
· 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 – 1999Sr. Administrative AssistantAccounts PayableReceptionistSales 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
