RESULTS-ORIENTED MANAGER
Focused, results-oriented accounting and financial leader with excellent organizational, management, and marketing skills. Proven abilities to increase business and foster growth through effective leadership, staff motivation and development, and data-driven analysis and decision-making.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Commitment to Quality Calculating Financial Management
Delivery Management Administration Customer Service
Supervision Time Management Problem Solving
Accounting P and L Responsibility Analyzing
Marketing Cost Analysis and Reduction Initiative
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
ACCOUNTING
• Performed all accounting functions using QuickBooks Professional computerized accounting software. Provided company’s board of directors and shareholders with a quick and accurate measure of the business’s financial health and well-being.
• Processed payroll for twenty employees, including all withholding taxes, garnishments, direct deposits, and issuance of W2 and ••••• forms. Ensured fair compensation of employees while controlling labor costs.
• Generated financial statements including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Cash Flow Statements on a monthly basis. Effectively communicated organization’s financial condition to company board of directors, shareholders, creditors, and government entities.
ANALYZED DATA OR SITUATION
• Developed and set up a month-by-month and yearly budget for Bent River Brewing Company. Provided the company with a “road map” to guide and forecast future revenues and expenditures.
• Determined and recommended dividends to be paid to shareholders of the company. Restored shareholder confidence in company after more than five years of non-payment of dividends.
DECISION MAKING
• Selected and approved all forms of advertising and marketing for company products and programs. Tripled sales and took company to profitability over a three year period.
• Approved venders and purchases based on price criteria. Brought company to profitability for the first time since establishment after more than five years of losses.
DESIGNED/CREATED
• Designed and created all forms of printed advertising and marketing. Increased consumer awareness of company, resulting in a •••••% increase in sales.
• Designed items incorporating use of company logo including gift cards, employee name tags and uniforms, menus, and merchandise for resale. Resulted in the maintaining of a consistent and vibrant company image.
INITIATED ACTION
• Implemented QuickBooks Professional computerized accounting software. Brought all accounting functions in-house, saving company $3,••••• per year as opposed to using a public accounting firm, while facilitating improved tracking of sales and expenses.
• Developed and implemented reloadable gift card program. Improved ease of operation over former gift certificate program, while increasing sales.
ORGANIZED
• Codified policies and procedures into a logical and cohesive order. Expedited ability to write employee handbook in an easily readable and understandable format.
• Devised and maintained an asset and depreciation schedule for over sixty-five classes of assets in five asset categories. Enabled management to effectively evaluate new asset and equipment purchases and accurately determine depreciation rates.
TROUBLE SHOOTING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
• Maintained computers and Point-of-Sale terminals in an up-to-date and virus free condition. Enabled operations to continue in a smooth, uninterrupted fashion.
• Developed a working relationship with various repair and maintenance companies and services. Enabled quick and efficient repair and upkeep of equipment and premises while obtaining optimum pricing for services.
RESEARCHED/INVESTIGATED/DISCOVERED
• Learned the art and science of zymurgy and brewing beer through self-study and hands-on experience. Facilitated business growth and prosperity through advanced knowledge of beer styles, types, and flavors.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tax Return Preparer Self-employed, Moline, Illinois ••••• – Present
Tax Return Preparer B & C Income Tax (Manpower), Davenport, Iowa •••••
Accountant Atwell Heating & Air (Accountemps), Davenport, Iowa ••••• - •••••
General Manager Bent River Brewing Co., Moline, Illinois ••••• – •••••
Office Manager Bent River Brewing Co., Moline, Illinois ••••• – •••••
Accountant Bent River Brewing Co., Moline, Illinois ••••• – •••••
Route Sales Representative J. B. Sanfilippo & Sons, Elk Grove Village, Illinois ••••• – •••••
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Accounting Saint Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa
Associate of Arts, Accounting•••••Blackhawk College, Moline, Illinois
