DEBRA
VELTON
**********@*****.***
Centreville, MD 21617
SUMMARY
To obtain a successful position within a company that will allow me to excel to my fullest potential.
SKILLS
Team-oriented
Conflict resolution skills
Staff training and development
Goal-oriented
Attention to Detail
Customer Relations
Microsoft Office
EXPERIENCE
BOOKKEEPER 12/2019 to Current
Price & Gannon, Ace Hardware - Centreville, MD
Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
Reconciled vendor statements to assist in monthly closings.
Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
ASSISTANT MANAGER 07/2014 to 12/2019
Yankee Candle - Queenstown, MD
Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
Coached team members and delivered constructive feedback to promote better productivity and build confidence.
Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 06/2007 to 06/2009
Radcliffe Creek School - Chestertown, MD
Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Maintained accurate department and customer records.
Prepared and prioritized calendars and correspondence.
Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes.
Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
EDUCATION
Chesapeake College - Wye Mills, MD
1992