Kendra LaRush
Address: 348 Crimson Cres.
City: Waterloo
State: ON
Country: Canada
objective
My objective is to work with a professional group through which my knowledge and skills can contribute to the success of an organization. My proficiency over the principles of accountancy along with my competence with computer applications such as Jonas and Excel will help me with effectively performing my duties.
Work Experience
Credit Manager (05/04/2009 – 01/27/2011)
-managed all A/R and A/P accounts -ran two cheque runs monthly to accurately pay suppliers -professionally and respectfully contacted clients with outstanding accounts -managed the office staff and their department's expenses
Last Employer: Conestogo Mechanical
Contact Person: Tara Watson Covey/ (519) 579-6740
Responsibilities: -met deadlines for payments and collections each month -documented progress on outstanding accounts -accurately entered and reviewed invoices and cash requirement lists -collected current WSIB certificates and insurance forms for subcontractors -presented the companies finacial progress and problems to my superiors
Accomplishments: -collected on several large accounts where disputes were uncompromising; found that persistence and calm rational helped attain these debts -kept both A/R and A/P accounts accurate and up to date
Bartender (12/05/2005 – 09/05/2011)
-collecting money in a fast paced environment -socialized with patrons and gained their trust and respect -light cleaning -kept an organized and functioning bar while working my shift
Last Employer: Chill Bar and Grill
Contact Person: Penny Peppas/ (519) 503-3307
Responsibilities: -maintain a balanced till -account for all products sold in the course of a night -meet all Smart Serve standards as laid out by the province of Ontario -entrusted with closing the bar in a timely and organized manner at the end of the night
Accomplishments: -learned to calculate change quickly -gained the ability to multi-task -acquired the ability to reason with people through disagreements
Housekeeper (09/09/2002 – 08/09/2004)
-maintained a sterile and clean work environment -kept up with the fast pace of the hospital -worked side by side with many different healthcare professionals
Last Employer: Grand River Hospital
Contact Person: Rita Assange/ (519) 749-4300
Responsibilities: -expected to clean several rooms to the standards of the government in the course of a shift -expected to respect protocol on isolation rooms and infected areas -helped patients with minor needs
Accomplishments: -gained a great understanding for the necessity of a sterile and clean environment
Education
Establishment: Wilfrid Laurier University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Education Period: 09/06/2004 - 04/01/2010
Speciality: Political Science and History
Average Grade: maintained a B avg.
Details: -focused specifically on international relations in both history and political science -graduated with a dual BA
Establishment: Certified General Accountants of Ontario
Degree: CGA Designation and MBA concurrently
Speciality: Corporate Accounting
Average Grade: maintaining a B+ avg.
Details: -still enrolled while working -interested in improving my skills and knowledge of the corporate accounting world -will continue to apply my education and practical knowledge to my career
Skills
-punctuality -organization -able to carry a conversation -extended vocabulary -attentive and accurate
Computer Skills: -proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Power Point -extensive knowledge of the accounting program Jonas -the ability to quickly learn new programs with ease
Foreign Language Skills: -ability to speak and write basic French
Additional Information
I plan on continuing my french language skills in the future through Conestoga College. I have currently completed the first three of six courses before I acquire my french degree.
Honors: I was accepted to Wilfrid Laurier University on a $1000 scholarship for an average of 85% throughout my high school career.
Certifications or Licensures: I am Smart Serve Certified. I have a G license.
Interests
I am currently training to run in the Toronto Marathon. Running has been a passion of mine since high school. I also enjoy playing volleyball in the summer and camping with my dog.
I am interested in current events and international affairs. I enjoy reading the newpaper on a daily basis, especially the Globe and Mail for their insight and hard hitting topics. For leisure, I enjoy mystery novels and old movies, especially Alfrid Hitchcock films.
I volunteer every weekend with Community Support Connections. I take an elderly lady, Ms. Betty Bland, grocery shopping and to her appointments. We have been involved in this routine since 2005.
References available upon request.