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Maria Resemius-Grant

Cottage Grove

Summary

My extensive experience in the Human Service sector as a Financial Worker and as a Business Manager of a successful construction company has allowed me to use and enhance my valuable skills set in the areas of organization and time management. My success can be attributed to my meticulous attention to detail which enables me to execute tasks with precision along with efficiently multitasking. Along with the value I place on trust-based relationships and providing exceptional service in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. At this junction in my career, I am pursuing a role that will nurture my professional growth and not only use my current skills but to gain new ones.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

BUSINESS MANAGER

mg Concrete, LLC
01.2017 - Current
  • Make certain that office documents, such as contracts, invoices, and reports are properly organized and easily accessible
  • Manage and order office supplies
  • Provide effective communication within the company as well with vendors, subcontractors, and customers
  • Confirm projects are compliant and accurately recorded by creating and organizing project folders, oversee schedules and obtain necessary permits
  • Create and post advertisements to promote services
  • Manage required state and city contractor licenses by keeping track of expiration dates, submitting renewal applications, and ensuring compliance with licensing regulations
  • Keep careful financial ledgers and verify all financial transactions are recorded
  • Reconcile bank statements, and credit card statements to confirm transactions match the financial activity
  • This includes preparing tax records for the accountant
  • Create and manage customer billing invoices by generating detailed invoices, track payments, and resolve any billing issues that may arise
  • Ensure payments are made accurately to vendors and subcontractors
  • Recruit employees by posting open positions on various social media platforms such as Facebook and Nextdoor
  • Effectively keep employee files up to date and safeguarded to protect employee privacy
  • Process weekly payroll with QuickBooks
  • Provide employee benefit administration by managing employee benefits (insurance, retirement plans, PTO, and employee loan repayments)
  • Compassionately and respectfully handle the termination of employees.

FAS II (FINANCIAL WORKER/CASH MANAGER)

Ramsey County
11.2015 - Current
  • Day-to-day functions are executed through state-based applications and Microsoft Office applications
  • Provide customized financial assistance guidance and support to over 285 culturally and socioeconomically diverse families
  • In addition to managing client files to produce a comprehensive record of eligibility and household circumstances
  • Calculate client benefits based on household earnings and other qualifying factors
  • Maintain clear knowledge of program policies and policy changes to make certain financial benefits are administered correctly
  • Regular communication with clients and supporting departments- addressing questions and concerns
  • Exhibit patience, empathy, and willingness to assist with challenging clients
  • Collect all relevant financial information including income, expenses, and assets from clients to analyze for benefit amounts
  • Verify client accounts and files are accurate and current
  • Coordinate with supportive departments such as social services, child support, child protection, and employment services to determine client needs
  • Solve client issues that arise with sound judgement
  • Compile relevant information to assist with fraud investigations
  • Ensure each client, existing and prospective, receives appropriate support and service with courtesy and respect
  • Protect client confidentiality by following state and federal acts to ensure client information remains confidential and secure
  • Uphold compliance with Ramsey County program policies and MN State Rules and Statutes
  • Maintain compliance reports by identifying relevant state and federal acts, collect necessary data, and confirm reports are accurate with up to date information
  • Display leadership by communicating with others effectively, building strong relationships, and empowering clients, colleagues, and trainees, to learn and grow.

FAS II (FINANCIAL WORKER/CASE MANAGER)

Dakota County
02.2014 - 11.2015
  • Completed daily functions through state-based applications and Microsoft Office applications
  • Determined personalized assistance for culturally and socioeconomically diverse families for federally funded food and healthcare programs
  • Regularly solved client and supporting departments concerns and questions
  • Conducted intake for new clients by gathering household information, assessed needs, determined program eligibility, explained program requirements, and gathered needed documentations
  • Collaborated with supporting departments (social services, child support, child protection, and employment services) to further assist with client needs
  • Explored resolutions for issues that arise
  • Established trusting relationships with clients by producing an environment that displayed patience, understanding and empathy
  • Promote client confidentiality by following state and federal acts
  • Maintained compliance with Dakota County program policies and MN State Rules and Statutes
  • Demonstrated leadership and collaboration by modeling teamwork and commitment.

Education

Computer Programming Associate Certificate -

Brown Institute
04.1999

Skills

  • Significant knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills
  • Efficient written and verbal communication
  • Strong analytical skills

Timeline

BUSINESS MANAGER

mg Concrete, LLC
01.2017 - Current

FAS II (FINANCIAL WORKER/CASH MANAGER)

Ramsey County
11.2015 - Current

FAS II (FINANCIAL WORKER/CASE MANAGER)

Dakota County
02.2014 - 11.2015

Computer Programming Associate Certificate -

Brown Institute
Maria Resemius-Grant