1. Christina Thurman
11531 Weston Course Loop
Riverview, Florida 33579
813-541-6460
Cthurman11@gmail.com
CAREER PROFILE
Experienced accounting professional and Army Veteran with proven capability to build and lead project teams.
Noted ability to develop strategy and implement feasible timelines and budgets, along with a well-defined
communication strategy to effectively lead cross-functional teams.
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
Communication
Team Management
Goal Setting
Process Implementation
Strategic Planning & Analysis
Cross-Functional Skills
Vendor Leadership
Project Management
Relationship Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pride Enterprises, Brandon, Florida 03/2013 -
Present
Account Specialist II
Account management, to include opening new accounts, verification of transactions, researching and resolving
billing and invoice investigations.
Key Accomplishment:
Strategy and implementation of process improvements to secure prompt and regular receipts for the
organization
Service 1st
Credit Union, Brandon, Florida 10/2011 -
04/2012
Member Service Representative
Served as a liaison between the member and the credit union, and was responsible for providing accurate account
information, professionally handling members’ daily credit union needs, and cross-selling products and services.
Key Accomplishment:
Increased ability to provide a variety of transaction services for members, including proper receiving and
handling of deposits, checks and payments, processing withdrawals, and cashing checks for members
Mid-Florida Credit Union, Brandon, Florida
Teller, 04/2011- 10/2011
Handled customer service transactions to include receiving and disbursing funds, posting deposits and
withdrawing funds. Provided information and assistance in researching customer problems, balanced a cash
drawer daily and answered customer inquiries.
The Child Development Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado07/2009 –
09/2010
Medical Biller
Responsible for billing insurance claims, posting payments for patient accounts, reconciling accounts and
statements with accuracy,and verifying insurance benefits for new patients.
Key Accomplishment:
Decreased the timetable for updating accounts receivables for unpaid claims, bringing delinquent
accounts up to date within my first 30 days.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
United States Army, South Korea, Colorado Springs, CO 01/2003 – 02/2010
Financial Management Technician
Provided management oversight for computed payroll and other allowance changes,updated the Standard Operating
Procedures, and disbursed cash, currency exchanges, and advanced payouts.
Key Accomplishments:
Hand-delivered debt avoidance letters (over 230 individuals) to cut the lag time for recovering debts which
were due to the U.S. Government, lowering service debts by $215,000
Revamped the filing system, increasing operating efficiency, and establishing computer logs for all open and
suspended debts
Commendable ratings during the annual Defense Financial and Accounting Service Network and field Office
operational review
Maintained an accuracy rate of 98.7%, exceeding the Defense Financial and Accounting Service standards
Volunteerism
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, Troop 173, 08/2013 – Present
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master of Science, Accountancy, University of Phoenix, Florida
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University of Phoenix, Florida
Associates Degree, Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Financial Services, University of Phoenix, Florida