DARLA GROSE
Horn Lake, MS 38637
************@*****.*** 507-***-****
Administrative Assistant/Secretary/Purchasing
Accounts Payable-Receivable
Personable Executive Assistant who capably maintains open lines of communication among senior executives, board members, shareholders, middle management and administrative staff.
Energetic with 20+ years experience in high-level executives support roles. Organized and professional.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office experience Records Management
Self-directed Mail Management
Meticulous attention to detail AR/AP, Billing and Coding
Schedule & Calendar Management Strong interpersonal skills
EXPERIENCE
SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL (Springfield, Minnesota)
Independent School District #85
Secretary to District and Superintendent of Schools and Food Service, Purchasing, Accounts Payable/Receivable
Special Education Secretary, Mail Clerk, Notary Public, Election Judge
February 1999 to August 2015
Managed Accounts Payable/Receivable and submitted reports for board member packets. Served as a point-person for year-end audits. Supported accounting manager in multiple functions. Supported HR manger with human resource function, including payroll, insurance and taxes.
Order, receive and distribute all supplies using requisitions and Purchase Orders through Smart Finance system. Communicate with vendors to receive the best price.
Managed Tuition Billing for the district coordinated with the Minnesota Department of Education using Sped Forms for additional funding for the district.
Sorted and distributed incoming mail to the appropriate office.
Additional duties included: Process all free/reduced applications. Accounts receivable/payable for food service department. Assist in cafeteria as needed at point of sale.
Managed the receptionist area greeting customers, using in-person requests and multi-line phone system. Served as a point of contact for all outside vendors needing access to the building. Maintained and reserved the executive conference room calendar.
SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT (Springfield, Minnesota)
Transcriptionist, November 1999 to May 2005
Managed the transcription for all recordings in a timely manner for police reports and court proceedings. Maintained the Policy Manual for the department
MINNESOTA GAMING BOARD (SPRINGFIELD, MN)
Gaming Manager American Legion Post #257, April 2003 to April 2005
Managed the booking of 5 establishments by maintaining the boxes, ordering games and bookkeeping all with a specified budget. Submitted monthly reports to Gambling Board.
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Aviation Ordnance Technician, May 1990 to May 1992
Honorable Discharge as an E-4 Corporal. Maintained equipment for transporting ordnance from shop to aircraft. Supported the Supply manager to order all parts. Certified Hum-Vee and 5 Ton truck driver.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1989 Millington Central High School – Millington, Tennessee
High School Diploma – General Studies
1990-1992 United States Marine Corps
MOS 6521 Aviation Ordnance
2006 US Dept of Homeland Security
Emergency Management Institute – FEMA
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Good Conduct Medal, Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, National
Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL
Various qualifications (please ask)
REFERENCES Available Upon Request