HOLLY D. KIRKWOOD PO Box 268, Hankamer, Texas, 77560 (713)898-1411 * hk1ae035e@westpost.

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CAREER OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging position within awarded winning company where my skills and knowledge can be utilized and nurture. HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS: Over 15 years of business administration and office administration experience. Computer literate: QuickBooks, ADP, Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, and Lotus. Type 50 WPM, well organized, and multitasked who creates a team envir onment. EDUCATION Anahuac ISD - Anahuac, Texas 1990 - Certificate of Diploma Lee College - Baytown, Texas 1993 - Certificate - Office Administration Lee College - Baytown, Texas 1994 - Certificate - Business Administration PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY 2003 - 2011 - Rust Busters Industrial Painting, Inc. - Humble, Texas 77396 Position Held Office Manager: Recognized throughout longstanding career for ability to develo p, implement, and manage full-charge, computerized bookkeeping functions while o verseeing multifaceted office administration procedures As Office Manager for Rust Busters fully manage company-wide accounting and rep orting functions for five subsidiaries, as well as weekly payroll processes for 45 salaried employees. Liaison between senior management, employees, and clients to ensure proper line s of communication critical in addressing a myriad of problems and issues requir ing immediate attention and resolve. Manage Accounts Payable Receivable and expense control procedures including ban k and account reconciliations, cash receipts, disbursements, finance charges, bi lling, invoicing, purchase order and inventory verification, chargeback`s, rebat es, and preparation of daily bank deposits. Negotiate and enforce collections to recover funds and expedite the clearance o n delinquent accounts. Collaborate extensively with external auditors, providing in-depth assistance w ith periodic corporate audits. Perform thorough credit analyses, research financial histories, and review acco unt status as a prerequisite to qualifying new accounts, authorizing purchases, and extending increasing lines of credit of up to $200,000. Establish and maintain Human Resources-related employee files reflecting salary increases, deductions, confidentiality. Skilled at interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating employees in areas of accounting procedures. Research account transactions, demonstrating a keen ability to recognize and re solve discrepancies.

Follow through on timely and accurate month-end closings and financial reportin g activities. 1998-2003 - Chastang Enterprises - Houston, Texas 77026 Position Held Receptionist: Gained recognition, important function in business oriented areas . A team in virtual situations charged with a responsibility that may affect th e success of an organization. Making a good first impression, and contributing to the security of an organization by helping to monitor the access of visitors. * Answer 10 line telephone service systems. * Schedule appointments for salesmen and owner. * Update customer database for 100 employees. * Filing, daily bank deposit, accounts receivables, and accounts payable. 1994-1998 - Conoco Corporation - Houston, Texas 77252 Position Held Assistant Store Manager: Management of the schedules and processes. Control an d supervise financial transactions. Control the expenses, provide best customer service and train the employees. Supervise display merchandising and maintenan ce of the store. * Experience of 4 years in the field of food services operation and retail sales . * Great ability to manage and organize the retail operation. * Strong ability to plan and coordinate marketing programs. * Proficient in development of the team and individual. * Enthusiastic, self motivated and also motivates the staff. * Profound computer skills like MS Word, Spreadsheets, MS Excel, Lotus, and Crys tal Reports. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Notary Public of Texas Youth Guidance Counselor for AAYA