EDUCATION/LICENSES
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - In process
Florida
Stetson University
Deland, FL
Master of Science - Accounting
August 2011
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
May 2008
Bachelor of Science - Finance
May 2008
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The LGL Group, Inc.
Orlando, FL
Senior Accountant/Corporate Accounting Manager
January 2010-April 2011
. Developed and improved corporate and manufacturing subsidiary month
end close processes, resulting in a
30% reduction in closing time required
o Assisted in A/P and A/R entity consolidation process, reducing
headcount and saving $50,000 per year
o Recorded general ledger journal entries and prepared account
reconciliations
o Prepared monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements
. Managed all financial reporting and SEC reporting, reducing filing
time by 10-15 days
o Prepared supporting schedules and drafted all annual and
quarterly SEC filings
o Presented annual and quarterly financial reporting to senior
management and the Board of Directors
. Performed financial analysis to ensure compliance with GAAP
. Ensured compliance with SOX, including internal controls over
financial reporting
o Drafted process narratives and risk control matrices
o Streamlined processes, reducing headcount and saving $65,000
per year
o Performed tests of design and tests of operating
effectiveness
. Assisted in strategic planning, forecasting, modeling and budgeting
resulting in structural cost reduction and an
$11.9 million increase to net income
. Established accounting policies and procedures; assisted with
business plans and process integrations
Carr, Riggs & Ingram - CPAs and Advisors
Winter Park, FL
Staff Auditor
August 2008-October 2009
. Audited Financial Statements and performed Single Audits
o Non-profit, Governmental and Non-public companies
o Financial institutions (broker dealers), distribution
companies and construction companies
o Apartment complexes, land entities and golf courses
. Audited internal controls over financial reporting and public
school internal accounts
. Reviewed quarterly financial information and performed agreed upon
procedures
INTERNSHIPS & ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE (while obtaining degrees)
Hilton Grand Vacations Company, LLC
Orlando, FL
Internal Audit Intern
January 2008-June 2008
. Improved efficiency by automating payroll data into PeopleSoft
. Examined and evaluated the adequacy and effectiveness of internal
controls
. Reviewed the systems established to ensure compliance with all laws
and regulations
. Reviewed process narratives and risk control matrices
. Oversaw quarterly SOX 302 and fraud certification processes
. Performed operational audits, financial audits and SOX 404 testing
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Orlando, FL
Senior Financial Analyst
August 2005-August 2007
. Provided electronic multicurrency services to Domestic and
International clients
. Managed all incoming USD trades received through CHIPS and Fed wire
networks
. Processed over $10 trillion in Interbank International and Domestic
wire transfers daily
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
FICPA Young CPAs
Fall 2007-present
Active Member
SKILLS
. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Access (macros, pivot-tables, v-
lookups, etc.), EDGARfilings SEC compliance software,
QuickBooks, Mainframe, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Dynamics and other ERP
and ERM systems
. Intermediate knowledge of current GAAP and GAAS
. Outstanding abilities to plan, organize, prioritize and meet
deadlines
. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, both verbal and
written