Accounting & Finance

KERRY A. COMER 187 North Westridge Drive, #111 Home: (435) 256-6541 Saint George, UT 84770 kerryabc1232004@yahoo.com June, 2010 Re: Accounting & Finance Dear Mary Ann Markowitz & Associates Capitalizing on my extensive experience managing office operations and fulfilling administrative support functions for client-driven businesses, I am most interested in applying my talents to bring added value to your organization. Here are a few reasons why I would make a good addition to your team: My extensive people skills – I take pleasure in my ability to build rapport with people from all walks of life, from top executives to vendors to individual customers. As a dedicated team player, I am motivated to work with my colleagues and business associates to streamline processes for greater productivity. I am known for being friendly, approachable, and accommodating with a passion for providing quality service. My experience in office management and administrative activities – Over the course of my career, I have consistently demonstrated effective management and organizational methods. My positions have encompassed customer relationship management, financial management/accounting, and executive administrative support. I have also held claims management responsibilities and sales support roles. My solid personal work ethic – I am dedicated to providing quality results with professional demeanor and conscientious effort. I am self-motivated, punctual, focused, reliable, organized, productive, and passionate about being a valued employee. "Kerry is a highly innovative, organized, and personable individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the requisite tact and diplomacy." (K.R., Esq., O'Melveny & Meyers, LLP) "Kerry is like sunshine that brightens up any environment. She has an amazing positive and can-do attitude. She is a self starter, who can prioritize her tasks even under pressure. She makes wise use of her time. She is straight forward and honest and is the consummate morale booster. Although she works well independently, she is a great team player and is well liked by her coworkers. Most importantly for me though, as an employer, is her loyalty and dedication to her job and the company. I trust her and know that she always had the company's best interest as her prime concern." (J.S., CEO, UltraGlas, Inc.) 15 years of medical experience at the Center for Women’s Health as well as Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. • “Kerry handled her responsibilities with great competence while remaining poised in an extremely hectic work environment.” (Susan L. Sheeler, Office Manager – Center for Women’s Health.) 661-257-3798 • “I believe she exemplifies the qualities which distinguish an excellent employee and organizational asset.” (Sandra Kraye, Program Coordinator – Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.) 661-259-1320 I am confident that I can be an asset to your staff. I welcome the opportunity for an interview and would be happy to discuss my background in meeting with you. Please feel free to contact me using the information above. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Kerry A. Comer KERRY A. COMER 187 North Westridge Drive, #111 Home: (435) 256-6541 Saint George, UT 84770 ACCOUNTING & FINANCE | CUSTOMER SERVICE | SALES Accomplished, reliable administrative specialist with exceptional communication and bookkeeping skills and keen attention to detail. Strong background in sales, claims, and collections. Organized and efficient with proven ability to complete confidential, time-sensitive projects and manage shifting priorities with successful outcomes. Personable, enthusiastic team player, gifted in developing quick, warm rapport with clients and professionals. Consistently recognize total customer satisfaction as the highest priority. Always professional, helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable. The highest level of integrity and work ethic. Customer Service • Time Management • Office Management • Bookkeeping • Project Coordination • Multitasking Sales Support • Client Relations • Accounts Payable • Claims / Collections • Financial Management • Efficiency Microsoft Word ▪ PowerPoint ▪ Outlook ▪ Excel ▪ J.D. Edwards ▪ QuickBooks ▪ Quicken ▪ FoxPro ▪ Business Works RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Legal Assistant / Paralegal, Gallian, Wilcox, Welker, Olson & Besckstrom, LLC, Saint George, UT, 8/06–10/08 • Served as main communicator for attorneys, clients, and adjusters. Created spreadsheets and ensured proper reconciliation of confidential demand settlements totaling thousands of dollars. • “Kerry … has a good head on her shoulders, and I know that she can be a valuable employee in a business office setting that