Wendy Freels
Bookkeeper/Office Manager at RIVER SPORTS OUTFITTERS, INC.- Claim this Profile
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German Elementary proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Milton Kern
Wendy worked very effectively in a church environment, which typically works with less people and covers more responsibilities, and handled the duties assigned very well. She was very dependable.
Debbie Foust
Wendy was wonderful to work with at Main Street. As Administrative Assistant, she kept the office running smoothly and tried (as much as possible) to anticipate what was ahead and prepare for it. She is a team player and was able to navigate through difficult situations with grace and level headedness. She puts everything she has into her job and gives above and beyond what is expected of her.
Milton Kern
Wendy worked very effectively in a church environment, which typically works with less people and covers more responsibilities, and handled the duties assigned very well. She was very dependable.
Debbie Foust
Wendy was wonderful to work with at Main Street. As Administrative Assistant, she kept the office running smoothly and tried (as much as possible) to anticipate what was ahead and prepare for it. She is a team player and was able to navigate through difficult situations with grace and level headedness. She puts everything she has into her job and gives above and beyond what is expected of her.
Milton Kern
Wendy worked very effectively in a church environment, which typically works with less people and covers more responsibilities, and handled the duties assigned very well. She was very dependable.
Debbie Foust
Wendy was wonderful to work with at Main Street. As Administrative Assistant, she kept the office running smoothly and tried (as much as possible) to anticipate what was ahead and prepare for it. She is a team player and was able to navigate through difficult situations with grace and level headedness. She puts everything she has into her job and gives above and beyond what is expected of her.
Milton Kern
Wendy worked very effectively in a church environment, which typically works with less people and covers more responsibilities, and handled the duties assigned very well. She was very dependable.
Debbie Foust
Wendy was wonderful to work with at Main Street. As Administrative Assistant, she kept the office running smoothly and tried (as much as possible) to anticipate what was ahead and prepare for it. She is a team player and was able to navigate through difficult situations with grace and level headedness. She puts everything she has into her job and gives above and beyond what is expected of her.
Credentials
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Certified Food Manager (CFM)
Prometric Testing CenterJun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Professional United Methodist Church Secretary
General Council on Finance & Administration, The United Methodist ChurchJul, 2005- Nov, 2024
Experience
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RIVER SPORTS OUTFITTERS, INC.
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bookkeeper/Office Manager
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May 2021 - Present
Payroll administration for three small businesses (one a seasonal business owned by the RSO owner and a partner) to include in-processing of new employees, pay increases, and health insurance payments.Perform accounts payable and receivable duties for two small businesses to include entering and paying invoices, tracking layaway payments, invoicing individuals and groups for rentals and climbing gym use, and recording financial data.Coordinate with warehouse staff regarding vendor returns and credits to ensure accurate invoice payments.Collaborate with CPA to file annual tax reports.File monthly use reports and payments for contracted locations.Ensure correctness of monthly and quarterly state and federal tax payments (payroll, unemployment insurance, sales tax).Created operations manuals for seasonal rentals to comply with new TN Wildlife Resource Agency regulations for paddlesports providers.Developed a new employee handbook to ensure compliance with state and federal labor regulations.
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Tent Masters
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United States
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Retail
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Administrative Assistant
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Feb 2021 - May 2021
Sales and logistical support for a luxury camping tent supplier. Primary customers are resorts and campgrounds in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Sales and logistical support for a luxury camping tent supplier. Primary customers are resorts and campgrounds in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
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Church Administrator
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Dec 2013 - Jan 2021
Oversaw the actions of office and building staff of a large, urban church to ensure church and community activities are supported in a proactive, effective manner. Developed policies, procedures and best practices to ensure the timely and effective execution of the duties of those personnel. Specific responsibilities included planning, organizing and maintaining all church operations in conjunction with the finance committee, the board of trustees, the personnel committee and other staff members: payroll, A/R, budgeting, purchasing, donations, property maintenance, etc.
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Payroll Assistant
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Jun 2010 - Nov 2013
Performed payroll actions for one of the largest commercial roofing companies in the Northeast: input crew hours, complete union reports, compile compliance reports for local, state and federal government, issue paychecks, set up deductions and payments. Performed payroll actions for one of the largest commercial roofing companies in the Northeast: input crew hours, complete union reports, compile compliance reports for local, state and federal government, issue paychecks, set up deductions and payments.
