Experience

M4 Factory

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Mar 2023 - Present



Plum Grove Inc.

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jul 2022 - Mar 2023



The Dole, Lakeside Legacy Foundation

• Crystal Lake, IL

• Business Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Oct 2021

  Direct operations and staff; identify opportunities for streamlining and innovation to enhance capabilities. Fill key leadership roles during staff administrative transitions or extenuating circumstances. Enable wholesome and empowering culture; nurture ideas and staff contributions to prepare for evolving business needs. Formulate budgets for review and approval. Negotiate benefits plans on behalf of organization, including group health insurance and various retirement plans. Facilitate large social events and access to creative spaces to foster community development. Significant accomplishments in this role include: -Implementation of new accounting systems streamlining operations and reallocating manpower towards other major projects; transition to in-house payroll, reducing expenses by 66%. -Securing $238K in financial resources amidst 80% budget decrease due to COVID-19, including two Paycheck Protection Program loans and three grants.



Custom Classics Auto Body & Restoration

• Island Lake, Illinois

• Financial Administrator

  • Mar 2017 - Sep 2019

  Performed accounting functions in accordance with state and federal regulations. Managed cash flows to forecast future projections, identify profitability strengths, and resolve areas of financial concern. Collaborated with owner to analyze monthly financial reports and advise potential for profitability based on income and expenses. Completed calculations for payroll, sales and payroll taxes, and Accounts Receivable and Payable. Generated quarterly deliverables of all financial information for reporting requirements.



Flagco Gift, Inc.

• Business Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Mar 2017

  Managed accounting operations and cash flow analysis for seven Hallmark retail locations located in three separate states. Streamlined accounting information to flow from point-of-sale systems directly to manager reporting systems, easing operational usage. Fulfilled all payroll, sales tax, and account reconciliation requirements in accordance with state-specific and federal accounting regulations. Managed accounting operations and cash flow analysis for seven Hallmark retail locations located in three separate states. Streamlined accounting information to flow from point-of-sale systems directly to manager reporting systems, easing operational usage. Fulfilled all payroll, sales tax, and account reconciliation requirements in accordance with state-specific and federal accounting regulations.



Horizon Cartage, Inc.

• Director, Finance and Administration

  • 2007 - Jan 2015

  Oversaw and directed all financial operations, including budgeting, generating financial reports, payroll requirements, and monitoring cash flows for parent trucking company and eleven subsidiary partner organizations. Prepared, reviewed, and filed quarterly tax returns. Supervised staff members to enable workplace efficiency and productivity. -Saved $60K annually by utilizing professional accounting expertise and capabilities to fulfill requirements in-house vs. outsourcing to certified public accountant. -Collaborated with 50 minority business owner-operators to successfully obtain Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification; allowed access to compete for projects originated by the State and other municipalities.



Encore Music Academy

• Co-Founder and Director of Operations

  • 2004 - 2007

  Co-founded 501(c)(3) organization delivering music education to community members of all ages. Oversaw all operational and human resource activities for administration of a successful not-for-profit organization, including budgeting, program and curriculum development, and preparing staffing plans. Created all company marketing media advertising tours, auditions, and concert information. Managed all event planning details, including rehearsal and concert schedules. Facilitated strong, collaborative parent-volunteer group to support major events, including overseas tour in Italy.