Robert L. Sollfrey, PhD, CPA

Yonkers, NY ***** 914-***-**** ac7l0g@r.postjobfree.com

Highly qualified Accounting Professor with more than 20 years of experience as a fulltime and adjunct faculty member of renowned colleges and universities. Motivated, energetic, and passionate about student success. Committed to improving learning experiences for diverse student populations. Demonstrated ability to utilize extensive background of experiences in financial management and accounting roles to enhance course curricula.

Education, Credentials & Memberships

PhD in Accounting, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science in Accountancy, Saint Peter’s College, Jersey City, NJ

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, New York University, New York, NY

Certified Public Accountant

Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Professional Experience

CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK –COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND, New York, NY

Accounting Professor (Adjunct), August 2007 to Present

Professor of accounting for undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds across all age groups and skill levels. Develop and execute curricula for specific courses in Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting. Design highly-effective lesson plans and tests to gauge student comprehension.

Impeccable record for retaining students as Accounting majors, fully capable of graduating with Bachelor’s degrees and sitting for the CPA examination.

BERKELEY COLLEGE, New York, NY

Accounting Professor (Fulltime), July 2009 to August 2018

Taught Accounting to undergraduate students, with full accountability for student performance, retention, and satisfaction. Mentored accounting students in all aspects of academic success and career planning. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of GAAP and changing regulations following the US financial crisis.

Successful counseling led multiple students to change majors to pursue degrees in accounting.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE, New York, NY

Accounting Professor (Fulltime), January 2000 to June 2009

Utilized an extensive background in hands-on fiscal management and accountant roles to develop real-world course materials. Applied transparent and consistent metrics for grading student tests and assignments. Represented the Department at various academic functions and effectively advocated for department resources.

Additional prior adjunct teaching experience Iona College, Saint Peter's College, Hudson County Community College, University of Maryland, Towson State University, Catonsville Community College, Howard Community College, Middlesex Community College, and DeVry.

Various experience in CEO, CFO, Controller, and related business roles at Kozy Shack Foods, Kitchen Fresh Foods, Inc., The Inn on 57th Street, Vitarroz Corp., Mullet Bay Resort & Casino, Mt. Airy Lodge & Affiliates, Hortense Spier, Inc.-Manufacturers/Wholesalers Baked Goods, Vie de France Corp., The Country Epicure, Wendell Walker & Co., and Mullet Bay Resort & Casino.