Executive Assistant with Accounting & Digital Media

Julian Nichole Gooden (Miss.)

E-mail: ******.******@*****.***, Tel: +1-246-***-****

SUMMARY

Accounting and business administration professional with experience in financial record- keeping, invoicing, reconciliations, client communication, statutory requirements and general administrative support. I also have hands-on experience with Google Workspace, social media management, digital business support and working independently across multiple projects. Highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive, with strong follow-up and written communication skills.

CORE SKILLS

Accounting & Finance: Financial Statements Accounts Payable & Receivable Bank Reconciliations Payroll Petty Cash Tax Returns Cost Tracking Audit Support Financial Records

Administration: Office Administration Customer Service Records Management Database Management Banking & Cash Handling Purchasing Staff Coordination Technology: Website Design, WordPress, Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Database Systems Digital Systems SEO & Digital Marketing EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Sept 18, 2009 – Oct 16, 2009: Hammersmith & West London College (London, UK) Cambridge ESOL Level 5 - Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

(CELTA)

Cambridge Level 4 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) 2008–2009: Erdiston Teachers’ Training College (Barbados) – Certificate in Classroom Management

1996–2001: University of the West Indies (Jamaica) – Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting & Management Studies

1988–1995: The Queen's School (Jamaica) – C.X.C passes: English Language II, English Literature II, Mathematics II, Principles of Business II, Principles of Accounts II, and Basic Spanish II

1982–1988: New Day All Age School (Jamaica)

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Feb 2010 – Present Junigo.online & Julian Gooden.com (Self-Employed / Online) Role: Founder / Online Web & Digital Professional

Responsibilities: Work online building websites, assisting with social media, SEO, writing, and digital-oriented activities.

Feb 2010 – Dec 2014 Tempus Suisse (UK – Online/Remote) Role: Online Manager

Responsibilities: Handled receipts/guarantees, valuations, customer database, newsletter, email campaigns, blogs, online marketing, domain names, research, appointments, and others. Outcome: Improved Tempus Suisse's position from an unknown to a known retailer in its niche within its 1st year. The brand was well represented on top social media sites with regular postings and promotions, leading to a marked increase in sales over a three-year period and a rise in popularity.

Oct 2010 – Apr 2011 Caribbean School of Business & Management (Barbados) Role: Tutor

Responsibilities: Taught Management of Business (CAPE). Outcome: Adequately prepared students for the Management of Business exam. Apr 2008 – Sept 09 Chickmont Foods (Barbados)

Role: Junior Accountant

Responsibilities: Financial statements, accounts payable, auditing, administration, bank reconciliation, cost tracking, and tax returns.

Outcome: Worked efficiently to quickly get accounts organised and updated, handling final accounts, expenses, tax returns, and bank reconcilliations. Sept 2007 – Dec 2014 St. James Secondary School (Barbados) Role: Teacher

Responsibilities: Taught Principles of Accounts and Mathematics. Outcome: Provided 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th-year students with a solid foundation in both subjects and successfully worked as a form teacher for the 3rd form. May 2007 – Aug 2007 Claytone Products Inc. (Barbados) Role: Office Administrator

Responsibilities: Handled accounts receivable, accounts payable, petty cash, payroll, customer queries, purchases, deposits, and updating bank balances Outcome: Executed duties efficiently, contributing to the smooth running of the office and positive team building.

2006 – 2007 Caribbean School of Business & Management (Barbados) Role: Tutor

Responsibilities: Taught CAPE Accounting I and Law II. 2

Outcome: Adequately prepared students for the Accounting and Law II exams at the CAPE level.

2005 – 2006 Harrison College (Barbados)

Role: Teacher

Responsibilities: Taught Accounting I & II, Management of Business II, Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business, and Information Technology. Outcome: Motivated students and increased subject interest through varied learning facilitation techniques, such as increasing student-to-student interactions, teamwork efforts, and effective material preparation.

2004 – 2005 Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel (Jamaica) Role: Accounting Officer

Responsibilities: Accounts payable, payroll, petty cash, stationery management, and also worked as a bar cashier.

Outcome: Managed multiple roles (including payroll and petty cash, originally managed by different departments) efficiently through hard work. 2002 – 2003 Just Heads Ltd. (Jamaica)

Role: Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities: Day-to-day running of the company, staff supervision, payroll, and customer queries.

Outcome: Maintained the company's reputation for delivering quality work and improved staff camaraderie.

OTHER EXPERIENCES INCLUDE:

Assistant Bursar, Stock Taker, Shop Clerk, Public Assistant, Clerical Officer, and Social Work Assistant.

OTHER SKILLS

Software & Web: WordPress, Website Design, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Social Media, Digital Products. Programming & Markup: HTML, HTML5, CSS, Javascript. Other: Jewellery Making

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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