Dawn Gillette
Midland, MI **640
To Whom It May Concern:
I would like to explore the possibility of joining your organization. The enclosed resume will furnish you
with information concerning my qualifications and professional highlights.
I am seeking a position which offers challenges and opportunities in a team setting that will capitalize
and expand on skills previously developed through my experience and capabilities.
I would appreciate having the opportunity to discuss with you, in person, how my specific skills and
attributes can be of assistance to your organizational needs.
Best regards,
Dawn Gillette
Enclosures
Dawn Gillette
2432 E. Stewart Rd.
Midland, MI 48640
Education
Graduated President of the Sanford-Meridian Chapter National Honor Society, Sanford, MI
Vocational Education Program at Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI
Certified Instructor of Human Resource Management through MOHR Development Company,
Denver, CO
Certified Tax Preparer
Various Continuing Education Seminars
Employment History
Midland Country Club July 2001-October 2014
1120 W. St. Andrews Rd.
Midland, MI 48640
Human Resources Director/Assistant to Controller
Develop and implement policies and procedures, process various staffing reports, coordinate
software applications to generate required information.
Plan recruitment and strategies, screen applicants and make hiring recommendations.
Conduct orientation for new employees; assist in development of departmental training
programs.
Conduct/review wage and benefit surveys, propose employee benefit enhancements and
performance appraisal improvements.
Review and update the employee handbook, job descriptions and personnel-related policies.
Administration and communication of group insurance, unemployment, 401k and related
benefit programs to staff.
Formulate compliance procedures for ever-changing laws and regulations.
Coordinate all employee record keeping functions, maintain and compile payroll information,
compute payroll for all staff members.
Establish employee motivation and retention programs, coordinate the development and
publication of the employee newsletter, organize employee activities and outings.
Oversee all work-related injury claims and reporting compliance.
Assist Controller in a variety of functional accounting activities; prepare monthly, quarterly and
yearly state and federal employment forms.
Assist with preparation of monthly general ledger entries and reconciliation.
Team member of the safety committee and employee wellness program.
Faulkner Construction Company October 1996-July 2001
P.O. Box 167
Midland, MI 48640
Accounting Assistant
Preparation of weekly payroll, payroll tax disbursements, quarterly and annual payroll reports,
union fringe benefit reports and unemployment claims.
Accounts Payable; processing and payment of all vendor invoices.
Accounts Receivable; responsible for monitoring and invoicing clients on various types of bid
jobs (lump sum, time and material, guaranteed maximums) and posting cash receipts.
Assisting project management with job scheduling, estimates and updates.
Implementation and monitoring an employee safety record database, making appointments for
many safety update programs, medical physicals for respirator testing and drug screening.
Reconciliation of bank statements and assisting in monthly general ledger activities.
Organize employee activities.
Gratzer, Clem & Company, CPA April 1990-July 1996
P.O. Box 1206
Angleton, TX 77516
Office Manager/Bookkeeper/Tax Preparer
Preparing financial statements, monthly compilations, tax returns and various business
correspondence.
Computerized bookkeeping and basic accounting for the firm and other clients, including
preparation of adjusting journal entries, reconciliation of bank accounts, general ledger
monitoring and fixed asset schedules.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Preparing payroll for firm employees, preparing federal and state quarterly tax returns for the
firm and other clients.
Set up new employees, inform employees of benefit programs.
Software systems include:
Microsoft Office, Publisher, Outlook, Access
GEAC Starbuilder
UniLink Time and Billing
Creative Solutions
Lacerte Tax Preparation
TAI Consulting
Jonas Integrated POS/Accounting
Professional References
Tina Lewis, Director of Sales & Communications
Midland Country Club 989-***-****
Charles Blanchard, Benefits Specialist
Arbury Insurance 989-***-****
Rudy Radosa, VP & EB Operations Officer
Chemical Bank Trust and Investment Services 989-***-****