Cheryl Weisheit

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Ankeny, Iowa 50021

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Management and supervisory position with an organization where skills

and experience in both public and private accounting, business

management and staff supervision can be used for mutual benefit.

CAREER SUMMARY

32 years of experience in the areas of public and private accounting.

24 years of supervisory experience in managing a staff of technical,

internal sales and administrative support personnel.

Responsible for business management including day-to-day operations.

Proficient in a variety of computer technologies including: IBM

personal computer, Novell & Microsoft networks, IBM 38, IBM 36,

Microsoft Office Professional suite, Lotus 123, Great Plains, MAS90,

Business Works, QuickBooks and Excel

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting - Drake University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Office Systems Division, Inc. Des Moines, IA 2/2000

- Present

A privately owned storage solutions company with 12 full time employees.

Corporate Financial Manager, responsible for:

- All areas of accounting, budgeting, forecasting and projections.

- Inventory management.

- Service contract management.

- Office staff supervision.

- Coordination of employee benefits; 401K, group insurance and workers

compensation.

- Payroll preparation and processing.

Accomplishments:

- Researched, selected and implemented a software solution for the

organization within six months of hire date. Replaced manual processes

with integrated sales, billing, inventory, service contracting, payroll

and general ledger.

Accounting & Tax Professionals, PLC Johnston, IA 12/97 -

08/2000

A privately owned accounting and tax firm specializing in services to

small business and sole proprietorships.

Majority owner, provided:

- Accounting and bookkeeping services.

- Payroll preparation and processing.

- Compilation of financial statements.

- Tax preparation, all types, federal and state.

Fitness World West / From Properties West Des Moines, IA 8/95 - 3/98

A privately owned fitness club with 13 full-time and 33 part-time

employees.

Chief Financial Officer, responsible for:

- All areas of accounting, budgeting and information systems for the

fitness club.

- All property management accounting for From Properties, owner of the

fitness club and other commercial properties.

Accomplishments:

- Reorganized accounting department.

- Established policies and procedures for accounting and sales departments

and front desk.

- Researched, selected and implemented an integrated software system,

automating club operations and financial functions.

- Improved efficiency of the club's internal operations.

- Established an annual retreat for management strategic planning.

Generations Incorporated Des Moines, IA 6/93 - 6/95

A 35-year-old non-profit human service agency with 29 office staff, 177

direct service workers and 60 volunteers.

Director of Finance, responsible for:

- All areas of accounting, budgeting, information systems and fund

management.

Accomplishments:

- Refinanced ownership of building.

- Leased excess space in building to the City of Des Moines.

- Acquired a property manager to run day-to-day operations of a 13,000

square foot building.

- Researched, selected and began implementation of a network and integrated

software system for the organization.

- Improved efficiency of the organization's internal operations.

- Reestablished credibility between employees and accounting department.

Schnurr & Company Fort Dodge, IA 3/92 - 2/93

The largest CPA firm in North Central Iowa with 35 employees.

Firm Administrator, responsible for:

- Managing the administrative activities of the firm.

- Implementing financial, personnel and general administrative polices and

procedures.

- Executing the decisions of the partners, serving as liaison between

partners, staff and operating committees.

Accomplishments:

- Reorganized the firm's accounting functions and systems to gain operating

efficiencies.

- Coordinated new employee evaluation process.

- Organized recruiting program for firm at Iowa State University,

University of Northern Iowa, Buena Vista College and Coe College.

- Introduced concept of strategic planning and helped develop initial plan.

- Cultivated and maintained banking relationships in Ft. Dodge.

Iowa Utilities Board Des Moines, IA 8/90 - 3/92

A state government agency regulating all utilities operating in the State

of Iowa.

Senior Analyst, responsible for:

- Conducting analysis of investor-owned utility filings before the Iowa

Utility Board and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to determine

reasonableness of filings.

- Preparing written reports for use at formal proceedings which included;

assisting legal council in the preparation of questions used in cross-

examination of the company and intervenor witnesses, preparation and

review of briefs.

- Providing technical assistance to junior staff members in all aspects of

rate regulation.

