Joanne Benson
*** *** **** ***** ** Vergne, TN **086
615-***-**** *********@*****.***
Quality Management Specialist
Financial Stewardship Financial Management Project Controllership
Detail-oriented and organized management professional seeks quality management position. 27+ years’ experience working in accounting and finance departments in large and small businesses in a variety of industries. Quick learner with an eye for process improvement and the development of systems and structures to support organizational success.
Full-cycle Accounting
Payroll
TQM and Account Management
Cost Accounting
Oracle
Inventory Control
A/P and A/R
Peachtree
Microsoft Office
Training and Development
Types 80 WPM
Internal Auditing
Statistical Process Control
ISO-9000 Certified
Professional Experience
CLOPAY PLASTICS, Nashville, TN 1999 – Current
Receptionist, Operation Technician, Senior Lab Technician, Quality Special Operation, Process Analyst
Quality, Lab Supervisor
Prepare month- and period-end journal entries and invoices, working closely with controller
Implement systems for process improvement, performance management, and vendor relationship management
Develop Quality Plan and Quality Policy
Reduced scope changes and training requirements by 50%
Process Analyst (x)
Created a foundation for change management by establishing baseline procedure documentation consistent with ISO 9000 standards and process ownership and control within business activities
Developed new testing routines in the Quality Control Lab, that enhanced the tester abilities to detect problems and reduced the test times
Evaluated working area for quality standards and issued necessary adjustments to the maintenance crew
TRUCK DRIVER BOOKS, Maryville, TN. 2006 – still
Bookkeeper
Maintained ledgers and financial records for bookkeeping company focused on daily activities.
Managed and forecasted expenses and invoicing
Established protocol for accurate record keeping and filing
CUSTOM STONE WORKS, Maryville, TN 1996-1998
CFO, Family-Owned Business
Served as head of finance and accounting at a busy custom stonework business
Customer service duties included quotes, reviewing project specifics, handling customer inquiries
Managed A/P and A/R with recordkeeping and payment responsibilities
Ran payroll biweekly after monitoring employee time and project coding and billing
Close G/L accounts at month end
D&G TRIM PRODUCTS, Alcoa, TN 1990 – 1998
Finance and Administrative Staff Assistant
Worked to ensure efficiency of all office systems and procedures.
Answered phones, entered shipping data, resolved technical issues, assisted with employee reviews
Accounting duties included A/P, A/R, inventory control, expense management
Received quality award for excellent service
Ensured quality control results for all projects
Education
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Everest University, Tampa, FL. GPA 3.6