Experience

Mestdagh, Wall & Hamilton, P.A.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Controller

  • Dec 2021 - Present



Vestal & Wiler, CPAs

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tax Accountant

  • Mar 2016 - Dec 2021

  Orlando, Florida



Elite Boat Rentals, LLC

• Controller

  • Jul 2012 - Feb 2018

  Orlando, Florida Area • Consulted on and set up corporate filing documents with state of Florida and Federal agencies including FEID number, sales tax account, coast guard registration, business liability and asset protection insurance • Established a business structure that was fiscally beneficial in regard to asset acquisition and sales taxes • Yacht property management including oversight of rental procedures and customer service, and property maintenance • Monthly account reconciliations and sales tax… Show more • Consulted on and set up corporate filing documents with state of Florida and Federal agencies including FEID number, sales tax account, coast guard registration, business liability and asset protection insurance • Established a business structure that was fiscally beneficial in regard to asset acquisition and sales taxes • Yacht property management including oversight of rental procedures and customer service, and property maintenance • Monthly account reconciliations and sales tax filing Show less



Guideline Central

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance and Operations

  • Feb 2014 - Mar 2016



Tiffany & Co.

• United States
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 700 & Above Employee

• Seasonal Sale Representative

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2014

  orlando, florida



A/C Mechanix

• Bookkeeper

  • Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  Longwood, FL • Managed all accounts payable/accounts receivable, including collections, to keep cash flow positive • Maintained positive relationships with vendors and increased credit terms • Detected and corrected flaws in the sales and billing processes of A/C Mechanix’s largest customer, which turned them from a loss to a highly profitable customer. Also, increased sales volume with this customer through more efficient procedures and better communication • Handled all human resources and… Show more • Managed all accounts payable/accounts receivable, including collections, to keep cash flow positive • Maintained positive relationships with vendors and increased credit terms • Detected and corrected flaws in the sales and billing processes of A/C Mechanix’s largest customer, which turned them from a loss to a highly profitable customer. Also, increased sales volume with this customer through more efficient procedures and better communication • Handled all human resources and payroll aspects including multi state child support, and workers compensation claims and benefits Show less



Monkey Marketing Promotions

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Operations

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2012

  Orlando, Florida Area • Acted as a recovery agent to establish proper accounting practices, business records, and accurate financial recording after fraud and embezzlement by previous bookkeeper • Worked as a vendor liaison to establish credit lines, obtain lowest pricing, and stretch credit terms when necessary • Effectively and courteously handled all aspects of accounts receivables from invoice submission to collections procedures • Restored a positive relationship and avoided penalties with the… Show more • Acted as a recovery agent to establish proper accounting practices, business records, and accurate financial recording after fraud and embezzlement by previous bookkeeper • Worked as a vendor liaison to establish credit lines, obtain lowest pricing, and stretch credit terms when necessary • Effectively and courteously handled all aspects of accounts receivables from invoice submission to collections procedures • Restored a positive relationship and avoided penalties with the Florida Department of Revenue through catching up on 2 years of unfiled sales tax • Managed all human resource procedures including interviewing, hiring, filing necessary federal and state forms, payroll, and other day to day operations Show less



Peak Performace Automotive Group, Inc

• Controller

  • May 2008 - Sep 2011

  Longwood, FL • Established and managed monthly expense budgets and sales goals to maintain profitability • Generated, analyzed, and reported financial statements directly to CEO • Handled all transactions and finances including accounts receivables, accounts payables, account reconciliations, managing company credit lines and negotiating rates with vendors. • Prepared and paid payroll, monthly sales and payroll taxes • Maintained and renewed dealer license and bond, maintained all industry… Show more • Established and managed monthly expense budgets and sales goals to maintain profitability • Generated, analyzed, and reported financial statements directly to CEO • Handled all transactions and finances including accounts receivables, accounts payables, account reconciliations, managing company credit lines and negotiating rates with vendors. • Prepared and paid payroll, monthly sales and payroll taxes • Maintained and renewed dealer license and bond, maintained all industry related legal compliances • Assisted with annual business tax preparation • Established a revenue producing finance program for dealership customers through vast networks of lenders resulting in approximately 50% greater profit per sale • Knowledgeable with QuickBooks and Peachtree Show less



Church Street Concepts

• Oakroom Marketing Manager

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2008

  Orlando, Florida Area • Initial responsibilities included the creation, planning and execution of the Oakroom luxury concept, specifically targeting higher end clientele • Developed employee manuals, standard operating procedures and inventory control procedures • Responsible for hiring, training, and retention of quality bar staff (assisted behind the bar as well) • Worked as a Marketing Agent to recruit members and other guests, ensuring repeat business as well as higher overall check averages… Show more • Initial responsibilities included the creation, planning and execution of the Oakroom luxury concept, specifically targeting higher end clientele • Developed employee manuals, standard operating procedures and inventory control procedures • Responsible for hiring, training, and retention of quality bar staff (assisted behind the bar as well) • Worked as a Marketing Agent to recruit members and other guests, ensuring repeat business as well as higher overall check averages • Responsible for booking parties regularly and securing a full guest list confirmed every night Show less



Zale Jewelers

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Store Manager, Piercing Pagoda Division

  • Aug 1999 - Jul 2005

  Orlando, Florida Area • Assisted upper management as a Turnaround Specialist. Went into “at-risk” and understaffed store locations and developed short and long-term strategies to assist them in growth and profitability • Retrained Managers and Sales staff in stores throughout South and Central Florida on merchandising, customer relations, sales goal achievement, employee training, inventory control strategies, corporate standard adherence, and human resource management • Increased general effectiveness and… Show more • Assisted upper management as a Turnaround Specialist. Went into “at-risk” and understaffed store locations and developed short and long-term strategies to assist them in growth and profitability • Retrained Managers and Sales staff in stores throughout South and Central Florida on merchandising, customer relations, sales goal achievement, employee training, inventory control strategies, corporate standard adherence, and human resource management • Increased general effectiveness and sales volume in assigned stores • Held the highest rate of employee retention and most new hires promoted to Managers in the assigned region • Increased home store sales volume levels from one of the lowest to one of the highest in the region Show less