Elese Starr
Compton, California 90220
310-***-**** home
310-***-**** cell
**********@*****.***
DATE:
NAME:
DEAR SIR,
I am contacting you concerning your available opportunities. I suspect you’ll find very few people with a background diverse as mine and I’d like to put it to work on your behalf. I have 25+ years of shipping and receiving experience intertwined with accounting and bookkeeping. Foremost, I feel that my education and background will be a valuable asset to your organization.
I attended United College of Business and graduated with a Bookkeeping Certificate.
As you’ll see on the enclosed resume, my broad background offers you the opportunity to hire a real professional who needs little or no training and who is comfortable and productive in any setting. I possess many of the key attributes that this position requires such as: knowledge of operational procedures; preparation of import/export documentation; facilitation of shipment drop-off and pick-up and troubleshooting of problems; and sorting/scanning functions with RF scanning skills.
I've done my investigating and by allowing me to become part of your team would allow me to demonstrate my skills with an organization that stays abreast of synergistic and cutting-edge opportunities. Of greatest interest to me would be any above positions that matches my skill-set or one that you would feel is a good fit.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and share more about my background. I can be reached at 310-***-**** home and 310-***-**** cell.
Sincerely,
Elese Starr
Enclosure
Elese Starr
1007 S. Whitemarsh Avenue
Compton, CA 90220
310-***-**** Home
310-***-**** Mobile
**********@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain a versatile position utilizing my prior work experience and/or educational background while continuing my education and professional growth.
Qualifications:
Strong written, analytical, organizational, and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of 10-Key by touch.
Problem solver, multi-tasker, detail oriented, and self starter.
Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office which includes Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Word, Power Point and spreadsheet applications, including graphics, pivot tables, macros and database management.
Proficient in QuickBooks, Quicken
Provided invoice tracking and management
55 W.P.M .
Audit and investigation skills, monitoring, and financial modeling skills and experience with teleconferencing.
Experience:
Office Manager Precision Babbitt Company Paramount, CA
11/94 – 08/19
Oversaw daily operations and scheduled management of warehouse functions.
Managed all bookkeeping and accounting daily management of billing, collection, reconciliation, general ledger and monthly closings with primary focus on accounts receivable and payable.
Preparation of import/export documentation for shipment of goods; and managed transportation of shipments to and from couriers.
Sorting/scanning functions utilizing RF technology and troubleshooting if computer generated labels and barcodes couldn't be read by equipment; manually handwrote labels if necessary.
Assured compliance with California AQMD regulations.
Scheduled staff appropriately to accommodate various work orders to meet deadlines.
Maintained and updated paper and electronic records of patents in alphanumeric file system.
Answered, forwarded, and took messages utilizing multiline phone system.
Coordinated department meetings, training and seminars on compliance, federal guidelines, various industrial policy and procedure systems and/or safety training classes.
Responsible for hiring and orienting new employees.
Education:
United College of Business 01/88
Attained Bookkeeping Certificate