Tamarah S. Johnson
Smoaks
Summary
Results-driven operations manager with extensive experience in financial management and bookkeeping. Proficient in data processing and expense tracking, with a strong commitment to ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and budget oversight.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant
Cottageville Elementary School, CCSD
Walterboro
10.2022 - Current
- Provided administrative support in scheduling meetings and managing office supplies.
- Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis to detect irregularities or discrepancies in transactions.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Managed the school's aftercare program (onboarding, data entry, food and nutrition, and payments).
- Produced reliable reports by checking financial statements for accuracy.
- Coordinate monthly morale-boosting activities for students and staff.
- Plan and execute quarterly fundraisers.
- Parent liaison
- Multi-lingual tutor assisting students with ELA, math, and science.
Operations Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
Mount Pleasant
10.2005 - 08.2020
- Conducted regular audits of store procedures to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
- Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
Department Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
Orlando
12.2003 - 10.2005
- Trained and developed team members to enhance customer service skills.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to promote seasonal products effectively.
- Coached and trained new staff members, providing guidance on department policies and procedures.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
General Manager
Footlocker
Smoaks
01.1997 - 12.2003
- Managed daily business operations, including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, sales, payroll and expenses.
- Fostered collaboration among departments through team-building activities.
- Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff towards achieving organizational goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina, SC12-1999
Skills
- Accounts payable
- Bookkeeping operations
- Fund accounting
- Financial statement preparation
- Accounting software proficiency
- Verbal and written communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Data processing
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Strong communication skills
- Expense tracking
- General ledger maintenance
- Event planning
- Budget management
Accomplishments
Cottageville Elementary School Support Staff of the Year 2023-2024
Timeline
Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant
Cottageville Elementary School, CCSD
10.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
10.2005 - 08.2020
Department Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
12.2003 - 10.2005
General Manager
Footlocker
01.1997 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
College of Charleston