JoLynn Handel
Norfolk,NE
Summary
Organized and professional Executive Assistant with 10 years of supporting senior leaders. Highly detailed with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Trustworthy, honest and dependable. Experience with Microsoft Office platforms.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Director
MP Global Products
Norfolk, NE
09.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented HR policies to enhance organizational culture and employee engagement..
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, maximizing the value of HR services received while minimizing costs.
- Oversaw benefits administration, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness of offerings.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Collaborated with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives for optimal performance.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Increased employee engagement with open communication channels and regular feedback opportunities.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 150-employee company.
Executive Assistant/AP & AR Manager
Centennial, Inc.
Newport, KY
09.2016 - Current
- Provided high-level administrative support to executive team, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements
- Organized and facilitate meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and distributing meeting materials
- Organized and facilitated meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and distributing meeting materials
- Coordinated logistics for company events such as conferences, seminars, and off-site retreats
- Developed efficient filing systems to ensure easy retrieval of documents both in physical files and electronic databases
- Managed expense reports for executives by accurately tracking expenses, reconciling receipts, and submitting timely reimbursement requests
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets by gathering financial data from various departments within the organization
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate projects or initiatives led by the executive team
- Maintained a professional image of the executive office through effective communication with internal staff members as well as external stakeholders such as clients or vendors
- Researched industry trends or competitors' activities to provide valuable insights to executives during decision-making processes
- Draft, proofread, edit memos, letters, blog posts, presentations and other business documents
AP/AR Manager
Talent Magnet
Newport, KY
01.2021 - 09.2026
- Contribute to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly
- Update spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data, as well as forecasting
- Manage chart of accounts; help with month end close-out and reports
- Review and validate all subcontractor invoicing and payment scheduling
- Create all invoices and communication with clients
- Process travel expenses and reimbursements for the executive team and senior management group
- Perform daily financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Manage vendor invoices and reconciled discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records
- Maintain organized filing system for invoices, receipts, and other financial documents
- Streamlined accounts receivable process by implementing new procedures and creating SOW's
- Implemented cost-saving measures that resulted in a 30% reduction in operating expenses
- Analyze variances between actual results and budgeted targets, identifying areas for improvement
- Manage intercompany transactions including reconciliations across multiple entities
- Serve as a liaison between finance department and other departments within the organization
- Investigate complex accounting issues, proposing solutions based on thorough analysis
Education
Business
Cincinnati Christian University
Cincinnati, OH05-1991
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Leadership
- Records management
- Employee relations
- Organizational development
- Records maintenance
Timeline
Human Resource Director
MP Global Products
09.2025 - Current
AP/AR Manager
Talent Magnet
01.2021 - 09.2026
Executive Assistant/AP & AR Manager
Centennial, Inc.
09.2016 - Current
Business
Cincinnati Christian University