COLLEEN CORRERA
Orland Park, IL 60462
Cell: 708-***-****
E-mail: *******@***.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IDEACAST INC., Chicago, IL
December 2005 - January 2010
Controller / Operations
Executes a full range of management functions directly and through
subordinates and is accountable for all aspects of accounting operations,
administration, treasury, human resources, information technology, and
facilities.
Leads primary Ideacast corporate functions, maintains good working
relationships with all areas of the company, while meeting corporate
objectives. Responsible for building an effective team of knowledgeable and
skilled staff. Provide competent and ethical leadership in the achievement
of company goals and objectives.
Supervises telemarketers, admin staff, receptionist, and outside IT
consultant.
Works closely with above team, CFO and is the assistant to the CEO.
Actively involved in executive meetings with excellent interpersonal and
organizational skills.
GRANT/JACOBY., Chicago, IL
July 2003 - December 2005
Controller
Multiple business skill set with direct report to the Chairman.
Grant/Jacoby focused on consumer advertising and was a Female owned company
LEAPNET, INC., Chicago, IL
August 1994 - November 2000
Controller
Multiple Business skill sets with direct report to the Chief Executive
Officer. Operating subsidiaries focused on consumer advertising,
multimedia, and Internet-related services and products. I managed a staff
of three in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll in the
Chicago Office. Supervised and managed the daily office function of a staff
of 130. Managed and maintained the budget of the Internet subsidiaries,
worked side by side with the managing partner.
Accounting and Financial
. Developed operating budgets for Chicago based subsidiaries' cost-
reduction plans. Allows for the comprehensive analysis of financial
status and the presentation of results to managing directors.
. Facilitated the conversion of accounting software by maintaining
parallel systems and training accounting staff.
. Improved department efficiency and internal audit control by
implementing numerous accounting procedures.
. Assisted in the development of client income statements that function
as a measuring tool used in client performance evaluations.
. Assisted in establishing organizational and operational infrastructure
critical to the success of operations and completion of an IPO.
. Assisted the Chief Financial Officer in all aspects of $40 million IPO
with Dean Witter and DLJ.
Human Resources
. Managed Stock options Plans
. Managed Employee Health Plans and Welfare
. Developed Employee Handbook
. Managed Employee/Employer Relations, i.e. interviews, terminations,
and complaints, Orientation, Reviews, and Compensation.
. Administered Payroll processing
. Evaluated all policies on a annual basis for cost and performance
. Facilitated and managed 401(K) plan.
Facilities
. Successfully purchased and renovated building space to accommodate
company operations and all employees.
. Worked directly with architects, contractors, and various tradesmen.
. Purchased all furniture and equipment.
. Managed and supervised various company offices throughout U.S.A.
. Organized and supervised relocation of office space.
PAVICHEVICH BREWING COMPANY, Elmhurst, IL
August 1988-July 1994
Assistant Controller
. Performed accounting functions through computerized IT systems: A/R,
A/P, and payroll and inventory control.
. Prepared tax and regulatory filings to IRS, Alcohol Tobacco and
Firearms and the State of Illinois.
. Various Treasury functions.
. Assisted the CFO with the S.E.C. filings.
. Customer service and sales.
. Logistics manager.
Proficient in QuickBooks, Excel, Microsoft and all office equipment.
Salary and Reference's upon request