Loretta L. Howley
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Objective To obtain a position, which would allow me to provide my experience in a fast paced environment, demonstrate skill, self discipline, leadership, direction, and provide administrative support in all facets of daily operations in order to insure compliance with established policies, regulations and procedures.
Education 1982 - 1986 Central TX Community College, Philippines
Business Administration and Emergency Medical Technician
Professional Experience 2008 – 2012 Van Horst General Contractors, LLC East Hartford, CT
Contract Administrator
Develop and oversee job costing through accounting for bidding purposes, insurances, agreements for clients and subcontractors and other prudent company policies, regulations and OSHA compliant on all projects with staff and equipment. Contract to perform specified construction work in accordance with architectural plans, specifications and codes. Prepare budgets, supervise project management workloads, consistently monitor AR, AP and negotiate all company contracts. Certified Notary.
2005 – 2008 Home Depot Refacing Services/Masco Corp., Rocky Hill, CT
Business/Project Coordinator/Sales Support
Responsible for processing all A/P, A/R to ensure fast and accurate processing of sales incentives and customer close-out packages, contract entry and follow-up from time of sale to final sign off of completion, customer service to ensure all client needs were addressed, booking appointments, tracking store lead generation for 50 stores within 4 states. Ensured accurate job costing, material order entry and scheduling of installations and payment for all Refacing Design Specialists commissions and incentives. Processed weekly payroll for hourly and subcontractors alike, new hires, drug testing and 401k monitoring to include company benefits.
2003 – 2005 Home Depot/US Fence, E. Berlin, CT
Administrative Assistant/Sales Support/Office Manager
Responsible for the installed fencing division, 44 stores for Home Depot/At Home Services throughout CT, MA, NY and RI. Supported a sales staff of 6 to include, but not limited to processing commissions, A/R, contract processing, customer service, job costing, inventory control, material purchasing, store events, and installation scheduling.
1998 - 2003 DuPont Flooring Systems, Wallingford, CT
Accounting Assoc., Project Coord., Asst. HR Director
Responsible for all A/R, A/P, forecasting of monthly/yearly budgets and payroll for an average of 133 personnel. Assisted Project Managers in bidding, submittals, AIA billing, RFI’s, job costing, weekly WIP Meetings, purchase orders and inventory control. Monitored and maintained all employee files, new hires, administered 401K processing and provided all computer programming, training and upgrades of software audits.
1982 – 1990 United States Air Force/ANG Abroad
Enlisted Personnel
Received Achievement, Commendation Medals and several Letters of Recommendations for outstanding service. Member of the National Honor Guard. Honorably discharged from both branches.
References are available upon request.