OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ● HUMAN RESOURCES ● ACCOUNTING

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FINANCE MANAGER Jan 2013 – May 2015

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Grand Rapids, MI

Non-profit bookkeeper; payroll, accounts payable and receivable.

Facilitate year end closure of financial records

Implemented new accounting system, moving from a third party accounting firm to an “in-house” accounting system

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF - Temp. Position Sept 2012 – December 2012

BEENE GARTER, LLP Grand Rapids, MI

Accounting Firm

Monitors Client Binder activity/closure, insures compliance

Oversees firm mail disbursements, both incoming and outgoing

Updates firms electronic filing system with client and partner activity

CPE coordination and tracking. Member events coordination and planning. Travel planning and coordination

PACKAGING / OFFICE COORDINATOR June 2011 – August 2012

JETCO SOLUTIONS Grand Rapids, MI

Business to Government Consulting Firm

Facilitate packaging business, including customer relations, logistics and supply chain management

Maintain responsibility for all customer orders, manage shipping schedules, coordinate billing

Serve as accounts payable contact for business development clients

Oversee office supplies, office equipment and communications

STAFF SUPERVISOR Oct 2010 – June 2011

CSM SERVICES Hudsonville, MI

Janitorial Services Commercial

Supervised janitorial staff and quality control within the Kelloggsville School District, which included seven buildings and nine employees

Maintained responsibility for employee schedules, attendance, promotions and discipline

Generated reports of daily building maintenance and activity

Served as the liaison between CSM Services and School District

Processed complaints and quality control issues

BUSINESS MANAGER July 2008 – Aug 2010

DIRECT AUTO SOURCE Grand Rapids, MI

Used Car Dealership – Florida and Michigan Dealerships

Maintained responsibility for payroll, payroll accounting, accounts receivable and payable, multi-state monthly and quarterly taxes, company sales record keeping and all bookkeeping

Liaison for all suppliers and professional relationships

Administrated real-estate rental property collections, to include all bookkeeping

Managed accounting software structure and use

BUSINESS MANAGER June 2006 – July 2008

HOLLAND TULIP TIME FESTIVAL Holland, MI

Highly anticipated regional showcase of Dutch heritage and culture

Maintained responsibility for payroll, accounts receivable and payable, bookkeeping, weekly and monthly budgeting

Liaison for all suppliers and professional relationships

Performed process improvement functions, including automation that generated substantial cost savings

Handled human resources functions, including administration of 401K plan, health insurance plans, new employee materials and personnel files

STORE ACCOUNTANT Oct 2002 – Aug 2005

MILLBROOK TACK AND TRAILER Grand Rapids, MI

One of the Midwest’s largest suppliers of English and Western tack and apparel, horse supplies, boots, gifts, and western hats

Maintained responsibility for payroll, payroll accounting, accounts receivable and payable, sales data, taxes, all bookkeeping; liaison for all suppliers and professional relationships

Managed human resources related processes and information, including retirement plan administration, health insurance, COBRA facilitation, hiring and employee records maintenance

EDUCATION

MASTER OF ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

2007 GPA: 3.66

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

2005 GPA: 3.58

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Uses acquired business acumen and strategic planning abilities, coupled with in-depth knowledge of retail and service industry operations, to expand customer base

Demonstrates resourcefulness, keen negotiating abilities, and collaborative problem-solving skills; responds calmly to tough situations; highly organized and detail oriented

Exhibits proficiency in translating individual needs into responsive, concrete solutions

Inspirational leader with established track record of transforming vision into reality, corporate goals into concrete action, and organizational philosophy into sound business practice

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Implemented automated payroll, tax payment, and filing systems for both Holland Tulip Time Festival and Millbrook Tack and Trailer. Efforts resulted in a reduction in annual operating costs by more than $5,000.

Recouped more than $5,000 in overcharged banking fees for Holland Tulip Time.

Received more than $20,000 in vendor discounts by reorganizing Millbrook Tack and Trailer’s payables systems.

Through diligent research, recouped more than $11,000 in past-due receivables for Millbrook Tack and Trailer.

TRAINING & SKILLS

Notary for State of Michigan (Expires 2016)

Licensed Health and Life Insurance Agent for State of Colorado (Expired)

Proficient in computer and office automation

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Field Coordinator, Medallion School Partnerships (an Armark Corporation), Jenison, MI

Business Manager, Econo Lube N Tune, Aurora, CO

Self-Employed Care Provider, Aurora, CO

Transfer-in Agent, First Trust Corporation, Denver, CO

Insurance Agent, Mass Mutual, Denver, CO

AFFILIATIONS AND AWARDS

Youth Leader, Mission Trip Leader Summer, Adult Small Group Leader

Star Award, First Trust, for Decreasing Active Pending Transfers by 50% and 120-day Active Transfers by Another 50% in 3 Months

Excellence Honor, Medallion School Partnerships, for Excellence in Site Management

Employee of the Month, Millbrook Tack and Trailer, for Exceptional Effort and Attitude

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