Sales Real Estate

EVELYN RUSSO

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MIAMI, FL 33165

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SYNOPSIS

** *********** ***** ** ********** in accounting with emphasis on property

management, budgeting, training, systems implementation, financial

reporting and management.

EXPERIENCE

Jan. 2004 - Present

EVELYN RUSSO L.M.T., INC.

Spa and Therapeutic Massage Services

Owner/Administrator

Set up and implementation of new business accounting and software systems.

Filing of corporation annual reports and fictitious name. Securing

employer identification number from the Internal Revenue Service and

acquisition of county occupational permits and state licenses. Responsible

for purchase of liability and healthcare insurance coverage. Record

keeping of client database and scheduling appointments for clientele.

Performing all accounting duties including accounts receivable, accounts

payable, administration of benefits package. Coding and allocating all

costs related expenses and sales reports. Management of cash register and

credit card sales receipts. Reconciliation of credit card statements and

sales reports. Reconciliation of various bank accounts on a daily basis.

Updating business website advertising and promotions on a monthly basis.

In charge of negotiating lease for business locale and services.

Responsible for all computerized system backups. Production of monthly

general ledger and trail balance. In charge of producing year-end reports

for tax reporting for all business and personal accounts.

Aug. 2002 - Dec. 2003

FLORIDA YACHTS INTERNATIONAL

Broker Dealership

Comptroller

In charge of all financial responsibilities for an international yacht

broker/dealer located in Miami, Florida. Management of daily operations

consisting of (2) locations: Pompano Beach and Coconut Grove, Florida.

Operations included the collection of payments made by customers for the

purchase of new and used vessels. Responsible for allocating costs per

vessel for sales reports. Timely reporting of the Sales and Use Tax for

both Dade and Broward counties. Billing and collection of monthly docking

charges. In charge of issuing purchase orders for materials used to

service vessels. Processed weekly payroll, filed quarterly taxes, prepared

weekly accounts payable. Produced monthly bank reconciliations, recorded

monthly sales journals. Produced cash flow daily reports, profit and loss,

and other pertinent financial statements. In charge of special projects

and petty cash custodian.

Dec. 2000 - July 2002

SOUTHERN FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT, INC.

Real Estate Developer

Comptroller

Responsible for all accounting procedures related to various commercial and

residential properties owned in Dade and Broward County, Florida. In

charge of processing accounts payable pertaining to General Contractor's

Applications, as well as daily operational expenses related to properties.

Responsible for compiling and updating weekly cash flows and sales tax

reports. In charge for set-up, supervision and training of property

management systems and personnel. Maintenance of yearly budgets and

compilation of monthly financial statements. Processed bank

reconciliations and weekly payroll. Petty cash custodian.

Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2000

GRAND BAY RESIDENCES CONDOMINIUM ASSOC.

Five Star Condominium in Key Biscayne, Florida

Office Administrator

Administrative and customer service duties: greeting and assisting walk-

ins, filing, composing mail, and screening phone calls. Full charge

bookkeeping duties including accounts receivable, payable, collections,

payroll journal entries, billing, bank reconciliations, general journal

entries, compilation of general ledger report, and monthly financial

statements. Special projects included the preparation of yearly budgets,

research and procurement of contract services and supplies from vendors.

Responsible for screening the process of occupancy application letters of

Estoppel, maintenance of sales records and leases. Liaison between

Certified Public Accountant and Board of Directors. Responsible for

computer system administration and maintenance.

May 1998 - Oct. 1998

BOTANICA DEVELOPMENT, INC.

Real Estate Developers in Key Biscayne, Florida

Senior Accountant

Responsible for all accounting procedures related to residential and

commercial property owned at 240 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, Florida.

Supervision of accounts payable personnel (1). Liaison between the company

and al its financial institutions. Responsible for implementing and

maintaining accounting software and network systems. Second authorized

signature on all of the company's operating accounts. Responsible for

processing accounts receivable, preparation of Sales and Use Tax, payroll

quarterly taxes, electronic funds transfer, bank reconciliations, general

ledger through financial statements.

