Debra L. Calcano
Phone: 253-265-0545
Objective: To apply skills and experience to obtain an administrative assistant position
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Professional office skills
Strong organizational skills
Detail oriented
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Ability to communicate and work well with others
Proficient in MS word, excel and outlook.
Proficient with AS 400 accounting system
Experienced with operating and maintaining office supplies and equipment.
Professional phone skills
Experienced in the following aspects of accounting;
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Accounts receivable; preparing daily cash reports, cash journals, bank deposits,
reconciling receipt book.
Data entry of all cash receipts in specialized software
program & upload to corporate office.
Capital expenditure, G/L accounts.
Unapplied cash, aged trial balance reports.
Accounts payable; matching invoices to statements and coding for payment.
Keeping all accounts payable current, working with vendors.
Working with general manager to secure approval on all payables.
Accommodations account, maintaining check book and receipts.
Recording /entering volume and merchandise for all sales in mortuary and cemetery.
Quality control on all sales contracts, daily upload of contracts to corporate office.
Securing payment at time of arrangement and discussing payment policy with
customer.
Managing accounts and providing general manager with updated information through
corporate reports.
Professional experience includes;
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Building relationships with families, churches, clergy and community.
Coordinating services and receptions for large groups of people.
Maintaining a professional environment and demeanor at all times.
Maintaining corporate standards for all services.
Keeping a high level of dignity , honor and integrity
WORK HISTORY
Sunnyside Little Chapel of the Chimes
11667 SE Stevens Rd.
Portland, Oregon 97086
December 2005/ April 2007
Position: Funeral Director
Working in a corporate environment, Service Corporation International (SCI) the nation’s largest
death care provider. to serve families of deceased for final disposition. Licensed through State of
Oregon Mortuary/Cemetery board. Working with families to arrange funerals, cremations and
burials in acccordance with state law, company policies and procedures. Securing all necessary
paperwork and forms.
Finley Sunset Hills Mortuary/Sunset Hills Memorial Park
6801 SW Sunset Hwy.
Portland, Oregon 97225
September 1999/June 2005
Position: Administrative Assistant – Mortuary
Responsible for accounts receivable- preparing daily cash reports, journals, bank deposits, and
receipts. Reconciling petty cash, and maintaining the accommodation accounts.
Accounts payable-coding invoices and matching statements for payment.
Processing cemetery and mortuary sales contracts in AS 400 accounting system.
Support staff for front desk, counselors and funeral directors.
Typing, securing signatures, and filing of death certificates.
Maintaining office files, office machines, and supplies.
Answering multi-line phones in a professional manner, directing calls and taking accurate
messages.
Zeller Chapel of the Roses
2107 NE Broadway
Portland, Oregon 503-287-1155
October 1996/September 1999
Position: Office Manager
Preparing case files, death certificates. Answering and directing all incoming phone calls.
Accounts Receivable; preparing daily bank deposit, daily reports. Reconciling customer
accounts. Sending monthly statements. Preparing the accounts payable invoices for payment
in corporate office. Maintaining front office schedule and supplies. Support for funeral directors.
EDUCATION
Western Business College – Accounting/Office
Milwaukie High School
TRAINING
Service Corporation International –Associates Degree for Funeral Director
Stewart Enterprises – Accounting Review
Stewart Enterprises – Accounting Procedures
Business Learning Center, Milwaukie, Oregon – Accounting Procedures
REFERENCES
Chris Chamberlain
Brinks Armored Car
Tacoma, WA
Manager
253-375-3175
Palmer Baldwin
Funeral Director
Supervisor of Portland Funeral Service
Ross Hollywood Chapel
Portland, Oregon
503-288-5908
Guy Wherity
Funeral Director
Wherity Family Funerals & Cremations
Tualatin, OR
503-885-8242
Steve Carmichael
Funeral Director
503-494-8302
Manager /Body Donation
OHSU