Akea A. Coakley
*** ********** ***** ***. **** ~ Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 ~ ******@*****.*** ~ 843-***-****
Objective
To obtain an entry level management position with an organization offering opportunities for growth
Education
Webster University (AACSB Accredited) Myrtle Beach, SC
Master of Business Administration Graduation date: December 2009
Current GPA: 4.0
Coastal Carolina University (AACSB Accredited) Conway, SC
Bachelor in Accounting (CPA Track) Graduation date: December 2006 Cumulative GPA: 3.061
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), Great Plains Dynamic, MiniTab, Property Management System, PeopleSoft, Turbo Tax
Certifications
South Carolina Teacher Certification in Secondary Business Education
Experience
Lids, Inc. Myrtle Beach, SC
Assistant Store Manager May 2009-July 2009
Assist store manager
Train associates
Maintain store appearance
Perform inventory audits on a regular basis in an effort to reduce shrink
Prepared bank deposits
Responsible for reaching sales goals
Marriott International Myrtle Beach, SC
Accounting Coordinator October 2007-January 2009
Reconciled Balance Sheet accounts
Prepared daily bank deposits
Responsible for bank audits of associates for cash discrepancies
Processed payment of invoices and handled past due inquiries
Processed accounts receivable and reconciled with general ledger
Handled guest billing inquiries
Review and prepare necessary journal entries and analysis to accurately close books on a period basis
Trained and developed new associates in order for them to learn and grow with the company
Designed excel templates for reconciling cash and change orders
Assisted with enhancing internal control to ensure adherence to standard operating policies and procedures
Received Associate of the Quarter Award in March 2008
Nominated for Rising Star 2008 Award
ClientLogic Kingstree, SC
Customer Service Rep/Retention Agent April 2006-October 2007
Assisted customers with billing questions
Scheduled service installations
Used sale skills to up sell customers
Retained potential lost customers
Received excellent customer service award
Consistently met required metrics and goals
Displayed excellent phone etiquette
Demonstrated the ability to learn new software quickly
Burroughs & Chapin (Central Vault) Myrtle Beach, SC
Moneyrunner/Vault Teller March 2005-October 2005
Responsible for handling and counting large amounts of cash using counting machines
(Approximately $150,000 a day)
Demonstrates trustworthiness and integrity
Worked as central cash vault teller on weekends
Maintained an accurate count of cash vault
Target, Inc Myrtle Beach, SC
Sales Associate (Team Trainer) September 2004-July 2005
Developed leadership skills and trained 10 new employees as a sales floor trainer
Completed the “Train the Trainer” program
Demonstrates the ability to multi-task
Shows flexibility by working in several departments
Named “Team Member of the Month” in July for showing excellent teamwork and customer service
Burroughs & Chapin (Myrtle Waves) Myrtle Beach, SC
Admissions (Department Trainer)/Guest Services Supervisor Season 2003 & Season 2004
Trained new hires for admissions department
Supervised approximately 6 employees daily
Counted down associates’ registers at the closing of their shift
Handled guest complaints and issues
Made required park announcements
Additional Skills & Abilities
Communication-good written and oral presentation skills. Use proper grammar and good speaking voice
Flexibility- able to adapt to different work environments and does not mind organizational change
Interpersonal- excellent customer service and gets along well with co-workers
Integrity-entrusted with confidential information and access to large amounts of cash
Detail Oriented- high concern for quality. Produced work that is orderly and attractive
Leadership- able to motivate and provide proper training
References
Available upon request