Processing Clerk Accounting Specialist

April White

678-***-**** *********@*****.***

*** ***** *** ******, ******** Illinois 60901

Education

Vatterott, Independence, GA

Legal Administration

Ashworth College Norcross, GA,

Associates in Applied Science, 2016

Specialties in Real Estate, Corporate and Litigation practices

Profile Statement

A self-motivated professional with strong research, investigative, analytical and writing skills. Responsible for reviewing and editing documents, conducting interviews, has excellent planning and organizational skills; together with proven resourcefulness and initiative enable the successful management of numerous tasks simultaneously. A valued team-member who is able to work independently meeting strict deadlines.

Baker & Taylor/Follett Corporation, Momence, IL Buying Analyst- February 2020-Present

This position has been remote since March 2020

Compares incoming title information and publisher date with data research and resolve discrepancies. Analyze incoming title information and publisher data to determine if changes should be applied to database; update and maintain product information in adherence to company policies and procedures. Update changes to prices, discounts, and vendor codes, imprint codes, return policies, BISAC subjects, authors, titles, if deemed necessary. Ensure that data meets the company style entry rules. Developed a thorough knowledge of the publishers, their product terms, policies and websites, Ability to prioritize and adapt to change, able to communicate with all vendors and share any information with all involved parties. Effective and accurate oral and written communication skills with the ability to create and maintain excel spreadsheets, and all reports required to complete the job.

Baker & Taylor/Follett Corporation, Momence, IL. Processing Clerk July 2019-February 2020

Prepare all book processing customer pick-lists. Responsible for the physical application of processing components to products (books printed product). Performs kit matching, jacket selecting, material handling, cover-ups, tattle-tapes, pockets, bar codes and spine labels.

Reading customer orders accurately, locating and selecting the specific warehouse items to fulfill customer’s orders. Placing the prepared orders in the correct dock slips for loading onto shipping trucks. Performing visual inspections of orders to ensure they are correct and ready for shipment. Labeling order shipments correctly for easy identification; applying shrink wrap to the prepared order before shipping, following warehouse safety procedures for the operation of equipment, such as wearing proper clothing and maintaining awareness of your surroundings and the other workers when transporting items. Keeping the warehouse clean and organized at all times.

Shapiro Developmental Center, K3 IL. Mental Health Technician November 2018-June 2019

Provided basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities that they may have trouble with on their own. Because of the personal nature of the job, a Technician Trainee’s job description must include people skills and excellent verbal and written communication. Among the many Technician skills, strong communication skills are one of the most important, astute observation and the ability to follow set rules and protocol. Time management and organizational skills as well as; empathy and compassion. You must have the ability to collect information about conditions, treatment plans from nurses and doctors and document that information to reports.

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Aldridge Pite LLC Atlanta, GA Accounting Specialist (Remote) September 2017– January 2018

Handled all accounts for the Evictions Department with the Knowledge of standard business practices pertaining to the areas of Budget, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll Excellent oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to communicate financial information with personnel at all levels Ability to maintain, review and analyze financial reports and statements Excellent customer service skills Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple assignments, adapting to changing priorities and situations, and follow-through on the completion of assignments.

Aldridge Pite, LLC Atlanta, GA Supervisor November 2016-September 2017

Coordinate with client, outside counsel and vendor building relationships for the department;

Prepare and interpret legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, responses, agreements, legal memoranda, review and edit legal documents. Conducted legal research in databases and libraries, analyzed clients billing and vendor payments for errors in calculations, prepared financial reports for

Department maintain and manage relevant database used for file management and billing for outside vendors. Schedule meetings, conference calls, for Director of Department hosted several calls between attorneys and clients; to respond to issues within their firm dynamic; Interview potential applicants, trained new hires, understanding state and federal laws; Manages a team of six paralegals who manage outside counsel on behalf of clients throughout the United States.

Aldridge Pite LLC, Atlanta, GA Team Lead February 2014 - November 2016

Trained all incoming personnel supervised a team of five paralegals, assisted in managing an average total team file count that exceeded 3000 files; handling 500 for a specific client;

Prepared petitions, pleadings and filings, recorded and monitored court appearance schedule, called courts to retrieve file status, contacted Marshal and Sheriff Departments to coordinate lockouts; Performed legal research using Trans Union website maintained and updated client websites with the information obtained Served as the main point of contact for clients, attorneys, and vendors, for Finances and standard inquiries.

Aldridge Connors, LLC Atlanta, GA Systems Analyst October 2013- November 2014

Managed client borrower and attorney requests for information or research; and

Processed rental payments for tenant occupied properties;

Contacted courts, speaking with court clerks regarding file status;

Scheduled lockouts with the Sheriffs in multiple counties throughout Georgia; I updated client files daily in firm’s system and clients system

Prommis Solutions, LLC, Atlanta GA Evictions Processor October 2009-October 2013

Assisted several attorneys, preparing legal documents, pleadings, payoffs, reinstatement letters, and other correspondence while in daily communication with firm clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel; travelled to the court, delivering legal documents, checking status filings;

Processed return of third party funds following foreclosure sales; Ensured accurate entry and maintenance of information entered in client system; Investigated address issues, performed skip traces to locate Plaintiffs’ and other occupants

RBC Bank, Tucker, GA Loan Processor/Closer August 2005- September 2009

Created and verified loan documents for manual processing, ensured loan paperwork was complete by verifying employment and funds; ensuring compliance obligations wee meet before releasing loan packages for closings; Coordinated communication between loan officers account managers and attorneys Acted as a liaison between customers and financial institutions. Would meet with customers to determine their needs and recommend the best loan products to help meet their financial goals.

Military Experience-United States Army Europe

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Technical Skills

MS Office, TLO, knowledge of local, and state eviction laws

Interviewing techniques and methods, principles and practices of legal communication

Computer skills various client websites

Core Competencies

Oral communication skills, writing skills, organization and planning skills

Research, analytical and problem-solving skills, information collection and management

Attention to detail, decision-making and judgment, initiative, confidentiality Team work, stress tolerance, core values

Part time Employment

Meijer Inc, Bradley, IL. Soft Lines Merchandiser, March 2018-January 2019

While ensuring the quality of products on the floor, tagged items, implement pricing changes make descriptive signs, for advertising and promotions; I complete the layouts as instructed by the corporate standard planograms. Kept up to date and understand seasonal trends in fashion merchandise presentation and maintained an awareness of consumer preferences and needs, while consistently maintaining fresh ideas on a regular basis and rotate displays with the changing seasons and promotions. I am also a customer service representative for the store, greeting and welcoming guests and helping them locate the items they need. This involves maintaining extensive product knowledge, in order to guide customers and answer their questions, offer product recommendations, and explain product features and benefits.

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