COLUMBIA LUTHERAN HOME, Seattle, WA 　　　　　1999 – 2000
Accounting Assistant
　　· Prepared payroll for more than 135 employees using Continex and ADP software.
　　· Managed all employee records, Liability and Insurance claims, as well as unemployment benefit insurance.
　　· Processed all tax reports and filings, processed employee deductions and garnishments and oversaw the annual accounts payable disbursement of $1.4 million, $120,000 per month.

NORDSTROM DEPARTMENT STORE, Seattle, WA　　　 1991 – 1999
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Accounts Payable
Receptionist
Sales Associates
　　· Received several promotions in recognition of sound bookkeeping, records management and staff relations skills
　　· Coordinated special employee recognition and holiday events for more than 500 employees.
　　· Oversaw all aspects of event management including: budget preparation, employee notifications and registrations, site/venue selection as well as all logistics planning and catering. Provided administrative support for six departments.
　　· Served as an information clearinghouse, scheduled appointments/conference calls, made travel arrangements, provided information to clients, organized and maintained paper and electronic files, managed special projects/events, and produced correspondence.
　　· Managed accounts payables in excess of $1.3 million in annual expenses, $75,000 - $150,000 per month.
　　· Worked closely with vendors to oversee accounts payable, negotiate payment arrangements, purchase equipment and ensure prompt delivery.
　　· Coordinated Managers’ meetings, prepared documentation for presentations, maintained meeting minutes and agendas.
　　· Served as central communications liaison for the Communications Department, Human Resource Department, Store Planning and Facilities Management.

JOHNSON CONTROLS, Bellevue, WA 　　　　　　　　　1986 – 1991
Accounts Payable Manager
Payroll Clerk
　　· Managed payroll for 85 fulltime, part-time and 1099 contractors.
　　· Oversaw the processing and management of all personnel documents, benefits management and saving incentive programs.
　　· Worked closely with union Shop Stewarts and processed union due deductions.
　　· Filed highly sensitive documents on time and accurately with the courts and appropriate state, federal and private offices. .

EDUCATION AND ONGOING PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Licensed Massage Practitioner, Ashmead College of Massage, November, 2003
Business Administration, Seattle Central Community College, 1995 – 1997
Advanced study in MS Excel, Internet Research and Employment Law