Monica Cairns
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Josh Hetzler
Monica is a versatile team-player, and a problem-solver who approaches her work both holistically, with big-picture business needs in mind, and with great attention to detail to achieve immediate results.
Lesley Morphy
Monica is exceptional. She is reliable, smart, multi-talented and unbelievably organized. She's extremely passionate and dedicated. Monica is always 2-steps ahead of me in our bookkeeping, which allows me the luxury of not worrying about any of her tasks. We love her and all she contributes to LESTER.
Lubi Thomas
Monica is a vibrant, creative and enthusiastic team player who has worked across a variety of Creative Industries projects and roles during the time that I have known her. Monica brings energy and inspiration and drive to help the team succeed. Her enthusiasm is balanced with her meticulous and methodical working systems, attention to detail and a strong logical thinking approach to the challenges that working in this dynamic sector bring. Monica always has an eye on how best to develop and improve current work practice, systems and work-flow procedures within her role, whilst fully engaging with the culture and current 'workplace practice' of her place of employment. If you are looking for someone who will give you a 110%, have a voice and always be seeking the most efficient means by which to achieve the team's identified goals then you are looking for Monica.
Josh Hetzler
Monica is a versatile team-player, and a problem-solver who approaches her work both holistically, with big-picture business needs in mind, and with great attention to detail to achieve immediate results.
Lesley Morphy
Monica is exceptional. She is reliable, smart, multi-talented and unbelievably organized. She's extremely passionate and dedicated. Monica is always 2-steps ahead of me in our bookkeeping, which allows me the luxury of not worrying about any of her tasks. We love her and all she contributes to LESTER.
Lubi Thomas
Monica is a vibrant, creative and enthusiastic team player who has worked across a variety of Creative Industries projects and roles during the time that I have known her. Monica brings energy and inspiration and drive to help the team succeed. Her enthusiasm is balanced with her meticulous and methodical working systems, attention to detail and a strong logical thinking approach to the challenges that working in this dynamic sector bring. Monica always has an eye on how best to develop and improve current work practice, systems and work-flow procedures within her role, whilst fully engaging with the culture and current 'workplace practice' of her place of employment. If you are looking for someone who will give you a 110%, have a voice and always be seeking the most efficient means by which to achieve the team's identified goals then you are looking for Monica.
Josh Hetzler
Monica is a versatile team-player, and a problem-solver who approaches her work both holistically, with big-picture business needs in mind, and with great attention to detail to achieve immediate results.
Lesley Morphy
Monica is exceptional. She is reliable, smart, multi-talented and unbelievably organized. She's extremely passionate and dedicated. Monica is always 2-steps ahead of me in our bookkeeping, which allows me the luxury of not worrying about any of her tasks. We love her and all she contributes to LESTER.
Lubi Thomas
Monica is a vibrant, creative and enthusiastic team player who has worked across a variety of Creative Industries projects and roles during the time that I have known her. Monica brings energy and inspiration and drive to help the team succeed. Her enthusiasm is balanced with her meticulous and methodical working systems, attention to detail and a strong logical thinking approach to the challenges that working in this dynamic sector bring. Monica always has an eye on how best to develop and improve current work practice, systems and work-flow procedures within her role, whilst fully engaging with the culture and current 'workplace practice' of her place of employment. If you are looking for someone who will give you a 110%, have a voice and always be seeking the most efficient means by which to achieve the team's identified goals then you are looking for Monica.
Josh Hetzler
Monica is a versatile team-player, and a problem-solver who approaches her work both holistically, with big-picture business needs in mind, and with great attention to detail to achieve immediate results.
Lesley Morphy
Monica is exceptional. She is reliable, smart, multi-talented and unbelievably organized. She's extremely passionate and dedicated. Monica is always 2-steps ahead of me in our bookkeeping, which allows me the luxury of not worrying about any of her tasks. We love her and all she contributes to LESTER.
Lubi Thomas
Monica is a vibrant, creative and enthusiastic team player who has worked across a variety of Creative Industries projects and roles during the time that I have known her. Monica brings energy and inspiration and drive to help the team succeed. Her enthusiasm is balanced with her meticulous and methodical working systems, attention to detail and a strong logical thinking approach to the challenges that working in this dynamic sector bring. Monica always has an eye on how best to develop and improve current work practice, systems and work-flow procedures within her role, whilst fully engaging with the culture and current 'workplace practice' of her place of employment. If you are looking for someone who will give you a 110%, have a voice and always be seeking the most efficient means by which to achieve the team's identified goals then you are looking for Monica.
Experience
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Stetts Model Management
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United States
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Apparel & Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Accountant
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Oct 2021 - Present
Full financial management for all 4 USA offices - (NY, LA OR & FL) Full financial management for all 4 USA offices - (NY, LA OR & FL)
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Self-employed - Remote
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United States
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Full Charge Bookkeeper
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Oct 2013 - Present
Full Charge Bookkeeping and light administrative duties for various for-profit companies in NYC and remote for interstate clients. Such as: CURRENT - K2 CREATIVE DIGITAL (MN) - SUNSET SOUND SYSTEMS (SF) - SORTED BY SUE (NYC) PAST - DAY ONE ARTIST MANAGEMENT (NYC) - PATINO ARCHITECTURE LTD (NYC) - WEAV MUSIC (NYC) - THERE WE GO FILMS LLC (NYC) - JAKE MILLS PRODUCTIONS (NYC) - OTTO STEININGER (NYC) - ARTISTS TELEVISION NETWORK (SF) - Quickbooks Online - A/R + A/P - Reconciling - Payroll - 1099 prep - Reporting - Sales Tax (multi-state) - Tax prep for CPA Show less
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Creative Business Inc.
