Salessia D. McGowan
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Email: *************@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a challenging position in which my experience, personal initiative, and education will be of benefit to both my employer and myself.
Experience August 2001 to Present Primex Technology Gilbert, AZ
Office Administrator / Operations Manager
6 years Office Administrator / Operations Manager Support in managing and evaluating operations budgets, projects funding,and expenditures. Support program project managers in ensuring high standards for all customer projects. Participate in the recruitment,selection, and development of staff. Oversee Operations for manufacturing, facilities, and administrative staff. Attend and participate in staff weekly meetings. Oversee day to day operations of administrative department. Maintain accurate documentation of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and customer accounts. Coordinate travel and hotel, both state side and international for various projects, system installations, or de-installations. Supply parts and equipment to US Department of Defense. Shipping and receiving of parts and equipment for inventory and sales.
February 2002 to October 2005 Waymaker Records Gilbert, AZ
Office Administrator
Worked as office administrator to maintain accurate documentation in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of the day to day functioning of the company. Correspond with recording artist and project coordinator to set up various performances and showcases. Executed travel and hotel arrangements for the Artists, Radio promoters, Bands, Publicists, and Marketing teams as needed. Corresponded with various attorneys as it related to artist, producer, and distribution contracts being drawn up.
Experience continued
March 2001 to August 2001 Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department
Detention Officer Valdosta, GA
Processed offenders as they enter the facility, from pat down to intake information, to property bag filing, to fingerprinting and photo, to cell for lock up. Worked closely with arresting officers to ensure the accuracy of charges being booked on individual. Worked with other detention officers to get inmates to med calls, arraignments, attorney visits, family visitation, yard call, and various detective visits. Worked female post, main control post, and male pod control post. Transported inmates to other correctional facilities or mental facilities as directed.
March 2000 to March 2001 Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department
Booking Clerk Valdosta, GA
Processed data received from the intake officer to book inmates in facility and entered vital information on each subject into the department’s system. Worked closely with intake officer and arresting officer to ensure the accuracy of charges being booked on individual. Corresponded with other law enforcement agencies and court systems to notify of fugitives to extradite, or transport. Utilized the GCIC and NCIC systems to check criminal histories of inmates (any outstanding warrants), any wanted persons, stolen vehicles, or information regarding suspended license. Attended arraignments to document the type of bond and the amount of bond set by judge, to release or holds of inmates. Corresponded with bonding agencies and ensured proper forms were prepared for the release of the inmate once bond was set. Received payments and processed bond documents work for inmate releases. Answered and directed calls.
September 1996 to March 2000 All Service Financial Valdosta, GA
Assistant Manager / Collections / Customer Service Representative
CSR/Collections: Contacted clients one to fifteen days delinquent, to motivate them to make payment arrangements and avoid possible collection or repossession action. Morning cash pick up and nightly deposits. Accounts Payable and receivable. Performed loan application process. Checked credit histories of clients with credit bureaus and other institutions, verified employment, and residency. Corresponded with insurance companies on clients auto coverage. Processed all title work to assure our lien was on the vehicle that was financed through our agency.
Assistant Manager: Evaluated loan requests, making approval/disapproval decisions, and sign and distribute loan checks. Oversee loan application process and reviewed required paperwork for completeness and accuracy. Performed collection of all delinquent client accounts and repossession of collateral on loan defaults. Generated and processed paperwork associated with garnishments. Produced end of Month statistical reports and estimated monthly and quarterly tax requirements. Trained newly assigned personnel on financial processing requirements.
October 1991 to September 1996 It’s Fashion Valdosta, GA
Assistant Manager
Executed all operations associated with a volatile women’s
fashion consortium to include audits, deposits, inventory, employee schedules, open/close, hiring/firing, etc. Supervised 3 employees.
June 1989 to September 1991 South Georgia College Douglas, GA
Counselor, Tutor, Office Assistant
Worked as counselor for the Assistant Director, Student Support Services. Met with students on scheduled basis. Assisted student(s) with deciding their majors, aided with stress management, time management, test anxiety, and social and/or personal problems. Tutored student(s) in English, math, political science, criminal justice, and various study assistance for regents exams and economics. Maintained accurate records of progress. Assisted in organizing events with Student Government Association, Minority Advising Program, and the Student Organization of Black Unity.
Education
South Georgia College, Douglas, GA
Associate Science, Criminal Justice
Minor-Sociology
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Criminal Justice