Christina Forehand
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Reclamation District 1000
Sacramento, CA
08.2008 - 12.2024
- Accounts payable/Accounts receivable
- Managed correspondence, ensuring timely communication with staff, board members, and other local government agencies.
- Implemented electronic filing systems, reducing physical storage needs and improving access to documents while archiving a century of historical data and financial information.
- Streamlined document management processes, improving retrieval times and accuracy.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Supported recruitment processes, scheduling interviews, and communicating with applicants to improve hiring timelines.
- Assisted in budget preparation and tracking, supporting financial accountability.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Payroll/Benefits processing and reporting
- Website/Social Media management
- Grant management assistance and reporting
- Audit preparation assistance
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff, and greeting visitors.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages, and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Bookkeeper
Leonard Atkinson & Associates
Citrus Heights
08.2005 - 07.2008
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and accurate record-keeping.
- Reconciled bank statements and financial reports to maintain accuracy in financial records.
- Monitored cash flow to identify discrepancies and optimize financial management strategies.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, facilitating smooth review processes.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Implemented a more efficient filing system for financial documents, improving accessibility and organization.
- Provided support in processing multiple tax client information quarterly and annually.
- Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Reduced errors in financial statements with meticulous attention to detail during data entry.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Sage Business Works.
Education
Associate's degree - Accounting
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA12-2026
No Degree - Accounting
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA12-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Office administration
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Time management
- File organization
- Microsoft outlook
- Computer proficiency
- Clerical support
- Data organization
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Reclamation District 1000
08.2008 - 12.2024
Bookkeeper
Leonard Atkinson & Associates
08.2005 - 07.2008
Associate's degree - Accounting
Sacramento City College
No Degree - Accounting
Sacramento City College