
Alexandra Gourley
@alexandragourley
I streamline billing, operations, and customer service while improving business processes and profitability.
What I'm looking for
I've supported operations, billing, payroll, collections, and customer service across fire protection, assisted living, and construction businesses. At Pierce Fire Protection Services, I identified $1.2M in billing errors and reconciled 90% within 60 days.
At Gator Carpet and Tile, I manage marketing, accounting support, and office processes, helping drive a 15% uptick in profits. I also bring research experience using Python to analyze Amazon reviews related to smart home devices and accessibility.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Marketing Manager/Public Relation Specialist, Accounting/Billing Specialist
Gator Carpet and Tile Inc.
Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Designed and updated social media platforms, advertisements, and event management. Managed office files, data entry, payroll, invoicing, and accounts payable/receivable, identifying business changes that resulted in a 15% profit increase.
Service Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Business Office
Summit Fire and Security
Jul 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Maintained a 40-hour schedule for inspection technicians and managed office files, data entry, invoicing, and collections. Developed and maintained a relationship with a multi-million dollar account with over 500 buildings.
Quality Technician
Industrial Testing Laboratory Services
Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year)
Inspected parts using Coordinate Measuring Machine, Optical Comparator, and hand measurement tools. Maintained quality documentation, generated reports, and reported nonconformities.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Rhode Island
Dec 2019 - Aug 2021 (1 year 8 months)
Conducted qualitative research on smart home device use among people with disabilities. Wrote and compiled Python code to sort Amazon product reviews related to smart home devices.
Billing and Payroll Coordinator, Office Manager
Senior Helpers of Rhode Island LLC
Feb 2020 - Jul 2020 (5 months)
Communicated with insurance companies to coordinate record keeping and billing activities. Managed office day-to-day operations and ensured consistent quality of client services and CNA hiring and retention.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science, Economics, Writing and Rhetoric
Activities and societies: Dean's List
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, Economics, and Writing and Rhetoric. Dean's List.
University of Rhode Island
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Computer Science
2019 - 2021
Conducted qualitative research on smart home device use among people with disabilities and wrote Python code to sort Amazon product reviews.
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