utilizes her talents.” (M.W., Esq.) Claims Manager, Robert L. Berger & Associates, LLC (Omni Management Group), Encino, CA, 12/02–6/06 • Within one month of hire, promoted to manage entire claims department. Successfully managed demanding needs of attorneys, claimants, and dynamic department that operated around the clock to meet court-imposed deadlines. • Oversaw department functions with database of 3M+ creditors. Ensured accurate and timely claims processing. Served creditors on all case activities. • “She discovered several tasks that were not up to date or poorly handled. She attacked each problem and in about three months she had cleared up the problems that were most important to the operations of the business. … She was an excellent employee and I would recommend her to any employer.” (H.A., Controller) Office Manager / Legal Administrator, Galen & Davis Attorneys at Law, Encino, CA, 10/00–12/02 • Improved organization and efficiency of collections division and litigation department. Brought delinquent accounts up to date. Oversaw entire office operations, set up duties with maintenance, and managed bookkeeping functions. Legal Secretary, Pérez & Hawes, Attorneys at Law, Woodland Hills, CA, 4/00–10/00 • Supported high volume of real estate, commercial, business, and construction transactions and litigation case files. Maintained open communication lines to facilitate and expedite case settlements. Consistently met tight deadlines. • “She has a tremendous ability to follow directions and to follow through with her work in a minimally supervised work environment. Further, she is trustworthy, reliable and dependable. We are certain that no one would regret giving Kerry an opportunity to work in their office.” (J.P., Esq.) Prior positions include Executive Assistant, Office Manager, and Sales Representative (Applause and UltraGlas) • Provided exceptional administrative support as Assistant to CEO in support of business operations and key projects. • Managed a range of functions to include calendar scheduling, meeting support, presentation materials, events set up, confidential client information, customer contact, and sales assistance. • Handled bookkeeping and accounting functions including payroll/401K plans, A/R, A/P, invoicing, and petty cash. • Regularly followed up with clients to ensure fulfillment of clients’ needs and increase company sales. • Performed credit checks, recommended course of action to minimized potential debt losses to companies, resolved past due balances and claims, and reconciled account debits and credits. • EDUCATION Legal Secretary / Paralegal Certification, West Valley Occupational, Woodland Hills, CA • Amber Poliskey • 11548 Rochester Avenue, #1 • Los Angeles, CA 90025 • amberjp@aol.com • (805) 630-7480 • October 14, 2008 • Re: Reference for Kerry Comer • Dear Future Employer, • I worked with Kerry for over three years, from March of 2003 through approximately May of 2006 at Omni Management Group, formerly Robert L. Berger and Associates, located in Encino, California. During the time when Kerry and I worked together, she managed an entire department as a responsible, dependable, and hardworking leader. Kerry was always on time and rarely, if ever, missed a single day of work in the office. Kerry’s demeanor with staff and clients was extremely personable and professional. Kerry took her job very seriously and always operated with the utmost integrity. No matter how hard the task was, or how tight the deadline was, she always tried her best to keep her commitment. Kerry is one of the most dependable team players I have ever worked with. • I have also had the pleasure of knowing Kerry on a personal basis for five and half years and I know that her personal traits make her an excellent salesperson. I always said, “Kerry, you should be selling houses!” Kerry is the type of person who inspires and encourages others with her warm and positive attitude. She is one of the most outgoing, energetic, and compassionate people I know. Many times, I remember Kerry striking up a conversation with a stranger in the elevator. She believes in herself and is not afraid to think creatively and act decisively. In conclusion, I trust Kerry would be a huge asset to any sales related company. • If you have any further questions with regard to Kerry's suitability please do not hesitate to call me on my cell phone at (805) 630-7480. Respectfully, /s/ Amber Poliskey amberjp@aol.com Kerry A. Comer 187 N. Westridge Drive, Suite 111 St. George, UT 84770 435-256-6541 Kerryabc1232004@yahoo.com I am fully prepared to become the ideal Accounting & Finance candidate that you are seeking for this position. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Kerry A. 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