ELIZABETH S. YOUNG
1593A RAILROAD SPUR ROAD ● STARKVILLE, MS  39759
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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

DYNAMIC, SELF-MOTIVATED PROFESSIONAL WITH SOLID MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCES, ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE CLERK, DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING INNOVATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES,
AND EXECUTING COMPLEX PROJECTS

➢	TWENTY YEARS’ PROGRESSIVE EXPERIENCE IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND
CUSTOMER SERVICE RELATIONS, PROBLEMS SOLVING SKILLS
➢	DEMONSTRATES PROFESSIONALISM, ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS,
ATTENTIVE TO DETAIL, 
AND PERSISTENCE
➢	DEDICATED TEAM PLAYER WITH STRONG LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS, GOOD
MULTI-TASKING SKILLS
➢	STRONG WORK ETHIC AND MOTIVATIONAL MANAGEMENT STYLE		
➢	PROFICIENT IN WORDPERFECT, MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT AND
PUBLISHER
➢	KNOWLEDGE OF CORPORATE BOOKKEEPING, LAWS, AND FILING FEDERAL AND STATE
TAXES

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Administrative Assistant
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT - Starkville, MS   	    	                      
November 1999 to Current
Federal Programs & Special Education Department 
Assist directors, principals, and teachers in accurately analyzing, collecting
and reporting relevant data to daily functions of school district.  Serves as
liaison for suspended students and disciplinary committee.  Review vendor
accounts to ensure that information is properly recorded and the records contain
appropriate authorization for payment.  Match, batch, and code invoices, ensure
the completeness and accuracy of data and files.
	Serve as a personal and confidential departmental Administrative
Secretary.
	Maintain the Mississippi Student Information System database with
updates. 
	 Assist in department budget planning
	 Perform month-end reports
	 Maintain close liaison with central office, school, community
agencies, and related special groups
	 Use information system to gather data, compile statistics and reports

	 Participate in various meetings, councils, and committees 

Office Manager
TERRY’S CAR REPAIR – Starkville, MS     		                                 
September 1997 to November 1999 
Ensured daily operations, processed accounts receivable and accounts payable,
resolved customer service issues, maintained close communication with indirect
sales personnel, authorized dealers, and management, filed quarterly state and
federal taxes. 	
	Key player in business’ strategic planning and visioning process,
review payable accounts to ensure that information is properly recorded and the
records contain appropriate authorization for payment.
	Monitor accounts to ensure that payments are up to date, record
administrative and office expenses, Maintain proper back up files for research
and reference
	Performed payroll duties and employee insurance
	Performed month-end closing procedures

EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS	
Walden University Online (present)75+credit hours    	                Computer
Information Systems-Current
East Mississippi Community College- Mayhew, Mississippi (2003-2004)             
    Local Area Network 
Certification: CCNA part I & CCNA part II (2004)
McDowell Business Center - Chicago, Illinois (1996) Certificate in Office
Management/Word Processing 
Rust College - Holly Springs, Mississippi (1991-1992)               Computer
Science/ Information System 
                                             
Excellent References Available Upon Request