EDUCATION/LICENSES

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - In process

Florida

Stetson University

Deland, FL

Master of Science - Accounting

August 2011

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

May 2008

Bachelor of Science - Finance

May 2008

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The LGL Group, Inc.

Orlando, FL

Senior Accountant/Corporate Accounting Manager

January 2010-April 2011

. Developed and improved corporate and manufacturing subsidiary month

end close processes, resulting in a

30% reduction in closing time required

o Assisted in A/P and A/R entity consolidation process, reducing

headcount and saving $50,000 per year

o Recorded general ledger journal entries and prepared account

reconciliations

o Prepared monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements

. Managed all financial reporting and SEC reporting, reducing filing

time by 10-15 days

o Prepared supporting schedules and drafted all annual and

quarterly SEC filings

o Presented annual and quarterly financial reporting to senior

management and the Board of Directors

. Performed financial analysis to ensure compliance with GAAP

. Ensured compliance with SOX, including internal controls over

financial reporting

o Drafted process narratives and risk control matrices

o Streamlined processes, reducing headcount and saving $65,000

per year

o Performed tests of design and tests of operating

effectiveness

. Assisted in strategic planning, forecasting, modeling and budgeting

resulting in structural cost reduction and an

$11.9 million increase to net income

. Established accounting policies and procedures; assisted with

business plans and process integrations

Carr, Riggs & Ingram - CPAs and Advisors

Winter Park, FL

Staff Auditor

August 2008-October 2009

. Audited Financial Statements and performed Single Audits

o Non-profit, Governmental and Non-public companies

o Financial institutions (broker dealers), distribution

companies and construction companies

o Apartment complexes, land entities and golf courses

. Audited internal controls over financial reporting and public

school internal accounts

. Reviewed quarterly financial information and performed agreed upon

procedures

INTERNSHIPS & ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE (while obtaining degrees)

Hilton Grand Vacations Company, LLC

Orlando, FL

Internal Audit Intern

January 2008-June 2008

. Improved efficiency by automating payroll data into PeopleSoft

. Examined and evaluated the adequacy and effectiveness of internal

controls

. Reviewed the systems established to ensure compliance with all laws

and regulations

. Reviewed process narratives and risk control matrices

. Oversaw quarterly SOX 302 and fraud certification processes

. Performed operational audits, financial audits and SOX 404 testing

Bank of New York Mellon Corporation

Orlando, FL

Senior Financial Analyst

August 2005-August 2007

. Provided electronic multicurrency services to Domestic and

International clients

. Managed all incoming USD trades received through CHIPS and Fed wire

networks

. Processed over $10 trillion in Interbank International and Domestic

wire transfers daily

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

FICPA Young CPAs

Fall 2007-present

Active Member

SKILLS

. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Access (macros, pivot-tables, v-

lookups, etc.), EDGARfilings SEC compliance software,

QuickBooks, Mainframe, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Dynamics and other ERP

and ERM systems

. Intermediate knowledge of current GAAP and GAAS

. Outstanding abilities to plan, organize, prioritize and meet

deadlines

. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, both verbal and

written

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