Experience

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  Escambia County Clerk & Comptroller

  • Finance Manager, Disbursements

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  Escambia County Clerk & Comptroller

  • Pensacola, Florida Area

  • Accountant II

    • Apr 2014 - Present
    • Pensacola, Florida Area

    1. Budget: Review budget documents for compliance with accounting rules,ordinances, resolutions, statutes, and other governmental laws and regulations. 2. Account integrity: Perform analyses of general ledger accounts; balance generalledger accounts with subsidiary ledgers; prepare, document and post journalentries to ensure accuracy and integrity of account balances. 3. Audit: Conduct audits of accounts as outlined by county ordinances and Clerk &Comptroller/Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) departments as directed bythe Clerk or at the request of the BoCC. 4. Additional accounting duties may include: Prepare journal entries and budgettransfers; assist with the monthly and annual closing of accounting recordsmaintained by the clerk's office; as directed by Finance department supervisorypersonnel, assist the outside auditors with the annual audit; prepare financialstatements, special analyses, schedules, accruals, etc.; perform various specialprojects; serve as back up to various Finance department functions; direct and/orreview the work of accounting clerical personnel on special assignments or on anas needed basis. 5. Provide friendly and knowledgeable customer service by assisting customerseither on the telephone or in person.6. Abide by all internal policies and work procedures. 7. Communicate important issues to the Accounting supervisor or Administrator.

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  Santa Rosa School District

  • Santa Rosa County, Florida

  • Technology Specialist

    • Mar 2014 - Apr 2014
    • Santa Rosa County, Florida

    • Maintains hardware and software inventory;• Sets up and connects new computers;• Troubleshoots basic hardware problems;• Troubleshoots basic software problems;• Troubleshoots school network wiring;• Submits Data Processing work orders as necessary;• Communicates with hardware and software technicians concerning workorders;• Loads and tests new software on network server and stand-alone;• Maintains proper files regarding licenses and copyright agreements;• Represents the school at appropriate technology-related activities;• Works closely with the school technology team in assessing the school’s technology needs;• Assists teachers with technology;• Works with students in a classroom setting;• Serves as the school’s web manager when required;• Assists in the preparation of orders of new equipment, software and technology related materials;• Performs related duties as required.• Supervise ITV students• Teach ITV Wheel Class

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  TRMAI

  • CFO

    • Feb 2009 - Jan 2014

    Accomplished finance human resource strategies by determining accountabilities; communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures; implementing recruitment, selection, orientation, training, coaching, counseling, disciplinary, and communication programs; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation strategies. Developed finance organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives. Established finance operational strategies by evaluating trends; establishing critical measurements; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change. Developed organization prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities; projecting acquisition and expansion prospects; analyzing organization operations; identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement; accumulating capital to fund expansion. Developed financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements; identifying monetary resources; developing action plans. Monitored financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances. Maximized return on invested funds by identifying investment opportunities; maintaining relationships with the investment community. Reported financial status by developing forecasts; reporting results; analyzing variances; developing improvements.

  • Human Resources

    • Jan 1995 - Jan 2014

    – administer employment policies; oversee all aspects of staffing that included hiring and terminations. Accountable for all staff training. Negotiate and manage all employee benefit plans and serve as 401(k) plan administrator for company plan. Oversee all benefits communications. Introduced management meetings within to create unity in decision-making, ensure consistency in policy development and interpretation, and resolve interdepartmental issues.

  • General Management/Operations

    • Jan 1995 - Jan 2014

    key strategist in corporate issues impacting operations. Providing leadership and management to the business and fully responsible for the day-to-day running of various departments. Focused on developing programs that deliver efficiencies and playing a leading role in the, development and implementation of robust operational processes

  • Information Technology

    • Jan 1995 - Jan 2014

    oversee accounting and financial systems, and online systems, phone system and communications for all 2 locations with 4 servers, and 2 virtual servers. Provide troubleshooting for 150 franchise locations. Supervise a team of 3-9, providing technical support to all franchise locations and their customers. Spearheaded implementation of computerized systems of customized software. Planned changeover and rolled out new system with team of 6 with no consulting costs. Led initiative to setup separate accounting systems that was accomplished in only 2 months. Facilitated control of data and eliminated redundancies. Installed and maintained software for 15 office computers. Keep systems up-to-date with software and anti-virus software.

  • EVENTS

    • Sep 1992 - Jan 2014

    Expertly plan events for taekwondo championships. Establish budgets, review locations, and choose venues. Ensure best rates by skillfully negotiating with suppliers, vendors, and entertainers. Oversee contracted team of event contributors including various musicians, a Photographer, and a DJ. Seamlessly orchestrated events, with budgets of up to $80,000, for up to 1500 attendees. Successfully developed on-the-spot contingency plans during adverse weather conditions. Developed company inventory of events.

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  C&P National Bank

  • Pensacola, Florida Area

  • Assistant Manager & Supervisor to Tellers

    • 1989 - 1992
    • Pensacola, Florida Area

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  Danny Wooten Sporting Goods

  • Pensacola, Florida Area

  • Accounting Clerk

    • 1984 - 1989
    • Pensacola, Florida Area