Staff Accountant

• Dec 2022 - Present

Accounting Assistant

• Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

Owner

• Oct 2014 - Dec 2022

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Full Time Substitute Teacher

• Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

Inventory Auditor

• Apr 2020 - Jan 2022

From November, 2020 to present performing daily audits of inventory spanning all departments and all products. From April, 2020 to November, 2020 performed various customer service functions of increasing difficulty including cashiering, restocking returns, processing guest payments, processing guest returns and processing rentals of equipment. From November, 2020 to present performing daily audits of inventory spanning all departments and all products. From April, 2020 to November, 2020 performed various customer service functions of increasing difficulty including cashiering, restocking returns, processing guest payments, processing guest returns and processing rentals of equipment.

Adjunct Instructor

• Nov 2014 - Aug 2020

In the Advanced Technology Division, teaching courses required towards Associate Degrees and transferable to four year institutions. In the Advanced Technology Division, teaching courses required towards Associate Degrees and transferable to four year institutions.

Internal Auditor

• Jan 2007 - Oct 2014

Fully responsible for testing various Sox Business Cycles, includes communicating with process owners to understand procedures and their associated risks. Assist and lead execution of various audit engagements by gaining an understanding of the background of the engagement, inquiring with company staff from line level to management, and testing processes for compliance. Produce written engagement reports to be understood by process owners as well as members of the Board of Directors. Lead various process improvement projects within the Internal Audit Department.

Business & Financial Performance Analyst

• Jun 2001 - Dec 2006

For two Power Plants with combined O&M budgets of approximately $10 million per year, fully responsible for monitoring monthly budget variance analysis, driving budget development process, providing expertise on Capital versus O&M decisions, and providing additional analysis expertise as needed. These responsibilities were accomplished by routine in person staff meetings as well as one on one discussions to educate plant management regarding interpretation of monthly results, and process specific analysis. Assisted with training of plant personnel during roll-out of PeopleSoft ERP System in 2002.

Controller

• Jan 1999 - Apr 2001

Fully responsible for managing the financial functions for a telecommunications company with $10 million in worldwide sales annually. Managed a department of 10 – 18 individuals. Coordinated interaction with external auditors for annual financial audit. Streamlined processes to increase efficiency within the department. Advised executive management regarding cash flow considerations on a frequent basis. Fully responsible for managing the financial functions for a telecommunications company with $10 million in worldwide sales annually. Managed a department of 10 – 18 individuals. Coordinated interaction with external auditors for annual financial audit. Streamlined processes to increase efficiency within the department. Advised executive management regarding cash flow considerations on a frequent basis.

Implementation Auditor – Team Lead

• Dec 1994 - Dec 1998

(earlier positions held during tenure – Billing Analyst, Implementation Analyst) (1st three months as Temp Employee) Fully responsible for auditing the accuracy of rate/discount setup for MCI contract commercial customers with annual minimums of $600k to over $3 million. Led a team of four auditors in meeting goals/objectives set by management. Worked with Implementation Auditors in three U.S. locations to develop procedures, tools, and reporting that increased the accuracy and consistency of our audits. Provided error reporting to upper management.

Various Leadership and Staff Positions

• Jun 1989 - Dec 1994

Finance Director, US Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids, IA (September 1993 – December 1994) Financial Accountant, DeLong Sportswear, Grinnell, IA (June 1991 – September 1993) Accountant/Accounts Receivable, Hydrotile Machinery, Nashua, IA (June 1989 – June 1991) Finance Director, US Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids, IA (September 1993 – December 1994) Financial Accountant, DeLong Sportswear, Grinnell, IA (June 1991 – September 1993) Accountant/Accounts Receivable, Hydrotile Machinery, Nashua, IA (June 1989 – June 1991)