Beth Curtis

11555 SW Denney Road

Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 828-5392
BethCurtis613@gmail.com

Objective
K-5 Special Education Paraeducator specializing in assisting Children with Autism, Asperger’s
Syndrome, and High Functioning Autism
Highlights

 Experience working in a school environment supporting students, teachers, and administration.

 Knowledge of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and applying it to student self-regulation
 Possess a positive, calm demeanor and the ability to handle highly sensitive information with absolute
confidentiality
 Furthering education at Portland Community College: AAS: Education
 Furthering education at Portland State University: Understanding Asperger's Syndrome and High
Functioning Autism: Certificate of Completion; Educating the Child with Autism: Certificate of
Completion
 Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
 Able to manage multiple tasks and work independently as an important part of the team
 Strong intercultural mediating skills; extensive experience helping staff effectively communicate with
upper management and owners
 Flexible approach; able to respond to multiple needs of ever-changing environment
 Over twenty plus years of administrative, accounting and human resource experience including work
on behalf of top-level executives and/or managers and owners to bring to my educational skill set

Work History
2017-2019 Owner, Sweet Siren Boutique: Beaverton, OR
 Use business skills and knowledge of women’s fashion retail industry to generate a profit.
 Oversee all aspects of operations.
 Purchase locally and manage inventory control for merchandise.
 Set up in-store displays and front windows and manage employees.
 Research and stay current on current trends of clothing and accessories.
 Host monthly events promoting new local artists every month at no cost to the artist.
 Market boutique happenings through social media, customer email list and in print.
 Provide excellent customer service to new and existing clientele.
2006-2017 Administrative Coordinator, MedFocus RCM. Tigard, OR
Administrative
 Provide administrative support to owners.
 Oversight of various company initiatives and schedules, staff meetings, company events.
 Worker Safety Program Leader.
 Manage complex projects independently with minimal supervision.
 Renew state and city business licenses; trademark and logo registrations, assumed business name
registrations, Oregon annual reports, etc., and maintain appropriate records.
 Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operational data and trends.
 Develop and maintain strong, open, effective, collaborative working relationships with staff, owners
and coordinators, and the ability to navigate all levels of an organization. 

Bookkeeping
 Responsible for all bookkeeping duties of the company.
 Payroll: Process and transmit payroll online.
 Keep current on payroll laws for wage and hour, garnishments.
 Accounts Payable: Process all incoming invoices for company, pay according to schedule.
 Accounts Receivable: Straightforward invoicing, regular collections activity.
 Perform duties such as monthly financial statement preparation, banking activities, oversight of daily
cash control, Line of Credit, GL entries, reconciling accounts, general liability insurance, workers
compensation, tax prep for CPA, audits, 1099s, 5500’s, annual budget preparation, vendor interface,
file maintenance, etc.
 Facilitate regular reviews of agreements and contracts with outside vendors to ensure that a high level
of service is provided at the agreed upon costs.
HR/Benefits
 Direct the development and implementation of Human Resources programs & services including
medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), Section 125 Plan, PTO, holidays.
 Perform on-boarding and termination interviews. Administration of FMLA-OFLA, COBRA.
 Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal employment laws (OFLA, FMLA, Disability).
 Ensure best practices and processes for HR.
 Manage renewal of group insurance policies; coordinate open enrollment processes and assist owners
in annual selection of benefit package.
 File maintenance for company policies and procedures, employee files.
 HR duties do not include hiring, discipline or direct oversight of employees except as it applies to note
taking, file maintenance and processing. Ensure compliance with company policies, practices and
procedures as well as all State, Federal and local laws and ensure consistency for employees.
 Manage and oversee worker's compensation administration and duties.
 Manage and evaluate all legal settlements and risky claim situations.
 Manage all employment legal claims, develop documentation, and prepare timeline and response.
 Initiate, manage and oversee all HR related projects and ensures timely completion and effectiveness
of outcomes.

Education

 2020 San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Bachelors in English – Applied for Graduation in Jan 2020
 1997 Portland Community College, Portland, OR
Associates of Arts and Science
o Served on THPRD Friends of Garden Home Budget Committee for 4 years