Celeste Hobgood
Celeste Hobgood
Clerical Management
SKILLS
The ability to plan and strategize, data entry, desktop publishing, strong communication and typing skills, excellent writing and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail, analytical, record keeping and scheduling. Data management, entry, and fluency skills.
EXPERIENCE
Hobgood & Hobgood Associates, LLC , Sumrall, Mississippi- Bookkeeper and Travel Planner
MONTH 2011 - 2018
Responsibilities as bookkeeper: Develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
Maintains historical records by filing documents.Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Responsibilities as Travel Planner : Plan, develop and implement a corporate travel policy, Track and manage the overall travel policy, Manage and supervise all travel arrangements , Maintain trustworthy relationships with travel agencies and vendors, Negotiate contracts with travel service providers
Book tickets and reconcile expenses, Manage credit card operations
Ensure compliance with different relevant travel policies and procedures
Suggest improvement and innovation in travel programs
Hattiesburg Oral Surgery, Hattiesburg, MIssissippi - Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, and Insurance Verification
October 2012 - June 2014
Responsibilities : Maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records and messages Route and distribute incoming mail and email, Answer routine letters and email, Reply and attach files to incoming messages, Correct spelling and grammar to ensure accuracy, Operate fax machines, videoconferencing and phone systems, and other office equipment, Use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications Complete forms in accordance with company procedures, Schedule Appointments, Intake Interviews, Insurance Verification.
Skills Used: Data entry and typing. Disseminating information. Generating Reports. Customer Service. Phone skills. Computer Competency. Scheduled Meetings. General Database Knowledge.an organised approach and excellent time management skills, good communication skills.the ability to work well as part of a team., computer literacy and good keyboard skills.a good level of English spelling and grammar, good numeracy skills.accuracy and attention
to detail.Customer service, Record maintenance, Transcribing dictation, Letter drafting Events coordination, Staff training,Correspondence handling , Travel arrangements, Confidentiality, Multicultural interaction, Office procedures, Supplies management
Hardy Street Baptist Church Hattiesburg, Mississippi -
Administrative Assistant
August 2010 - September of 2012
Responsibilities; Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for supervisors and managers.
Trained other assistants during period of company expansion
Developed filing and organizational practices
Maintained utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive topics.
Manage travel and expense reports.
Typed documents such as correspondence, drafts, memos, and emails, and prepared weekly reports. Open, sorted, and distributed incoming messages
Purchased and maintained office supply inventories.
Greeted visitors and determined to whom and when they could speak with individuals.
Skills used: Accuracy, Answering Telephones, Appointment Setting, Attention to Detail, Billing, Bookkeeping, Business Correspondence, Calendar & Docketing , Calling Clients, Clerical, Client Relations Communication Computer Correspondence, Legal Familiarity, Listening, Maintaining Office Records, Making Appointments, Meeting Planning, Microsoft Office ,Multi-Tasking,Office Administration, Office Equipment, Office Management, Oral Communication , Ordering Office Supplies , Order Processing , Organizational skills, Outlook, Planning, Presentation , Prioritizing , Proofreading , Public Relations , Public Speaking , QuickBooks , Receptionist , Record Keeping , Research
Running Office Machines Scheduling ,Self Motivation
Software , Sorting Mail , and Spreadsheets.
EDUCATION
The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS - Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies with emphasis in Family Relations. Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Studies.
Graduated December 2015. Graduated on the Dean�s List with a 3.8 GPA
Celeste Hobgood
Clerical Management
SKILLS
The ability to plan and strategize, data entry, desktop publishing, strong communication and typing skills, excellent writing and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail, analytical, record keeping and scheduling. Data management, entry, and fluency skills.
EXPERIENCE
Hobgood & Hobgood Associates, LLC , Sumrall, Mississippi- Bookkeeper and Travel Planner
MONTH 2011 - 2018
Responsibilities as bookkeeper: Develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
Maintains historical records by filing documents.Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Responsibilities as Travel Planner : Plan, develop and implement a corporate travel policy, Track and manage the overall travel policy, Manage and supervise all travel arrangements , Maintain trustworthy relationships with travel agencies and vendors, Negotiate contracts with travel service providers
Book tickets and reconcile expenses, Manage credit card operations
Ensure compliance with different relevant travel policies and procedures
Suggest improvement and innovation in travel programs
Hattiesburg Oral Surgery, Hattiesburg, MIssissippi - Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, and Insurance Verification
October 2012 - June 2014
Responsibilities : Maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records and messages Route and distribute incoming mail and email, Answer routine letters and email, Reply and attach files to incoming messages, Correct spelling and grammar to ensure accuracy, Operate fax machines, videoconferencing and phone systems, and other office equipment, Use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications Complete forms in accordance with company procedures, Schedule Appointments, Intake Interviews, Insurance Verification.
Skills Used: Data entry and typing. Disseminating information. Generating Reports. Customer Service. Phone skills. Computer Competency. Scheduled Meetings. General Database Knowledge.an organised approach and excellent time management skills, good communication skills.the ability to work well as part of a team., computer literacy and good keyboard skills.a good level of English spelling and grammar, good numeracy skills.accuracy and attention
to detail.Customer service, Record maintenance, Transcribing dictation, Letter drafting Events coordination, Staff training,Correspondence handling , Travel arrangements, Confidentiality, Multicultural interaction, Office procedures, Supplies management
Hardy Street Baptist Church Hattiesburg, Mississippi -
Administrative Assistant
August 2010 - September of 2012
Responsibilities; Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for supervisors and managers.
Trained other assistants during period of company expansion
Developed filing and organizational practices
Maintained utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive topics.
Manage travel and expense reports.
Typed documents such as correspondence, drafts, memos, and emails, and prepared weekly reports. Open, sorted, and distributed incoming messages
Purchased and maintained office supply inventories.
Greeted visitors and determined to whom and when they could speak with individuals.
Skills used: Accuracy, Answering Telephones, Appointment Setting, Attention to Detail, Billing, Bookkeeping, Business Correspondence, Calendar & Docketing , Calling Clients, Clerical, Client Relations Communication Computer Correspondence, Legal Familiarity, Listening, Maintaining Office Records, Making Appointments, Meeting Planning, Microsoft Office ,Multi-Tasking,Office Administration, Office Equipment, Office Management, Oral Communication , Ordering Office Supplies , Order Processing , Organizational skills, Outlook, Planning, Presentation , Prioritizing , Proofreading , Public Relations , Public Speaking , QuickBooks , Receptionist , Record Keeping , Research
Running Office Machines Scheduling ,Self Motivation
Software , Sorting Mail , and Spreadsheets.
EDUCATION
The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS - Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies with emphasis in Family Relations. Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Studies.
Graduated December 2015. Graduated on the Dean�s List with a 3.8 GPA