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Secretary
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Nov 2009 - Nov 2013
Developed efficient office systems to include organization's first membership database (via Open Office and, later, Access). Developed a website and maintain all information and images. Created all printed information through the layout/design to printing processes. Provided general support to the senior pastor. Developed efficient office systems to include organization's first membership database (via Open Office and, later, Access). Developed a website and maintain all information and images. Created all printed information through the layout/design to printing processes. Provided general support to the senior pastor.
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Office Assistant/Receptionist
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2010
(via Office Team) Assisted CPA firm's office manager with printing, filing, and mailing pre-tax season data to clients. Assembled tax returns for clients. Tallied accountants' hours for future billing. Other duties as assigned. (via Office Team) Assisted CPA firm's office manager with printing, filing, and mailing pre-tax season data to clients. Assembled tax returns for clients. Tallied accountants' hours for future billing. Other duties as assigned.
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Office Manager
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Feb 2007 - Oct 2009
Created and updated website and manage the intranet in cooperation with outside network manager. Decreased office expenditures by purchasing efficient equipment and setting in control measures on office supplies. Prepared individual financial statements while processing all contributions and gifts. Processed payroll during business manager's absence. Preserved administrative and membership records for historical and reporting purposes. Trained a new team of volunteers in administrative duties for service during my absence.NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Reduced office spending by 30%. Purchased new, more efficient equipment to increase in-house production. Located new vendors for paper supplies (largest expense) at a significant savings. Developed control measures for supplies requests. Created church website. Gathered information and images to post on a new website. Updated information as needed.
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Administrative Assistant
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Mar 2000 - Feb 2007
Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor. Updated website and manage the intranet in cooperation with outside network manager. Preserved administrative and membership records for historical and reporting purposes. Planned special events and coordinated with cleaning service personnel re special set ups and projects. Responded to walk-in requests for financial assistance (rent, utility bills, etc.). NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Created church policy manuals and office manuals. Gathered information to create a series of manuals of office processes (finance administration, general office support, membership database management). Printed simpler manuals for office volunteers to use as needed.
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Secretary
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Jan 1999 - Mar 2000
secretarial support to senior pastor and staff of a medium-sized churchtyped/printed bulletins, correspondencemanaged member records processed receipts and billsmaintained church website secretarial support to senior pastor and staff of a medium-sized churchtyped/printed bulletins, correspondencemanaged member records processed receipts and billsmaintained church website
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Officer
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May 1987 - May 1998
Trained in leadership and management. Managed unit personnel sections in U.S. and Germany. Evaluated other units in their mission performance. Prepared unit members and their families for deployment. Organized family day activities, awards and promotion ceremonies for the unit commander. Trained as a liaison between the military commander and the civilian leaders in an area of operations. Trained in leadership and management. Managed unit personnel sections in U.S. and Germany. Evaluated other units in their mission performance. Prepared unit members and their families for deployment. Organized family day activities, awards and promotion ceremonies for the unit commander. Trained as a liaison between the military commander and the civilian leaders in an area of operations.
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Office Manager/Beta Tester/Researcher
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Jan 1995 - Jan 1998
Beta-tested computer-based learning modules created on FoxPro for medical training programs. Supported an office of ten staff members in four separate companies. Planned & coordinated special events (board meetings, shareholder meetings, etc.).NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Developed computer-based learning modules. Became a contract employee upon a move to another state. Conducted research for two new training modules (Intravenous Therapy, Multicultural Diversity) and created preliminary training and test programs using PowerPoint software.
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MetLife
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Office Manager (via Kelly Temporary Services)
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1995 - 1996
supported 8 agents in 2 offices in a large metropolitan areaprocessed life insurance claims, new client information, agent applicationsmaintained records (changes, additions, deletions) supported 8 agents in 2 offices in a large metropolitan areaprocessed life insurance claims, new client information, agent applicationsmaintained records (changes, additions, deletions)
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Education
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1983 - 1987
Carson-Newman University
BA, Communications, Mass Media -
2005 - 2005
United Methodist Church Secretary Certification
UMC Secretary Certification, Religious -
1996 - 1996
US Army Combined Services Staff School
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1995 - 1995
US Army Civil Affairs Officer Advanced Course
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1994 - 1994
US Army Adjutant General Corps Officer Advanced Course
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1988 - 1988
US Army Adjutant General Corps Officer Basic Course
Personnel Mgmt -
1979 - 1983
Seymour High School
diploma, science, math -
2016 -
North Park University
Graduate Certificate of Church Administration, Church Administration Certificate coursework -
2016 - 2016
North Park University
Certificate of Completion, Principles of Church Administration
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