Sarah Eileen Adams
A Focused - Driven - Hard Working - Goal Oriented - Professional and Entrepeneur
Lockport, NY 14094
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As a reliable, dedicated, hard-working Administrative Assistant and entrepreneur with a medical background; I possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. I am able to plan, prioritize and work under pressure, all while being a team player. Getting the job done right, the first time! With an abundance of drive and integrity, along with a positive mindset, approach and desire to do everything to the best of my ability; I strive for excellence. I am confident that through my skill set, education and experience, if granted the opportunity, I will prove to be an asset to your company. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Owner/Operator/Sole Proprietor
MJB Cleaning Service - Lockport, NY
January 2003 to Present
Responsible for daily operations of the company as the Sole Proprietor. Maintained a Valid and Up To Date Business License. Promoted the company and services offered to attract new clients and keep the interest of current clients. Responsible for interviewing, background checks, hiring, training, disciplinary actions for all employees. Tracked all income and business expenses as well as profit and loss. Fulfilled all tax requirements annually. Maintained knowledge and up to date training on skills and advertising needed to maintain a successful business.
Private Duty Aide
Private Home & Personal Care - Western New York
May 2015 to July 2022
• Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation
• Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and documented changes in client`s health
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans for clients
• Schedule, plan and accompany clients to appointments, shopping, outings etc.
• Provided emotional support and encouragement to clients and their families.
• Provide respite care if needed
• Compassionate and caring at all times, especially when providing end of life care
• Scheduling of all aides, totaling employee hours, distribution of payroll, maintained an itemized budget sheet for all income and expenses, solely in regards to the clients medical and living expenses. Kept a thorough inventory of supplies, maintained organization and cleanliness of clients home. CORPORATE PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
NCO Group - Amherst, NY
September 2014 to December 2016
Ensured timely processing of payroll for over 2000 employees throughout The United States and Canada in accordance with labor regulations and standard accounting principles. Developed systems and protocols to direct the collection, calculation and entering of pay data. Coordinated employee leaves of absence under FMLA, PTO and other unpaid leaves. Maintained knowledge of current payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data, including payroll taxes, employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and other deductions required. Processed wage garnishments, pay levies, and other involuntary court-ordered payments in a timely manner, and reported to the necessary State office or jurisdiction. Assisted employees with general process questions. Processed fiscal year-end reports and reconciled W-2 information for accuracy. Documented any discrepancies in payroll processing to maintain a clear record of reconciliation and adjustments.
Property Manager/Leasing Agent
Properties Unlimited Enterprise LLC - Bowmansville, NY June 2011 to October 2014
• Maintained property rentals by advertising and filling vacancies; negotiating and enforcing leases; maintaining and securing premises. Attracted tenants by advertising vacancies; obtained referrals from current tenants; explained advantages of location and services; showing units. Contracts with tenants by negotiating leases; collected security deposit. Accomplished financial objectives by collecting rents; paying bills; Maintained properties by investigating and resolving tenant complaints; enforced rules of occupancy; planned renovations; contracting with landscaping and snow removal services. Established and enforced precautionary policies and procedures; responded to emergencies. Enforced occupancy policies and procedures by confronting violators. Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. Inspected vacant units, completed check in and check out profiles of each unit to ensure tenants would not be charged for damages cause by former tenants. Took evidential photos for each tenant file. Provided past tenants with a list of repairs in which they were responsible for upon moving out. Filed cases within small claims, and represented the company in court for small claims cases. PAYROLL MANAGER • CONTRACT EMPLOYEE
SCOTT LAWN YARD - Sanborn, NY
January 2008 to April 2011
Under contract with Manpower, job duties consisted of collecting, calculating and submitting all employees payroll for two separate companies through the Paychex system. Approx. 80 employees which also consisted of union members. Responsible for ensuring all employees were paid proper prevailing rates if necessary, by county/union and job. Prepared and submitted Monthly Union Reports for each union member, job location and union wage to job contractor and specified union. Responsible for Certified payroll on specified jobs. Gathered and made any corrections, if needed to Subcontractors Certified Payroll. Prepared expense reports when Accounting relief was needed as well as any job duties requested of me by the President of the company. Duties also included, requesting workers comp certs, Auto, GL and Umbrella certs, utilization reports, preparing and distributing weekly meeting minutes throughout the office. Responsible for preparing weekly worker’s comp summaries. Answering phones, making phone calls, opening and routing mail, follow-up phone calls, putting together Certificate’s of Waiver and Lien, Tax Exempt Forms, matching invoices with their corresponding truck tickets, purchase orders, work orders etc. Faxing, Filing, Letters of Transmittal. Data Entry, check submission and bank deposits.
Education
Associate Degree in ACCOUNTING
NIAGARA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Sanborn, NY
2004 to 2006
Associate's degree in BUSINESS
NIAGARA COUNTY COMMINUTY COLLEGE
2003
High school diploma or GED
Skills
• Microsoft Office (10+ years)
• Microsoft Word (10+ years)
• Microsoft Powerpoint (10+ years)
• Microsoft Outlook (10+ years)
• ADP (5 years)
• Kronos (3 years)
• QuickBooks (5 years)
• Collections (4 years)
• Administrative Assistant (5 years)
• Customer Service (10+ years)
• Computer Skills (10+ years)
• Leadership Experience (10+ years)
• Business Operations (10+ years)
• Management Experience (10+ years)
• Restaurant Experience (6 years)
• Serving Experience (6 years)
• Bartender Experience (6 years)
• Tax Experience
• Accounts Payable
• Profit & Loss
• Bookkeeping
• Bank Reconciliation
• Payroll
• Office Management
• SAP
• Medical Terminology (10+ years)
• Medical Records (3 years)
• General Ledger Accounting
• Journal Entries
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Human Resources
• Auditing
• Time management
• Hotel experience
• Windows
• Property management
• NetSuite
• Accounting software
• Documentation review
• Administrative experience
• SharePoint
• Manufacturing
• Analysis skills
• Filing
• IT
• Filing
• Microsoft Excel
• Management
• IT
• Accounts Receivable
• Interviewing
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Report Writing
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Financial Analysis
• Communication skills
• Customer service
• Property management
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
April 2003 to April 2006
Assessments
Sales skills — Proficient
May 2023
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Proficient
HR: Compensation & benefits — Proficient
February 2020
Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs
Full results: Proficient
Customer service — Proficient
March 2022
Identifying and resolving common customer issues
Full results: Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence — Proficient March 2022
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
June 2023
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Office manager — Proficient
February 2020
Scheduling and budgeting
Full results: Proficient
Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel — Proficient
March 2022
Knowledge of various Microsoft Excel features, functions, and formulas Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
March 2022
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Administrative assistant/receptionist — Proficient March 2022
Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting Full results: Proficient
Legal skills — Proficient
March 2022
Supporting legal procedures, preparing documents, doing research, and collecting client information in a legal setting
Full results: Proficient
Security guard skills — Proficient
October 2023
Assessing risks, enforcing security standards, and handling complaints Full results: Proficient
Work style: Professionalism — Proficient
March 2022
Tendency to be accountable, professional, open to feedback, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
March 2022
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
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