DEBRA V. BLANTON
916-***-**** ATLANTA, GA ***** **************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Experience Payroll with extensive knowledge and experience in Bookkeeping, Administrative Assistant, and Receptionist. High level of proficiency in communication and negotiation allow me to effectively contribute to the pursuit of organizational goals and my excellent software skills include expertise in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dekalb County School District Stone Mountain, GA
Payroll /Transportation October 2023 – December 2024
Streamline payroll processing for (numerous) of employees, reducing payroll errors by (97.9%) and ensuring timely distribution back to Specialist.
Analyzed payroll data to identify trends and discrepancies leading to an optimization strategy that saved the district approximately $(unknown) annually .
Enter requisitions into the system, which is (field trips) that the drivers have done over the course of a week.
File statement of Leaves for all employees.
Graybar Electric /Norcross, GA September 2022 – October 2023
Receptionist 1
Greeting incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly and knowledgeable assistance
Managed multi-line phone system directing individuals to desired personnel and providing general information about operations
Aggregated and prepared documentation and reports for office meetings, distribution and filing
Dekalb County School District Stone Mountain, GA April 2018 – September 2022
Bookkeeper/Payroll
Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and loses.
Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation,and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies
Classify, records, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers
Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into payroll system.
Combined Insurance Roswell, GA December 2016 – April 2018
Executive Marketing Assistant
Prepare or edit organizational publications for internal and external audiences, including employees newsletter’s and stockholders reports
Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.
Study the objectives, promotional policies, or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas, products, or services.
Division of Family & Children Services / Decatur, GA October 2011 – December 2016
Client Support Services
Refer unresolved clients grievances to designated departments for further investigation
Maintain case history records and prepare reports.
Refer clients to community resources for services such as job placement and provide concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply.
EDUCATION
Delta Junior College / Stockton, CA Bachelors: Business Management
Refer clients to community resources for services such as job placement and provide concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply.
EDUCATION
Delta Junior College / Stockton, CA Bachelors: Business Management