Real Estate Development
Resume:
ELIZABETH A. BARRY, CPA
Tampa, FL 33626
abirlj@r.postjobfree.com
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QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished Financial Executive with extensive background in
financial and business management in a wide spectrum of industries.
Highly skilled in multi-tasking in fast-paced environments.
Effectively identifies and implements targeted action plans to
maximize productivity, efficiency and profitability. Highly versatile
adapting to changing environment and possesses keen ability to master
new roles, responsibilities, technologies and environments. Behavioral
training translates to outstanding people skills, problem solving and
active listening potential; diffuses difficult situations with tact
and ease.
Career Highlights
. Co-founded a business that doubled every year for 7 years with no
outside financing until the third year. Formulated tax strategy for
launching above mentioned business that saved company over $500,000
in the first three years thereby making capital available for
growth
. Co-developed financial ratio software that assesses business
performance
. Co-founder and principal of ongoing 8000 acre Re Development
Project in Southern New Mexico which successfully executed a double
land trade between the BLM, the State of New Mexico, and the
participating LLC
. Managed forensic investigation on several high profile tax cases
including the Frank Anastasia Trial in Tampa, Florida. Identified
over 100 mistakes in IRS work thereby contributing to winning the
case
. Custom Designed Personalized Employee Benefit Plans Incorporating
Golden Handcuffs, Real Estate and Insurance resulting in long term
retention of entrepreneurial employees
. Mastered and became certified in both the Cleaver Management System
and the DiSC System enabling the placement of personnel in
positions in which they could excel contributing to long term
retention
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EXPERIENCE:
Launch Velocity, LLC
Principal 2004-Present
Launched and accelerated entrepreneurial ventures both as a consultant
and as a participant. Key functions performed include:
. Accounting (outsource CFO)
. Behavioral assessments (DiSC Distributor)
. Business Development
. Divorce Advocacy
. Due Diligence
. Economic Development
. Forensics
. Funding
. Finance
. Marketing
. Mediation
. Patent, royalty and copyright due diligence and protection
. Product development and assessment
. Strategic planning
. Tax Planning
Areas of Industry Experience Include:
. Accounting
. Concession industry
. Construction (focus on green technology)
. Ecommerce
. Energy
. Entertainment (including production, television and radio
exposure, and live events)
. Franchise due diligence and concept development
. Media
. Medical
. Nonprofit
. Real estate development and investment
. Retail
. Sustainable food sources
. Technology including development and marketing of social
communities
. Wealth Planning
Southern Power and Controls
Sabal Industrial Boulevard, Tampa, Florida
Co-founder and Principal. 1994 to 2004.
Applied accounting and financial expertise in launching industrial
electrical business built from the ground up. Responsibilities
included acquiring capital, developing tax structure and positions,
development of banking & bonding relationships, employee benefits,
cash management, management of over 100 employees and all aspects
of building a business. Succeeded in investing excess earnings in
real estate and managing investments resulting in average of over
75% ROI. Sales from 0 to 10 million in 7 years.
Thomas Craig and Co.
W. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida
Senior Staff Accountant, Tax Department. December 1987 to March
1994.
Excelled in the preparation of tax returns for corporations,
partnerships, individuals, estates, trusts, pension and profit
sharing plans with little or no supervision. Identified and
researched detailed tax matters and served high net worth
individuals and groups in managing and assessing their portfolios
gaining trust and providing positive feedback and guidance on asset
and tax structure. Prepared projections and tax planning for
individuals and closely held corporations enabling them to better
position assets to produce higher returns and reduce tax exposure.
Designed audit program for pension and profit sharing plans which
was adopted throughout the company.
Manuel Junco, C.P.A.
W. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida
Staff Accountant. December 1983 to December 1987.
Obtained expertise in forensic accounting from retired IRS special
agent. Represented clients with tax problems and Federal and State
levels. Developed excellent rapports with tax authorities at both
Federal and State levels. Performed audits on pension and profit
sharing plans; designed an audit program for these plans. Prepared
financial statements and tax returns for corporations, partnerships
and individuals.
Taylor, Taylor and Associates, P.A.
Route 38, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Staff Accountant. March 1980 to May 1981.
Designed a system for retainer billing which cut down time involved
by 60%. Input client information on computer to produce general
ledger, balance sheets, monthly statements, and job cost analysis.
Assisted in revising computer to fit client's needs.
N.J. Vanguard Inc. /Mider International
Route 70, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Treasurer. August 1975 to May 1981.
Began as a phone solicitor/dispatcher. Promoted to phone
supervisor within 6 months
Promoted to bookkeeper in 1978 and treasurer in 1979. Paid 100% of
college expenses and attended college full time during this period.
Worked with President in opening a second corporation to
accommodate an inventory change. Maintained a set of books for
both corporations for 9 months. Continued to consult with
President regarding tax savings and maintaining efficiency within
the new organization.
EDUCATION: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
B.A Accounting May 1981
Earned 100% of College Expenses other than scholarships
awarded
Awarded Zonta and Alumni Scholarship for academic
performance
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
Certified Public Accountant,
February 1986
Real Estate License, May 2003
Mediation Certification,
November 2006
Certified DiSC Distributor,
December 2008
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS: Member of American Institute Certified Public
Accountants
Member Florida Institute Certified Public Accountants
Member National Board of Realtors
Member Florida Board of Realtors
REFERENCES: Available upon request.
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