Experience

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  Bridal reflections

  Jul 1983 - Jun 1988

  Bridal consultant / buyer / retail sales / event management

  Family-owned business with focus on providing additional personal services. Built relationships and trust with brides and their families to guide them through the wedding planning process, including bridal gown selection, wedding party and family attire, and invitations. Interviewed couples and families to acquire a personal connection to their vision, personal taste and budget. Knowledgeable in both traditional practices and modern trends, expert in etiquette and able to offer suggestions for compromise or making peace between members of the wedding party. Provided a supportive and advisory role in wedding-day coordination. Buyer for bridal gowns, tuxedos, headpieces, footwear, accessories, prom and party attire. Fashion show coordinator. Liaison for floral, photography, catering and gift registry services. Show less

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  Bealls (texas)

  May 1985 - Nov 1986

  Dept. manager / product merchandising / retail sales

  Dept. Manager for large Texas-based chain of department stores offering clothing, cosmetics, fragrances, accessories, footwear and home goods products. Supervised and trained sales employees. Responsible for creating displays and brand merchandising. Awarded "Top 10" as an individual in sales for the chain.

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  Oklahoma department of human services

  Nov 1986 - Nov 1988

  Social worker

  LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program):In cooperation with the state and federal government, interviewed clients, processed applications and determined eligibility for seasonal programs to financially assist low-income families with winter heating, weatherization services or utility cut-off notices throughout the year during specific application periods.

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  Grand river dam authority

  Nov 1988 - Aug 2017

  Senior utility accountant iii / contracting & acquisitions / certified procurement officer / finance

  Cost Accounting/Auditing (Inventory Division): Review classification of expenses, prepare adjusting entries, prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts in accordance with GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) and state statutes. Review approximately 4,000 inventory transactions per month for 14 warehouses, correcting approx. 15% of GL accounts, monitor for zero and negative average costs, adjust average costs and reconcile approx. 2,000 balance adjustments annually. Utilize working knowledge of FERC Uniform System of Accounts to reconcile GL account balances totaling $40 million of inventory authority-wide on a monthly basis.Construction & Service Contracting/Specification Writing: Assist departments in the development of RFPs, RFQs and specifications; pre-bid meetings; bid awards; bond management; contract management; and vendor relations.Policies & Procedures Review/Compliance: Ensure that effective processes are being utilized in the acquisition and payment of goods and services, and verify compliance with agency purchasing procedures and the State of Oklahoma P-Card Program procedures.Software Customization, Training & Support: Customization of Maximo Asset Management System to meet agency needs, authored a user training manual, conducts agency-wide employee training and provides resolutions of support issues.Records Retention Management: Ensure all official business documentation and communications are recorded, retained and destroyed in accordance with agency policy and the State of Oklahoma Consolidated General Records Disposition Schedule.Forms & Reports Development: Create and maintain forms and reports to meet departmental and agency needs.Develop Training Manuals: Author a Job/Desk Manual for various agency positions. Author a Maximo Training Manual.Continuing Education: Participate in classes, conferences and events to maintain CPO certification and continuing education. Show less