I am Haley Colbert
An Artist Creative and Accountant
CV
Professional Summary
Experienced Creative with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization industry. Skilled in Contemporary Dance, Ballet, Hip-Hop, and Visual Arts. Strong arts and design professional with a Master’s degree focused in Accounting from the University of North Texas at Dallas.

Skills
Basic Accounting Principles Basic Bookkeeping Skills Problem Solving Keenly Attentive to Detail
Work Experience
April 2015-October 2018
Customer Service | Essence Beauty Supply Store
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Sales
- Stock/Inventory
- Cashier experience
September 2017-February 2018
Dance Instructor | Essence Dance Company
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Fellowship Christian Academy
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Early Childhood Ballet
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Elementary-Middle school Modern/Contemporary
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Canterbury Episcopal School
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Middle school Hip-hop
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Middle school Contemporary Ballet/ Contemporary
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Bob Knight’s/Duncanville Field House
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Elementary- Middle school Hip-hop
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Middle school contemporary
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December 2017-2022
Teaching Artist | Big Thought
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Rufus C. Burleson Elementary (awarded best special programming)
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Hip-hop
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West African
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Ronald E. McNair Elementary
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Hip-hop
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Billy E Dade Middle school
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Hip-hop
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Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary
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Hip-hop
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North Seagoville Elementary
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African
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Folkloric
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Hip-hop
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Paul Quinn College (ETIP)
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Visual arts
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Casa View Elementary
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Visual arts
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Rosemont lower Elementary
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Hip-hop
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African
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Folkloric
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Educational/Work Training
Summer 2018 Unit/Lesson Planning
September 2018 Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Training
February 2019 Diversity Training
June 2019 Unit/Lesson Planning
September 2020 - May 2023
Dance Instructor | Rowlett Dance Academy
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Teaches dance and choreographs ages early childhood through adult
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Ballet, Modern, Contemporary ballet, Jazz, Hip-hop dance styles
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June 2022 - February 2026
Assistant Accountant | Dallas College
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Perform accounting functions, including reviewing and reconciling records and documents.
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Research documents and accounting records and prepare reports and journal entries.
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Identifies and resolves recurring problems and prepares explanations as required.
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Analyze accounting records for compliance with Dallas College procedures and/or regulations/policies of external agencies.
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Contacts Dallas College staff or external agencies or individuals to obtain, supply, or explain data and to identify additional information.
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Receive and accumulate data to verify for accuracy.
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Develop and maintain spreadsheets and/or other related files and records.
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Perform accounting functions related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, bank reconciliations, insurance premiums, etc.
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February 2026 - PRESENT
Accountant | Dallas College
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Perform comprehensive accounting functions, including reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling financial records, statements, and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
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Research complex financial data and accounting records; prepare detailed reports, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate month‑end and year‑end close activities.
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Serve as a primary point of contact for internal staff, external agencies, vendors, and stakeholders to communicate financial data, clarify discrepancies, and obtain necessary information for accurate reporting.
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Compile, validate, and analyze financial data to ensure integrity and accuracy across accounting systems and spreadsheets. Identify, investigate, and resolve recurring accounting issues; prepare clear summaries and explanations of findings and trends for management review.
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Develop, enhance, and maintain complex accounting spreadsheets, workpapers, and supporting schedules in alignment with assigned tasks and reporting needs
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Education
September 2013-June 2017
Booker T. Washington High School for Performing and Visual Arts
High School Diploma
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Dance major
December 2017-December 2020
Dallas County Community College District
Associates in Applied Sciences of Accounting
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Certified Accounting Clerk
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Certified Accounting Assistant
January 2021-July 2025
The University Of North Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
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Dean's List of Scholars Spring 2021
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President's List of Scholars Fall 2021
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President's List of Scholars Spring 2022
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Dean's List of Scholars Fall 2022
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Dean's List of Scholars Spring 2023​​
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Master of Business Administration - Accounting
Interests
Alongside dance an accounting, I have a love for gardening. I am currently growing tomatoes, jalapenos, kale, spinach, green onion, and corn...more veggies coming soon