Experience

Knight Transport LLC

• United States
• Freight and Package Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Direct all aspects of Accounting, Banking, Budgeting, Cash Flow Management, Financial Analysis, and 401K. Monitor all outstanding loans and payoffs, debt schedule. Tax reporting, Financial Statement preparation. KPI tracking, Carrier Payments, oversee and act as a backup for Payroll, AP, AR, IT. Direct all aspects of Accounting, Banking, Budgeting, Cash Flow Management, Financial Analysis, and 401K. Monitor all outstanding loans and payoffs, debt schedule. Tax reporting, Financial Statement preparation. KPI tracking, Carrier Payments, oversee and act as a backup for Payroll, AP, AR, IT.



Revise Consulting

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Consultant

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Collaborate with businesses to track Cash Flow and analyze areas for immediate improvement. Lower expenditures, maximize employee retention and increase employee satisfaction and benefits. Collaborate with businesses to track Cash Flow and analyze areas for immediate improvement. Lower expenditures, maximize employee retention and increase employee satisfaction and benefits.


Self-Employed
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee
• CFO

  • 2018 - Present


DM KUSH LLC

• Owner/ CFO

  • Mar 2003 - Present

  Established a LLC to act as an investment holdings entity. Purchased properties and acted as property manager. Handled all aspects of property management on 3 tenant warehouse. Generated 58% return on real estate holdings. Manage and analyze investments including: start ups, venture capital, stocks, commercial properties, mutual funds, and crypto currencies. Owner and Property Manager of Multiple Duplexes. Established a LLC to act as an investment holdings entity. Purchased properties and acted as property manager. Handled all aspects of property management on 3 tenant warehouse. Generated 58% return on real estate holdings. Manage and analyze investments including: start ups, venture capital, stocks, commercial properties, mutual funds, and crypto currencies. Owner and Property Manager of Multiple Duplexes.



Molen Orthodontics

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance, HR and IT

  • Mar 2016 - Jul 2018

  Direct all aspects of Finance, Accounting, HR, and IT for a family owned 60 employee company with 4 locations. Implemented a new PTO program and 401K plan, increasing employee satisfaction and lowered expenses by 20%. Rewrote employee handbook. Developed a comprehensive Cash Flow tracking spreadsheet to show complete transparency of all resources. Negotiated a $60,000 a year savings on credit card processing charges. Currently at Molen I am using Microsoft NTFS permissions to set permissions for users on our Term Server. Established and managed budgets for Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Administration. Show less



ST65 LLC

• Owner/ Insurance Producer

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2016

  Help Senior Citizens with Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans and Long Term Care Insurance. Help Senior Citizens with Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans and Long Term Care Insurance.



Salon Services & Supplies

• Furniture

• Controller/ HR Director / IT Director

  • Sep 2012 - Apr 2016

  Manage the Accounting, Human Resources, IT departments for a $25M a year wholesale distribution company. Operating in 6 states and 14 locations, with 115 employees. Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities, including preparing all monthly financial statements and ratio spreadsheets. Manage financial relationships with vendors, bankers, and accounting firms. Prepare and monitor cash flow daily with 6 weeks projections. Responsible for international and domestic wire transfers. Manage all business insurance as well as medical, dental, vision, 401K and voluntary insurance benefits. Prepare, monitor, and update all corporate budgets for all departments. Collaborate with 8 other members of our leadership team on growing our business into the future thru process improvements, analyzing products, restructuring, and cost savings. I was part of the 2012 implementation team installing our ERP system Microsoft Dynamics Navision software. Implemented a new Payroll program and Full Service HR program thru Paycom. Developed raw talented employees into thriving members of the accounting team. For the year 2013 I was Employee of the Year and also awarded the most dedicated employee. In 2014 I was voted the person with the most Integrity and the employee who drives with purpose and is the most reliable. Show less



Knight Transport

• United States
• Freight and Package Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2012

  Successfully restored financial stability to the business through financial problem solving, financial analysis, and implementing process improvements. Managed all aspects of accounting, banking, and IT. Implemented a 401K plan to improve employee satisfaction, and established a cross training program to help stabilize the work force. Established processes and guidelines for each job function. Joined forces with our outside accounting firm to streamline and synchronize our financial data through our QuickBooks software. Show less



Cold Stone Creamery/ JJ KUSH LLC

• Owner/ General Manager/ Controller

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  Assumed ownership and led all daily operations of premium retail ice cream store. Hired, trained, and evaluated staff of up to 30 employees. Created business plan to drive profitability and performance. Performed all business functions, including financial and accounting, administrative, HR, scheduling, inventory, pricing, and facility management. Sourced and implemented security, computer, and POS systems. Resolved all escalated customer issues. Managed accounting, including payroll, AP, banking, P&L, and tax information for accountant. Analyzed labor and food and paper inventory costs on weekly basis. Actively participated in franchise meetings and completed franchise-sponsored training. • Increased Net Income 250% within 2 years by correcting deficiencies and turning around store in state of disrepair and neglect. • Cut labor costs 7.3% in 1 year by creating and implementing scheduling program. • Scored in 95th percentile of Cold Stone stores on customer service and store cleanliness evaluation. • Reduced employee theft by 75% by implementing checks and balances system. • Developed inventory tracking system to identify cost savings and resolve problems. • Promoted business growth by conducting on-site catering to Boeing, credit unions, and small businesses and product sampling at movie theaters. Show less



City Beverages LLC

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner/CFO/COO/GM

  • Jan 1989 - Oct 2003

  Managed daily operations and all aspects of a 75+ employees, $30 million a year business, including Accounting, Human Resources, finance, administration, sales, marketing, public relations, inventory control, logistics, warehouse, and distribution. Held full P&L accountability; drove budgeting, banking, investing, and profit sharing. Negotiated business insurance and renewals as well as medical, dental, and vision insurance and negotiations. Developed and implemented long-range business planning. Managed all computer systems, including IBM mainframes, PC's, printers, copiers, software (Microsoft office, Route Distribution system, mcba beverage accounting software), and hardware upgrades. Interacted with State of Washington to ensure compliance with all liquor reporting requirements for shipments, airline sales, price postings, and audits. Started out as an entry level employee and worked my way up to 25% owner. Increased revenues 50% over a 3 year period, Saved company $200,000 through product analysis, captured $40,000 a year savings on employee benefits using outside the box thinking. Generated an annual $100,000 benefit in marketing benefits through negotiations. Developed and implemented an inventory control process system that resulted in a top 3 inventory control ranking for 10 straight years - including the number 1 ranking for 7 of those years. Established long lasting business relationships with Bank, Accounting firm. Show less