Accounting Assistant High School

LINA Y. PATE

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Silverdale, WA 98315

619-***-**** *********@*****.***

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OBJECTIVE

To permanently return to the workforce after honorably serving in the armed forces and supporting an active duty spouse/family.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

● Fluent in English and Spanish, conversational French; as well as, basic ASL.

● Proficient in Skyward, Frontline, InTouch, Power School, and ASB Works. Also proficient in all programs within the Microsoft Suite

(Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and all applications within the Google platform (Drive, Mail, Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Forms).

● Accurately type 75 wpm and possess the ability to work in fast paced environments while remaining professional, calm and positive.

● Diligent about delivering excellent service with compassion and kindness. EXPERIENCE

ASB ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT IV - CORONADO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 11/21 – 11/22 Performed a variety of clerical and accounting duties in support of the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Friday ASB Class accounts within FCMAT Guidelines. Received, reviewed and processed ASB purchase orders, invoices. Prepared checks for administrative review and approval. Maintained contact with vendors to modify/clarify invoices to resolve discrepancies. Responsible for picking up all cash funds from Coronado High School and Coronado Middle School. Kept funds safe and accounted for whilst preparing them for delivery to the District Finance Office. Worked with ASB Works and maintained all credit card readers for the student store. Solely managed the operations of the student store making it a hub for all students, parents, staff, and alumni. Compiled and maintained various auditable records/reports related to purchase orders, income, and expenditures for assigned accounts. Established and maintained filing systems, ledgers, balance sheets, profit/ loss statements, and other financial documents as requested by state auditors.

Calculated, sorted, reviewed and posted a variety of financial and statistical data. Adjusted and assured accuracy of said ledgers and journal entries. Balanced, adjusted and reconciled accounts; reviewed data for accuracy and completeness; initiated transfers between accounts as appropriate.

OFFICE PROFESSIONAL IV (FINANCIAL)• NORTH THURSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 05/19 – 04/20 Reported directly to the Principal of Lydia Hawk Elementary. Maintained administrator appointment calendars, facility use schedule and logged/controlled keys for the building. Scheduled meetings and transcribed meeting minutes. Trained office support staff in tandem with Skyward. Maintained staff time, attendance, leave records, and secured substitute teachers for classroom coverage. Established, maintained, distributed, and archived office records consistent with state & district policies and procedures. Set up and maintained an office budget, its expenditures, such as purchasing, equipment rentals, field trips, etc. Also maintained an audit of credit card use. Processed purchases, managed a cash drawer (subject to surprise state audits), receipted payments through InTouch, balanced reports, and submitted deposits daily. LINA Y. PATE

4061 Grayback Dr, V5

Silverdale, WA 98315

619-***-**** *********@*****.***

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EXPERIENCE, (CONTINUED)

OFFICE PROFESSIONAL III (REGISTRAR)• NORTH THURSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 09/17 – 05/19 Maintained appointment calendars, formatted/typed correspondence, forms, memoranda, and reports. Provided clerical support to teachers, staff, and parents of Lydia Hawk Elementary. Maintained confidential records, emergency procedures/information, and records/files for staff. Greeted visitors entering the office and provided direction, guidance, and assistance on routine matters. Assisted with receiving lunch and other school-related fees/fines. Also assisted with daily deposit verification, reporting and reconciliation. Registered and withdrew students using the Skyward platform. Requested academic records from prior schools attended by incoming students. Made daily attendance phone calls to families of students not present. Produced attendance reports and statistical data for administrator review. Met weekly with Vice Principal and Counselor to identify and address students/families with challenges in attending school regularly. Prepared and maintained court documentation as it pertained to BECCA (state mandated laws). CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE• BANK OF AMERICA 06/14 – 12/14 Processed transactions, i.e., customer deposits, cashing checks; accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Developed rapport with customers to provide outstanding, personalized service. Responsible for bank and vault codes while properly handling teller bank drawer. Assisted customers with problem resolution in a professionally composed manner. All surprise audits passed with 100% accuracy. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER • SUFFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS 09/09 – 06/10 Taught all grade levels at Hillpoint Elementary in Suffolk, VA. Maintained effective classroom management strategies, created and maintained a climate of respect and positivity for all students. Followed lesson plans and addressed the different learning styles of students. Implemented activities and techniques that promoted quality student performance both academically and socially. CREW LEADER AND TRAINER • U.S. CENSUS BUREAU 08/08 – 03/09 Trained a total of 120 new hires on proficiency with government issued hand-held computers, payroll practices, agency safety, and policy/procedures. Fingerprinted all new hires, approved all employee records and payroll timesheets. PETTY OFFICER 3RD

CLASS• U.S. NAVY 03/01 – 11/02

Groomed the departmental training program and provided job specific training to over 20 naval personnel. Maintained all files and created forms for the newly implemented organizational system. Recommended for advancement from E4 to E5 with an Early Promote endorsement. Was honorably medically separated due to a service-connected disability, rated 10% by the VA. EDUCATION

● Currently pursuing an Associate of Arts degree.

● Have earned 78 semester credits from various institutions of higher learning due to supporting an active-duty military spouse.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

● Member of the Optimist Club, Coronado chapter. Membership is by invitation only.

● Volunteer tax preparer for military families.

● Volunteered as Team Secretary and Team Mom for the Virginia Beach Panthers football team for 3 years.

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