PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Conscientious and detail-oriented with solid training in accounting and practical experience with business operations, administrative support, office procedures, and problem solving.

• Bilingual (English / Spanish).
• Proven ability to streamline processes and efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate on PCs and Macs. Thoroughly familiar with database management systems, flowcharting, and entity-relationship diagramming. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Peachtree, Quicken, and Lotus 1-2-3.

EXPERIENCE

WASCO & COMPANY, LTD. – Seattle, Washington
Office Manager / Executive Assistant (2000-Present)
Provide administrative and accounting support to owners of closely-held corporation and numerous affiliated companies (i.e., three investment companies, two property management firms, and a small business investment corporation). Handle accounts payable for seven companies.

• Work closely with office manager and CPA to streamline accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Initiated the complete reorganization of a large, complex filing system.

DAYMON ASSOCIATES, INC. – Tualatin, Oregon
Administrative Assistant (2001-2002)
Coordinated office staff of 16, maintained files, managed records, and oversaw employee scheduling.

• Coordinated product shipping and resolved vendor problems.
• Functioned as liaison between Tualatin office and the Idaho-based warehousing facility.

EDUCATION

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY – Seattle, Washington
Post Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate (2002)
Accounting Information Systems, Intermediate / Advanced Financial Accounting, Introductory / Advanced Taxation, Auditing Concepts, Management Accounting, Business Law

CONTACT ME

m-weist@careerfolio.com