Joseph W. Lester II
Bluefield, WV 24701
Cell: 304-***-****
E-mail: **************@*****.***
Career Objective
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position in which I can add
value to the firm and provide five star service to clients,
colleagues, and superiors.
Education
Concord University, Athens, WV (Fall 2004-May 2008)
Bachelors of Business Administration
Majors: Accounting and Finance, Magna Cum Laude (transcript available
upon request)
Bluefield State College, Bluefield, WV (Fall 2003-Spring 2004)
Experience and Relevant Work History
Brown Edwards & Co., December 2007-Present. In-Charge.
. Responsible for the efficient and effective completion of
external and internal audit engagements.
. Worked with various SEC clients on external and internal
engagements.
. In depth SOX 404 experience.
. In charge on various clients ranging from 40 million to 1
billion in total assets.
New Peoples Bank, January 2007-December 2007. Part-time teller.
. Responsible for cash management and execution of effective
teller duties including BSA compliance and reporting.
. Also assisted in collection and repossession efforts.
Movie Gallery, Bluefield, VA, January 2004-January 2007. Senior
Associate-Assistant Manager-Store Manager.
. As a Senior Associate-responsible for management and supervision
of staff and shifts assigned. Responsibilities included cash
management, resolving customer complaints, and deposits and
reconciliation of cash.
. As Assistant Manager-responsible for overall management of store
operations in the Store Managers absence. Responsibilities
included marketing, staffing, and assistance with overall store
operations.
. As Store Manager-responsible for store growth, staffing, and
intensive marketing campaigns. Responsibilities included
reporting directly to the District and Regional Managers
financial results of store operations and development of store
specific marketing campaigns
Summary of Accomplishments/Qualifications
. Fundamental accounting, audit, and reporting knowledge
. Efficient, detail oriented, and highly organized
. Strong analytical and problem solving skills
. In the process of taking the CPA and CIA exams
References available upon request