Alyx Reynolds

Artistic Lifestyle Photographer from the PNW. From family and solo portraits to freelance or specialty projects.

I work mostly behind the scenes for this company assisting the treasurer by inputting all financial reports regarding the non-profits donations and spending. I often track down issues that arise from the other offices and members and help correct them in the bank or in their accounts. I have assisted with speaker meetings from set up to tear down and food preparation and serving. I have also attended and assisted with our booth and with the TRENDS Rental Housing Trade Show in Seattle.  Proper understanding of Landlord Tenant Law in the State of Washington and can proficiently explain to first time landlords the benefits of being part of an association.  Routine use of QuickBooks & Zoho program for accounting/bookkeeping.  Routine use of ORCA software for accurate reporting of donations (Political Action Committee).  Assisted with hosting and catering speaking events numerous times.  Properly making sure documents are prepped and ready for Audits/Reconcile.  Research and correct invoicing mistakes for other offices

I was introduced to this position through All County Evictions as the two company's often work with each other. I am part of a small property management company that works hard to stay informed and care for the properties entrusted to us. I am well versed in the full rental process from start to finish and it was not unusual to be doing several small projects at once.  Standard assistant work – answering phones, responding to voicemails and emails as well as faxes.  Routine use of different rental advertisement sites (Zillow etc.)  Proper understanding of Landlord Tenant Law in the State of Washington and can proficiently explain to first time renters/landlords the proper terms of a lease and the conditions surrounding it in the state of Washington.  Routine use of QuickBooks program for accounting/bookkeeping.  Properly making sure documents are prepped and ready for Audits/Reconcile.  Proper understanding of multiple filing and organization systems.  Assisted in getting units ready for rent – cleaning, deodorizing, painting, and minor repairs.  Showing units for rent, walking tenants through the lease signing process and collecting funds.  Misc. Landlord tasks to assist with property – posting of notices, picking up towing signage, property walkthroughs/inspections.

Working in an office environment has been eye opening for me and really helped to develop my multi tasking and computer skills. I am familiar with many operating systems and I have a strong understanding in the way legal documents are drawn up and presented. I worked one on one with our clientele helping set up their account as well as explaining and getting the legal process started for them. I would often be the sole office respondent (other than our lawyer) that would help our clients through till the end of their legal battle.  Standard assistant work – answering phones, responding to voicemails and emails as well as faxes.  Proper understanding of the eviction process in the State of Washington.  Routine use of Practice master software as well as all Microsoft office products.  Prepping documents and files for court – proof reading to ensuring proper dates, numbering, wording, and forms are used.  Excellent at setting up new clients in different sets of software and tracking down information I need, even if it means investigating.  Regularly call/email clients to update them on court proceedings.

Working for Starbucks meant the environment was fast paced and ever changing. Weather it was a new promotion or a revamped product as a barista I was always on my toes adjusting quickly to what was new. As a a barista I often went above and beyond for my customers and recognized my regulars. This made them feel welcomed and kept their business returning to my store.  Use of POS equipment and ordering/inventory software.  Superior customer service, often remembering customers names as well as drink orders.  Proper education in food safety/food handling techniques.  Excellent teamwork skills - can effectively fall into a delegated task or assist in directing a team/project.  Excellent Independent work skills – can efficiently develop a plan of action and complete tasks without direction.  Efficient Multi-tasking - often playing multiple ‘roles’ on the sales floor.  Engagement with local community – many events for local families/ volunteer opportunities  Assisted with setting up displays as well as given creative liberty to design signage.

I Started in Starbucks as a Barista for about 6 months and was pulled into the video department and trained to become a Bookkeeper and work in the Customer Service Department. Here I entered the world of Bookkeeping and learned how to balance tills as well as the cash office itself and learned the in's and out's of the retail and grocery world. At Safeway I learned that when you work with a large team you sometime wear many hats. I was a florist and assisted with balloons and cut flower arrangements, I assisted in the Deli when lunch time brought everyone to our doors and swap in to multiple other departments if i could help.  Use of POS equipment and ordering/inventory software.  Superior customer service.  Proper education in food safety/food handling techniques.  Proficient at developing a plan of action and then executing the objectives in a timely manner.  Basic accounting education – balancing the cashiers tills/store cash-up.  Access to safe and proper procedures regarding personal/sensitive information.  Properly making sure documents are prepped and ready for Audits/Reconcile.  Regularly substitute into additional departments as needed to assist – Adapting quickly to new rules and learning the roles in each department.  Assisted with schedule writing

I worked with children from 4 weeks all the ways up to early teens. An excellent first job that hones my multi tasking skills and educated me with paid informative training, There were several training classes we were required to take a each year offering everything from Open Communication to First AID and CPR training.  Superior customer service.  Excellent communication skills – Several training opportunities regarding open communications, effective problems solving, and child development.  Engagement with local community – many events for local families/ volunteer opportunities  Worked with a wide age group – Children from 4 Weeks old all the way up to 18+  Proficient at developing a plan of action and then executing the objectives in a timely manner.