Oct. 1997 - Apr. 1998

HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES

Consultants in Executive Search

Office Administrator

Responsible for accounts payable, cash disbursements, petty cash and

collections. In charge of arranging local meetings and social events.

Coordinating and facilitating office expansions. Responsible for capital

equipment evaluation and purchases, lease agreements and contract

negotiations. Maintained inventory of equipment and resolved hardware and

system malfunctions. Assist and advise Managing Partner on office budget

preparation. Negotiated service and supply contracts with vendors.

Responsible for maintaining office stationary/printed materials, supplies

and systems. Coordinating with building management on office environmental

needs. Maintained all confidential personnel records. Responsible for all

aspects of hiring and new employee orientation. Responsible for

determining and making salary and bonus recommendations.

Mar. 1993 - Oct. 1997

G & K INVESTMENTS MGMT., INC.

LENKO CORPORATION

Real Estate Asset Managers

Full Charge Bookkeeper/Office Administrator

Property Management Duties

Specialization in commercial office management of three properties: 999

Brickell Avenue - formerly Citizens Financial Center, 2699 S. Bayshore

Drive - Office in the Grove, and 1111 Lincoln Road - Suntrust Building.

Responsibilities include managing daily operations, billing and collection

issues. Responsible for all accounting procedures through financial

statements. Processed and monitored accounts payable and receivable.

Coordinated and processed payroll. Assisted in monthly financial reports

to corporate owner. Set-up and maintenance of all lease packages and

files. Selected vendors according to budget demands and negotiated service

agreements.

Construction Duties

Responsible for the preparation of AIA contract forms. Ensured that sub-

contractor's Certificates of Insurance were recorded and up to date. Filed

Notices to Owner, prepared Waivers of Lien. Responsible for entering all

terms of contracts into project software. Responsible for all accounting

procedures to track costs per contract. Processed payroll for labor force.

Projects: Four Ambassador Towers in downtown Miami; following hurricane

Andrew. Remodel and expansion of FBI offices in North Miami. Complete

remodel of offices for MTV Latino in Miami Beach.

Oct. 1990 - Jan.1993

KGG FINANCIAL CORP.

International Investment Firm

Office Manager

All Accounting procedures and supervision of accounting personnel (2),

preparation of budgets, cash flow projections, cash management, ADP

payroll, quarterly and annual tax reports, financial statements.

Administration of employee health insurance, job training and vacation

scheduling of staff. Interviewing and screening of temporary and permanent

employees. Planning and execution of special projects (office relocation,

implementation and maintenance of computer/telephone systems). Purchase

and inventory control of office supplies. Petty cash custodian.

1989 Caribbean Radio Comm. - Financial Analyst

1988 International Floral Corp. - Full Charge Bookkeeper

1987 Asher Insurance Group - Staff Accountant

1986 Taurus International Mfg. - Bookkeeper

1985 Taurus International Mfg. - Bookkeeper

1984 Interval International - Accounts Payable

1983 Holiday Inn Le Jeune - Front Desk Receptionist

1982 Escao International, Inc. - Office Clerk

1981 Wolper Ross & Co. - Office Clerk

1980 Digital Systems, Inc. - Receptionist

EDUCATION

April 2008

Everglades University

Bachelor of Science

Allied Medicine

Oct. 1997

Goldcoast School of Real Estate

Real Estate Sales License

Coral Gables Board of Realtors

Dec. 1996

H & R Block

Basic Income Tax Preparation Certificate

1987 - 1990

Miami Dade Community College

Accounting Major

1979- 1980

University of Costa Rica

School of Communication

SKILLS

Working knowledge of most office machines, postal and telephone systems.

Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PC maintenance and

backup. Microsoft Windows and Apple McIntosh proficiency. QuickBooks

expert. Basic knowledge of Yardi, SSD, AccPac and Peachtree software.

OTHER SKILLS

Fluent English and Spanish

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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