Amy L.

Burrell
2337 NW Pine Lake Dr.
Stuart, FL 34949
(772) 530-8057/ab1139e0e@westpost.net
Objective
I would like to obtain a position in the accounting field and work hard to prove
myself as I have a goal of becoming a licensed CPA.
Summary of Qualifications
* Personable, Dependable, Hard-Working
* Strong background in math, problem-solving, and writing skills
* Strong customer service skills; work well with all personality types
* Language skills: Spanish, basic conversational skills (2 yrs College)
* Computer skills: Typing, Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, QuickBooks
* Managerial experience: Scheduling skills, Organizational skills
Education
* Chapman School of Seamanship; March 2005-June 2005
National Honor Society, Alpha Beta Kappa
* Florida Atlantic University; August 2001-December 2004 Bachelor of Science
in Business Management
* Indian River Community College; January-April 2001
* Florida State University; August-December 2000
Honors Program
* Martin County High School; 1996-2000 Graduated with National Honor Socie
ty Recognition and Florida Bright Futures Full Academic Scholarship
Work Experience
* Office Manager/Bookkeeper; Martek of Palm Beach, Stuart, FL; April 2010-Presen
t
-Manage Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
-Manage Billing; create invoices and process collections
-Reconcile Accounts; customer and vendor account reconciliation
-Manage Daily Cash Report; keep President and Operations Manager informed of cas
h flow on a daily basis
-Process Employee Expenses
-Process Payroll; manage employee time off and submission of payroll
-Manage administrative projects for the President, Operations Manager, Sales Man
ager, and Service Manager; reservations for travel, obtain travel documents, com
pose letters, run errands, process mail, etc.
-Manage miscellaneous office duties; answer phone, process mail/email, manage cu
stomers' requests
-Process Shipments; examine and receive shipments, verify shipment status
* Account Specialist; Spherion (Liberty Medical Supply), Port St. Lucie, FL; Jul
y 2009-April 2010
-Reconcile accounts with credits by researching archival data and process accord
ingly
-Research accounts to apply commercial payments to correct client's account
-Determine how to correctly apply payments to proper general ledgers such as wri
te-offs, bad debt recovery, etc; apply deductibles/co-pays; verify reason and pr
ocess refunds
-Call insurance companies to verify client and payment information
-Balance Payment Reports
-Payment Processing
-Data Entry
* First Mate; Summer Wind, 80' Lazzara M/Y, U.S. East Coast & Bahamas; April '06
-September '08
-Manage maintenance schedules for engines, generators, batteries, davits, exteri
or, interior, jet skis, 2 tenders including; oil changes, oil and fuel filter ch
anges, coolant change, rebuild pumps, impeller changes, belt changes, zinc repl
acements, strainer maintenance, replace grounding wires, corrosion maintenance &
painting of engines and bilge
-Troubleshoot system problems including ac, freshwater, waste, refrigeration, oz
onator, satellite, vessel structure, etc.
-Planning logistics of trips from Chesapeake Bay to Key Largo and The Bahamas in
cluding; Navigation (set up & record routes using Nobeltec and paper charts), R
eservations for dockage, Transportation for guests to vessel & during stay
-Operate vessel underway (ICW, Offshore) and handle lines when docking
-Schedule and oversee contractors engaged in vessel repair/maintenance
-Manage vessel finances and petty cash
-Manage provisioning and entertainment on vessel
* Detailer; Hinckley Yachts, Stuart, FL; October 2005-March 2006
-Last link between final product and customer; very demanding high-pressure work
where product must be ready and perfect for customer in a timely manner
-Teamwork and time management with other departments
-Detail Hinckley yachts from 29'- 55'; also sport-fishes, motor-yachts, sailboat
s, etc
-Detail Brokerage boats at the yard and Palm Beach boat show
Licenses
* USCG Master 100 Ton- Aux. Sail and Towing Endorsements
* STCW-95; Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities, First Aid/CPR, Personal Su
rvival Techniques, and Basic Marine Fire Fighting
* Certified PADI Diver
* TWIC

References
* George Joseph, CEO and President, Dade County Federal Credit Union, 1500 NW 10
7 Ave, Miami, FL 33172 (305) 467-7475
* Capt. Joe O'Steen, Captain, Summer Wind, 1007 SW 33 Street, Palm City, FL 3499
0 (772) 341-9028
* Lee Beauchamp, Director of Marine Operations, Admiral's Cove Marina, 300 Admir
al's Cove Boulevard, Jupiter, FL 33477 (561) 745-5961