Sialoa “Sia” Lavea
Wasilla, Ak 99623
Mobile: 907-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Objective: To Obtain a full time position in Office Management/Accounting/Customer Service
Proven Abilities:
20 plus yrs experience in all phases of customer service
Extensive leadership, supervisory, office management, team development skills
Human resource assistant, case management, employment specialist
Procurement, accounts receivable, accounts payables
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite software; Word, Excel, Power Pt, Outlook, Internet & various accounting software: Cost Point, DekTel; AKSAS, etc
Attention to detail, advanced ability to multi task in face paced environment and crossed trained
Excellent people skills, mature, honest, reliable, motivator & dependable
Excellent written & oral communication skills
Professional & Personal references to attest to solid work ethics
Public speech experience & outstanding community outreach capabilities
Operations/Office Manager/Logistics:
Assisted in various departments duties to ensure daily operations are performed and completed
Planned & scheduled 2x2 work rotation for 80-100 employees on north slope
Travel & boarding planner
Assisted HR corp manager with new hire orientation, proper safety gear, BP Exploration extensive background checks, Safety training & employment assessments & testing
Maintained employees training/medical current records & update data base
Collected & reviewed employees payroll timesheets to ensure accuracy, tax calculations, benefits & other deductions as necessary
Data entry of payroll timesheets in database; edited, finalized reports & submitted for approval and distributions
Assisted Superintendent in preparation & calculations of bids estimates for various north slope projects
Prepared daily hospitality reports; financial statements, cost analysis and distribute via email to board of directors, managers, corporate management
Ensured all current HR & IRS information are posted according to Federal laws
Distributed marketing & sales information and brochures of services provided to Oil & Gas companies & Hospitality
On call duty 24hrs for any emergency such as fire; fatal accidents & Oil spills
Inspected guests rooms to ensure cleanliness & protocols are followed by housekeepers/houseman
Hotel front desk clerk; checked in guests; China Airline pilots & made over the phone rooms reservations
Logged & distributed incoming mails; answered phones & maintained professionalism at all times
Accounting;
Accounts Receivable Lead; government contracting; billing, employees crossed training
Submitted invoices to contractors via email, government databases, postal service mail
Posted received revenue & updated excel reports for distribution to each department manager
Supervised accounts receivable employees & assisted in billings process on all Government accounts to include; Homeland Security; 3 NASA bases; White House & various Military Operation Base across the country
Verified cash daily drops; prepared daily bank deposits & delivered to Financial Institution
Worked closely with Accounting Managers on any accounting issues arises & made quick decisions to resolve
Reviewed incoming invoices; coded to proper chart of accounts & submit to project managers for approval to pay
Followed up with phone calls to vendors regarding overdue payments; payment plans & credits
Trained new employees; answered work related questions & followed up on daily basis
In charged of accounting department during Managers PTO/vacation & report any issues or concerns to Finance Mgr on daily basis
Reconciled bank statements and followed up on unposted payments; credit cards non payments & unposted cash
Data entry of invoices in Accounts Payables database for scheduled payments via ACH transfer or printed manual checks
Community Outreach:
Attended community invitational meetings through Chamber of Commerce or other City Leaders
Youth leader for Anchorage First Samoan Assembly of God
Fundraised & Outreached for homeless in Mt View Area
Prepared meals & assisted youth in meals distribution throughout the community.
Distributed donated items to various agencies; Shelters, AWAIC, etc
Attended & motivated youth to participate in community various fundraise; fun walks; trash cleaned up day; served meals at Brother Frances shelter & Senior center
Encouraged, motivated & lead church youth to perform gospel music in hospitals every Sunday evenings; special events & Holidays
Education & Certifications:
Waianae High School – Honolulu, HI 1983 Diploma
Hawaii Pacific College – Honolulu, HI 1983 Semester
North Slope Cooperative – Prudhoe Bay, AK Certificate
Regional Alcohol & Drug Abuse Trng – Anch, AK Certificate
Fundaments of Case Mgmt – Anch, AK Certificate
Employment History:
10/21 – 01/22 Operations Supervisor Hyatt House Hotel
09/19 – 02/21 Payroll/Billing Specialist Peak Oilfield Svcs
06/14 – 08/18 Accounts Receivable Lead Chenega Corporation
10/04 – 07/13 North Slope Office Manager CCI Industrial Svcs – BBNC
07/04 – 10/04 Case Manager Nine Star Enterprise
05/04 – 07/04 Administrative Asst – TEMP CCI Industrial Svcs – BBNC
12/03 – 04/04 Accounting Clerk I Brady & Brady Ins Co.
07/01 – 12/03 Employment Specialist SOA Dept. of Labor
05/01 – 07/01 Accounting Clerk I SOA Dept of DEC
04/98 – 05/01 Foster Care Coordinator SOA Dept of DFYS
04/97 – 01/98 Payroll Technician Alaska USA FCU Bank
02/91 – 08/96 Procurement Specialist SOA Dept of Fish & Game
10/84 – 02/91 Retail Store Mgr/Accounting Northstore 7-11 Store
PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL REFERENCES
Media Mohidi – Government Contract Analyst
Chenega Corporation – Washington DC
(703) 687- 7925
Marites – Government Contract Manager
MSTI – Washington DC
(571) 275–4951
Jon Lervig – North Slope Superintendent
CCI Industrial Svcs- BBNC
Rocky Grimes – Employment Svc Supervisor
State of Alaska - Dept of Labor
Tammy Ma’alona – Hospitality Supervisor
Crowne Plaza Hotel