Sales Customer Service

David A. Loete

RESULTS-ORIENTED MANAGER

Focused, results-oriented accounting and financial leader with excellent

organizational, management, and marketing skills. Proven abilities to

increase business and foster growth through effective leadership, staff

motivation and development, and data-driven analysis and decision-making.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Commitment to Quality Calculating Financial Management

Delivery Management Administration Customer Service

Supervision Time Management Problem Solving

Accounting P and L Responsibility Analyzing

Marketing Cost Analysis and Initiative

Reduction

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

ACCOUNTING

. Performed all accounting functions using QuickBooks Professional

computerized accounting software. Provided company's board of

directors and shareholders with a quick and accurate measure of the

business's financial health and well-being.

. Processed payroll for twenty employees, including all withholding

taxes, garnishments, direct deposits, and issuance of W2 and 1099

forms. Ensured fair compensation of employees while controlling

labor costs.

. Generated financial statements including Balance Sheets, Income

Statements, and Cash Flow Statements on a monthly basis.

Effectively communicated organization's financial condition to

company board of directors, shareholders, creditors, and government

entities.

ANALYZED DATA OR SITUATION

. Developed and set up a month-by-month and yearly budget for Bent

River Brewing Company. Provided the company with a "road map" to

guide and forecast future revenues and expenditures.

. Determined and recommended dividends to be paid to shareholders of

the company. Restored shareholder confidence in company after more

than five years of non-payment of dividends.

DECISION MAKING

. Selected and approved all forms of advertising and marketing for

company products and programs. Tripled sales and took company to

profitability over a three year period.

. Approved venders and purchases based on price criteria. Brought

company to profitability for the first time since establishment

after more than five years of losses.

DESIGNED/CREATED

. Designed and created all forms of printed advertising and

marketing. Increased consumer awareness of company, resulting in a

200% increase in sales.

. Designed items incorporating use of company logo including gift

cards, employee name tags and uniforms, menus, and merchandise for

resale. Resulted in the maintaining of a consistent and vibrant

company image.

INITIATED ACTION

. Implemented QuickBooks Professional computerized accounting

software. Brought all accounting functions in-house, saving

company $3,800 per year as opposed to using a public accounting

firm, while facilitating improved tracking of sales and expenses.

. Developed and implemented reloadable gift card program. Improved

ease of operation over former gift certificate program, while

increasing sales.

ORGANIZED

. Codified policies and procedures into a logical and cohesive order.

Expedited ability to write employee handbook in an easily readable

and understandable format.

. Devised and maintained an asset and depreciation schedule for over

sixty-five classes of assets in five asset categories. Enabled

management to effectively evaluate new asset and equipment

purchases and accurately determine depreciation rates.

TROUBLE SHOOTING AND PROBLEM SOLVING

. Maintained computers and Point-of-Sale terminals in an up-to-date

and virus free condition. Enabled operations to continue in a

smooth, uninterrupted fashion.

. Developed a working relationship with various repair and

maintenance companies and services. Enabled quick and efficient

repair and upkeep of equipment and premises while obtaining optimum

pricing for services.

RESEARCHED/INVESTIGATED/DISCOVERED

. Learned the art and science of zymurgy and brewing beer through

self-study and hands-on experience. Facilitated business growth

and prosperity through advanced knowledge of beer styles, types,

and flavors.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tax Return Preparer Self-employed, Moline, Illinois

2001 - Present

Tax Return Preparer B & C Income Tax (Manpower),

Davenport, Iowa 2010

Accountant Atwell Heating & Air

(Accountemps), Davenport, Iowa 2009 - 2010

General Manager Bent River Brewing Co., Moline,

Illinois 2004 - 2008

Office Manager Bent River Brewing Co.,

Moline, Illinois 2003 - 2004

Accountant Bent River Brewing Co.,

Moline, Illinois 2001 - 2003

Route Sales Representative J. B. Sanfilippo & Sons, Elk Grove

Village, Illinois 1998 - 2002

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Accounting Saint Ambrose

University, Davenport, Iowa

Associate of Arts, Accounting Blackhawk College, Moline, Illinois

309-***-**** (H)

1845 5th Street

Moline, Illinois 61265

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