Senior Grants Accountant

• May 2023 - Present

Grant Accounting Assistant

• Nov 2022 - Jun 2023

Owner

• May 2017 - Present

Creating candles as naturally as possible for consumers who appreciate quality and tradition. www.ravncandleco.com Creating candles as naturally as possible for consumers who appreciate quality and tradition. www.ravncandleco.com

Office Administrator

• Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Ledger Balance, Purchasing, Inventory, Scheduling, Commissions Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Ledger Balance, Purchasing, Inventory, Scheduling, Commissions

Billing Specialist

• Apr 2019 - Aug 2021

Accounts Receivables; Customer Refunds; Banking Reconciliation; Parts Orders; Parts Returns; PTO Tracking and Approvals; Customer Invoicing and Tracking; Insurance Billing and Tracking; Contract Management; Customer Job Auditing; Payroll; Shipping Claims. Accounts Receivables; Customer Refunds; Banking Reconciliation; Parts Orders; Parts Returns; PTO Tracking and Approvals; Customer Invoicing and Tracking; Insurance Billing and Tracking; Contract Management; Customer Job Auditing; Payroll; Shipping Claims.

EA and D&I Champion

• Feb 2015 - Apr 2018

Support Executive staff as well as Associates for Tax preparation firm; Staff Scheduling; Expense report preparation; Assist with A/P as needed; Serve as regional Continuing Education Administrator (CEA) which includes the Organization, Maintenance and Submission of CPE Certificates; Research, participate and report to the Market Territory Leader regarding diversity and inclusion initiatives of the Firm. Represent firm on the Greater Kansas City Chamber's Diverse Business… Show more Support Executive staff as well as Associates for Tax preparation firm; Staff Scheduling; Expense report preparation; Assist with A/P as needed; Serve as regional Continuing Education Administrator (CEA) which includes the Organization, Maintenance and Submission of CPE Certificates; Research, participate and report to the Market Territory Leader regarding diversity and inclusion initiatives of the Firm. Represent firm on the Greater Kansas City Chamber's Diverse Business Committee. Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenues in excess of $1.3 billion and operates 56 offices across the United States with more than 500 partners and 6,000 employees. In the U.S., visit Grant Thornton LLP at www.grantthornton.com Show less Support Executive staff as well as Associates for Tax preparation firm; Staff Scheduling; Expense report preparation; Assist with A/P as needed; Serve as regional Continuing Education Administrator (CEA) which includes the Organization, Maintenance and Submission of CPE Certificates; Research, participate and report to the Market Territory Leader regarding diversity and inclusion initiatives of the Firm. Represent firm on the Greater Kansas City Chamber's Diverse Business… Show more Support Executive staff as well as Associates for Tax preparation firm; Staff Scheduling; Expense report preparation; Assist with A/P as needed; Serve as regional Continuing Education Administrator (CEA) which includes the Organization, Maintenance and Submission of CPE Certificates; Research, participate and report to the Market Territory Leader regarding diversity and inclusion initiatives of the Firm. Represent firm on the Greater Kansas City Chamber's Diverse Business Committee. Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenues in excess of $1.3 billion and operates 56 offices across the United States with more than 500 partners and 6,000 employees. In the U.S., visit Grant Thornton LLP at www.grantthornton.com Show less