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Client Manager / Production Accountant
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May 2020 - Feb 2021
Client management for a financial services company that caters to creative industries clients, portfolio specifically ecomm & professional services as well as animation studios. Client management for a financial services company that caters to creative industries clients, portfolio specifically ecomm & professional services as well as animation studios.
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Broadstreet
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Accountant
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Nov 2017 - Sep 2019
Staff Accountant for an award winning Brand Experience company servicing major global brands. + Implemented new payroll system and timesheet/expense approval system to modernize and improve workplace efficiency, as well as full electronic filing system audit and restructure for HR and Accounting department. - Quickbooks Online - A/R + A/P - Bank Reconciling - Project Reconciling - HR - Payroll / Payroll Tax (Multi-state) - 1099 / w2s - Reporting (job cost, cash flow...) - Tax preparation for CFO & CPA Show less
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This Is Lester | Experiential Marketing & Event Production
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Full Charge Bookkeeper & Production Assistant
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Sep 2014 - Nov 2017
Full Charge Bookkeeping as well as some light administrative duties for an national events production company. - Quickbooks - A/R + A/P - Reconciling - Payroll - 1099 prep - Reporting - Sales Tax (multi-state) - Tax prep for CPA Full Charge Bookkeeping as well as some light administrative duties for an national events production company. - Quickbooks - A/R + A/P - Reconciling - Payroll - 1099 prep - Reporting - Sales Tax (multi-state) - Tax prep for CPA
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Hello Please
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United States
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Entertainment
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Full Charge Bookkeeper
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Jul 2014 - Mar 2017
Managing all thing financial for this amazing film production company in Brooklyn NY. - Quickbooks - A/R + A/P - Reconciling - Payroll - 1099 prep - Reporting - Tax prep for CPA Managing all thing financial for this amazing film production company in Brooklyn NY. - Quickbooks - A/R + A/P - Reconciling - Payroll - 1099 prep - Reporting - Tax prep for CPA
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Golightly House, Inc.
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Greater New York City Area
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Finance Manager & Production Assistant
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Oct 2011 - Oct 2014
• Financial Manager including payroll for an international production consultancy • Production Assistant - Re:Make (Brit+Co) San Francisco 2013, Austin + San Francisco 2014 - AdExchanger Programmati I/O - San Francisco & New York City 2013 - Procter & Gamble - Signal 2013 - Federated Media - CM Summit 2012 & 2013 - Samasource - Give Work Gala 2012 - Standford University d.school - Hack.d (hackathon) 2012 • Development of full administration record architecture in Podio • Additional Design, PA & Administration tasks • Light design duties Show less
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Gray Area
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office & Finance Manager
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Jul 2010 - Jun 2012
• Accounts Payable & Receivable • Reporting, Cultural Data Project & Tax • Office Management & Contracts • Events Assistance/Management (education, hackathons, music events) • Accounts Payable & Receivable • Reporting, Cultural Data Project & Tax • Office Management & Contracts • Events Assistance/Management (education, hackathons, music events)
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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Administration Officer / Personal Assistant - Creative Industries Precinct
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Nov 2006 - Jan 2010
• Economized the original role, and thus expanded role to assist Curator and Events Mngr. • Optimized and grew contact database. • Aided the development and documented procedures for a new intern program. • Documented all functions and roles, and produced and comprehensive manual. • Streamlined procedures to reduce time on finance reconciliations and ticketing systems. • Development and implementation electronic filing to reduce paper waste. • Economized the original role, and thus expanded role to assist Curator and Events Mngr. • Optimized and grew contact database. • Aided the development and documented procedures for a new intern program. • Documented all functions and roles, and produced and comprehensive manual. • Streamlined procedures to reduce time on finance reconciliations and ticketing systems. • Development and implementation electronic filing to reduce paper waste.
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Virgin Australia
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Australia
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Administration (Temp)
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Aug 2006 - Oct 2006
• General reception and administration duties; • Cabin crew document management for CASA requirements. • General reception and administration duties; • Cabin crew document management for CASA requirements.
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IBM
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Administration & Marketing Coordinator
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Feb 2005 - Sep 2006
Duties: • Executive Assistant to Managing Director • Administrations support for all ISS Australasian; • Support to Marketing manager, Business Development Managers & Office Manager • Daily stock movement of Proventia© hardware • Front office reception and customer service • *Special project of assisting office transformation and staff immigration to establish X-force, Australia’s only internet security research and development team and 24/7 global attack monitoring office. Duties: • Executive Assistant to Managing Director • Administrations support for all ISS Australasian; • Support to Marketing manager, Business Development Managers & Office Manager • Daily stock movement of Proventia© hardware • Front office reception and customer service • *Special project of assisting office transformation and staff immigration to establish X-force, Australia’s only internet security research and development team and 24/7 global attack monitoring office.
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Education
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CATC Design School
Associate's degree, Digital Imaging (Photography) -
James Cook University
Diploma, Commercial Art -
Pimlico High School Townsville