Amir Isa
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105, USA.
Cell: 734-***-**** + Email: *********@*****.***
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Career Profile:
Solid background in finance, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, billing
and invoices, auditing, website design and development. Strong analytical and
problem solving, critical thinking skills, internal control, IT and networking.
Technical Experience Summary:
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Windows XP/7, Mac Operating System.
Web Design: Microsoft FrontPage, Macromedia Dreamweaver.
Software: Expert in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD
2007.
Project Management & Scheduling: Microsoft Project, Primavera.
Financial and Accounting Software: QuickBooks.
Other Technical Skills: Hardware setup & installations, testing, system conversion
and implementation.
Education:
Master of Arts in Communication and Multimedia, 2001
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan
Bachelor in Business Administration, Cum Laude, 1997
Northwood University, Midland, Michigan
Dual Major: Banking Finance and Management
Minor: Economic and International Business
Work Experience:
Reader/Evaluator - Measurement Incorporated (MI)
10/2013-12/2013
Ypsilanti, Michigan
[Temporary/Contract position, project by project basis]
Evaluated standardized tests to measure proficiency from students at all grade
levels, elementary through college from many different states depending on the
project.
Examined the scoring procedure with a high level of consistency and quality control
based on specific requirement from the Project Leader involved in scoring test
items in math, science, social studies, or other subject areas.
Evaluated and monitored student responses to score essays for content, focus,
organization, grammatical convention, development of supporting ideas, and the
student's ability to communicate and to respond to a specific directive.
Trained to implement the scoring criteria and to maintain consistent and reliable
scoring throughout the project.
Web Developer/Designer, Owner, Freelance Creative Media
3/2009-1/2013
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Managed the development and production websites, conception, design and
documentation for independent construction, construction management and consulting
companies in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor area.
Created content for company's web presence, design prototypes informative website,
including graphic design, site navigation and layout of content, visual concepts
that match the content and the image wanted by the clients.
Ensured that sites are easy to navigate, the layout of the content is accessible,
logical, listen closely to the client and create pages that reflect what the client
is looking for to reach their target audience and customer.
Performed maintenance and updates to existing websites and provided training on
maintenance and update procedures to clients who chose to take charge of their own
website.
Built websites using Microsoft Frontpage and Macromedia Dreamweaver software that
conform to standards and made sure that they are universally accessible.
Financial Controller, Multi Tech Resources, Inc.
3/1999-2/2009
Engineering Consulting Company - Detroit, Michigan
Developed consolidated budgets and control, forecasts, cost and expenditures, bank,
cash flow, management report, standard cost system, accounts payable and accounts
receivables management, purchasing and inventory control.
Prepared and monitored monthly report, billing and invoices system and other
financial reports. Analyzed every project cost, budget, revenues, financial
commitments, insurance and liability and other obligations incurred
Reported organization's finances to management, and offered suggestions about
resource utilization, strategies, and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
Developed procedures and policies for administrative activities to ensure office
activities expense control and productivity.
Experienced performing technical writing, specifications, research, and editing
functions to prepare business proposals, RFP/RFIs, reports, manuals, presentations
and contract administration.
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Auditor, Dearborn Marriott International
7/1997-3/1999
Dearborn, Michigan
Oversaw the auditing of accounting and financial data of numerous departments
within the organization.
Inspected and audited the operations and financial of the organization and reported
any evidence of fraud.
Audited daily operational cash flow and revenue, supervised and maintained the
standard cost system, profit and loss management reports, inventory, bank
reconciliation, journals and revenue assessment.
Analyzed cash discrepancies and multi-tasking problem solving as assigned by
management.
Collected and analyzed data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort,
extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with regulations, and management policies.
Reported to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend
changes in operations and financial activities.
Prepared daily reports on audit findings. Reviewed data about assets, liabilities,
income, and expenditures.
Inspected account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and
use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
Bank Examiner/Compliance - BBMB Finance Ltd.
6/1993 - 8/1995
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Supervised and coordinated daily branch operations, reviewed and analyzed the
branch's performance and month-end reports.
Prepared monthly reviews and performance reports for the Board of Directors and
auditing committees, follow-ups with branch on unresolved issues highlighted by the
internal auditors and conducted an investigation on anomalies and irregularities
occurred at branches.
Carried out various investigations on discrepancies, cash shortages and fraud
occurrences at branches.
Involved in implementing the computerization of the 105 branches and provided
feedback to the IT Division team and management.
Conversion and Impl mentation - MBF Information Services, Ltd.
1/1990 - 6/1993
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Project team member in implementation of major computerization project for the MBF
Head Office and it's over 150 branches nationwide.
Converted various financial products from manual system to online system and
provided feedback on systems and problems encountered during and after the
conversion process and on-line system problems.
Coordinated in new branch set-up, testing data-line, branch network systems,
installation of computer equipment and terminals, network system, computer room and
ATM machine
Involved in user and acceptance testing before and after system implementation.
Provided end-user training on newly converted online systems, system enhancement
and upgrade, revision and modifications, disaster and recovery planning and systems
migration process.
Honors and Awards:
Graduated with Cum Laude - BBA, Northwood University.
Dean's List for six terms on 4.00 scales - Northwood University.
MARA Scholarship Award for American undergraduate program.
Volunteering Experience:
Volunteer, Food pantry and Distribution, 2012
The Ann Arbor Community Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Volunteer, Logistics and Transportation Services, 2011
Jewish Family Services, Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Volunteer, Web Design and Computer Instructor, 2009
Ann Arbor Senior Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Volunteer, Math and Computer Teacher, 1998-1999
Patchin Elementary School, Westland, Michigan