Executive Assistant with 10+ Years in Customer Service

Sherry Walton

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Professional Summary

Resourceful and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with a strong accounting background and over 10 years of experience in Customer Service. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Stellar record in conflict resolution and the ability to work with all types of personalities.

Work Experience

Sales Analyst

STRATTEC Security Corp 01/2020 – 11/2025

Provide support to the sales team; manage customer contracts, spot buys, invoices, etc.

Create extensive presentations for customers and the Board of Directors.

Create and maintain the five-year forecast/pipeline; analyze, identify trends and market opportunities.

Create, analyze and distribute Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reports to the Executive Team.

Executive Assistant to VP

STRATTEC Security Corp 07/2013 – 01/2020

Schedules, meeting preparation, PowerPoint Presentations, managed communications, team building events, prepared monthly/quarterly financial reports, organized travel arrangements (included obtaining VISA/Passport for employees and issuing invitation letters).

Maintained confidential files and correspondence with high attention to detail and organization.

Managed office supplies and inventory, kitchen supplies, and monitored building expenses.

Assisted the Director of Purchasing: RFQ process, supplier negotiations, sourcing decisions, vendor onboarding, market research, supply chain optimization, Cost Savings, Conflict Minerals, USMCA reporting.

Senior Accountant – Tax Accounting

Chesapeake Energy 09/1999 – 05/2005

Monthly preparation of Severance and Ad Valorem Tax Returns (multiple states).

Ensured compliance with tax regulations, filing deadlines, and company policies.

Assisted with quarterly and year-end tax provisions, prepared related financial reports.

Worked closely with external auditors during tax audits, providing necessary documentation and resolving discrepancies.

Identified opportunities for tax savings and implemented efficient tax planning strategies.

Trained/Mentored Tax Accounting Team.

Managed the Projects for the Severance Tax Group (Audits, Tax Incentives, Acquisitions, etc.,).

Education

Francis Tuttle — Accounting and Business Management, 1999 / GPA: 4.0

Skills

Microsoft Excel – Advanced proficiency in creating spreadsheets, data analysis, and financial reporting.

Microsoft Word – Strong document creation, formatting, and editing skills.

Microsoft PowerPoint – Proficient in creating engaging presentations for meetings and reports.

AS400/JBA – Experienced in using AS400 and JBA systems for accounting and business operations.

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