Accomplishments:

- Assisted in the creation of the Iowa Energy Center located at Iowa State

University.

WHO Radio & KLYF Radio Des Moines, IA 1/89 - 7/90

Market-leading radio stations owned by Palmer Communications, Inc.

Business Manager, responsible for:

- Managing financial reporting for both stations, including financial

statements, budgeting, forecasting and projections.

- Hiring, training and managing a staff of twenty professional and

technical employees.

- Conducting personnel performance reviews.

- Maintaining knowledge of EEO requirements and FCC regulations.

Accomplishments:

- Successfully reorganized the accounting department renewing a high level

of credibility between the department and station staff.

- Reestablished accountability and authority for the Business Manager role

and for the accounting department as a whole.

- Increased departmental productivity and efficiencies through streamlined

operations and upgrading transaction and credit policies.

- Earned the respect, confidence and trust of staff and superiors in

fulfilling the role of Business Manager.

Naegele Outdoor Advertising Des Moines, IA 8/85 - 12/88

One of the nation's top three leaders in outdoor advertising with 18

offices in the U.S. and headquarters in Augusta, GA. The Des Moines

market produced $3M in annual sales and employed 25.

Accounting Manager & Office Manager, responsible for:

- Branch office accounting functions including accounts payable and

receivables, bank reconciliation, payroll, credit and collections.

- Preparing monthly financial statements and related reports; compiled

budgets, forecasts and audit workpapers.

- Supervising 13 employees serving in technical, internal sales and

administrative support positions.

- Administering personnel records for the branch's 25 employees, including

local administration of the profit sharing plan and comprehensive

insurance program.

- Managing day-to-day branch office operations; in General Manager's

absence, had sole responsibility for managing business activities.

Accomplishments:

- Reorganized accounting department and updated records necessitated by a

20-month absence of an accounting manager.

- Within 3 months of employment, the business was purchased by new owners,

necessitating an extensive year-end audit. Commended by General Manager

and Corporate Controller for personal effort exhibited in making a smooth

accounting transition.

ITA, Inc. West Des Moines, IA 8/83 - 8/85

Largest privately held travel agency in Iowa with annual sales of $40M

and 102 regional employees.

Incentive Group Accountant, responsible for:

- Accounting functions for incentive travel groups of up to 1200 people;

functioned as on-site accountant, accompanying groups on international

excursions.

- Corporate payroll and related regulatory reports.

McGladrey Hendrickson & Company Des Moines, IA 4/80 - 8/83

Big 15 Public Accounting Firm with 90 employees.

Accounting Technician, responsible for:

- Preparing year-end audit workpapers.

- Preparing individual, partnership and corporate tax returns.

- Preparing detailed compilations and payroll reports for clients.

Merit Corporation Des Moines, IA 3/77 - 4/80

Privately owned residential property management company with $60M in

annual revenues and 70 employees.

Property Management Accountant, responsible for:

- Performing accounting functions for four separate companies: Merit

Corporation, Merit Holding, Merit Realty and Trison Leasing.

- Managing accounting function for 10 property management investments, each

comprised of 20 individual investors.

- Accounting for monies invested in a large number of investment products.

(Merit Holding)

- Maintaining accounting records for all real estate transactions (Merit

Realty) and maintained accounting records for 10 property complexes

leased through Trison Leasing.

- Prepared audit workpapers for auditor's review.

- Maintained financial records for all corporate fixed assets.

Affiliations

Past

Fort Dodge Chamber of Commerce Advisory Council - Iowa Energy

Center

Association of Accounting Administrators NARUC - Michigan State

University

President - Fair Oaks Middle School Booster Club Board Member, PTO

Des Moines Chamber Alliance Broadcast Financial Managers

(BFM)

President, Network Breakfast Club Board Member, Ankeny Girl's

Softball League

Financial Board Member, AFUMC Westside Breakfast Club

Secretary and Board Member, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central Iowa

President, Connections Breakfast Club Johnston Rotary Club

Present

President, Beta Sigma Phi

Alumni, Alpha Phi Sorority - University of Iowa

Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

Volunteer Bookkeeper - New Horizons Adult Day Center

references provided upon request

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