Tammie Parks
*** ****** **** ***** *******, GA 30168 770-***-****
************@*****.***
professional profile
® *Background in accounting and operations management duties*, including
experience with full-cycle accounts receivables, full-cycle accounts
payable, bank and credit card reconciliation, general ledger entries,
payroll in relation to internal records and check distribution, finance
strategy implementation, and light tax preparation in relation to vendor
1099s and direct liaison between business CPAs.
® *Demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises*, developing
teambuilding programs, and writing personnel manuals, corporate policies,
job descriptions and management reports.
® *Work well both independently and in a team environment*, capable of
performing under high volume and pressure workloads, while easily
understanding and accepting new policies, technology, and work direction.
Professional Experience
3rd group properties, llc Atlanta, GA
A property management company that owns, rehabilitates, and manages
apartment complexes throughout the southeastern states.
Corporate Construction Accountant, 01/2013 to Present
Directly support one of the company’s Vice President under
construction operations.
Assist the Accounts Payable department with check processing when
needed.
Complete full-cycle accounting procedures involving A/R, A/P,
Bank Reconciliations, month-end closing, P&L and BS preparation and
analysis, and G/L entries in relation to construction rehabilitations
(QuickBooks and Yardi).
Manage all construction vendors and contracts with a total
rehabilitation portfolio between $500k to $2 million in a given month.
Control all accounting operations of subsidiary general
contractor companies, Recon Services LLC and Stoneglen Contracting LLC,
which performs construction renovations and on-going maintenance work for
the 3rd Group Properties’ portfolio.
Professional Experience *(continued)*
pop rocks, inc. Atlanta, GA (US Headquarters)
An international and multi-millionaire retail company that distributes the
famed Pop Rocks candy. The Atlanta branch coordinates all US operations.
U.S. Operations Manager, 05/2012 to 10/2012
Was a direct support for the company’s CFO and Vice President of
Sales when it came to operation finances and sales support.
Acted as liaison between Spain and US Headquarters, while
directly supervising a team of three that included customer service and
accounting members. This included managing all customer and vendor broker
correspondence, full-charge accounting operations (ensured timely
collection of the company’s high-transaction receivables 100+ invoices per
month within QuickBooks), responsible for the smooth maintenance of our
distribution network, plus overseeing all customer service disputes.
Maintained customs import/export system in addition to keeping
the company updated on all FDA regulations.
Hired, trained, supervised, performed Human Resource duties, and
evaluated office staff of three on a continuous basis.
Professional Experience *(continued)*
cascade services company, Inc. Atlanta, GA
Small construction firm that provided Asbestos, Mold, and Lead Abatement
throughout GA in addition to Demolition services.
Office Manager, 10/2010 to 04/2012**
Invoiced and submitted subcontractor draw forms and associated
lien waivers for all construction projects based on percentage completed
(managed billings that ranged from $200 to $200,000 per contract).
Created a new inventory system that allotted a minimum 20% return
on investments.
Created new invoice collection procedures that improved company
cash deposits by 90%.
Developed new project estimating procedures that immediately
brought in a 140% profit for each new lead any bid proposal was prepared
for.
Completed full-cycle accounting procedures involving A/R, A/P,
Bank Reconciliations, month-end closing, P&L and BS preparation and
analysis, and G/L entries in relation with cost accounting functions
(QuickBooks).
Closed and funded $14.5K of working capital in April 2012.
Supervised an office staff of three and field staff of up to
thirteen workers throughout the busy season.
Professional Experience *(continued)*
quality painting Atlanta, GA
Small construction business specializing in residential interior and
exterior painting in the metro Atlanta, GA area.
Office Manager, 2006 to 2009, Administrative Assistant, 2004 to 2006**
Promoted during 5-year tenure with Quality Painting, culminating
in current responsibility for coordinating all office functions and
supervising a team of four administrative professionals in addition to
fifteen professional painters and supervisors (with the number fluctuating
throughout the busy summer seasons). Managed the overall operations of the
office environment including contracts, human resources, and full charge
bookkeeping.
Education & Certifications
DeVry University Atlanta,
GA
04/2013
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Highlighted benefits
*5+ Years of Office Management and Accounting Experience
*Accurately Type 75 wpm
*Data Entry 10,000 kmp
*Public Notary-exp. 02/2015
*Advanced Spreadsheet & Database Creation within MS Excel (Pivot Tables,
VLookups, Advanced Formulas)
*5+ Years of direct QuickBooks use, with the ability to quickly adapt to
other business software
*On track to begin Masters in Accounting program along with CPA
certification
*Knowledge of GAAP through recent accounting program with an accredited
University in addition to 5+ years of direct work experience
*Thorough understanding of internal controls implementation