CHRIS BAXTER, MBA

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EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-CONCENTRATION IN FINANCE, MARKETING CERTIFICATE Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA

x Met with Business Executives and Government Officials in China for week to further study International Business. x 1st place in the balance score card Strategy and Planning Simulation. Marketing Research Survey & Paper: Education BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING

California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA

MEETING AND EVENT PLANNING COURSES

Cal State: Dominguez Extended Program, Carson, CA

FINANCE WORK EXPERIENCE

ACCOUNTING CLERK II, Whittier City School District, Whittier, CA September 2016-March 2017 x Outlined AP workflow plan to create an efficient, automated AP system aligned with PeopleSoft and District software system and to meet digital recording keeping practices and procedures. x Processed backlog of payables vs. budget. Maintained vendors files for audit purposes recommended efficient record keeping. x Received & Inspected invoices to processed AP including discounts, out of state sales tax, coding & verified approval. TEMPORARY EXPERIENCE Dec. 2015-August 2016

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST, ALLIANCE RESOURCE GRP. Rancho Cucamonga, CA NON-PROFIT, MEMBERSHIP, HEALTH PLAN ORG.

x Perform accounting and tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable. x Maintain all expenses on a monthly basis and complete project reporting. x Input invoices, research and resolve invoicing discrepancies with warehouse and purchasing. 1099 COORD. / ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, APPLEONE-PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO; Irvine, CA x Coded invoices in AVID system. Mailed payments. Researched and resolved invoicing questions and discrepancies. x Processed 1099s for two regions for multiple vendors and associations. Researched and resolved 1099 vendor questions. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE-TRAVEL COORD. CAL SOUTH; REC & COMP. SOCCER ORG.; Fullerton, CA 2013-2015 x Researched projects that consisted of: event, rental, travel, inventory, expense & accounting automation software. Implemented credit card processing system for 20 locations to streamlined, processed, reduced costs and increased productivity. Created a list of new apparel and other merchandise / products to sell for partnership fundraising. x Created proposals for multi-purpose sports field & office layouts, afterschool programs and created list of funding sources. x Assisted in the coordination with budgeting, catering and travel for various personnel and Board of Directors. x Analyzed expenses and initiated digital strategy that reduced postage and printing costs. Purchased supplies x Processed payables to maximized discounts and reimbursements in MAS 90. Mailed payments. Researched and resolved invoicing questions and discrepancies. Coded credit card statements. Yearly audit preparation. 1099 reporting & compliance. PROJECT, FINANCE, MARKETING, CONTRACT WORK 2011-2013 x Performed as temp to meet companies’ peak seasons. Assisted companies in accounts payable, receivable, invoicing, cycle, counts, data entry, deposit preparation, budgeting, marketing, logistics, and event management. x Assisted in the projects such as: accepting electronic payments, product / service launch, company event and logo branding. JR. ACCOUNTANT-ACCOUNT ANALYST, CARRIER / UNITED TECHNOLOGY CORP.; Brea, CA 2007-2008 x Region start up 24 locations. Researched, calculated projects: on contracts/non-contracts for vendors, bus. Licenses & others. x Assisted in local planning of short and long term budgets by compiling and organizing data for forecast. x Audited inventory. Researched and resolved discrepancies that resulted in successful independent audit. x Analyzed, developed and implemented training program to communicate fiscal policies and procedures to the staff that reduced job workload and duplication efforts by 25%, while increasing customer satisfaction. x Coded invoices and prepared accruals, marketing billing, credit re-bills and checks for monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting and under tight deadlines. Gathered the approvals for check processing and account set up. Chris Baxter

EDUCATION & COMMUNITY WORK EXPERIENCE

RECREATION ASSISTANT-SPORTS, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FEB. 2016-PRESENT x Assists with the daily operation of activities programs or facilities; maintain and care for supplies, equipment and facilities. x Able to make list of partnerships, ideas for funding sources and multi-purpose layouts for new sports center. ACCOUNT CLERK, CAFETERIA ASSIST. CUSTODIAN SUBSTITUTE, CORONA-NORCO USD May 2016-PRESENT x Perform a variety of clerical tasks. Assisted the public and office visitor’s bys answering routine inquiries. x Maintain food service facilities and equipment. Serve and Sell Food. x Maintain an assigned school facility. Sweep mop, vacuum, floors. Clean restrooms, locker rooms, and showers. STUDENT LOAN DEFAULT PREVENTION SPECIALIST, SOCLE / CORINTHIAN COLLEGES; Santa Ana, CA 2013 HIGHER EDUCATION: CUSTOMER SERVICE

x Participated in focus group which made recommendations to improve student placement rates by creating companies / non - profits by partnering with the college majors. Adjusted the script to increase contact rates & decrease defaulted loans. x Performed in/outbound calls on auto-dial environment to assist student loan borrowers. Resolved issues with 3rd parties. AACSB ACCREDIAITON ANALYST: INTERNSHIP, AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY; Azusa, CA x Assisted in project management for AACSB Accreditation for the School of Business. x Developed multi-data spreadsheets to determine Process status and multi-year strategic management objectives. x Audited PRJ and courses to aligned AACSB standards and made recommendations to meet standards related to curriculum and student learning.

EVENT STAFF & FITNESS CENTER CLERK- PT, CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY 2002-2007 x Assisted in the coordination of set up, staffing, and breakdown of all school function events including sports. x Answered the phones, checked people in, re-racked weights, cleaned lobby and recorded all facility and maintenance logs. OPERATIONS & OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE, I – STAFF- MANUFACTURE & DISTRIBUTION CO. OF JUICE DEC. 2015-PRESENT x Inspecting, sorting, arranging, and stacking products for shipment. LOGISTICS, INVENTORY, MARKETING & EVENT MANAGEMENT, CONTACT WORK 2011-2013 x Scheduled, loaded, transported and installed equipment for rentals. x Combined qualitative and quantitative research business market behavior. Identified associations, largest employers, new customers, products / and services which increased sales, provided a return on investment by using direct mail, social media and website analytics.

x Received, check in inventory and put away / stock shelves. Provided event & tech support. FIELD ORGANIZER, CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION (Former Education Chair); Thousand Oaks, CA 2012- 2012 x Provided leadership and co-managed operational oversight of all day to day activities, coordinating events, managing time, and scheduling staff and volunteers to maximize voter contact rates and calls. Set up computers and phones. x Researched campaign office to rent and budget for the office. Collaborated with other data team members to help create and manage the data process of updating and creating voter lists. (Shared Best Practices). BACKROOM LEAD – SALES ASSOCIATE, BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS; Thousand Oaks, CA 2005-2006 x Receive, check in inventory and put away / stock shelves. x Reorganized the backroom, store front, and implemented new inventory procedures that helped to increase sales, improve inventory accuracy and timeliness of customer satisfaction COMPUTER SKILLS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, FUTURE GOALS x Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point). Knowledge of Project, Visio, Publisher. 45+WPM. x SAP, SPSS, AVID, Jenark, Mas 90, Sales force, QuickBooks, NationBuilder, Eventbrite, Rental SW, Draw, Mind Mapping. x Food Handlers card. CPR/AED/ First Aid Certification. Pryor’s Bus. Training, Toastmaster; Former Club VP PR. x CBO program, Insurance & Financial Planning Licenses. Enrolled agent. Contractors License.