Experience

Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Syracuse, New York, United States One of the largest locally owned, independent, certified public accounting firms in Central New York. Founded in 1956, the Firm serves the region from four conveniently located offices in Syracuse, Auburn, New Hartford, and Rome. The firm provides traditional service areas of auditing, accounting and taxation as well as many areas of specializations to a diverse client base.



Creative Memories®

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Advisor

  • Sep 2003 - Present



N.K. BHANDARI, Architecture & Engineering, P.C.

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager / Controller

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2022

  Syracuse, New York



Morehouse LLC

• Consultant

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2021

  Syracuse, New York • Assist with accounting functions and handle yearly license renewals for rental properties.



Hezel Associates

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  Syracuse, New York • Manage office activities to achieve maximum expense control and productivity. • Provide day-to-day bookkeeping support with regard to both payables and receivables utilizing QuickBooks. • Generate financial reports, manage the forecast, and complete financial analyses. • Prepare annual budget with CEO. • Utilizing PayChex Flex, prepare, process, and distribute payroll. • Act as the Human Resources Manager and Plan Administrator for all company benefits. • Develop and/or… Show more • Manage office activities to achieve maximum expense control and productivity. • Provide day-to-day bookkeeping support with regard to both payables and receivables utilizing QuickBooks. • Generate financial reports, manage the forecast, and complete financial analyses. • Prepare annual budget with CEO. • Utilizing PayChex Flex, prepare, process, and distribute payroll. • Act as the Human Resources Manager and Plan Administrator for all company benefits. • Develop and/or update policies and procedures. • Provide general administrative support to the employees of Hezel Associates. • Manage vendors and vendor agreements. • Make travel arrangements, plan events, and provide purchasing support for staff. • Maintain Sharepoint, the Hezel Associates’ web site through WordPress, and the 10,000ft timekeeping system. • Drive the business development process. • Review and complete forms for proposals and contracts. Show less



CSW Industrials Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Business Partner, Coatings, Sealants and Adhesives

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2017

  Syracuse, New York Strathmore Products Parent Company • Partner with the Coatings, Sealants and Adhesive Segment, totaling roughly 175 employees. • Serve as an advisor and consultant to segment managers and employees on all HR matters. • Responsible for employee relations matters as well as workforce reductions. • Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention. • Support the merit review process and serve as a liaison… Show more Strathmore Products Parent Company • Partner with the Coatings, Sealants and Adhesive Segment, totaling roughly 175 employees. • Serve as an advisor and consultant to segment managers and employees on all HR matters. • Responsible for employee relations matters as well as workforce reductions. • Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention. • Support the merit review process and serve as a liaison between Managers and HR. • Partner with the managers and HR Director on effective compensation practices. • Provide HR Policy guidance and interpretation. • Analyze trends and metrics, recommend solutions for changes to programs, practices, and policies to increase business effectiveness. • Coach management and staff on effective team building and organizational effectiveness. • Develop and implement programs which foster sound employee relations and employee engagement. Show less



Strathmore Products, a CSW Industrials Company

• Human Resources Manager, Payroll Administrator, Executive Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2017

  Syracuse, New York Human Resources Manager • Part of the Senior Leadership team. • Maintain employee files according to compliance regulations. • Developed an Employee handbook. • Plan Administrator for all company benefits. • On-boarding for new employees. Payroll Administrator • Implemented a time clock for hourly employees, using Paycom web and punch clock versions. • Process commissions for sales personnel. • Utilizing ADP, Insperity, Zuman and Paycom payroll systems, prepare… Show more Human Resources Manager • Part of the Senior Leadership team. • Maintain employee files according to compliance regulations. • Developed an Employee handbook. • Plan Administrator for all company benefits. • On-boarding for new employees. Payroll Administrator • Implemented a time clock for hourly employees, using Paycom web and punch clock versions. • Process commissions for sales personnel. • Utilizing ADP, Insperity, Zuman and Paycom payroll systems, prepare, process, and distribute payroll. • Maintain and approve all expenses processed by salesmen through the Concur system. Create and run reports out of Cognos to keep track of company expenses. Executive Assistant • Handle office operations, including security, management of administrative staff, and maintenance requests. • Processed all monthly sales reporting. • Main contact for exporting products. Manage EEI files according to DOT regulations. Show less