Executive Assistant

• Jan 2013 - Nov 2014

Support President, six VP’s including the COO, CFO and over thirty employees; Perform general administrative tasks for office sustainability; Prepare shipping documentation for both domestic and international deliveries; Schedule travel and accommodations; Organize and submit employee attendance and hours; Coordinate trade show attendance throughout the year; Data organization to include but not limited to shipment logs, Non-Disclosure agreements, Carnets, Proposal Library, etc.; Research… Show more Support President, six VP’s including the COO, CFO and over thirty employees; Perform general administrative tasks for office sustainability; Prepare shipping documentation for both domestic and international deliveries; Schedule travel and accommodations; Organize and submit employee attendance and hours; Coordinate trade show attendance throughout the year; Data organization to include but not limited to shipment logs, Non-Disclosure agreements, Carnets, Proposal Library, etc.; Research Federal opportunities and assistant in the organization of proposal efforts; Administer contractual quotes on behalf of the company; Ensure contract acceptance and execution; Accounting to include entering sales orders, receivers, invoices, employee expense reports. Show less Support President, six VP’s including the COO, CFO and over thirty employees; Perform general administrative tasks for office sustainability; Prepare shipping documentation for both domestic and international deliveries; Schedule travel and accommodations; Organize and submit employee attendance and hours; Coordinate trade show attendance throughout the year; Data organization to include but not limited to shipment logs, Non-Disclosure agreements, Carnets, Proposal Library, etc.; Research… Show more Support President, six VP’s including the COO, CFO and over thirty employees; Perform general administrative tasks for office sustainability; Prepare shipping documentation for both domestic and international deliveries; Schedule travel and accommodations; Organize and submit employee attendance and hours; Coordinate trade show attendance throughout the year; Data organization to include but not limited to shipment logs, Non-Disclosure agreements, Carnets, Proposal Library, etc.; Research Federal opportunities and assistant in the organization of proposal efforts; Administer contractual quotes on behalf of the company; Ensure contract acceptance and execution; Accounting to include entering sales orders, receivers, invoices, employee expense reports. Show less

Paralegal

• May 2012 - Oct 2012

Paralegal for Attorney specializing in Family Law, Probate and Personal Injury Cases; Organized case discovery, drafted simple and complex pleadings/orders; Case and Statute research. Paralegal for Attorney specializing in Family Law, Probate and Personal Injury Cases; Organized case discovery, drafted simple and complex pleadings/orders; Case and Statute research.

Secretary

• Dec 2011 - May 2012

Acted as a communication liaison for the campaign committee and prepared all correspondence; Assisted by the Campaign Treasurer, produced two fundraising events. Acted as a communication liaison for the campaign committee and prepared all correspondence; Assisted by the Campaign Treasurer, produced two fundraising events.

Legal Assistant

• Jun 2011 - Feb 2012

Responsible for research and discovery for client cases; Assist with gathering documents for trial notebooks; Drafting of simple pleadings; File documents at the Courthouse; Assisted in the organization and execution of the Doña Ana County Bench and Bar Ball holiday party. Responsible for research and discovery for client cases; Assist with gathering documents for trial notebooks; Drafting of simple pleadings; File documents at the Courthouse; Assisted in the organization and execution of the Doña Ana County Bench and Bar Ball holiday party.

Administrator

• Dec 2009 - Aug 2010

Administrator Assisted multiple departments with daily business operations: Contracts – Reported to the Director of Contracts; Assisted with Department filing as well with phone and email communication; Assisted with initiating and scheduling meetings and managing calendars; Managed Company’s CRM. Proposal Development – Assisted with the assembly of Proposals intended for the Federal Government by formatting Contractor resumes to ensure compliance with required guidelines of… Show more Administrator Assisted multiple departments with daily business operations: Contracts – Reported to the Director of Contracts; Assisted with Department filing as well with phone and email communication; Assisted with initiating and scheduling meetings and managing calendars; Managed Company’s CRM. Proposal Development – Assisted with the assembly of Proposals intended for the Federal Government by formatting Contractor resumes to ensure compliance with required guidelines of opportunities; Tracked progress of proposals via pre-established timelines to guarantee required completion dates; Prepared and bound proposals for submission. Show less Administrator Assisted multiple departments with daily business operations: Contracts – Reported to the Director of Contracts; Assisted with Department filing as well with phone and email communication; Assisted with initiating and scheduling meetings and managing calendars; Managed Company’s CRM. Proposal Development – Assisted with the assembly of Proposals intended for the Federal Government by formatting Contractor resumes to ensure compliance with required guidelines of… Show more Administrator Assisted multiple departments with daily business operations: Contracts – Reported to the Director of Contracts; Assisted with Department filing as well with phone and email communication; Assisted with initiating and scheduling meetings and managing calendars; Managed Company’s CRM. Proposal Development – Assisted with the assembly of Proposals intended for the Federal Government by formatting Contractor resumes to ensure compliance with required guidelines of opportunities; Tracked progress of proposals via pre-established timelines to guarantee required completion dates; Prepared and bound proposals for submission. Show less

