PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

RHONDA G. PATE

*** ****** ******, **********, ** 35242 • H: 205-***-**** • acriza@r.postjobfree.com Experienced Business Management professional with a strength in managing multiple projects simultaneously and fostering a cohesive staff. Strong organizational, analysis and problem solving skills. Effective at optimizing operations while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency. Extensive Accounting and Human Resource knowledge and experience. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks.

Critical thinking

Project planning

Cost Reduction

Multitasking/Working Independently

Human Resources

Worker's Compensation knowledge

Fiscal budgeting

Cash flow analysis

Collections

Financial Statements

Payroll

Audit

Employee Benefits

Employee Training and Support

Customer relations

Expert in QuickBooks Pro

Fixed assets management

03/2005 - Current

Controller

Worldwide Partners, Inc. - Denver, CO

Produce annual budgets for fiscal year.

Prepare financial reviews and budgeting reviews monthly. Prepare and track cash flow and create and monitor cash projections. Process month end closing and year end closing.

Prepare and monitored annual Fiscal year audit.

Process all billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Prepare financial pages for presentation to Board of Directors. Manage Employee benefits to include yearly review of insurance. Reduced bad debt for company.

Review collection reports to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding balances. Process payroll and all reports and documents necessary. Manage Worker's Compensation insurance, compliance and claims. Negotiate pricing with vendors and marketing procedures. Created company's first employee manual including training and development. Maintain Fixed Assets.

Recruitment for new positions.

Planned and executed all aspects of office headquarter move. Have worked remotely for over 5 years from Birmingham. 2000 - 2005

Office Manager

RAM Environmental, Inc. - Cahaba Heights, AL

Coordinated daily operations of company Headquarters. Monitored Expenses and provide new ways to cut costs and increase profitability. Maintained financial records, process payroll and accounts payable for three subsidiaries. Performed Human Resource functions.

Posted, reviewed applicants, interviewed and managed employees. Assisted company executives with scheduling tasks and preparing marketing presentations. Managed construction job billable, job costing, WIP and planning. Managed Worker's Compensation claims and administration. Coordinated with other department managers to ensure proper workflow and billing. EDUCATION

1995 - 2000

Supply and Distribution Manager

University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC - Birmingham, AL Promoted from Buyer after 6 month.

Oversaw daily office operations for staff of 10 employees. Composed and drafted all outgoing correspondence and reports for managers. Established departmental policies.

Inventory and stocking of clinical items for entire clinic. Increased JIT Inventory units by 75%.

Reduced back orders by 12%.

Negotiated 'Prime Manufacturer' agreements with key suppliers. Assisted staff in understanding the benefits offered and help assist them in making the best choice for each individual. Interviewed and hired staff as needed.

Coordinated with HR Department on FMLA and absences. Processed yearly reviews for staff.

Coordinated with HR on any employee relation issues. 1991 - 1995

Distribution Center Manager

Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc - Bessemer, AL

Oversaw daily office operations for staff of 5 employees. Oversaw distribution center with full P&L responsibility. Managed inventory.

Monitored accounts receivable.

Supervised company vehicle maintenance program.

Increased route sizes and profitability.

Posted, reviewed, interviewed for staff positions. Processed all new hire paperwork.

Maintained Worker's Compensation.

Explained company benefits to new hires.

Trained new employees.

1991

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration in Finance and Management Birmingham Southern College - Birmingham, Alabama

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