Tamika A. Harry

acxo18@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

A cost-effective, efficient and performance-driven Business Professional with proven experience and success in accounting, administrative, inventory control, and customer service. Industry experience includes transportation, logistics, pharmacy services and healthcare. Takes on challenging roles with ease while completing the daily priorities that continue to add to the organization’s and management’s bottom line.

SKILLS & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES:

Bilingual in English/Spanish

High-volume invoice processing

Accounts Payable

Payroll

Inventory

Customer Service

SAP

Oracle PeopleSoft

ADP 2.0

Design Manager

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

THE DESIGN FIRM Stafford, TX March 2016 – August 2016

AP Coordinator/Project Manager

Managed the Accounts Payable disbursement flow while being conscious of specific trade credit agreements and ensuring accuracy when processing invoices using the 3 match process and obtaining necessary approvals.

Ensured accurate record retention and participates in cross-functional auditing of manual data entry to meet both internal and external audit requirements

Monitored all accounts payable payments and ensure compliance to company policies

Evaluated all invoices received from vendors; verify receipt dates and paper invoices.

Delegated tasks between Sketch Up/Rendering Dept. Staff Members to meet Presentation deadlines.

Managed work schedules of Rendering Dept. based on projected presentation dates.

Managed/Delegated pick-ups/deliveries of items needed for scheduled installations and/or Firm necessities.

Worked with Warehouse Manager to assign tasks to warehouse personnel.

Worked with Receiving Manager in assisting with warehouse layout/functionality of the receiving and the delivery staging areas.

Assisted business owners with streamlining processes and reducing costs/expenses to ensure optimal productivity and/or functionality in all areas.

SCHENKER, INC. Houston, TX December 2013 – January 2016

AP Coordinator/HR-Administrative Assistant

Maintained calendar for all scheduled site maintenance and state regulatory compliance reviews.

Ensured accurate record retention and participates in cross-functional auditing of manual data entry to meet both internal and external audit requirements

Managed and update payroll on excel spreadsheets and monitor monthly charges from various contracted employment agencies

Participated in all vendor/supplier setup

Evaluated and renegotiated all vendor pricing as to ensure effective cost savings

Assisted HR Manager with employee setup in the PeopleSoft and ADP systems ensuring proper time keeping

Maintained time records for all employees using the ADP system

Managed all travel arrangements for all employees ( ie hotel accommodations, rental cars and airport shuttle service)

Ensured employees working off site/out of state had expense cards that were loaded and reloaded accurately and in a manner that did not inconvenience the employee.

Assisted Accounts Payable disbursement flow while ensuring timely payments and accuracy when processing/reviewing a high volume of invoices

Performed a 3-way match and obtains proper approvals ensuring the reduction of discrepancies and payment errors.

Monitored and verified all accounts payable payments and ensure compliance to company policies

Accomplishments:

oNegotiated a cost savings of 36% on warehouse corrugate supply with current corrugate supplier.

oFacilitated a new service agreement with a pallet company resulting in a 23% cost savings.

oNegotiated a cost savings of 29% on toner cartridge cost for the entire Schenker,Inc.’s global contracted price.

XPRESS BUSINESS PRODUCTS Houston, TX July 2012 – November 2013

Account/Customer Service Representative

Assigned multi-million dollar account where I consistently obtained sales profits upwards of 60%. Ensured optimal pricing by monitoring local and national competitors pricing, daily. Worked closely with the Owner/CFO on initiating and reviewing customer-pricing agreements.

Promptly answered telephone calls to reflect professional corporate image

Consistently processed all sales contracts and parts orders without errors

Provided a high level of customer service and client relations based on outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Advised customers on the location, selection, price, and use of goods available from the store, with the aim of encouraging them to buy and to return to buy in the future

BAIJES-BISSONNET PHARMACY Houston, TX October 2011 – November 2012

Pharmacy Technician/Administrative Assistant

Responsible for completing daily/weekly/monthly pharmacy tasks on or before scheduled due dates. Collaborated with the Pharmacists with all processing of new prescriptions and/or refills as scheduled. Assisted with all pharmacy daily maintenance.

Implemented Inventory Management Procedures to help maintain accurate calculations of all inventory in the pharmacy, ensuring favorable monetary reimbursement for unused medications

Created filing system to better ensure proper record keeping of all pertinent pharmacy documents and invoices

Assisted Pharmacy with outside marketing of pharmacy services to community hospitals, doctor’s offices and assisted living facilities

LONE STAR PHARMACY Sugar Land, TX March 2010 – May 2011

Inventory Technician

Procured all deliveries with inventory software. Maintained documentation of goods ordered and received. Prepared and processed requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment. Anticipated patient needs by maintaining appropriate PAR levels of stock.

Led physical inventory team by delegating tasks to pharmacy support staff, ensuring sufficient prep for physical inventory

Identified methods for quality assurance and best-practice standards that reduced costly errors

Imported and exported, for the Director of Finance, inventory data needed to analyze the ever-changing pharmaceutical drug market when assessing present and future product availability

Streamlined various daily inventory control processes, resulting in substantial monthly cost reduction

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

GENESIS VOCATIONAL TRAINING Houston, TX 2003-2004

Pharmacy Technician Program

Course outline: 900 hours of hands-on course with externship

Clinical: 530 hours; Medical Terminology, Drug Nomenclature, and Pharmacy Calculations I

Lab: 170 hours; Job Readiness, Pharmacy Calculations I and II, Extemporaneous Compounding, and Parenteral IV Admixture

Externship: 200 hours; assisting Pharmacist with filling, refilling, and inputting prescription orders, counting medications, drug stock and restock, and minor pharmacy maintenance

Certification received March 31, 2004

SOUTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Shreveport, LA 1995

High School Recommended Plan

Completed 24 credits when only 18 were required in courses relevant for graduation

Graduated in top 2% of class

Diploma received May 27, 1995

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