Experience

Castle USA

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Petaluma, California, United States The web page is about Castle, Inc., an American manufacturer of woodworking machinery, including pocket cutter machines, face frame assembly tables, drill bits, and router bits. They also offer screws, service parts, and accessories. Castle is known for pioneering low-angle pocket cutting technology and machinery since 1985 and being awarded the first patent in the industry. Their products are manufactured to the highest standards and made and assembled in Petaluma, California. Castle also… Show more The web page is about Castle, Inc., an American manufacturer of woodworking machinery, including pocket cutter machines, face frame assembly tables, drill bits, and router bits. They also offer screws, service parts, and accessories. Castle is known for pioneering low-angle pocket cutting technology and machinery since 1985 and being awarded the first patent in the industry. Their products are manufactured to the highest standards and made and assembled in Petaluma, California. Castle also champions the cause of the American entrepreneurial woodworker and offers friendly and effective customer service. Show less



MarinHealth

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounts Payable Representative

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2023

  Greenbrae, California, United States MarinHealth is an exceptional healthcare enterprise encompassing the North Bay. • Manage the accounts payable system for the Medical Network to ensure the appropriate balance between payment schedules and working capital without interruption of supplies and services. • Code expenses to appropriate general ledger accounts. • Precisely match invoices to purchase orders and management approvals. • Extensive experience in conflict resolution. Effective verbal and written… Show more MarinHealth is an exceptional healthcare enterprise encompassing the North Bay. • Manage the accounts payable system for the Medical Network to ensure the appropriate balance between payment schedules and working capital without interruption of supplies and services. • Code expenses to appropriate general ledger accounts. • Precisely match invoices to purchase orders and management approvals. • Extensive experience in conflict resolution. Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong customer service orientation. • Ensures invoice problems are addressed expeditiously. Carefully reviews statements to search for outstanding invoices and credits. • Gained an extensive understanding of the hospital and network working environment with the ability to act independently within prescribed parameters. • Survey knowledge of material management, expressly as a liaison to purchasing and receiving. • Knowledge of auditing procedures and supports all audit requirements. Show less



Florabundance, Inc.

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Jun 1994 - May 2018

  Carpinteria, CA (I left & came back when business was slow and I needed flexibility with family, I worked on three different occasions: 1994-2009, 2011-2012 & 2013-2018) Central Coast’s leading wholesaler and shipper of fresh-cut flowers and greens to professionals. • Oversaw daily and monthly finances, including accounting, billing, collections, and sales. • Created comprehensive business plans which encompassed marketing and development. Managed mergers and acquisitions that added to the… Show more (I left & came back when business was slow and I needed flexibility with family, I worked on three different occasions: 1994-2009, 2011-2012 & 2013-2018) Central Coast’s leading wholesaler and shipper of fresh-cut flowers and greens to professionals. • Oversaw daily and monthly finances, including accounting, billing, collections, and sales. • Created comprehensive business plans which encompassed marketing and development. Managed mergers and acquisitions that added to the company’s growth which went from a start-up to over $5M. • Set goals and budgets to produce the results desired by ownership. • Conducted financial analysis with accounting staff and guided the business accordingly. • Set margins and pricing, oversaw product mix and contributed to social media strategies. • Procured all fresh cut flowers and greens direct from growers, set margins, pricing, and product mix. • Set goals and budgets to produce departmental targets. • Generated financial analysis with accounting staff and guided the business accordingly. • Managed all aspects of corporate technology and coordinated the development, design, and maintenance of all four corporate websites, including three acquisitions. Show less



Fowler Nurseries Inc

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant General Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

  Newcastle, CA Large bare root and conifer fruit and nut tree nursery servicing producers in California. • Initially hired as the company's Accountant & HR; based on operational performance, promoted to Assistant General Manager overseeing all administrative, accounting, and operational activities in support of farm pro-duction, propagation, and sales.



Zhena's Gypsy Tea

• United States
• Manufacturing

• Accounting Controller

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2011

  Ojai, CA National distributor of free trade tea focused on boutique B2B markets. $5M in annual revenue. • Managed and directed the accounting department including accounts payable/receivable, reporting and collections. • Monitored and analyzed balance sheets for possible savings and growth. Processed payroll and monitored expenses for all departments periodically. • Improved financial reporting systems for greater efficiency and technology development. Recruited, trained, and developed… Show more National distributor of free trade tea focused on boutique B2B markets. $5M in annual revenue. • Managed and directed the accounting department including accounts payable/receivable, reporting and collections. • Monitored and analyzed balance sheets for possible savings and growth. Processed payroll and monitored expenses for all departments periodically. • Improved financial reporting systems for greater efficiency and technology development. Recruited, trained, and developed accounting staff including the company relocating to Los Angeles. Show less



Air National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• First Lieutenant

  • Jun 1978 - Sep 1987

  Wellesley, MA