Phillip R. Brennen
Whitehall, PA 18052
Summary of Qualifications
Dedicated, persistent Mathematics/Business Teacher/Accountant/
Accounting & Finance professional with a proven track record. Creative
Problem solver who thrives on challenges, excels under pressure, and gets the job done. Decisive, enthusiastic, and resourceful team player
who possesses outstanding communication and excellent interpersonal
skills.
Areas of Expertise
Teaching – includes teaching a SAT Preparation Course as well as Basic
and Advanced Mathematics, along with Basic, Intermediate, and
Advanced Accounting.
General Accounting including budgeting and forecasting, cash management, financial statement preparation and presentation,
auditing, cost reporting, accounts payable and accounts receivables,
payroll, credit and collections, bank reconciliations, and investing.
Computers and Software Used includes IBM, AS400, System 36 and
38, SAP, Hyperion, Windows, Unix, Mapics, Lotus, Excel, Access, Dbase,
Word and Wordperfect.
Education & Credentials
BA Villanova University
MBA Drexel University
Mathematics Certification Kutztown University
MEd Candidate DeSales University
MS Candidate (Predicative Analytics) Moravian College
CPA Certification State of PA
Teaching & Business Experience
2/2004 to 8/2017 Mathematics Teacher – Allentown
School District
Responsible for teaching Mathematics Courses – Algebra I,
Algebra II, Geometry, Applied Geometry and Survey of Mathematics for students enrolled at William Allen High School in Allentown, PA. Instructor is primarily responsible to prepare student to be proficient in the State Mandated Proficiency Exam known as the Algebra I Keystone Exam.
8/2003 to 2/2004 Substitute Math Teacher
9/2002 to 8/2003 Math Teacher – Monroe County Votech
Responsible for teaching Mathematics Courses – Algebra I and
Survey of Mathematics for students enrolled in the vocational school from the various participating school districts.
9/2001 to 8/2002 Math Teacher – Pocono Mt. School District
Responsible for teaching a SAT Math Preparation Course to approximately
720 students at the Pocono Mountain Senior High School. My goal was to
Increase the students’ SAT score at least 100 points over their baseline score. Statistics show double digit percentage gains in most of my classes.
There were four students who scored a perfect 800 on the final SAT Exam.
2000 to 2001 Independent Contractor on assignment
With Penske Truck Leasing, Green Hills, PA
Responsible for analytical review of accounts and financial statements utilizing Hyperion Software at Client Location.
1999 to 2000 Instructor in Accounting & Mathematics
ICSI Institute
Responsible for teaching Basic and Advanced Business Mathematics
Courses as well as Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced Accounting
Courses.
1990 to 1992 Independent Contractor
1993 to 1998 Public Accountant
Responsible for Financial Analysis, Tax Planning and Preparation, Computerized Billing and Financial Reporting.
For a $30 million manufacturer, to achieve accurate and timely
financial reporting, performed account analysis, and bank reconciliations.
For a Certified Public Accountant, to prepare financial statements and tax
returns.
1992 to March 1993 Staff Auditor, PA Department of Revenue
Responsibilities included the review, examination, and analysis of records
to determine to which the taxpayer had complied with the PA Sales Tax
Rules and Regulations. Generated in excess of $150,000 in additional tax
liabilities.
1989 to 1990 Senior Accountant, Klearfold, Inc.
Primary responsibilities included the analysis of operational data, economic
statistics, investments, along with cash management functions. Other duties included the preparation of financial statements ( S Corporation )
and investment summaries, analytical review of financial statements and
pension plan information, and auditing of the company’s pension plan.
1986 to 1989 Senior Accountant, Brenwood Associates
Responsible for general accounting activities including General Ledger,
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll.