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Patricia Schutt-Ainé

***** ** *** ***** *****, Florida 33196 786-***-**** ac0kxf@r.postjobfree.com EDUCATION

Actively pursuing The Uniform Investment Adviser Law certification ( Series 65). Actively pursuing designation CFA Chartered Financial Analyst certificate. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Miami, FL.

Master of Business Administration, Management, December 1994 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Miami, FL.

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, April 1987 MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Miami, FL.

Associate in Arts, Accounting, December 1984

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Accountant February 2013 to February 15, 2017 Assistant to Finance Director

MICCOSUKEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF FLORIDA Miami, Florida Key Accomplishments: Leadership position of supervising the accounting and finance department and supporting the finance director in major decisions.

• Oversaw with the finance director the performance and management of portfolio investment of over $100 million.

• Worked with finance director in managing relationships with key external financial advisors.

• Reviewed financial investments decisions with finance director.

• Advised Business Council on major financial decisions and recommendations.

• Conducted weekly interaction with bankers to review financial situation and create investment strategies.

• Undertook research on securities to determine investment performance.

• Reviewed investment accounts periodically to identify need for portfolio adjustments and rebalancing.

• Reviewed monthly the investment portfolio assets which include mutual funds, stocks and bonds.

• Conducted due diligence and performed investment research for presentation to Business Council.

• Prepared comprehensive materials on investment analysis for presentation to General Council.

• Evaluated in collaboration with the finance director new investment opportunities.

• Played key role in revising and enhancing the Investment Policy Statement.

• Managed major financial hardships

• Assisted the legal department in major IRS issues

• Participated in various aspects of financial engagements.

• Work closely with Business Council on a variety of financial engagements.

• Analyzing and summarizing legal documents to Business Council.

• Negotiated extensively with software vendors in installing and implementing accounting package.

• Conducted a consolidated financial analysis of financial reports from various departments.

• Prepared annual budgets from various departments for presentation to General Council.

• Monitored and reviewed performance of departmental budgets.

• Coordinated and managed annual financial audit process in collaboration with finance directors.

• Reviewed daily cash management and services with bankers ensuring proper control.

• Supervised financial activities of various subsidiaries.

• Ensured that all monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines are met.

• Supervised and trained staff of 12 accounting assistants. 2

Accountant July 2003 to January 2013

MICCOSUKEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF FLORIDA Miami, Florida

• Executed banking and financial investment functions to tribal members.

• Maintained the general ledger, reviewed and verified the accuracy of journal entries.

• Processed monthly reconciliation to general ledger controlling accounts.

• Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements for the General Account.

• Prepared various spreadsheets for month-end closing.

• Prepared reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts to the general ledger.

• Reviewed, analyzed and reconciled financial investment accounts to ensure accuracy.

• Reported monthly realized and unrealized gains on investments.

• Recognized monthly portfolio appreciation of investment accounts.

• Prepared yearly fixed asset schedules and reported depreciation expense.

• Worked proficiently on moderately complex accounting activities.

• Prepared monthly financial statements and year-end financials.

• Prepared month-end closing activities, J/Es and accruals and assisted in the yearly audit report.

• Received the corporate credit card statement and recorded the codes of the expenses.

• Managed fiscal year-end activity and bank statement reconciliation functions.

• Reviewed monthly accounts reconciliations and ensured timely resolution.

• Oversaw A/P process and ensured review of vendor invoices and timely payment of vendors.

• Supervised and trained staff of 5 accounting assistants. Owner – President 1992-2003

MANODIX MEDIA, Miami, Florida

Dynamic start-up providing book processing and multicultural educational materials and cataloging to school, university and public libraries. Applied my knowledge of business and finance to build this company from a concept into a viable organization. Accounting Manager 1991-1992

UTDC Transit Services, Inc. Miami, Florida

Leading Canadian commuter train operation company that maintained and operated the Florida State Tri-Rail. I was advanced to this position after excelling as an Associate Accountant.

• Prepared monthly financial statements and year-end financials.

• Prepared month-end closing activities, J/Es and accruals and assisted in the yearly audit report.

• Managed fiscal year-end activity and bank statement reconciliation functions. Associate Accountant 1990-1991

UTDC Transit Services, Inc. Miami, Florida

• Handled the full range of financial activities including accounts payable and receivable. Small Business Consultant 1989 - 1990

Watson & Company Consulting Miami, Florida

• Drafted business plans for small business owners. Credit Administrator 1988 - 1989

Southeast Bank, N.A. Miami, Florida

• Provided a variety of credit counseling and collections services for this large national bank. Bank Representative 5/1987 – 10/1987

South Florida Savings Bank Miami, Florida

• Delivered quality customer service while performing various duties as a Teller.

• Gained insight into the inner workings of commercial banking. References available upon request.

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