Experience

Harper Hofer & Associates, LLC
• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Litigation Support Specialist

  • Oct 2018 - Present


Compleat Lifestyles | Gourmet & Gifts

• United States
• Retail

• Owner

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2017

  Compleat Lifestyles | Gourmet & Gifts is the re-branded name for our 32 year old store, Compleat Gourmet and Gifts. We offer exceptional kitchenware, dinnerware, home decor, seasonal items, personal accessories, and meaningful gifts. Our motto, "Shop To Make A Difference," reflects our commitment to championing Colorado-made, USA-made, and Fair Trade products. Compleat Lifestyles | Gourmet & Gifts is the re-branded name for our 32 year old store, Compleat Gourmet and Gifts. We offer exceptional kitchenware, dinnerware, home decor, seasonal items, personal accessories, and meaningful gifts. Our motto, "Shop To Make A Difference," reflects our commitment to championing Colorado-made, USA-made, and Fair Trade products.



Trading For Treasures

• United States
• Retail

• President

  • Feb 2009 - Dec 2015

  After the market crash in September 2008, I realized there was a need for charities to raise funds from non-cash donations. Trading For Treasures was founded as a 501(c)(3) to help other charities liquidate donated property through Ebay and other channels. After a humanitarian trip to Rwanda In November 2009, the purpose of T4T was expanded to include helping impoverished artisans in that country find more markets for their products in the US. This included attending finding wholesale… Show more After the market crash in September 2008, I realized there was a need for charities to raise funds from non-cash donations. Trading For Treasures was founded as a 501(c)(3) to help other charities liquidate donated property through Ebay and other channels. After a humanitarian trip to Rwanda In November 2009, the purpose of T4T was expanded to include helping impoverished artisans in that country find more markets for their products in the US. This included attending finding wholesale buyers at the major gift trade shows in New York, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Dallas, in addition to retail sales through local Fair Trade events and our website, which I personally developed. Show less After the market crash in September 2008, I realized there was a need for charities to raise funds from non-cash donations. Trading For Treasures was founded as a 501(c)(3) to help other charities liquidate donated property through Ebay and other channels. After a humanitarian trip to Rwanda In November 2009, the purpose of T4T was expanded to include helping impoverished artisans in that country find more markets for their products in the US. This included attending finding wholesale… Show more After the market crash in September 2008, I realized there was a need for charities to raise funds from non-cash donations. Trading For Treasures was founded as a 501(c)(3) to help other charities liquidate donated property through Ebay and other channels. After a humanitarian trip to Rwanda In November 2009, the purpose of T4T was expanded to include helping impoverished artisans in that country find more markets for their products in the US. This included attending finding wholesale buyers at the major gift trade shows in New York, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Dallas, in addition to retail sales through local Fair Trade events and our website, which I personally developed. Show less



Advantage Clinical Laboratories

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 1995 - Jan 1997

  After being hired to investigate a possible embezzlement, I was asked to run the company when it was confirmed that the three top officers conspired to defraud the company. Under my management, the company successfully passed its first audit and was sold to a major industry buyer. After being hired to investigate a possible embezzlement, I was asked to run the company when it was confirmed that the three top officers conspired to defraud the company. Under my management, the company successfully passed its first audit and was sold to a major industry buyer.



Sloans Lake Managed Care

• United States
• Insurance

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 1992 - Jun 1995

  As Chief Financial Officer, I helped grow the company from 25 employees to over 100 employees with the addition of a new line of business with automobile insurers. I also managed the due diligence process with several potential buyers, culminating with a purchase of the company by the Principal Financial Group. After the acquisition, I stayed with the company to help start an HMO. As Chief Financial Officer, I helped grow the company from 25 employees to over 100 employees with the addition of a new line of business with automobile insurers. I also managed the due diligence process with several potential buyers, culminating with a purchase of the company by the Principal Financial Group. After the acquisition, I stayed with the company to help start an HMO.



Shenkin, Kurtz, Baker & Co.

• Tax Specialist

  • Jan 1988 - Jan 1992

  Tax and business specialist with expertise in individual, partnership and corporate tax matters and extensive spreadsheet experience developing business plans. Tax and business specialist with expertise in individual, partnership and corporate tax matters and extensive spreadsheet experience developing business plans.



Deloitte & Touche

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tax Senior

  • Aug 1984 - Jan 1988

  Tax specialist Tax specialist