Dawn Scott

Experienced administrative and accounting professional with a strong background in office management, financial administration, legal support, and confidential records management. Skilled in independently managing daily operations, maintaining accurate records, coordinating with businesses and the public, and handling multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.

Business Owner & Administrator at Self-Employed (2023 – Present)

• Manage daily business operations, including client scheduling, communications, billing, payment processing, and confidential recordkeeping.
• Maintain organized client files, coordinate appointments and follow-up communications, and oversee administrative procedures.
• Manage business expenses, financial records, and client management systems independently.

Office Manager at City of Lancaster Police Department (2016 – 2023)

• Managed daily administrative operations, departmental records, purchasing, correspondence, and financial tracking while supporting the police chief and department personnel.
• Developed and maintained Excel spreadsheets for tracking citations and departmental information, including supporting documentation and linked images.
• Coordinated the police chief’s calendar, travel arrangements, expense reimbursements, and other administrative needs.
• Maintained confidential law enforcement records, handled public inquiries, and communicated with government offices and outside agencies.
• Developed the department’s website and assisted with community outreach, social media communications, and promotional materials for department-sponsored events.

Legal Assistant at Garrard County Attorney’s Office (2018 – 2019)

• Worked directly alongside prosecuting attorneys at the prosecution table during court proceedings, maintaining case notes, documenting outcomes, and assisting with case coordination.
• Prepared court dockets, organized case files, and maintained confidential legal documentation to support prosecution and daily case management.
• Communicated with victims and other involved parties, conducted case-related research, and assisted with follow-through on pending matters.
• Supported office administration through correspondence, records management, case tracking, and coordination with court personnel.

Administrative Support at U.S. Department of Energy

Supported a federal budget analyst, maintained Excel budget spreadsheets, and organized financial documentation for budget reviews.

Accounts Payable at Republic Industries

Independently managed invoice processing, coding, data entry, and weekly payment cycles for 10 separate companies.

Office Manager at Climate Control Heating & Air

Reorganized AP/AR processes; handled QuickBooks, billing, account and vendor reconciliations, and quarterly tax documentation.

Office Manager at City Electric

Managed QuickBooks bookkeeping, account reconciliations, profit-and-loss reporting, and daily accounting functions.

College coursework toward an associate degree – Bluegrass Community & Technical College