4024 Chase Point Place

Joelton, TN 37080
615-642-8984
dh5cceea@westpost.net
Debbie Howes
Objective My objective is to secure an accounting/management position in which
to utilize my many years of experience in the enhancement of daily operations of
an established company.
Experience
4/3/06- Present Digital Business Machines, Inc. Nashville, TN
Operations Manager
* Manage the day to day operations of the Copier Dealership, including A/P, A/R,
collections, payroll, management reports, inventory and customer interaction.
* Process all incoming sales for supplies, parts, or machines. Order needed item
s, drop ship as necessary and keep adequate inventory, but not over stock- a tig
ht balance
* Handle all collection activities, business, church, school and personal
* Process payroll
* Order and maintain inventory
* Supervise dispatcher, receptionist, maintenance agreement coordinator
* Supervise Warehouse manager, coordinating delivers of machines
* Report directly to the owner, handling all matters as they arise in his absenc
e
4/2001-01/2006 Hermitage Hall (Tennessee Clinical Schools) Nashville, T
N
Business Office Manager
* Manage the day to day operations of the Business Office, including A/P, A/R, c
ollections, management reports and budget
* Prepared the annual budget according to corporate guidelines
* Performed all duties necessary for payroll, using Kronos Nextime 4.3 for 175 e
mployees
* Managed the children's accounts and dispersed funds as necessary
* Managed the commissary store and clothing for 100 residents. This included sho
pping and ordering items as needed
* Supervised the dietary department who prepared 3 meals per day for 120 people
* Assisted with company functions as needed, for both staff and residents. This
included parties, luncheons, trainings and other special events
* Constantly worked to provide equal or better resources for less money. Found n
umerous ways for departments and company as a whole to save money
* Performed the necessary IT duties for the facility, including hardware and sof
tware. As needed, sought outside vendor help for repairs
* Able to multitask, handle many jobs under pressure, always do what is best for
the company
* Maintained all office equipment, computers and server
3/1994-12/2000 Smith Boys, Inc. N. Tonawanda, NY
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
* Supervise and perform all duties necessary in the smooth running of a multi lo
cation marina. This includes all accounting functions, human resource functions
as well as F/I, and administrative duties. This was a Sea Ray and Tracker boat d
ealership
* Act as assist to the owner in all matters necessary to the operation of these
businesses
* Accounting duties included, but were not limited to, A/R, A/P, payroll and fin
ancial statement preparation and analysis for up to 5 corporations
* Supervised all paper flow between departments and satellite locations
* Supervise the satellite stores for adherence to policies, and establish polici
es as necessary
* Hire, train, coach and if necessary fire personnel from all locations
Experience Prior to these years available on request.
Other Assets
* Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Windows. Proficient in Reyn
olds & Reynolds automotive software, as well as eautoamate for small dealers. AD
P and Compupay processing systems
* Proficient in Internet operations, email and online operations, to include bot
h Intranet and personal networks. Also online services for GM, Sea Ray, Mercury
and Chrysler
* Proficient in Medik, Kronos Timekeeper Central and SRC Budget software
* Also provide bookkeeping services for 2 small businesses on an as needed basis
, Aardvark Computers and Tom's Handy Services