1. Melissa|Dodge
P: 360.885.8384 | C: 360.901.0492 | melissad722@msn.com | www.linkedin.com/pub/melissa-
dodge/10/7b6/513
EXPERIENCE
Clark Public Utilities| Vancouver, WA 07/2014-1/2015
Accounts Payable, Contract Position with Ultimate Staffing
 Process and review 500 plus invoices weekly, provide back-up documentation and approval prior to payment
 Sort and distribute incoming mail
 Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
 Process check requests
 Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly
 1099 maintenance
 Respond to all vendor inquiries
 Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
 Assist in month end closing
 Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practic es
Highland Hills| Vancouver, WA 03/2012–
02/2014
Bookkeeper /Marketing Coordinator, Residential Property Management
400 unit Luxury Apartment Complex -
business sold
 Maintain petty cash fund, monitor fixed assets
 Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly
 Record cash receipts, make bank deposits & monthly bank reconciliation of all accounts
 Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy
 Process payroll for 10 plus employees
 1099 maintenance
 Assemble information for external auditors for the annual audit
 Calculate and issue financial analysis of the financial statements
 Maintain an orderly accounting filing system, chart of accounts & annual budget
 Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
 Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements
 Create marketing flyers, perform website modifications, website audits
 Event planning for up to 500 people
Key Property Services, Inc.| Vancouver, WA 11/2009–
07/2011
Bookkeeper, Commercial & Residential Property Management – laid off
due to economy
 Bookkeeping for 4 apartment communities, 2 assisted living and 6 condo communities

2.  Process and review 200-300 plus invoices weekly, provide back-up documentation and approval prior to payment
 Sort and distribute incoming mail
 Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
 Process check requests
 Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly
 1099 maintenance
 Respond to all vendor inquiries
 Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
 Assist in month end closing
 Payroll for 100 employees
Holland Partner Group| Vancouver, WA 10/2006–
11/2008
Executive Assistant, Acquisitions & Residential Property Management – laid off
due to economy
 Directly report to the Oregon Vice President, provide support to 3 other Vice Presidents, 2 District Managers, 1 Marketing Manager &
12 Apartment Communities
 Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion,
often with deadline pressures.
 Assists in coordinating the agenda of senior management team meetings and off-sites, and all staff meetings
 Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attentio n to detail
 Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, external
partners and vendors
 Expert level written and verbal communication skills
 Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
 Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
 Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the
highest level of customer/client service and response
 Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
 Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
 Event planning up to 500 employees
EastRidge Business Park| Vancouver, WA 02/2002–
10/2006
Assistant Property Manager, Commercial Property Management –
business sold
 Manage 90 acre business park with over 120 business’s
 Marketing and leasing, tenant improvement management
 Accounts Payable, Accounts Relievable, Payroll for staff of 10
 1099 maintenance
 Assemble information for external auditors for the annual audit
 Calculate and issue financial analysis of the financial statements
 Maintain an orderly accounting filing system, chart of accounts & annual budget
 Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
 Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements
 Create marketing flyers, perform website modifications, website audits

3.  Event Planning for up to 1500 people
 Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
 Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
Marine Terminals Corporation| Vancouver, WA 02/1997–
11/2001
Billing & Payroll Analyst, Stevedoring Industry – position moved to
Oakland, CA
 Longshore, Union Payroll for over 500 employees
 1099 maintenance
 Assemble information for external auditors for the annual audit
 Calculate and issue financial analysis of the financial statements
 Maintain an orderly accounting filing system, chart of accounts & annual budget
 Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
 Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
 WA Real Estate License, Washington State Notary Public
 Lane Community College, Associate of Applied Science