Accounting & Business Management

Donnalee Sherburne ! Accountant

************@*****.*** 802-***-**** • Sutton, VT 05867

Detail-oriented accounting professional relocating to the Portland, Maine area with extensive experience in managing financial operations for a variety of business operations. Proven track record of initiating marketing strategies to increase revenue and ensure continued growth while maintaining vigilance in review of expenses for cost reduction. Possess remarkable leadership skills while remaining approachable and fair- minded. Collaborative communicator with management or the ability in training staff. Advanced Certified in QuickBooks and intuitive with software.

Areas of Expertise include:

! Revenue & Profit Growth ! Sales Planning & Marketing ! Productively Meet Deadlines

! Solid Accounting Principles ! Staff Training & Leadership ! New Hire & Payroll Processes

! Management Strategies &

Implementation

! Financial Statements & Cash Flow ! Astute Understanding of Business Operations

Professional Experience

CARROLL’S AUTOMOTIVE, INC DBA KINGDOM TRAILERS • St. Johnsbury, VT • 1986 to 2017 (Sold Company) CFO, BUSINESS MANAGER, CO-PARTNER

Performed accounting procedures including job costing, invoicing, payment processing, collections, W-9 and 1099 preparation, petty cash management, bank deposits, bank reconciliation, payroll, tax payments, workman compensation audits, benefits management, asset management, general ledger entries, and financial reports. Evaluate and coordinate all finances used to fund operations, maximize profits, and increase efficiency. Assessed company expenses for reduction opportunities. Maintained adequate staffing by interviewing, hiring, and training new employees. Led staff meetings in regards to operations, performances, challenges, and positive outcomes. Developed and implemented product-marketing strategies and analyzed results to ensure effectiveness. Negotiated with vendors, ordered inventory based after analyzing market share and past sales performances. Directed Sales department for growth and executed sales procedures. Documented customer interactions in CRM system. Key Accomplishments:

• Achieved $2 Million in sales through aggressive marketing strategies, excellent customer service, forecasted sales direction, and acute accounting practices.

• Successfully established and operated Kingdom Trailers while being involved in all operating processes including accounting, staffing, and sales.

• Effectively managed diverse staff including clerical, technicians, sales, administration, and accounting personnel.

NORTHRIDGE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS • Lyndonville, VT • 2008 to 2015 (Sold Company) FOUNDER, ACCOUNTANT, MARKETING, SUPERVISOR

Engaged with clients by meeting and reviewing their financial data. Provided services to clients including full charge bookkeeping, payroll, payroll & business tax preparation, business and financial consulting. QuickBooks technical support and training. Oversaw four accounting professionals and reviewed their work for accuracy. Maintained and reported grant restricted and non-restricted data. Integrated industry specific software with QuickBooks and implemented accounting software to include all versions of QuickBooks to ensure accurate accounting data. Adhered to GAAP and all federal, state, and company policies and procedures, as well as maintained client confidentiality, professionalism, and business ethics. Key Accomplishments:

• Established successful accounting firm and gained versatile knowledge by serving clients in a variety of industries including retailers, home owner associations, professional services, automotive, non-profit organizations, law offices, restaurants, property management, churches, and manufactures.

• Supported the community by educating business owners and individuals through QuickBooks workshops and classes.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Accounting JOHNSON STATE COLLEGE Johnson, VT

Technical Experience

Mac & PC DropBox Right

Networks

Word & Pages Facebook

Marketing

CRM

QuickBooks -

All Versions

TeamViewer Payroll Relief Excel Ebay

Marketing

POS

Bill.com Log Me In Word Press Power Point ShopInventory RO Writer Cloud Hosted

Solutions

Join Me Office 365 Constant

Contact

Square Endica

References

Amanda Palmer 802-***-**** *************@****.***

Accountant at Maine Wood Concepts and former employee at North Ridge Business Solutions Cindee Wheeler 802-***-**** ******@****-**-*****.*** Accountant and purchased my company Northridge Business Solutions Nick Commerci 802-***-**** ********.*******@**.****.*** Former Board Member of Highfields, non-profit organization and former client 481 Summer St. Ste. 202 St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

Dennis Steele 802-***-**** *****@********.***

Former client and business owner

DonnaLee Sherburne

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