Experience

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  Civilian

  • United States
  • Advertising Services
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Controller

    • Jan 2022 - Present

  • Staff Accountant

    • Jan 2020 - Present

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  Self-employed

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Accounting Consultant

    • Jun 2018 - Jan 2020
    • Greater San Diego Area

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  J Public Relations

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Accounting Manager

    • Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
    • Greater San Diego Area

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  Ryan Young Interiors

  • National City, California

  • Accountant

    • Jan 2015 - Sep 2017
    • National City, California

    Manage accounts receivable for well-established, growing Interior Design Firm specializing in Showroom Models and Commercial Residential Properties for Luxury Home Builders worldwide.

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  TGG Accounting

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Senior Accounting Manager

    • Nov 2013 - May 2014
    • Greater San Diego Area

    TGG Accounting is an outsourced accounting department for small and mid-sized businesses (including data entry, staff accountant, controller, and CFO services). The focus is on delivering timely, accurate, easy-to-understand financial information to business owners while saving both accounting and administrative costs, with the ultimate result of increasing the business owner's take home income and the value of the overall business. Developed and managed project scope. Trained and managed staff accountants, provided monthly financials statements and reports.

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  LeSar Development Consultants

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Management Consultant

    • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
    • Greater San Diego Area

    Operational and Accounting consultant for Real Estate Consulting company specializing in creating physically and economically sustainable communities.

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  Cook & Schmid

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Controller

    • Jun 2008 - May 2013
    • Greater San Diego Area

    Developed and manage all accounting, HR, and operational functions for a diverse PR, Marketing, & Advertising Agency. Maintain contract and government compliance through effective controls and strong staff/client communication. Provide contract and budget review to mitigate risk. Provide RFP support and budget forecasts. Maintain all certifications and vendor registrations as well as Federal SAM and MBE Councils and 8(a) DBE certification. Maintain contract compliance by managing successful independent Certified Public Audits as required.-

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  Coles Carpets

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Accounting & Operations Consultant

    • May 2004 - Jun 2009
    • Greater San Diego Area

    General accounting and operations support. Conducted annual and quarterly inventory. Identified risk areas providing process controls to mitigate losses. Reviewed delinquent accounts and attempted collections. Filed Small Claims Cases with the City of San Diego for unpaid accounts. Researched and provided data to support case. Acted as representing agent, with a 90% success rate for cases filed. Provided special project support.

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  VF Green Consulting

  • California

  • Owner, President

    • Jan 1997 - Jan 2008
    • California

    Trained and supported various small business owners with accounting and administrative services. Developed customized accounting systems in diverse industries to increase efficiency and ensure company control and compliance. Provided training and support for QuickBooks, Excel, and Word. Conducted monthly, quarterly reviews and provided financial reports as needed. Provided counsel and advice to problem solve related issues.

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  Jeanery

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Controller

    • Jan 2001 - Aug 2003
    • Greater San Diego Area

    Developed and managed all accounting, HR, and operational functions for a South African exporter of high-end fashion jeans in Fashion Valley. Engineered warehouse space and developed inventory system for efficient supply of in-store merchandise. Implemented and managed inventory system as well as providing employee training and support. Supervised shipping and receiving. Provided monthly financial reports and guidance to aid in strategic management decisions enabling growth for future expansion.

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  Acuson Corp

  • Mountain View, CA

  • Senior Accountant

    • Feb 1988 - Dec 1992
    • Mountain View, CA

    General accountant for Ultrasound Imaging Corporation. Reconciled bank accounts, fixed assets and sales tax. Submitted sales tax returns for corporate sales offices nationwide. Reviewed and consolidated international subsidiary month end reports. Assisted in monthly close, annual physical inventory and special projects.