Misty Mezo
Marion
Summary
Experienced accounting professional prepared for this role, known for strong analytical skills and precision in financial management. Proven ability to drive results through team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with focus on accuracy and efficiency. Reliable, dependable, and committed to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrator III
Illinois Department Of Corrections
02.2024 - Current
- Performs thorough screening of Master files on individuals in custody upon arrival the facility, verifying sentence calculation for accuracy.
- Runs and verifies criminal history and responds to inquiries in Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS).
- Inputs calculations in O360 database.
- Performs sentence calculations for various types of credits allowed by statute.
- Serves as a working supervisor.
- Serves as institutional liaison with the Prisoner Review Board.
- Serves as liaison between the facility, Judges, State's Attorney's, Corrections Legal staff, Attorney General's Office, Information Services, Chief Record Office, County Jails, and family members of individuals in custody.
- Responds to requests for clarification from individuals in custody regarding sentence calculations.
Executive Secretary I
Illinois Department of Corrections/Vienna Correctional Center
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Report to both the Assistant Warden of Operations and the Assistant Warden of Programs and handled a wide variety of day-to-day tasks.
- Litigation Coordinator.
- Maintain supervisory files, and manuals for daily operation of the facility.
- Assist with employee evaluations.
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required.
- Keep meeting minutes and distributed important information to employees.
- Respond to individuals in custody requests regarding visitor approvals, denials, or restrictions.
Account Technician I
Illinois Department of Corrections/Vienna Correctional Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepared documents for approval of goods and services needed accurately.
- Accurately matched vendor invoices against receiving reports to examine for errors.
- Input vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintained a meticulously organized internal filing system.
- Maintained accurate trust fund accounts for individuals in custody.
- Accurately prepared monthly and quarterly reports.
Administrative Assistant I
Illinois Department of Corrections/Vienna Correctional Center
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Served as assistant to the Warden of the facility.
- Researched and performed special projects.
- Maintained confidentiality due to the sensitive information.
- Developed an audit system that is effective in management procedures at the facility.
- Reviewed and Revised policies as needed.
Account Technician I
Illinois Department of Corrections/Vienna Correctional Center
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Prepared documents for approval of goods and services needed accurately.
- Accurately matched vendor invoices against receiving reports to examine for errors.
- Input vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
Office Associate
Illinois Department of Corrections/Vienna Correctional Center
12.2015 - 03.2018
- Accurately calculated individuals in custody sentencing orders.
- Maintained individuals in custody grade changes.
- Processed packed in a timely manner for transfers, writs, or releases of individuals in custody.
- Litigation Coordinator.
- Responsible for analyzing and linking litigation related documents to the Attorney General's Office.
- Responsible for subpoena's entering the facility and all legal calls.
Office Assistant
Illinois Department of Corrections/Vienna Correctional Center
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Maintained accurate timekeeping records.
- Accurately entered data into the computer.
- Work with employees to resolve any timekeeping issues.
- Research and report any over usage of time and issue dock memos when necessary.
- Prepared monthly timesheets for supervisors and employees.
Office Manager
R.L. Holmes & Associates, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2010
- Prepare asset and liability accounting entries.
- Compile and analyze accounting data.
- Prepare and analyze financial monthly and yearly reports.
- Interview, hire, and train lower level staff, guide subordinate accounting staff.
- Verify accuracy of accounting books, including reports and statements.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Franklin University
Columbus, OH05.2025
Medical Clerk Certificate - undefined
John A. Logan College
Carterville, IL01.2011
Real Time Captionist Certificate - undefined
John A. Logan College
Carterville, IL01.2009
Associates in Science - Business Administration and Accounting
John A. Logan College
Carterville, IL01.1996
Skills
- Honesty and Integrity
- Teamwork Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Excellent Multitasking Skills
- Motivated Attitude
- Office Technology Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Legal Terminology
Courses
- Cross Cultural Psychology, Southeast Missouri State University
- Research Design and Analysis, Southeast Missouri State University
Staff Appointments:
- Rapid Results Committee
- Litigation Coordinator Back-up
- Media Coordinator Back-up
- Employee Suggestion Committee
- Employee Recognition Committee
- Historian
- Facility Review Control Team
- Racial Disparity Committee
Timeline
Office Administrator III
Illinois Department Of Corrections
02.2024 - Current
Executive Secretary I
Illinois Department of Corrections/Vienna Correctional Center
05.2021 - 01.2024
Account Technician I
Illinois Department of Corrections/Vienna Correctional Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
Administrative Assistant I
Illinois Department of Corrections/Vienna Correctional Center
09.2019 - 07.2020
Account Technician I
Illinois Department of Corrections/Vienna Correctional Center
04.2018 - 08.2019
Office Associate
Illinois Department of Corrections/Vienna Correctional Center
12.2015 - 03.2018
Office Assistant
Illinois Department of Corrections/Vienna Correctional Center
11.2014 - 11.2015
Office Manager
R.L. Holmes & Associates, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2010
Medical Clerk Certificate - undefined
John A. Logan College
Real Time Captionist Certificate - undefined
John A. Logan College
Associates in Science - Business Administration and Accounting
John A. Logan College
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Franklin University
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