www.alternatebizsolution.com
April L. Ashley
4140 Driscoll Drive, The Colony, TX 75056
214-797-9931, aprillynngrimes@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
To secure a managerial position for the opportunity for growth and advancement.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Business Administration GPA: 3.0
University of Dallas, Irving, Texas Oct 2005-present
One semester remaining-Some classes include: Operations Management, Global
Business, and Financial Management, Data Analysis, Strategic Management,
Corporate Finance
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration GPA: 3.6
DeVry University, Addison, TX June 2004
*Concentration in Business Information Systems
Associate of Arts, Business Administration GPA: 3.8
Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria, CA May 2001
Extracurricular Activities: Permanent Alumni Member and Officer of Alpha Gamma
Sigma National Honor Society. Inter-club Council Representative and chairperson
for many fundraising and charitable club events. Dean’s List-4 semesters
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
J & V Communication Services, Inc.
Controller- May 2006 to May 2007
Responsible for Job Costing, Work in Progress Reports, Bank Reconciliation,
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Supervise
Payroll Administration, Internal Auditing, Preparation of Monthly Financial
Statements and Office Management supervising over five employees
Assistant Contract Administrator- May 2005 to May 2006
Preparation of Bid Proposals for TX Department of Transportation and other
federal and local agencies
Preparation of subcontracts for subcontractors selected for jobs
Maintained and organized the company’s website
Organized and maintained certified payroll on federal projects for
subcontractors
Information Management for all bid items to include subcontractors’
information
Kelly Services, Inc.
Staffing Supervisor- August 2004 to May 2005
Determine current and future hiring needs through ongoing communication with
services teams supervising up to 15 individuals
Develop and implement detailed recruiting plans that ensure adequate flow of
candidates
Organize and participate in recruiting events (open houses, job fairs,
presentations to groups), and used techniques such as networking and cold calling
to bring in top talent
Identify and develop relationships with recruiting sources, including
community organizations and media
Track results and adjust process as needed to optimize candidate flow and
effectiveness
Conduct/Manage employment screening process (skills assessment, background and
drug testing)
Administer new hire paperwork and conduct orientation and document new hire
information into database
Managed and maintained workers’ compensation and unemployment claims on
employees
Grimes Irrigation & Construction, Inc.
Office Manager- July 2002 to Jan 2003 and June 2003 to August 2004
Organized and managed office including full charge A/P, A/R, Payroll, Bid
Proposals utilizing QuickBooks
Full Charge of administrative organization for locating lines and informing
Dig Tess
Prepared subcontracts for subcontractors, maintaining certificates of
insurance provided, and maintained all billing to customers
H/R duties to include responding to inquiries regarding employee
verifications, assisted with unemployment claims, reviewed employee files for
income promotions, updated information and maintained personnel records
Spherion Employment Agency- JCPenney Corporate Office
Production Assistant & HR Administrative Assistant- November 2001 to June 2002
Conducted classes, maintained web based performance evaluation system, and
answered any technical concerns regarding the system with 12,000 associates
Trained associates on how to use their performance management appraisal system
to rate their employees in the HR Resources Research Department
Edited and corrected signs while working with the Marketing Department and
posting them on the company web site
Transcribed and edited broadcasts for hearing impaired associates using MS
Word
Assisted in the production of Merchandising Operations
Prostaff Employment Agency- City of Frisco
Parks & Recreation Department Secretary- June 2001 to October 2001
Produced and proofread reports, budgets, and other correspondence from rough
draft to final including board meeting packets
Scheduled meetings, supervisor’s calendar, processed deposits, and responsible
ordering city and departmental supplies
Allan Hancock College
Vocational and Tutorial Educational Assistant- September 2000 to May 2001
Trained students in various computer programs to include but not limited to MS
Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
* References available upon request
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