Tara Godfrey

Tara Godfrey
921 Woodlawn Road
Greenwood SC 29646
864-910-5580

Objective: To acquire a position in a progressive atmosphere with the opportunity to utilize skills in office management. I possess an extensive background in general Business Office Management with concern to A/R, A/P, Human Resource Management, payroll (various payroll programs), collections, inventory control, benefits administration, new hire orientation procedures, Excel, Word, and various other job specific programs.

Qualities: Exceptional organizational skills, multi task oriented, excellent time management skills, dependable, work well independently, and aggressive. Exceptional computer skills, quick learner, resourceful.

Community: Volunteer at Greenwood Animal Shelter

Employment History

September- October 2008- Clare Bridge of Wilmington NC (memory care/assisted living facility)
Position- Business Office Manager
Responsibilities- Daily payroll functions, A/P, new employee orientation, nursing department schedule, daily staffing according to state regulations maintenance of employee health records and workers compensation filing..

July 2008-September 2008- Cincinnati Thermal Spray (temporary position through Express Employment Services)
Position- Accounting and Human Resources Assistant
Responsibilities- Daily time card entry and posting of labor distributed to work orders. Journal entry, daily shipping reconciliation, and billing.

January 2005- June 2008- Self employed.

December 1996- November 2004- Magnolia Manor of Greenwood
Position- Business Office Manager
Responsibilities- Implementation of personnel policies, maintenance of personnel and Resident records in compliance with all State and Federal guidelines. Knowledgeable of all State and Federal regulations and guidelines regarding administrative procedures and confidentiality. Accountable for organization, development, and implementations of programs, policies, and procedures necessary for providing proper administrative operations. Coordination of facility events for fund raising as well as Employee, Resident, Volunteer, and Family functions. Responsible for Employee orientation procedures and all aspects of benefit administration including FMLA, disability, and HIPPAA. Bi-weekly payroll processing and daily monitoring of time record for all 100+ employees. Inventory control and supplies maintenance for the Business Office, Medical Records Department, and Therapy Departments. Responsible for all billing, accounts receivable, and collection activities for the facility. Management of Resident trust fund and checking account and operating financial affairs. Responsible for all facility network systems management. Management of operating facility petty cash for all departments as well as individual Resident funds petty cash. Assisting families regarding correspondence with local Department of Social Services and Social Security Administration. Quarterly reporting to Corporate Regional Controller regarding compliance as well as annual DHEC surveys.

November 1995- June 1996- Ninety Six Manufacturing Company
Positions- Accounting Assistant
Responsibilities- Accounts payable, wholesale and retail inventories and commercial feed inventory. Inter-store transfer activity for the four "96 Fabric" shops in the upstate. Shipping and receiving activities. Employee time record maintenance regarding payroll.

November 1994- October 1995- Cash Now Inc.
Position- Manager
Responsibilities- Maintenance and collections of accounts for this small loan company. Responsible for insurance claims, quarterly tax and financial reports, preparation of legal documents for Claim and Delivery. Reviewing in confidence personal customer credit information...