Susan Bowhall
Email: abpsge@r.postjobfree.com
Address: **** **** **** **
City: South Windsor
State: CT
Zip: 06074
Country: USA
Phone: 860-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $35,000
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Job History / Details:
Susan P. Bowhall
2804 Mill Pond Drive aa South Windsor, Connecticut 06074 aa Telephone: 860-***-**** aa Email: abpsge@r.postjobfree.com
Administrative & Business Operations Professional
Office & Front Desk Management/Customer Service & Support/Billing, Accounting & Collections
Professional Overview
aa A self-directed, detail-driven, and performance-oriented Administrative/Business Operations Specialist offering extensive experience along with the ability to effectively combine time/resource-management skills and implement strategic administrative and operational initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and client service.
aa Team-player, flexible in accepting assignments and responsibility; recognized for capacity to work autonomously as well as collaboratively and interact effectively with support staff, management, and clients including key internal/external stakeholders.
aa Accustomed to working under fast-paced, high-volume, time-sensitive conditions while managing multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, exceeding established goals and objectives, and enhancing professionalism.
aa Superior interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills. Strong written, oral, and technical aptitude. Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes proficient.
Core Competencies
aa Executive/Staff Assistance aa Reception/Multi-Line Telephones aa Client/Vendor/Supplier Relations
aa Billing/Coding/Invoicing aa Accounts Payable/Receivable aa Database/Records Maintenance
aa Order Review/Verification aa Operational/P&L Management aa Budget/Personnel Administration
aa Data Entry/Filing/Faxing
aa Staff Supervision/Training
aa Report/Spreadsheet Generation
aa System/Process Enhancement
aa Buying/Purchasing/Acquisition
aa Departmental/Team Collaboration
Professional Experience
Anixter (Formerly IMS, Inc.) Manchester, CT Jan. 2007 - Present
Receptionist/Accounting Specialist
Provided administrative and business operations support to a staff of fifty (50) for a leading global supplier of communications and security products, electrical and electronic wire and cable, fasteners, and other small components.
aa Delivered exceptional service to the public; greeted and assisted visitors, handled multiple incoming telephone lines, and directed calls appropriately.
aa Supported all company operations; served as a liaison between departments and senior management in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational issues.
aa Oversaw all financial reporting activities including accounts payable/receivable and budget and forecast preparation; entered accounts payable, processed payments weekly, and submitted for month-end close.
aa Generated monthly income statements and handled all account receivables; entered fiscal YTD budgets.
aa Invoiced internal and external customers, ran general ledgers to reconcile accounts, and monitored compliance with established accounts payable processing and payment procedures.
aa Monitored the timeliness of payments for a base of more than 200 creditors; cross-referenced deliveries versus actual invoicing and the breakdown of cost accounting and general ledger entries.
aa Assessed, investigated, and detected errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
aa Organized and prepared departmental reports and financial data.
aa Procured, managed, and controlled office inventory/supplies and reordered items as necessary.
aa Monitored and responded to emails, and sorted, reviewed, screened and distributed incoming and outgoing mail.
Selected Accomplishments:
aa Promoted twice during tenure: Expediter to Buyer (Apr. 2008) and Buyer to Accounting Specialist (Feb. 2010).
aa Organized and employed new procedures to ensure office efficiency; consistently increased productivity, reduced costs, and streamlined operations.
Additional Experience:
Purchasing Agent, National Waste Associates, East Hartford, CT, Jan. 2005 aaa Nov. 2007/Assistant Manager, Sugarplum Cards and Gifts, East Hartford, CT, Jun. 2003 aaa Oct. 2005/Buyer, Bobaaas Stores, Meriden, CT, Jul. 1998 aaa Mar. 2003
Designations
aa Certified Personal Trainer
Community Involvement
aa Mothers of US Marines