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JOANNA TOCHOWICZ-ROMANA

*** ******* ****** ****** ******, NY 10308 acunhs@r.postjobfree.com 917-***-**** Diligent, detailed, and organized professional with finely tuned analytical skills and excellent communication acumen. Highly motivated to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Accounting & Auditing: Self-directed and results-focused with a history of exercising sound and ethical judgment while performing accounting procedures and conducting internal audits. Experienced creating financial statements for the capital group with accountability for coordination with company tax preparers for internal audit and tax filing purposes.

Effective Communication: Articulate and engaging with outstanding written and oral communication skills. Adept at forging and developing productive relationships with colleagues across functions, disciplines, and organizational levels. Skilled at preparing contracts and negotiations with vendors and clients.

Technical Proficiencies: Tech savvy with proficiency in Windows, Mac OS, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Able to rapidly learn and master new software applications and database systems.

Additional Strengths: Thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure work environments requiring quick thinking, creative problem solving, and decisive action. Proven aptitude for understanding and interpreting complex contracts and regulations.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Finance, 2003

THE PETER J. TOBIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, Queens, New York Beta Gamma Sigma, Honor Society for Collegiate Schools of Business Omicron Delta Epsilon, International Honor Society in Economics Sigma Iota Epsilon, National Honorary and Professional Management Fraternity Master of Science, Corporate Finance, 2000

CRACOW UNIVERSITY, Cracow, Poland

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

REAL ESTATE REHAB, INC. – Bronx, New York

Finance Manager, 1/2003 to Present

Related Skills: Internal Auditing, Accounting, Effective Communication, Problem Solving, Report Generation, Relationship Management

Hold full accountability for financial management tasks, including daily bookkeeping, accounts payable / receivable, project financing, tax preparation, payroll, account reconciliation, and financial reporting. Coordinate insurance requirements, including gathering quotes for projects / properties and conducting JOANNA TOCHOWICZ-ROMANA Page 2

insurance audits. Provide leadership and direction for investor groups financing development projects. Forge and maintain productive working relationships with investors and vendors. Key Contributions:

Successfully developed and implemented improved procedures for monthly financial reporting to all investors in multiple projects providing them with status of their investment. Reports are compiled monthly for income producing entities and quarterly for projects under construction.

Designed a uniform reporting and income distribution system for over 20 properties and real estate investment groups.

Provided assistance in obtaining financing from both conventional and hard money lenders prior to purchase of real estate as well as refinancing of existing projects.

Assisted in preparation of final reports and funds distribution related to sale of properties for multiple investment groups.

Developed internal reporting and monthly statements compiled for investor / capital groups that increased company efficiency and transparency.

Responsible for daily bookkeeping and monthly account reconciliation for over 30 bank accounts related to multiple projects., as well as books preparation for annual tax filing.

Responsible for all accounts payable and accounts receivable for over 20 entities. ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY – Queens, New York

Research Assistant, 9/2001 to 1/2003

Related Skills: Research & Analysis, Effective Communication, Relationship Building, Documentation & Reporting, Data Entry, Problem Solving

Updated and maintained a comprehensive database of local women- and minority-owned vendors interested in securing contracted work for the university. Received and disseminated vendor applications with appropriate administrative departments; consulted with vendors on application process, requirements, and status. Conducted ad-hoc research for professors within the finance department. Key Contribution:

Played an instrumental role in developing and rolling out new forms to improve the vendor application process.

Maintained a database of minority and women owned vendors and communicated with appropriate departments in regards to vendor availability and application status.

Conducted research for multiple professors in the finance department on numerous subjects.

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