About Norma McVickar

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  • Gender  Female
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About me

Education

  • 2024 - Present
    Dennis Brown's Freight Broker Boot Camp

    How to become a freight broker / freight agent

    I have completed all literature on how to become a freight broker or freight agent.

  • 1980 - 1982
    Accounting and Business College of Los Angeles

    Bookkeeping Accounting Courses

    I graduated as a certified accountant and bookkeeper.

  • 1977 - 1977
    Academia Vision Tegucigalpa, Honduras Central America

    Certified Bilingual Secretary

    I graduated as a certified bilingual secretary.

Experience

  • 2010 - Present
    McVickar Cigars, LLC

    Owner / Operator

     Oversaw daily operation of the store and lounge, ensuring smooth functionality.
     Managed inventory, including ordering, stocking and organizing the cigar selection, and accessories.
     Prepared and managed monthly Tobacco Retailer Sales Report, financial reports, and analysis of sales date.
     Ensured compliance with local, state and federal laws regarding tobacco sales and smoking establishments.
     Provided knowledgeable recommendations and personalized service.
     Stayed informed about new products, trends and competitors in the cigar industry.
     Oversaw the maintenance and ambiance of the lounge, ensuring it is welcoming and well-maintained.

  • 2004 - 2005
    Deltana Enterprises

    Accounts Receivable and Collections

     Post payments received on daily basis; Prepared daily Bank deposit, call clients on past due invoices (to collect payment) placed a “hold” on merchandise shipment if payment was not arranged.
     Answer phones providing customer service

  • 2000 - 2004
    Flexible Foam Products Inc.

    Accounts Payable / Customer Service

     Processed invoices received for payment on daily basis, and after being approved by The General Manager, make copies for office files, mail out originals to the Main Office, also inventory control done on monthly basis.
     Answer the phones providing customer service.

  • 1982 - 1995
    UCLA Hospital & Clinics

    Administrative Assistant III

     Oversaw semi-monthly payroll, processed personnel records, kept payroll and personnel files up-to date, prepared all purchases for The Laundry Department, type affirmative action reports.
     Type and mail memos to various departments, in charge of budgets and handled production figures, billing and poundage reports.
     Maintained records and inventory control on all hospital linen orders by Laundry Department.
     Promoted from “Administrative Ass’t II” to “Administrative Ass’t III”.

Languages

English
Proficient
Spanish
Proficient

Skills