Derek Rushton
19680 Clubhouse Dr #120
Parker, CO 80138
(804) 318-0695
e-mail: dm91899@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

•	Proven ability to handle simultaneous projects and meet deadlines.
•	Highly motivated to learn, expand knowledge and skills
•	Exceptional organizational skills, detail-oriented and accurate.
•	Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
•	Solid math, computer, accounting and  process management skills 

EXPERIENCE

U.S. Postal Service,   Chester, VA						2005 – July 2013
Associate
Operations associate responsible for  processing of large amounts of mail and packages
•	Responsible for operational problem solving, orienting and training new associates
•	Developed strong relationships with associates, customers and leadership; contributed to organized and quality-driven work environment

Condor Creations,	Palmdale, CA						2001- 2005
Bookkeeper
Worked flexibly in small custom design business, equally handling multiple priorities such as billing and customer relations
•	Managed and monitored 100K in inventory and managed invoice process.
•	Guided and advised customers through the design process of custom made lapel pins.
•	Interfaced with manufacturer in China on behalf of customers.
•	Responsible for successful shipping and receiving of customer packages.  

Guitar Center, Inc.	Westlake Village, CA   				1998 - 2001
Sales Audit Clerk/Staff Accountant
Performed accounting duties for business, creating organized systems and processes
•	Performed credit card and bank statement reconciliations for ninety stores.
•	Created, implemented and maintained credit card variance reports for all stores.
•	Posted credit card payments to the general ledger.
•	Researched and corrected variances between credit card payments and general ledger.
•	Entered journal entries to the general ledger.

EDUCATION
California State University, Chico, CA - B.A. History			1996