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AP SPECIALIST / JUNIOR ESTIMATOR & BID MANAGER
Professional Summary

Office-oriented individual skilled in handling diverse range of functions with accuracy, efficiency and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments. Areas of expertise include accounts payable, project/bid management, customer service, and estimating.

Skills
  • Communication
  • Documents Filing
  • Data entry
  • Office administration
  • AP/AR proficiency
  • Spreadsheet management
  • Customer and client relations
  • Project management
  • Purchase orders organization
  • Recordkeeping
  • Bid management
  • Estimating
Work History
Oct 2018 - CurrentAP Specialist / Junior Estimator & Bid ManagerHerr Electric, Inc. - Newnan, GA
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Generated accounts payable reports for management review to aid in financial and business decision making.
  • Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
  • Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
  • Organized budget documentation and tracked both labor and material expenses to maintain tight business controls.
  • Reached out to clients regularly to maintain and build relationships.
  • Generated take-offs for many projects and assisted in projecting total job costs.
  • Reached out to suppliers on a daily basis to ensure all quotes were received in a timely manner; analyzed bills of material to ensure that all items were present and accurate.
  • Became familiar with obtaining and organizing project submittals and specifications.
  • Assisted in estimating many projects and generated proposals.
  • Followed up with general contractors to receive feedback on quotes, so as to better the estimating process and ensure numbers were accurate.
  • Researched new jobs to bid and job costs on a daily basis.
Feb 2017 - Oct 2018Administrative Assistant/Office ManagerAmerica's Sensory Impaired Veterans Organization - Douglasville, GA
  • Administrative and customer-service oriented position.
  • Tasks included answering in-depth questions via phone and email, filing claims, and researching files for evidence and/or errors made by Department of Veterans Affairs.

Skills and knowledge related to this position include:

  • Being familiar with medical terminology.
  • Being familiar with how to interpret VA decisions and all other correspondence.
  • How to direct clients once a decision has been made.
  • Applying experience in psychology and knowledge of psychological disorders to position; familiarity with symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment.
  • Counseling clients on the best course of action in order to to be treated for a condition and/or get a claim approved.
  • Assisting with charity work and organizing meetings with clients.
  • Handling case load of 1,000+ clients.
  • Fulfilling clerical duties including copying, faxing and file management.
  • Checking accuracy and integrity of files and resolving errors.
Nov 2014 - Mar 2017Customer Service AssociatePublix Super Markets Inc - Villa Rica, GA
  • Delegated positions included both cashier and front service clerk, meaning daily face-to-face interaction with customers.
  • Learned, referenced and applied product knowledge information.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.
  • Consistently received compliments from customers on customer service skills and personality.
  • Recognition for high amounts of donations collected for charities, helping to make store #1 in district.
  • Constantly helped to improve and save company money by finding and bringing to attention of MIC any errors/discrepancies within pricing system or advertising.
  • Followed merchandising guidelines to present visually appealing displays.
  • Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Processed cash and credit payments rapidly and accurately.
  • Cultivated a customer-focused shopping environment by greeting and responding to all customers in a friendly manner.
  • Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions.
Nov 2004 - Mar 2011Team Member/Customer Service AssociateChick-fil-a, Inc. - Douglasville, GA
  • Filled many different roles including cashier, drive-thru headset operator, food assembler, cook, and receptionist.
  • Worked quickly and efficiently in very fast-paced, stressful environment.
  • Tested products to ensure quality, quantity, taste and temperature were on-par.
  • Increased sales through promotional marketing.
  • Acquired excellent customer service skills through face-to-face as well as phone interaction with customers.
  • Trained new employees and was offered a supervisor's position, but had to decline at the time due to studies.
  • Responded resourcefully to customer requests and concerns.
  • Exhibited exceptional customer service at all times, including addressing customer inquiries and ensuring resolution. 
  • Processed cash and credit payments rapidly and accurately.
Education
2011Bachelor of Arts: PsychologyUniversity Of West Georgia | Carrollton, GA
  • Graduated summa cum laude.
  • Dean's List recipient, every semester from Spring 2008 until graduation in Summer 2011.
  • Recognition in Discipline Specific Writing.
  • Graduated with overall GPA of 3.9.
  • Maintained 4.0 GPA in both major and minor areas of study.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Herr Electric, Inc.
  • America's Sensory Impaired Veterans Organization
  • Publix Super Markets Inc
  • Chick-fil-a, Inc.

School Attended

  • University Of West Georgia

Job Titles Held:

  • AP Specialist / Junior Estimator & Bid Manager
  • Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
  • Customer Service Associate
  • Team Member/Customer Service Associate

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Psychology