John L. Cowan

San Jose, Ca *****

Cell: 408-***-****

Email: ac5kx5@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

B.S. in Business Administration – California State University, Chico Successful Customer Relations – KEYE Productivity Center Leadership Training – Career Track Seminars

HACCP and NIFI Certified

Notary Public

Qualifications:

A diligent, organized and self-motivated, results oriented professional who takes pride in a job well done. Years of superior customer service, administrative, and managerial skills. Knowledgeable in general accounting practices, budgeting, bookkeeping, Commission Processing, profit and loss analysis/reconciliation, purchasing, accounts payables, accounts receivables, payroll, and facilities. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Publisher, Quicken, Quick Books Enterprise Edition, FilePro, and SBT Software. Knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop. Experience:

Norman S. Wright Mechanical 2016 – 2018

Accountant & Commission Specialist

Responsible to track, process and report all Liebert/Vertiv commission receivables, and payments on a weekly basis.

Process NSW-Duckworth commissions on a monthly basis. Foothill Securities, Inc. 2004 – 2016

Bookkeeper, Product Administrator, Commission Payroll, & Office Manager

Responsible for Accounts Payable, General Ledger coding, payment, and filing.

Process incoming commissions to Registered Representatives for weekly payroll and annual 1099 Reports.

Assist with annual CPA and Regulatory audits as required.

Product file and database maintenance. Obtain and process Selling Agreements & contracts for executive approval.

Attend Due Diligence Review Meetings for High Risk Investments (REITs, Oil & Gas, etc

Prepare all applications and filings. i.e. SIPC, E&O, D&O, ERISA, Corporate Insurance, Property Tax Assessments, Surety Bond, Fidelity Bond, and Medallion STAMP for the Broker-Dealer.

Respond to Registered Representative calls concerning product availability, processes and procedures, and commission payments.

Office Manager and Special Projects Assistant to the CEO. Alliance of Independent Broker Dealers 2008 – 2014 Part-time Bookkeeper

Process bills for payment, and record incoming receipts.

Process deposits, and create month end reports for the President. John L. Cowan

San Jose, Ca 95129

Cell: 408-***-****

Email: ac5kx5@r.postjobfree.com

Foothill Securities Partners, LLC 2007 – 2015

Part-Time Bookkeeper and Onsite Property Manager.

Bookkeeper for the LLC reporting to the Managing Partner.

Establish and maintain relationships with new and current tenants, their needs and obligations.

Interact with government entities, and vendors in regards to the property. Camstar Systems, Inc. 2000 – 2003

Office Manager

Responsible for all office operations, report preparation, and cost control.

Reduced general office expenses by approximately 15%.

Invoice approval and reconciliation, supply and food ordering, meeting room and calendar scheduling, catering needs, mail room and copy room, shipping and receiving (FedEx, UPS, DHL, Airborne Express), all facilities, equipment purchase and maintenance.

Remodeling and reconfiguration projects, open-set up and close remote office, vendor management, and landlord liaison.

New hire set up, corporate travel arrangements, ergonomic evaluation and adjustments, front office receptionist.

Cell phone and pager administration, office security administration.

Intranet design, maintenance and administration (using Microsoft SharePoint).

Initiated and coordinated transition of telecom services (resulting in approximately $50,000.00 in future annual savings)

Project assistant in Accounting, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, and I.T. (PC Troubleshooting).

* Awarded the “CAMMY Award” for going above and beyond the call of duty. Previous Experience

Extensive experience in the Hospitality Industry. Part-Time up to Full-Time positions from entry level to Management positions in the Restaurant and Corporate Catering industries.