Karen Kamphuis
Zeeland, Michigan
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OBJECTIVE: An administrative position in a mid-size company where I can use my strong “people” and management skills to increase productivity and efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS: Over twenty years of clerical and accounting experience. A responsible, punctual, independent worker.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Administrative
• Proficient in organizing, prioritizing, and time management.
• Coordinated the support services for a nationally recognized tax service.
• Responsible for scheduling over 800 clients: evaluating their tax complexity, matching them to the
appropriate tax professional, and confirming appointments.
• Maintained confidential financial records in accordance with the company's privacy policy.
• Strong oral and written language skills and high math proficiency.
• Determined allocations of funds and authorized expenditures for additional staff, supplies, and equipment.
Customer Service
• Skilled in the principles and processes of superior customer service: needs assessment, meeting
quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Adept at explaining the advantages of using a tax service: professionalism, year round service, guarantees, etc.
• Excellent telephone skills, providing information, researching questions, resolving complaints, and follow-up.
• Strong active listening skills; giving full attention to the speaker, asking appropriate questions, and restating their concern to verify understanding.
Accounting
• Performed Accounts Payable/Receivable tasks based on in house training. Specialist for +250
Customer base..
• Verified figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, math accuracy, and proper codes.
• Skilled at maintaining all financial records: purchases, payments, invoicing, posting, and collections.
• Monitored overdue accounts and advised customers of account status and impending actions.
• Logged all contact (written and phone) with customers regarding delinquent account status.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
Event Planning
• Responsible for all the details of weddings, showers, and reunions, from initial concept to final clean-up.
• Created the database, timeline, and budget for each event.
• Coordinated all services: facilities, transportation, accommodations, catering, flowers, music, etc.
• Reviewed supplier contracts, verified invoices for accuracy, and authorized payments.
Work History
H & R Block, Holland, MI Nov/2012 to present
CSP/Frontdesk Receptionist
Duties performed
Greeting clients Making appointments Answering multi-line phones
Filing Running reports Taking in payments tax pro support
Maintaining/ordering office supplies
Zeeland Public Schools Sept/2012 to June 2016
Lunchroom/Recess Substitute
Elementary Classroom Aide
Duties performed
Lunchroom/Recess duties classroom support
Innotec Automation Oct/2007 to Sept/2009
Duties performed
Housekeeping, cleaning offices
In Home DayCare Oct/2000 to July/2006
Zeeland, MI
Duties performed
Coordinating scheduling meal planning activity director book keeping
MTA Travel June/1988 to Oct/2000
Accounting Clerk
Holland, MI
Duties performed
Running ARC reports some Accounts Receivable/Payable Maintaining/ordering
Office supplies Shipping supplies Handling mail/postage Taking in payments