1. Sarah Nichols 182 Falcon Drive Vidalia, Georgia 30474
[email protected] (912)326-5692 Summary of
Qualifications Experienced Administrator of 15 years Master of
Science in Accounting Student (GPA 3.73) Recent Graduate -
Bachelors of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration (GPA
3.73) Eligible Applicant for Certified Public Accountant Exam
Maintains excellent Performance, Ethics, Commitment, Motivation,
and Professionalism Professional Experience Bland Farms LLC,
Glennville, Georgia September 2013 February 2014 Purchasing
Administrative Assistant Purchased supplies for entire organization
through various vendors based on cost efficiency, rapid delivery,
and the amount needed to support large production. Maintained
systematic files and reports for purchase orders through an
accounting software called, Sage Pro. Tracked vendor shipments and
numerous vessels for departure and arrivals at various ports across
the United States and other countries, daily. Close Liaison between
the Port of Authority, Fed-ex Brokerage, USDA, and Bland Farms
Maintained daily excel worksheets documenting the produce shipped
from various countries with their anticipated weight, size, amount,
country of origin, inspections ordered, warehouse location, amount
of cost for vessels, logistics, and costs associated with
inspections. Drafted Inspection Certificates needed for ordering
inspections from USDA for each load, and Importer Security Files
needed for each vessel of produce to be released from the port of
Savannah, Georgia, through the Port of Authority, FedEx Trade
Network (Brokerage Firm), and The United States Department of
Agriculture. Dispatched trucks for pickup, and for returning empty
containers to the same port in a timely manner to ensure no
surcharges. Intermediate problem solver, multi-task achiever, team
member, self-starter, detail oriented, financial analyst, and
bookkeeper. Continuously monitored cost of products and negotiated
prices when necessary. Monitored general ledger for accuracy and
input pertinent data in purchase software (Sage pro) regularly.
Created monthly financial statements for Purchasing Department
Collaborated and held meetings with various departments, such as
Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Sales Team, Warehouse,
and the President (Delbert Bland) regularly. Fast Break Inc, Lyons,
Georgia August 2008 May 2011 Store Manager Managed fiscal reports,
excel spreadsheets, monthly financial statements, quarterly
reports, and bookkeeping. Purchased supplies and negotiated costs
with vendors weekly Responsible for collection on past due accounts
Managed, trained, interviewed, terminated, and hired skilled staff.
Responsible for managing and communicating profit and loss reports,
monthly expense statements, future economic outlook, payroll,
banking deposits, and bill payments. Caring Hands AFC, Lansing,
Michigan June 1995 August 2007 Administrator Responsible for human
resources and administrative duties, such as daily logs, MS excel
spreadsheets, MS 2. Word documents, as well as staffing the
facility, training, payroll, and benefits. Managed several
employees and residents onsite. Liaison between the company and
Licensing Officials, Mid-Michigan Guardians, The State of Michigan,
and other public/private entities involved in placement of
residents. Assisted case managers with residential goals, therapy,
medical records, physicians, schooling, or other various programs
offered to clients. Responsible for clerical duties, payroll,
purchasing, financial reports, scheduling, bill payments,
data-entry, and various forms needed for licensing.
Detail-oriented, self-starter, multi-task achiever, problem solver,
team player, and hard worker. Education University of Phoenix,
Phoenix, Arizona April 2015 Present Master of Science in
Accountancy GPA 3.73 Relevant Coursework: COMMUNICATIONS FOR
ACCOUNTANTS FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING THEORY & RESEARCH
ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING & LEGAL
ASPECTS OF BUSINESS INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS FINANCIAL REPORTING
AUDITING TAXATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT & GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING
FORENSIC ACCOUNTING HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT University of
Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona October 2007 July 2014 Bachelor of
Science in Criminal Justice Administration 3.73 Relevant
Coursework: GRANT WRITING RESEARCH STATISTICS BUDGET, FINANCE, AND
PLANNING MANAGING PERSONNEL CULTURAL DIVERSITY ETHICS RISK
MANAGEMENT BUSINESS COMMUNICATION ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND
MANAGEMENT FORECASTING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CASE MANAGEMENT CRIMINAL JUSTICE THEORY, POLICIES, AND PRACTICE
Lansing Community College January 1994 January 1994 Required
Academics Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing January 1994
January 1994 Certified Nurses Aide Additional Information Skills:
Relevant skills: Entry level Accountant, AP/AR, Team Player, Human
Resource Management, Administration, Data-Entry, 50 WPM, Multi-task
Achiever, Detail Oriented, Dependable, Purchasing 3. experience,
Personnel Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational
Goal Implementation, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
General Ledger Knowledge, Cultural Diversity Awareness,
Professional Liaison/Business Organizations, Payroll, Customer
Service, Office Management, Call-Center, Time Management, Outlook,
Teamwork, Networking, Team Building, Quickbooks Pro, and knowledge
of Accounting Software Sage Pro, and Intuit.
