Management Accounting

Lewis Gach, Jr.

*** ********* **., ****** *****, SC 295988

Cell: 843-***-**** ***.****@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned, goal focused C-level leader with over twenty years’ experience in Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, and Business Management positions. Adept at creating leading-edge programs to enhance revenue growth and quality, while creating safe and productive work environments. Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve highly complex and sensitive issues to ensure internal and regulatory compliance. Proven success in recruiting, training, and retaining staff, managing budgets and financial assets, and implementing business plans and HR efforts that effectively communicate and support the firm's mission and strategic vision.

Areas of Expertise include:

Human Capital Management

Onboarding & Training

Leadership & Mentoring

Talent Management

Professional Development

Change Management

Performance Management

Succession Planning

Project Management

Vendor & Employee Relations

Negotiation & Communication

Customer Services

Accounting

Budget Management

Financial Analysis

Account Reconciliation

P&L Accountability

Payables & Receivables

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION CORPORATION OF AMERICA Myrtle Beach, SC 2003-2017

Academic Dean/Professor/Campus Chief Academic Officer/Chief Human Resources Officer

Taught various courses to undergraduate students, including Accounting, Financial Management, Business Management, Marketing, MS Office Applications and Business Ethics as a Classroom Instructor.

Key Accomplishments:

Innovated cutting-edge professional development programs that resulted in 100% employee retention with Golf Academy of America in both the Academic and Administration Departments.

Initiated student service programs and policies, which increased retention from 83.6% to 88%, student attendance from 70% to 90%, and a 64% increase in overall student satisfaction with the college.

Accountable for the development, auditing and reporting of the annual instructional budget. Assisted in the Campus Operations Budget. Campus Annual Budget was between 7 & 25 million dollars depending on enrollment. The instructional budget makes up 70-75% of the total campus budget. EBITDA was at least 33% every year.

Ensured 100% compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.

ATLANTIC COAST JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION Myrtle Beach, SC 2002-2009

Executive Director/Owner

Successfully established and conducted all operations for 501C3 this youth sports organization.

Reviewed reports and maintained strong relations of trust with shareholders, partners, and external authorities. Completed all accounting functions including GL entries, Event & Association budgeting, reporting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reconciliation of all bank, vendor and customer accounts. Follow-up on all Actual-to-Budget variances. Organization grew by at least 50% each year.

CAROLINAS SECTION, PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS’ ASSOCIATION • N. Myrtle Beach, S.C. • 1999-2002

Senior Tournament Official

Performed all duties required for the successful conduct of all Carolinas PGA tournaments including PGA Tour/Nike Tour/BUY.COM Tour events.

Full P & L responsibility for programs and events including budget development, auditing and reporting.

Follow-up on all Actual-to-Budget variances.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, ACCOUNTING & FINANCE, GPA: 4.0

VIRGINIA COLLEGE Birmingham, AL

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, GPA: 4.0

VIRGINIA COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM, AL

TRAIN THE TRAINER

WORKPLACE REALITIES - DIVERSITY WORKSHOP

DISNEY UNIVERSITY – KEYS TO SERVICE EXCELLENCE

TECHNICAL and RELATED SKILLS

AUXILLIARY PROBATION OFFICER – SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (FORMER)

LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR – STATE OF FLORIDA (expired)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP: PGA OF AMERICA MEMBER SINCE 1997

NOTARY PUBLIC – STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Technical Skills: MS Office Suite: Outlook (Advanced)

Word (Advanced)

Excel (Intermediate)

PowerPoint (Advanced)

Accounting Applications: QuickBooks, Peachtree / Sage

HRIS Applications: Timeforce, Ultipro, Workday

Numerous: CRM and POS Data Management Programs

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