing ideas confidently in results oriented manner. Reviewed, monitored, and advised management on matters concerning personnel actions and services. Analyzed and resolved problems in utilization of resources, assessed productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of administrative operations.

Human Resource Assistant, May 2012 – August 2012

Assisted with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties in the following functional areas: departmental development, HRIS, employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, organization development, executive administration, and employment. Updated employee phone directory and company organization chart. Maintained a database of employee contact information and periodically audited the database to ensure accuracy. Kept employee records up-to-date by processing employee status changes in a timely manner. Prepared paperwork required for new hires and established personnel file in compliance with applicable legal requirements. Conducted benefit orientations and other benefit training, as needed. Processed enrollments, changes, and terminations of participants in all benefit plans and programs. Entered training records into a database and maintained it. Tracked the implementation of the employee performance development plans (PDPs).. Tracked the accomplishment of PDP goals. Advertised employee job openings first, internally, and then, externally, in keeping with company recruitment policies. Scheduled interviews for the hiring manager. Mailed out the candidate offer letter packet as requested and tracked return Conducted new employee orientation.

DirecTV Inc. – Madison, AL

Customer Service Representative, August 2011 – January 2012

Excelled in performance in a dynamic and collaborative fast paced environment with 12-15 other teammates while navigating between multiple computer programs simultaneously and actively listening to customers. Attained the highest client service rating earning 97% in categories related to communication skills, active listening skills, and problem resolution. Maintained a high-volume workload by assisting an average of 650 clients each week. Exceeded performance metrics and benchmarks in the areas of speed, accuracy, call volume, sales, and retention. Processed customer sales and sales representative request for order entry, returns, credit issuance, tracking, delivery, and invoicing via phone, email, and fax in a timely manner. Driven to individually compete while still being a fantastic team player. Obtained and analyzed all relevant information to determine the magnitude of complaints, the root causes, and relevant courses of action for resolution. Assisted in coaching, developing, and training new agents. Worked to alleviate complexities in the interface process to promote a pleasing customer experience. Researched and investigated new business practices for application to operations. Collected, assembled, reviewed and analyzed data for validity, reliability, and accuracy.

W-Spa Nails & Hair – Huntsville, AL

Managing Cosmetologist, April 2008 – August 2011

Received multiple contest awards including Sales Person of the Year in 2009 and 2010. Performed multiple accounting responsibilities such as invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos, payment transactions, petty cash, reconciled credit card accounts, and generated yearly 1099’s. Managed daily cash flow requirements and transactions. Performed financial analyses of procedures related to the receiving, controlling, validating, recording, and reporting of accounting transactions. Identified accounting problems such as inadequate maintenance of fund controls, inaccurate records and reports, and improper methods for document control. Utilized computer technology to perform required queries of the accounting system to verify the accuracy of recorded or reported information in the accounting reports. Developed marketing strategies to promote salon resulting in an increase in customer retention and sales. Strengthened client relationships and generated new revenue opportunities. Maintained accurate input of system information. Received and processed client data. Coordinated all direct mail campaigns for accuracy, execution and follow up. Maintained staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Maintained a safe, secure, and legal work environment. Developed personal growth opportunities.

Heavenly Creations Childcare Center – Huntsville, AL

Office Manager, January 2007 – April 2008

Reduced payroll and benefits administration costs by 30% through the negotiation of prices and fees to ensure the continuation and enhancement of services. Applied a thorough knowledge of the total accounting system and of well- established accounting principles, techniques and regulations to process a wide variety of transactions in the integrated financial systems. Coordinated integral business components pertaining to purchasing, accounting, marketing, and recruiting. Maintained fund control status for the company financial management system. Created and monitored internet marketing campaigns. Developed and maintained website and e-commerce store and order processing system. Performed routine entry and update of vendor information into systems. Identified positive or negative implications of contractual agreements and communicate findings to business owners. Supervised the work of office and administrative employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures. Developed efficiency-enhancing workflow and process improvements that made it possible to accommodate increasing responsibilities necessitated by staff reductions.

EDUCATION

Strayer University, Huntsville, AL

Anticipated Graduation December 2018

Concentration: Accounting

Degree: Master of Business Administration

GPA: 3.9

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

May 2015

Concentration: Human Resource Management

Degree: Bachelor of Science

GPA: 3.0

Virginia College, Huntsville, AL

December 2008

Concentration: Business Management

Degree: Associate of Arts

GPA: 3.75

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Introduction to Contract Pricing

Principles of Microeconomics

Principles of Macroeconomics

Principles of Accounting I& II

Principles of Finance

Business Law I & II

Strategic Management

HONORS AND AWARDS

September 2016 Employee of the Month at Education Corporation of America

Sales Person of the Year in 2009 and 2010 at W-Spa Nails and Hair

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