PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A reliable accountant with excellent work ethic, a high level of integrity,

a team player and a strong problem solver with the willingness to take on

additional responsibilities, and successfully interact with senior level

management and outside professionals.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree; University of South Florida, Tampa, FL; 1996-

2000

**Double major in Accounting and Management Information Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

John Deere, dba Nortrax - Shared Services, Tampa, FL; Sales Tax

Consultant; 3/12-6/25/2010

The project was to reduce a $11 million TN sales tax liability for a three

year period. My contribution to the project was successfully accomplished

in just over 90 days by reducing the liability to under $150,000.

Senior Health Management, St. Petersburg, FL; Corporate Staff Accountant;

2006-9

Responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and reporting cash flows, financial

statements, receivables, payables, and revolving credit needs for 63

nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Company was dissolved 9/09.

Achievements:

. Lead project manager for the implementation of 64 remote deposit

scanners, saving money and time for the facilities business offices

deposits.

. Successfully managed multi-million dollar lines of credit and

overseeing their audits.

. Corporate liaison with regional directors, owners, boards of

directors, and financial institutions.

. Created and implemented accounting policy and procedures.

Nestor Sales, LLC, Largo, FL; Corporate Staff Accountant; 2002-5

Prepared monthly journal entries and financial statements for an automotive

and marine distribution company serving 35 states from 9 regional

warehouses.

Achievements:

. Saved over 300k annually in vendor rebates.

. Completed sales and use tax returns for 35 states; underwent audits

that required statutory research which resulted in minimized sales tax

liability.

Spoor, Doyle & Associates, St. Petersburg, FL; Staff Accountant; 2000-2

Prepared clients' financial statements for a CPA firm along with payrolls

as well as associated personal and business tax returns.

Achievements:

. Installed computer software and trained clients' in its use.

. Reviewed financial records and reports with owners and their

bookkeepers.

1996 - 2000: Attended the University of South Florida as a full-time

student and managed the books for three sole proprietors.

Brandywine Management Company, Clearwater, FL; Office Manager; 1994-6

Recorded and maintained financial statements for 35 condominiums and

mobile home parks throughout Florida.

Achievements:

. Reviewed financial records and reports with the association's boards

of directors.

. Company liaison with corporate office, lawyers, and financial

institutions.

Stewart Enterprises, St. Petersburg, FL; Office Manager; 1989-93

Recorded and processed sales contracts for two cemeteries and three funeral

homes.

Achievements:

. Taught contract compliance.

. Responsible for all human resource functions.

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