TDS, Director of Finance, Payroll
Resume:
BRENDA M. TATE
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SUMMARY
I am a loyal, dedicated, and focused individual who excels in many areas. (ie. prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals). I am a resourceful, fast learner and accomplished individual who demonstrates management, supervising, advertising, and recruiting skills with extensive office operations in personnel organization, payroll responsibilities in all areas, accounting and budget preparations with effective and excellent grant writing abilities.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/POSITIONS/WORK EXPERIENCE
2021- Present TDS / Case Manager, The American Job Center/Equus Work Solutions
Interview and assess potential participants for the WIOAprogram.Matches participants qualifications to requirements for employer job orders. Monitors performance and progress reports and ensures accuracy when entered as case notes. Responsible for case management of all participants on the case load that has been assigned to the TDS. Assists participants with workshops and creating resumes. Assist program participants in developing job readiness skills, provides hiring event information and job matches. Provides career guidance, on the job training and skill certification or educational licensure programs through ITAproviders.Provides follow-up after placement and completion of the program. Participates at Access Sites such as schools, colleges, hiring events, prisons, and courts. 2021 – transitioned into the above position: Resource Specialist, Ross Innovative Employment Solutions
Answer call using multiple lines and transferring, entering customers into the VOS system, case noting each customer, assisting the customer and determining the needs of the customer, Ambassador to the Ross Program, maintaining administrative duties throughout the day. 2019 – 2020 Director of Finance, Rossville Christian Academy
Strong numerical and analytical skills, responsible for entering and processing payroll, benefits, payroll taxes, entering new employee information, speaking with and handling vendors for all accounts, responsible for accounts receivable and payable, cash deposits, accounts in Quick Books, entering and processing payment for benefits including 401K and ROTH in reference to employees, trained myself on different systems used by the school. Processed money bags for games and special events. 2018 – 2019 City Hall Clerk, Rossville City Hall
Accounts receivable for water bills, set up new water, sewage and trash customers, run reports and print bills, mail, bank deposits, record tickets given by Rossville City Police Officers, suspend driver’s license in the State System when tickets are not paid or ticket holder does not show for court, issue business license within the city, notarize when needed for businesses and individuals within the city
1997 – 2017 Human Resources/HR Benefits Director, Fayette County Schools (Retired)
Screening/interviewing applicants for hiring, posting jobs on job boards through various programs, job fairs, recruiting, handling all data entry, eligibility informant, cost spreadsheets, extended leave, FMLA, disability claims and processing (long and short term). Reconcile, process and payout invoices regarding all benefits for 700+ employees. I handle teacher license processing to include My Learning Plan, ePlan and TN Compass. Supervise Substitute Teachers in their roles and maintain allotted time to include days worked within the system to ensure accounting accuracy for payroll. Responsible for training in various departments, filing, Microsoft, PowerPoint and Excel knowledge and experience a plus. Attended TASBO, FMLA, Workers Comp and other programs to gain knowledge and new law information to protect company. Notary. Coordinated School Health Director
Wrote Mini grants for Hygiene, Health Wellness and Exercise, CPR and Staff Wellness training. Worked with various community partners within the eight components of CSH, maintained the CSH budget as allocated by the CDC/OCSH, organized a spreadsheet for as well as trained staff in reference to OSHA guidelines. Wrote the CSH grant for three school years, organized state mandated health screenings and pacers, documented data, followed up on goals as set in the grant, monitored in-kind services and contributions, spoke with schools on various topics in the eight components of CSH and many other tasks and duties as the Director. Conducted training in many areas for employees throughout the system. Attended TASBO for learning experience and new laws to assist with position. Notary.
Payroll Specialist/HR
Key (Data Entry) all time sheets from various departments for employee payroll. Print, sort, stuff and distribute checks. Reconciled deduction billings and issue checks to vendors for employee deductions. File, upload direct deposits to bank through On-Line Banking and complete payroll reports for auditing purposes. Self-trained on the Payroll System implemented by Local Government. Assisted the Business Manager when asked in cleaning up various reports filed through the IRS, TCRS and Unemployment. Assisted Business Manager with budget prep for meetings, vendor, teacher, staff and Board Member issues. Worked effectively and efficiently without supervision. Notary. Administration/HR
Answered multiple phone lines, transferred calls to corresponding departments, filed patient records and billed accordingly. Performed administrative tasks such as filing, developing spreadsheets, faxing reports, photocopying collateral, and scanning documents for inter-departmental use. Assisted with teacher licensure, interviews, business office budget and spreadsheets for School Board Meetings as requested by Director of Schools. I advertised, attended job fairs and recruited individuals in various job roles. I assisted parents/customers effectively by identifying needs, quickly gaining trust, approaching complex situations, and resolving problems to maximize efficiency. Notary. Accounting/Financial Secretary/Data Clerk
School Bookkeeper, counting and depositing school funds, advisor of fund raisers, maintained school fund budget and spending, worked with school funds program, quick books and assisted other bookkeepers to include training when needed or asked by the Business Office. Maintained checking and balance of school funds. Processed orders and vendor payments. Excellent communication skills. Notary. EDUCATION
1980 Wooddale High School, Graduate/Diploma
1980-1982 Sea Isle Vocational, Memphis, TN
Nursing – Certificate/License
1982-1986 Shelby State Community College, Memphis, TN Nursing
2001 Southwest Community College, Memphis, TN
Early Childhood Education – Certificate
ParaPro Professional – Certificate
2005 Tennessee Department of Health – Nashville, TN Fayette County Fire Department, Fayette County, Somerville, TN Emergency Medical Responder – License #13179
Honored by the city of Williston Fire Department for exceptional service and dedication to saving lives.
2016 UT Martin, Somerville, TN 38068
Business Administration/Business Management
REFERENCES:
1. Melanie James – 90 Hatch Lane, Henderson, TN 38343
2. Joe Perdue – Senior V. P. at Bancorp Bank
3. Tammie Hightower – Vantage Point Investigations & Legal Services, LLC
4. Marilyn Hammett
5. Kelly Sheffield – Payne Road, Oakland, TN 38060
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