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Sheila Ames is a seasoned management consultant with 10+ years of experience in various industries, including start-ups, retail, and construction. She holds a BS in Accounting from DePaul University and an MA in Education from National Louis University.

Experience

    • Principal Owner
      • Jan 2014 - Present
      • Greater Chicago Area

      Providing directional and consulting services to closely-held businesses.

  • Trisect
    • Chicago, LA
    • Chief Operating Officer
      • Mar 2005 - Jun 2013
      • Chicago, LA

      Successful ground floor start up to mid- size penthouse. I initiated all aspects related to the "business of the business" including space, infrastructure, legal filings, insurance, payroll, purchasing, and accounting.

    • CFO
      • 2000 - 2010

      Start up services promotional marketing company including accounting, consulting for insurance, purchasing, payroll and all other duties.Former clients, Diageo, RJ Reynolds, Alberto Culver and AT&T. Brands Stoli, Guiness, Old Style, Gatorade, Propel and Kahlua.

    • Public Relations
      • 1993 - 2009

      All accounting and consulting functions for closely held business.

    • Consulting/Accountant
      • 2004 - 2007

      Conversion of outside to in-house accounting system.Receivables and billing management.

    • Accountant
      • 2003 - 2007

      Accounting services for architectural design firm specializing in hospitals and outpatient surgery facilities.

    • Accounting/Consultant
      • 2002 - 2004

      Start up services for producer of children's books and cartoons.

    • Accounting/Consulting
      • 1993 - 2002

      Accounting and Consulting services for closely held business.Clients GBC, Motorola, Sara LeeCompany sold in 2002.

    • Accountant
      • 1983 - 2002

      Start up management services including accounting, taxes, insurance, and purchasing. Clients ULTA, Sears, Jacobson Dept Stores.

    • Accountant
      • 1982 - 1990

      Advertising for Ace Hardware, ULTA, Orval Kent

    • CFO/Owner
      • 1976 - 1989

      General Contractor, interior construction for Loop service lawfirms, advertising firms and banking industry.One of the first City of Chicago WBE certified businesses.

Education

  • DePaul University
    BS Accounting, Accounting/Business
  • National Louis University
    MA Education, Teaching

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