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Karen Shannon
Belgrave
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in financial management and operational leadership roles at JBS Hospitality and IFAS Group. Excelled in payroll processing, tax preparation, and bank reconciliation, alongside fostering strong client and vendor relationships. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office and social media, significantly contributing to my own business growth and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant
JBS Hospitality
09.2015 - 04.2021
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
Operations Manager
JBS Hospitality
01.2007 - 04.2021
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Delivered prompt payment for event vendors, venues, staff and transportation providers.
- Utilized job-related software to create standard guidelines, calendars and budgets for each event.
Company Director
Balloon Girl Co
04.2020 - Current
- Founded and developed Balloon Girl Co, a thriving event and balloon styling business during covid.
- Designed and executed customized balloon installations for a wide range of events, including weddings, corporate functions, and private parties.
- Managed all aspects of business operations, including budgeting, inventory management, social media etc.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors, clients, and event planners, resulting in repeat business and referrals that contributed to a robust client base.
Bookkeeper
IFAS Group
03.2020 - Current
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated detailed and accurate ledgers.
Education
Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping - Accounting
Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VIC01-2021
Diploma of Management -
MEGT
Melbourne, VIC01-2010
Certificate Iv in Hospitality Management - Hospitality
MEGT
Melbourne, VIC01-2007
Skills
- Payroll processing
- Tax preparation
- Bank reconciliation
- A/P and A/R
- Bookkeeping
- MS office expert
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Proficiency in social media
- IT Proficient/ Technical support
Certification
- Working with children's certificate
- Police check available upon request
Interests
Software
MS Office
Office 365
Canva
Xero
Apple & PC
MYOB
Timeline
Company Director
Balloon Girl Co
04.2020 - Current
Bookkeeper
IFAS Group
03.2020 - Current
Executive Assistant
JBS Hospitality
09.2015 - 04.2021
Operations Manager
JBS Hospitality
01.2007 - 04.2021
Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping - Accounting
Chisholm Institute
Diploma of Management -
MEGT
Certificate Iv in Hospitality Management - Hospitality
MEGT
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