Document Control

• Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

Responsible for receiving, processing, inputting and updating Shop Drawings and Equipment Manuals for a construction project. Drawings and Manuals were then uploaded to a database, printed and bound with all correspondences for the Engineering Department and Archives. Conducted meeting minutes. Responsible for receiving, processing, inputting and updating Shop Drawings and Equipment Manuals for a construction project. Drawings and Manuals were then uploaded to a database, printed and bound with all correspondences for the Engineering Department and Archives. Conducted meeting minutes.

Project Manager

• Nov 2007 - May 2008

Managed small budget Facilities projects for a Charter School company, which included any alterations required by local and State Health, Fire and Safety regulations. Alterations required for expansions of current spaces for a more effective learning environment. Alterations to Building Plans and submitting to Engineer for approval to remain in accordance with Federally required Emergency Management Plans. Implementation of a Food Service program throughout locations in Ohio and Michigan;… Show more Managed small budget Facilities projects for a Charter School company, which included any alterations required by local and State Health, Fire and Safety regulations. Alterations required for expansions of current spaces for a more effective learning environment. Alterations to Building Plans and submitting to Engineer for approval to remain in accordance with Federally required Emergency Management Plans. Implementation of a Food Service program throughout locations in Ohio and Michigan; Maintenance and upgrades to HVAC systems; Conversions of previously unused spaces to be equipped and acceptable for learning and office environments and Asbestos abatement. Also served as Facility Manager for forty-two schools throughout Ohio, Michigan, Colorado and Arizona for which was responsible for scheduling and negotiating service contracts for ongoing Building Maintenance, Cleaning, Technological upgrades and maintenance, Onsite Security, Security and Fire Alarm systems, Building signage, Painting, Carpet/Tile Installation, Roof System Maintenance, Electrical and Plumbing work, maintenance of external amenities such as sidewalks, pavement and playground equipment where applicable and the continued overall Maintenance and Supervision of Structural and Environmental conditions.

Marketing Assistant

• Jan 2007 - Nov 2007

Managed Department phones, calendars and travel arrangements. Constructed Meeting Agendas and recorded Minutes to be distributed amongst Attendees; Reviewed, revised and formatted marketing materials; Ordered Radio, Direct Mail, Billboard, Online and Convention advertisement; Worked with Department and other Charter School Systems in Ohio to coordinate Pro-School Choice movements and rallies; Worked with Amusement Parks and Professional Sports Teams for Sponsorships and events for students.

Front Desk/Sales Manager

• Dec 2005 - Jan 2007

Managed Front Desk Staff hiring, scheduling and terminations; Conducted by phone and in person, individual and group reservations; Monitored hotel account auditing and worked with General Manager on budget and accounts receivables and payables; Negotiated and promoted Corporate rates and scheduled Meeting spaces as required. Supported all other Hotel operations and staff where needed. Managed Front Desk Staff hiring, scheduling and terminations; Conducted by phone and in person, individual and group reservations; Monitored hotel account auditing and worked with General Manager on budget and accounts receivables and payables; Negotiated and promoted Corporate rates and scheduled Meeting spaces as required. Supported all other Hotel operations and staff where needed.

Receiving/Inventory Manager

• Aug 2003 - Dec 2004

Scheduled incoming shipments and processed shipments for a high volume merchandising company using UPS and FedEx shipping software systems. Operated an inventory system for Demonstration Representatives in the field to supply material needs. Scheduled incoming shipments and processed shipments for a high volume merchandising company using UPS and FedEx shipping software systems. Operated an inventory system for Demonstration Representatives in the field to supply material needs.