Susan "Kayla" Crain
Pearl River
Summary
Strategic manager with expertise in financial reporting, budget management, and operations oversight. Cultivated strong vendor relationships and delivered accurate financial reports to support informed decision-making and boost organizational efficiency. Implemented sales strategies that strengthened customer relationships and optimized resource allocation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Pearl River Auto Sales
Pearl River
06.2017 - 06.2026
- Implemented effective sales strategies to meet customer needs.
- Fostered relationships with vendors and industry partners for resource acquisition.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Reconciled bank statements to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Collaborated with auditors during annual audit processes.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
Executive Assistant
ADC Consulting LLC
Pearl River
06.2005 - 05.2015
- Communicated with clients, vendors, and team members to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
- Scheduled and arranged travel and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences and seminars.
- Provided administrative support in preparing contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and other documentation required for daily business activities.
- Managed daily invoices, reports and proposals.
- Managed and tracked expenses to meet company budget requirements.
- Conducted research and collected and analyzed data to prepare reports and documents.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Utilized accounting software (Quickbooks) to streamline bookkeeping tasks efficiently.
- Performed month-end closing activities.
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Assisted in financial planning and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Advised management on financial decisions by analyzing trends and financial data.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05-2007
Skills
- Budget management
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
- Complex Problem-solving
- Customer relationship management
- Leadership skills
Timeline
Manager
Pearl River Auto Sales
06.2017 - 06.2026
Executive Assistant
ADC Consulting LLC
06.2005 - 05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Pearl River Community College