Manager with Accounting/Administrative background

CHRISTY A. JONES **** Wildwood Court, *W Darien, IL 60561 630-***-****

Key Skills

• Dynamic, customer service oriented professional

• Active team player who takes the initiative and works well under pressure

• Advanced technical knowledge

• Extremely strong organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• Supervision and management skills

Professional Experience

• X MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC - Chicago, IL

X Management Group is an up and coming, Chicago-based management company that currently handles 2 beautiful resorts in Florida. XMan understands the importance of continually fine-tuning their product, matching it to the ever changing needs and interests of vacationers, business travelers and meeting planners.

Owner Relations Representative/Accounting, 2007 - 2008

• Kept the lines of communication open between the owners and the X Management team

• Handled monthly statements for owners detailing any and all account activity

• Responsible for all fees paid to management company and applied these to the proper accounts

• Created PP Presentation for our management plan and walked every new owner through which ensured their enrollment

• Maintained all paperwork in filing system and computer system while seeing that all forms were correctly filled and notarized

• AMERICAN KIOSK MANAGEMENT - Schaumburg, IL

American Kiosk Management is one of the fastest growing companies in the specialty retailing business since 1997. Based in Las Vegas, AKM continues expansion that has been the focus of many news stories in the retailing industry.

Store Manager/Mentor Manager, 2004 - 2007

• Report and track daily sales activity; control the transfer of all inventory in and out of the store

• Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and maintaining a full complement of employees

• Ensure proper merchandising/processing/display of products

• Exceeded sales targets by 20% each month, despite increase in competition due to nearby opening at nearby neighborhood malls

• Trained new managers and employees at 8 stores in the Midwest Region

• ELIZABETH ISRAEL ADVERTISING AGENCY - Willowbrook, IL

Elizabeth Israel Advertising is a woman-owned agency dedicated to providing its nationwide list of clients with professional and customized ads to represent each company’s individual needs.

Accounts Receivable/Administrative Assistant, 2000 - 2003

• Responsible for accounts receivable and collection activity, if needed, for over 200 accounts

• Handled all daily invoicing, monthly statements and reports, as well as bank reconciliation

• Created, typed and proofread text for client’s ads

• Handled receptionist/front desk duties on top of my AR and Administrative projects

• Maintained filing system for company and updated all paper files into new computer system

• Created and maintained database for mailings (letters, labels and envelopes)

• LEASING ASSOCIATES - Willowbrook, IL

Leasing Associates was an auto leasing company that had a wide variety of clients ranging from individuals to entire companies for which vehicles were personally ordered and leased.

Accounts Receivable/Administrative Assistant, 1996 - 1999

• Maintained collections on all past due accounts and created hardship payment system for behind accounts

• Responsible for daily deposit and reconciliation

• Created and maintained database for mailings to prospective new clients

• Made all follow-up calls to clientele to evaluate service performed and document any problems encountered

Education

College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, IL – 1996-1998

Elmhurst College - Elmhurst, IL - Pursuing my Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Accounting beginning Winter 2008

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Word • Windows 95/98/2000/XP

• Microsoft Excel • Microsoft POS System

• Microsoft Outlook • Microsoft PowerPoint

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