Dawn M.

Sheriff 777 Baskins Circle, Winder, G

eorgia, 30680
Phone (678)697-8233 Email:
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Over 23 years in Accounting, Logistics, and Customer Service within retail an
d transportation industries, including account auditing, loss control, employee
supervision, HR, and management.
* Computer literate; skilled in operation of PC's with Lotus 1-2-3, WordPerfect
, DBASE I, II, III+, AS400, International Accounting software, Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Visio, Micros
oft Accounting Express, Access, and Gantt Charts.
* Organized... Committed... Positive... High Energy... Team Player.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED VAN LINES-Atlanta, GA 1996-Present
Suddath Relocation Systems (1999-Present)-Current position-Controller
Previous positions held within the Suddath organization include: Relocation Coor
dinator, Logistics Sales/Coordinator/Biller, and Assistant Controller
McCollisters (1998-1999)-Relocation Coordinator
Armstrong Relocation (1996-1998)-Relocation Coordinator and Corporate Account Ad
ministrator
* Coordinated all aspects of Van Line move. In addition to Graebel my responsibi
lities include:
* Receiving moves from National Accounts and remain shippers main point of cont
act throughout the moving process
* Arrange pack, load, delivery, storage, and additional special services for sh
ippers
* Rating shipments to detect discrepancies in billing
* Accounts Payable/Auditing/Accounts Receivable
* Drivers Settlements/Reconciliations
* Coordinate and bill logistic shipments moving within the United States
* Keep track of all logistics inventory through detailed Excel spreadsheets
* Write up and key journal entries and charge tickets
* Assist all members of the Accounting Department
* Provide additional systems analysis to implement new procedures
* Month end closing
* Prepare quarterly Sales and Use Tax returns
* Budget reporting/Budget vs. Actual reports and financial reporting
* Performed all HR functions for the Atlanta branch
* Payroll/Sales commissions and draws
GRAEBEL COMPANIES-Wausau, WI 1995-1996
Revenue, Billing & Pricing Associate
* Provided accounting and bookkeeping support for the nation's 3rd largest world
-wide moving organization:
* Maintained approval authorization for Accounts Payable... Issue payments to dr
ivers.
* Researched accounts and resolved discrepancies for Accounts Receivable/Billing
.
* Updated organizational procedures per international, local and intrastate regu
lations.
* Performed bookkeeping functions for offices in Miami, FL, Phoenix, AZ, San Jos
e, CA, Washington D.C., and Appleton, WI.
OFFICE DEPOT-Atlanta, GA 1990-1995
Cash Office Manager 1991-1994
* Responsible for managing cash office operations involving an average monthly v
olume of $500,000 in receipts and payroll:
* Performed functions for designated cash office trainer for incoming management
 staff and cash office personnel for all Atlanta area units.
* Developed and implemented employee policies and procedures pertaining to admin
istrative organization, key control, and inventory efficiency.
* Accountable for preparation of and adherence to Daily Operating Statement.
* Worked with spreadsheets for budget analysis and forecasting.
* Authorized decision-maker in absence of Management.
Customer Service Representative 1990-1991, 1994-1995
* Provide service to customers, both on the floor and at the Business Center:
* Maintained "Visual Standards" consistent with Office Depot merchandising stand
ards.
* Screened new hires, included full-time and seasonal employees.
WALMART-Atlanta, GA 1992-1994
Health and Beauty Aide Department Manager
FIRESTONE AUTO SERVICE AND TIRE SUPERMARTS-Atlanta, GA 1988-1990
Assistant Office Manager
EDUATION/TRAINING
MASSEY BUSINESS INSTITUTE-Atlanta, GA
1988: Associate of Business Administration in Accounting; GPA 3.8/4.0
2008: B.S.B.A/Accounting;GPA 3.87/4.00 with honors from DeVry University
Currently attending Keller Graduate School of Management to obtain a dual degree
in Public Health Administration and Business Administration