Senior Accountant

• Dec 2021 - Present

Staff Accountant

• Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

Chairperson of Leadership Team

• Jun 2019 - Dec 2020

Volunteer role as chair of the church governing board. Board guides and directs the mission and vision of the church by defining and enforcing policies and budget. • Navigated through the COVID-19 pandemic shut down and gradual re-opening efforts by working closely with the Senior Pastor and staff to mitigate risks and to protect the congregation • Lead efforts to streamline church expenses to reduce deficit in church budget, resulting in a reversal of $70K cash deficit to $100K surplus… Show more Volunteer role as chair of the church governing board. Board guides and directs the mission and vision of the church by defining and enforcing policies and budget. • Navigated through the COVID-19 pandemic shut down and gradual re-opening efforts by working closely with the Senior Pastor and staff to mitigate risks and to protect the congregation • Lead efforts to streamline church expenses to reduce deficit in church budget, resulting in a reversal of $70K cash deficit to $100K surplus despite the economic effect of the pandemic Show less Volunteer role as chair of the church governing board. Board guides and directs the mission and vision of the church by defining and enforcing policies and budget. • Navigated through the COVID-19 pandemic shut down and gradual re-opening efforts by working closely with the Senior Pastor and staff to mitigate risks and to protect the congregation • Lead efforts to streamline church expenses to reduce deficit in church budget, resulting in a reversal of $70K cash deficit to $100K surplus… Show more Volunteer role as chair of the church governing board. Board guides and directs the mission and vision of the church by defining and enforcing policies and budget. • Navigated through the COVID-19 pandemic shut down and gradual re-opening efforts by working closely with the Senior Pastor and staff to mitigate risks and to protect the congregation • Lead efforts to streamline church expenses to reduce deficit in church budget, resulting in a reversal of $70K cash deficit to $100K surplus despite the economic effect of the pandemic Show less

Accountant / Office Manager / Executive Assistant

• May 2013 - Nov 2020

Employed in a hybrid role to lead all bookkeeping and day to day operations in this small, but highly technical consulting firm. Demonstrate a wide variety of problem-solving capabilities using multiple technical and relational skills for the President. • Reengineered the expense reporting process for the firm by researching and implementing a cloud-based application, replacing outdated Excel spreadsheets and manual processes • Assumed all bookkeeping responsibilities including… Show more Employed in a hybrid role to lead all bookkeeping and day to day operations in this small, but highly technical consulting firm. Demonstrate a wide variety of problem-solving capabilities using multiple technical and relational skills for the President. • Reengineered the expense reporting process for the firm by researching and implementing a cloud-based application, replacing outdated Excel spreadsheets and manual processes • Assumed all bookkeeping responsibilities including payroll, reducing overall costs of employing an external accountant • Increased efficiency and approval process for invoice production, proven track record of invoice production by the 5th of the month • Purposeful efforts to improve company morale by planning company events and coaching President on morale boosting efforts Show less Employed in a hybrid role to lead all bookkeeping and day to day operations in this small, but highly technical consulting firm. Demonstrate a wide variety of problem-solving capabilities using multiple technical and relational skills for the President. • Reengineered the expense reporting process for the firm by researching and implementing a cloud-based application, replacing outdated Excel spreadsheets and manual processes • Assumed all bookkeeping responsibilities including… Show more Employed in a hybrid role to lead all bookkeeping and day to day operations in this small, but highly technical consulting firm. Demonstrate a wide variety of problem-solving capabilities using multiple technical and relational skills for the President. • Reengineered the expense reporting process for the firm by researching and implementing a cloud-based application, replacing outdated Excel spreadsheets and manual processes • Assumed all bookkeeping responsibilities including payroll, reducing overall costs of employing an external accountant • Increased efficiency and approval process for invoice production, proven track record of invoice production by the 5th of the month • Purposeful efforts to improve company morale by planning company events and coaching President on morale boosting efforts Show less

Sales Specialist

• Oct 2012 - Aug 2013

Gained retail experience through this temporary part time position. As a Key Associate, developed floor management skills to improve the customer retail experience. • Recognized as Sales Associate of the Month, December 2012 • Promoted to a Key Associate in February 2013 Gained retail experience through this temporary part time position. As a Key Associate, developed floor management skills to improve the customer retail experience. • Recognized as Sales Associate of the Month, December 2012 • Promoted to a Key Associate in February 2013

Secretary

• Mar 2005 - May 2012

Provided administrative support for the Pastors and Church Staff. A part time position utilizing organization and communication skills to facilitate church events and services. • Produced bi-weekly 4-6 page newsletter, editing articles and designing an appealing layout through Microsoft Publisher • Managed pictorial directory publication Provided administrative support for the Pastors and Church Staff. A part time position utilizing organization and communication skills to facilitate church events and services. • Produced bi-weekly 4-6 page newsletter, editing articles and designing an appealing layout through Microsoft Publisher • Managed pictorial directory publication

Seasonal Tax Preparer

• Jan 2002 - Apr 2003

- Interviewed walk-in clients, identifying appropriate documents for use in preparing annual tax returns according to current Federal and State tax law - Entered client financial data into the tax preparation software - Completed the H&R Block Tax Course and attended supplemental training sessions - Interviewed walk-in clients, identifying appropriate documents for use in preparing annual tax returns according to current Federal and State tax law - Entered client financial data into the tax preparation software - Completed the H&R Block Tax Course and attended supplemental training sessions

Business Analyst

• 1994 - 2000

• Designed, documented, and implemented mainframe business applications by completing business requirements, business design, system testing, and project training • Liaison between clients and technical staff in identifying and addressing product design issues • Designed, documented, and implemented mainframe business applications by completing business requirements, business design, system testing, and project training • Liaison between clients and technical staff in identifying and addressing product design issues

Peace Corps Volunteer, University English Language Teacher

• Jul 1992 - Jul 1994

Planned and facilitated conversational English language classes for Intermediate and Advanced level university students Planned and facilitated conversational English language classes for Intermediate and Advanced level university students