Shannon Skookum
Whitehorse,Canada
Summary
Results-oriented finance professional skilled in bank reconciliation and financial data entry. Enhances operational efficiency through effective communication and problem-solving. Utilizes Xero and Plooto to streamline processes and ensure compliance in financial transactions. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and adaptability, successfully managing tasks independently and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Assistant
Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council
Whitehorse, Yukon
04.2025 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely invoice processing and accurate record maintenance.
- Entered and processed financial data, including invoices, expense reports, and credit card transactions.
- Prepared daily bank deposits, reconciled bank accounts with general ledger, and recorded journal entries.
- Assisted in preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
- Verified compliance of all financial transactions with established policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate financial records through digital and physical documentation of transactions and reports.
- Compiled documents and provided support to auditors during financial audits.
- Contributed to process improvement efforts by reviewing and developing financial procedures for community programs.
Admin Assistant
Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council
Whitehorse, YT
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Directed inquiries from phone calls and emails to appropriate personnel after screening.
- Managed incoming mail collection and distribution, processing outgoing correspondence efficiently.
- Produced accurate emails, memos, and letters in a timely manner.
- Coordinated travel arrangements by booking necessary accommodations for business trips.
- Maintained organized filing systems for physical documents and digital files.
Housekeeping Management
Raven Inn Hotel
Whitehorse, YT
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and linens to ensure operational readiness.
- Organized staff schedules to optimize coverage and meet service demands.
- Oversaw training of housekeeping staff to enhance performance and service quality.
- Assigned rooms to employees for efficient task distribution.
- Inspected guest rooms to maintain cleanliness and standards.
- Resolved guest complaints promptly to ensure satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented procedures for material control, including inventory management and stockroom organization.
- Prepared budget forecasts and monitored spending for departmental financial oversight.
Assist Restaurant
Railwork Lounge
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Resolved customer complaints to enhance guest satisfaction and retention.
- Managed front-of-house ordering process.
- Maintained accurate inventory of restaurant supplies to ensure availability for operations.
- Placed orders for liquor supplies.
- Retrieved grocery items for menu preparation.
- Maintain great relationships with suppliers.
- Replaced kegs to ensure beverage availability.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
Teen Parent Center
Whitehorse, YT01.2015
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts payable
- Financial forecasting
- Staff coordination
- Monthly reporting
- Data entry
- Skilled in Xero, Plooto, Hubdoc, 7shifts, Payworks
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Financial forecasting
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Leadership Experience
Successfully lead a team to have cleaning duties done within an efficient time frame. Set goals to maintain excellent guest satisfaction scores.
Communication Skills
Implemented new procedures and ensured everyone in the department follows the operations standards. Communicating to everyone is my key skill to running a successful team.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Assistant
Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council
04.2025 - Current
Admin Assistant
Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council
09.2024 - 03.2025
Assist Restaurant
Railwork Lounge
05.2023 - 05.2024
Housekeeping Management
Raven Inn Hotel
12.2022 - 06.2024
Highschool Diploma -
Teen Parent Center