L. & J.G. Stickley

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Administrative Assistant, Contracts Project Manager, Manufacturing Business Analyst

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2013

  Manlius, New York Executive Administrative Assistant • Handle day to day administrative functions associated with the manufacturing operation. • Work directly with HR to coordinate requisitions for all open manufacturing positions. • Liaison between HR and management for processing paperwork including employee performance reviews, job postings / applications, and employee goals. • Creation of quarterly PowerPoint presentations that are presented to executive management. Contracts Project… Show more Executive Administrative Assistant • Handle day to day administrative functions associated with the manufacturing operation. • Work directly with HR to coordinate requisitions for all open manufacturing positions. • Liaison between HR and management for processing paperwork including employee performance reviews, job postings / applications, and employee goals. • Creation of quarterly PowerPoint presentations that are presented to executive management. Contracts Project Manager • Act as the main coordinator for contract orders between all internal departments including customer service, warehouse and production. Follow the order through the manufacturing process using Storis and Fourth Shift right up to delivery and installation by the promised completion date. • Final preparation of contract quotes and received purchase orders. Manufacturing Business Analyst • Super User for all areas of production in the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics. • Held a lead role during the planning and implementation phases for manufacturing. • Analysis of current workflows / procedures to identify problematic areas and inefficiencies that extend across multiple departments. Responsible for proposing solutions and working with IT and internal business owners to implement solutions. • Provide initial and on-going training for end users in Microsoft Dynamics at all levels of the organization. • Report creation using data from computer systems, to be presented to upper / executive management. Show less



Cricket Wireless

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Direct & Indirect Market Coordinator

  • Nov 2001 - Jan 2003

  •Assist General Manager with daily sales reports, presentations, and accounting paperwork. •Management of local marketing accounts that includes customer relations, advertising, contracts and arrangements. •Assist authorized dealers with the process of securing co-op funding. •Creation and maintenance of electronic reports for compilation and tracking of direct and indirect sales data of local and regional markets. •Design, creation and ordering of promotional material, along with… Show more •Assist General Manager with daily sales reports, presentations, and accounting paperwork. •Management of local marketing accounts that includes customer relations, advertising, contracts and arrangements. •Assist authorized dealers with the process of securing co-op funding. •Creation and maintenance of electronic reports for compilation and tracking of direct and indirect sales data of local and regional markets. •Design, creation and ordering of promotional material, along with inventory and distribution of all company related sales material. •Voice used in recording and broadcasting of local radio promotions. •Training of store managers about company promotions. •Coordination, setup and staffing of all promotional events. Show less



Choice One Communications

• Branch Administrator

  • Nov 1999 - Nov 2001

  •Compilation of weekly / monthly sales reports for the VP of Sales. •Compilation of commission reports for Eastern Region Director. •Compilation of miscellaneous reports for corporate directors, many of which contain sensitive and / or private business related information. •Site coordinator for 14 branches for assistance in compilation of weekly reports. •Creation of quarterly meeting presentations using PowerPoint. •Assistance with customer support for telecom related… Show more •Compilation of weekly / monthly sales reports for the VP of Sales. •Compilation of commission reports for Eastern Region Director. •Compilation of miscellaneous reports for corporate directors, many of which contain sensitive and / or private business related information. •Site coordinator for 14 branches for assistance in compilation of weekly reports. •Creation of quarterly meeting presentations using PowerPoint. •Assistance with customer support for telecom related issues. •Office management responsibilities include inventory management, sales support, travel arrangements and organization of onsite and offsite meetings. •HR responsibilities include coordination of newly hired / terminated employee information, acquisition of training materials and computers, employee training schedules. Show less