TAMI BRYANT

5519 Innwood Drive, Louisville, KY 40214

615.785.4076 * tb10d23f8@westpost.net

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / BUSINESS SUPPORT

~ Over 11 years of success providing top notch business, administrative, and acc
ounting support ~
Proficient, dedicated, and solutions-oriented Administrative Assistant and Busin
ess Support professional with superb organizational, administrative, and compute
r skills. Recognized for superior planning, coordinating, and prioritizing skill
s while completing work projects in fast-paced, demanding environments. Meticulo
us with a great attention to detail and maintain highest level of confidentialit
y standards. Additional keys to success include:
* Provide excellent customer service and client relations while supporting corpo
rate agendas.
* Valuable resource person to staff at all levels on key business initiatives, p
lans, and programs.
* Excel in research, analysis, recording, and reporting functions.
* Attentive listener and expert communicator who is adept in follow-up and probl
em solving.
* Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel and adaptable to eme
rging technologies.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Office Management Business Administration Accounting Pr
oject Management Staff Training & Development Database Administration Rec
ording & Reporting Process Improvement Problem Solving
Research & Analysis Planning & Scheduling Communications
Instruction Cost Containment Revenue Enhancement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT WORKER, LOUISVILLE, KY (2008 - 2010)
CARE PROVIDER
Provided loving care in a home environment for a disabled family member. Managed
household finances, maintenance requirements, and assisted with daily living sk
ills and needs.
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES, LEWISBURG, TN (2005 - 2008)
BUSINESS CONTROLS MANAGER
Supervised staff of Accountants in inventory reconciliation and biannual invento
ry counts, applied corporate policies/procedures, and delegated work assignments
. Reviewed and assessed existing processes and devised plans/strategies that imp
roved internal controls. Prepared annual budgets, approved or denied requests fo
r systems access, and accountable for internal controls at all 3 divisions (i.e.
, U.S. and 2 locations in Canada). Served as a liaison between external and inte
rnal auditors and 'go to' person on any accounting related inquires.
Key Achievements:
* Created and implemented testing process for internal controls at 3 separate di
visions and brought each area through very successful audits with no non-complia
nce write-up's received.
* Designated Accounting Representative for introduction and usage of new payroll
system that was applied on-time and resulted in substantial labor cost savings
with greater work efficiency.
TAMI BRYANT
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ROBERT HALF, LOUISVILLE, KY (2003 - 2005)

CONSULTING MANAGER
Planned, supported, and managed consulting projects and processes in the field.
Served as 'fill in' for clients in need of accounting support. Performed wide ra
nge of accounting functions such as general ledger system implementation, staff
training and development, and regulatory compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Key Achievements:
* Contributed to substantial cost savings for clients through completing and pro
cessing pertinent accounting paperwork on or before stringent filing timelines.
* Established a reputation in the field for quality, exactness, and results that
led to repeat business.
NPC, LOUISVILLE, KY (1999 - 2003)
IT ACCOUNTANT
Reviewed and assessed processes and procedures within the IT Department and hone
d in on automation and technology for improved operations. Served as a liaison b
etween Accounting and IT Departments on all programs and software. Analyzed IT m
onth end results and made presentations/recommendations to upper management. Pre
pared and processed month end and annual IT budget, managed capital projects, an
d tracked key initiatives from start-up to final conclusion.
Key Achievements:
* Enhanced working relationship between Accounting and IT Department through opt
imum communications of technical and accounting concepts into terms others could
readily grasp and apply.
* Analyzed capital projects and identified pertinent areas for IT Managers to ho
ne in on improvements while creating substantial cost savings to the company.
EARLY CAREER as Business Controls Manager, United Technologies.
EDUCATION
Master's Degree in Management, American Intercontinental University
Achieved Master's in Management in 1 Year
Bachelors of Science in Accounting, University of Louisville
Maintained 3.8 GPA while Working Full-Time; Passed the CPA and CMA Exams on 1st
Testing