MICHELLE SANDERS

**** ****** *****

Casselberry, Florida 32707

407-***-****

abl774@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Sir/Ms.:

In the interest of exploring career opportunities with your organization, I am enclosing my current resume

for your consideration. Although it will provide you with specific information regarding my experience

and proven track record of success, I would like to draw your attention to several points.

I am seeking a position where a strong background in Financial / Operations Management, Accounting,

Economics and Financial Analysis would be of value. As you will note, I have obtained significant

experience in these areas while serving in my current position as Controller with Advance Publishing, as

well as through prior employment in financial management and accounting positions with Skinner

Nurseries, Inc., First Bank of Jacksonville, and Merrill Lynch. In these capacities I have utilized my

expertise to implement financial management and accounting systems, consistently meet and exceed

goals, build effective teams, and participate in the productivity and profitability of daily operations.

To further augment my qualifications, I received a Bachelor's Degree in International Economics from the

University of Florida and an Associate's Degree in Accounting from the College of Lake County. In

addition, I completed accounting courses at the University of North Florida while pursuing my CPA

License and am eligible to sit for the exam in six states. I would now like to utilize these qualifications

and continue my career with a company such as yours. I am confident that my background, coupled with

my high energy level and personal abilities, will allow me to positively contribute to your organization

and become an asset to your management team.

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss how my qualifications may be put

to use in your behalf. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Michelle Sanders

PR E S E N TAT I O N O F Q UALI FI CAT I O N S

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MICHELLE SANDERS

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3529 Munsey Place

Casselberry, Florida 32707

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407-***-****

abl774@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE Seeking a challenging and responsible position with a progressive organization that would offer the

opportunity for advancement while effectively utilizing extensive experience and proven track record of

success in the areas of:

Financial / Operations Management * Accounting * Economics * Financial Analysis

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Background: • Significant experience in all aspects of financial and operations management, including accounting,

budget planning and administration, auditing, cost/expense control, strategic planning, business

development, project management, and customer service.

• Implementing administrative systems and operational procedures to ensure optimum efficiency,

productivity and profitability; devising process and productivity improvements that result in more

effective utilization of staff, facilities and resources.

• Accounting skills include monthly and yearly closing cycle, preparing projections and financial

statements, handling balancing and account reconciliation, updating general ledger, maintaining

accounting records, analyzing variances, processing accounts payable/receivable, monitoring the

expenditure of funds, and producing detailed reports for management.

• Participating in project management, including conceptualizing, developing and ensuring the successful implementation of

projects requiring analytical and planning skills.

• Training, mentoring and supervising personnel; motivating staff to facilitate team performance.

• Maintaining good relations with clients, company executives, and personnel at all levels of the

organizational structure; presenting a positive company image within the industry and to the public.

Strengths: Excellent managerial, organizational and analytical skills...capacity to function independently and as a

leader/member of a team...proven problem-solving, decision-making and time management abilities

...sustained record of long-term employment, achievement and advancement...a conscientious, goal-oriented,

results-driven and highly motivated individual, demonstrating integrity and an exceptional work ethic.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA, Jacksonville, Florida

Courses in pursuit of CPA License. Eligible to sit for exam in December 2010.

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, Florida

Bachelor's Degree - International Economics, 2001.

COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY, Grayslake, Illinois

Associate's Degree - Accounting, 1999.

Ongoing education obtained through various seminars and company-sponsored training programs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Advance Publishers, Orlando, Florida 2008 - Present

Controller

Responsible for all aspects of financial management for this publishing company. Position entails

administering budgets, controlling costs and expenses, managing cash flow, issuing purchase orders,

overseeing audit processes, preparing reports and spreadsheets, and managing banking relationships.

Instrumental in providing ongoing support to management and sales team with cost and inventory analysis.

Also responsible for IT and HR functions, including handling payroll and benefits administration.

• Directed the successful conversion of financials from cash basis to GAAP basis.

SKINNER NURSERIES, INC., Jacksonville, Florida 2007 - 2008

Assistant Controller

Scope of responsibilities included administering all facets of accounting operations, including preparing

monthly Board of Directors management reports, analyzing financial results, and summarizing findings with

recommendations as necessary. Accountable for leading the budgeting and forecasting process, in addition to

analyzing budget variances, product profitability, and cost for enhancement of multiple cost centers. Also

responsible for providing support to department managers.

• Strategically assessed company operations, provided recommendations for business enhancement, and

participated in the design and implementation of new processes to facilitate the consistent achievement

of business goals and objectives.

FIRST BANK OF JACKSONVILLE, Jacksonville, Florida 2006 - 2007

Accounting & Operations Officer

Responsible for supervising operations and personnel in the Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets,

and Audit Departments. Duties included supervising monthly accounting close and the financial reporting

process, preparing various regulatory reports, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Served as liaison with

external auditors to coordinate annual audit and interim reporting.

• Instrumental in developing and implementing accounting policies and systems that contributed to the

efficiency and productivity of daily operations.

MERRILL LYNCH, Jacksonville, Florida 2002 - 2006

Rewarding career encompassed a progression through positions of increasing responsibility:

Controller (2/06-7/06)

Position entailed analyzing product profitability and cost, preparing monthly book, generating productivity

reports to ensure business growth, processing ad hoc reporting as required, and providing support to annual

budget and interim financial forecasting processes.

• Participated in strengthening business operations by allocating revenue and expenses, in addition to

analyzing budget variances across multiple cost centers.

Accountant (2005-2006)

Responsibilities included overseeing the Accounts Receivable Department, preparing annual financial

statements, processing general ledger entries, conducting SOX audit, processing month-end close, and

reconciling general ledger accounts. Also responsible for monitoring cash balances, preparing annual budget,

producing reports, reconciling subsidiary inter-company accounts, and monitoring month-end financials and

cash flow.

Global Funds Trading - Trading Analyst (2004-2005)

Duties included processing mutual fund orders, researching trade disputes, correcting erroneous trades,

reconciling trading account, monitoring daily trade rejects, and developing statistical management reports.

Also trained new team members to facilitate the development of business operations.

Corporate Actions - Dividend Analyst (2003-2004)

Accountable for reconciling internal trading accounts, proactively managing team exposure items, correcting

erroneous distributions, and processing dividend distributions and reinvestment trades. Instrumental in

training and mentoring team members to enhance performance.

Client Services Representative (2002-2003)

Initially responsible for following up and researching trade orders, maintaining exemplary standards of

account management, and providing ongoing support to branch offices.

MILLENNIUM BANK, Gainesville, Florida 2000 - 2002

Staff Accountant

Gained significant experience in accounting operations and procedures while reconciling general ledger

accounts, maintaining bank portfolio, performing month-end close, maintaining fixed asset records, and

conducting internal audits.

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