Experience

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  Kingston Destination Group

  • Kingston, Ontario

  • Finance Manager

    • Jun 2018 - Present
    • Kingston, Ontario

    • • Transformed and streamlined accounting function, enhancing accountability and reporting• Employing advanced computing techniques to improve timeliness, efficiency and accuracy • Developed innovative processes to streamline key functions throughout the company• Oversaw transition to electronic...

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  High Schools

  • China

  • Academic Management / Subject Coordinator / Teaching

    • 2004 - 2017
    • China

    • Managed programs qualifying students to attend top universities abroad• Oversaw delivery and assessment of business courses across multiple centers• Taught International Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Academic English (EAP)

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  Daxar Industries

  • China

  • Operations Manager

    • 2002 - 2004
    • China

    • Oversaw operating, finance and sales shipments to US, Canada and Europe for garment exporter with trading offices in Changzhou and Hong Kong • Managed company operations, coordinated and reported to parent company• Other duties included product costing and managing and negotiating Letters of Cr...

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  Rich Shipping (USA)

  • United States

  • Operations Consultant

    • 2001 - 2002
    • United States

    • Streamlined Accounting Department, reviewed Receivables with successful collections• Designed and implemented accounting policies and procedures• Transferred to manage startup of a new subsidiary

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  Hannibal Material Handling

  • Vernon, CA, USA

  • Corporate Controller

    • 1997 - 2001
    • Vernon, CA, USA

    • Managed business operational and accounting policies, supervised administrative staff • Oversaw annual budget, production analysis, standard costing, physical inventory systems• Prepared corporate and third party reporting and compliance, participated in annual audit• Identified and implemented...

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  F. Altman & Co.

  • Los Angeles, CA, USA

  • Accounting Manager

    • 1982 - 1991
    • Los Angeles, CA, USA

    • Financial and business management for clients in the entertainment industry• Prepared and reviewed Individual, Partnership and Corporate Tax Returns, and tax projections• Prepared financial analyses, budgets, monitored contracts, and other ongoing compliance • Managed up to twelve employees, in...

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  PricewaterhouseCoopers

  • Los Angeles, CA, USA

  • Staff Accountant

    • 1980 - 1982
    • Los Angeles, CA, USA

    • Performed certified audits in many different industries; participated in litigation support