Accounting Management

Resume of:

Dr. Donald E. Russell II, MAcc, Ph.D.

**** *. ********* *****

McCordsville, Indiana 46055-6062

Home Phone: 317-***-**** - Cell Phone: 317-***-****

Personal E-mail Addresses: **********@***.***: ***********@***.***

Employment History:

Controller, Construct Solutions, Inc. – Roofing, Done Right!, 5421 W. 84th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268, 317-***-****, Mike (Joshua) Glassburn, CEO, September 2014 - Inc. 500 (June 2014 to April 2015). I oversaw all of the corporate accounting and payroll functions for this commercial and residential roofing company, which involved the overall monthly preparation of the financial statements for both the corporation collectively, as well as for the individual jobs, and working with the CPA firm in preparing the annual work papers for the actual reviewed financial statements. I also prepared the cash flow projections, as well as the Work in Process (WIP) analysis in my accounting management role as an integral part of the overall corporate management team, made up of the CEO, VP’s and project GM’s. In its most recent year of operations Construct Solutions, Inc., again made the Inc. 500 listing, at number 410, of the most rapidly growing private companies, and has been in the Inc. 500 for the last three consecutive years running. The accounting software that was used was QuickBooks for contractors for all the accounting and payroll activities performed.

Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance / Interim Faculty Chair of the Business and Accounting Department / Program Director – Accounting / Associate Professor of Accounting, Brown Mackie College, 1200 N. Meridian Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46204, 317-***-****, Hiram Holt Academic Dean (August 2010 to June 2014 ). I went back to my teaching responsibilities mentioned previously after a permanent faculty chair had been selected. I was responsible for a staff of eight adjunct professors of business and accounting, as well as a department student body of 195 students. I advised the business and accounting students, and I was responsible for student retention, as well as meeting budget and enrollment figures. I was responsible for the overall curriculum development, as well as for making sure that the course competencies were present in the business and accounting courses. I was responsible for overseeing the Accounting Program, and for teaching all levels of undergraduate accounting, finance, business, and business law courses, e.g., Principles of Accounting I, II & III, Tax Accounting, Payroll Management, Management, Principles of Finance, Marketing and Advertising, Introduction to Business, Business Law I, Business Law II, Introduction to Microcomputer Applications, Spreadsheets I, Professional Presentation Techniques, Word Processing I, Operations Management, Small Business Management, Global Business Management, Human Resources, Consumer Behavior and Market Research, Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Retail Marketing, Marketing, Sales and Channel Management, Corporate Finance, and Money and Banking.

Adjunct Professor of Accounting, IndianaTech, Indianapolis, IN Center, 3500 DePauw Boulevard, Pyramid 3010, Indianapolis, IN 46268, 317-***-**** ext. 4111, Brad Shank, Associate Professor - Business Administration, College of Professional Studies ( April 2009 to May 2012 ). I was responsible for teaching all levels of undergraduate accounting courses, e.g., Accounting Principles, Managerial Accounting, Cost Accounting II, and Principles of Auditing.

Adjunct Professor of Accounting and Financial Management, Northwood University, Indianapolis, IN Center, 6826 Hillsdale Court, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250, 317-***-****, Heather June Meyer, Program Center Assistant; 502-***-****, James F. Croan II, MSM, PHR, Director, Midwest Outreach Region, Adult Degree Programs, 11492 Bluegrass Parkway, Suite # 112, Louisville, KY 40299 (December 2007 to May 2012). I was responsible for teaching all levels of undergraduate accounting, auditing, taxation, and finance courses, e.g., Accounting Information Systems, Principles of Accounting I & II, Auditing and Assurance Services, Advanced Accounting I, Accounting for Governmental & Nonprofit Entities, Intermediate Accounting I, II & III, Taxation I & II, Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation, and Financial Management.

Adjunct Professor of Financial Management and Accounting, DeVry University / Keller Graduate School of Management, Indianapolis Center, 9100 Keystone Crossing, Suite 350, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240, 317-***-**** Ext. 8010, Bill Coit, Center Dean and Deanna Garbison 317-***-**** ( May 2007 to November 2011 ). I was responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Finance and graduate courses in Managerial Finance, Advanced Managerial Finance, Government and Not-For Profit Accounting, and Accounting and Finance.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), First Call Relocations, Inc. (An agent of Bekins Van Lines and Home Direct USA), 254 South Kitley Avenue, Suite “A”, Indianapolis, Indiana 46219-7424. 317-***-****. Tom Dufek, President, CEO (October 2000 to May 2009). I managed all of the financial accounting and reporting functions, the treasury functions, the computer information system, and the tax preparation and planning for this S-Corporation involved in the moving, storage, and transportation industry of both household and high value industrial products. I prepared all of the budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow analysis. I prepared the S-Corp tax returns on the cash basis, rather than on the accrual basis, upon which the financial statements were prepared. I prepared the owner’s individual tax returns, as well as the quarterly payroll tax returns for the corporation. I implemented all of the internal accounting controls to better identify and control the various sources and uses of cash. I worked closely with management in order to refocus the business on household moves, where there is a much higher profit margin, with more controllable costs. The accounting software that was initially used was M.Y.O.B. (Mind Your Own) Business) and later we implemented Compusource Van Line software (a modular package) for all of the accounting, in house payroll, and financial reporting functions.

Controller, (August 1991 – September 1995); Chief Financial Officer (CFO), (September 1995 – October 2000), Muesing Properties; Muesing Management Co., Inc., 5410 Emerson Way, Suite 1, Indianapolis, Indiana 46226. 317-***-****. L. Gordon Muesing, President, CEO (August 1991 to October 2000). I managed all of the accounting and computer operations for ten apartment complexes and one commercial property in the Indianapolis and Greenwood areas that we owned. I supervised a staff of two individuals, who handled all of the day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll operations for these ten apartment complexes and the one commercial real estate property. I also prepared and analyzed the monthly financial statements for these ten entities, and commercial property. I prepared all of the annual and quarterly tax returns for all of these entities. I prepared several partnerships, limited partnerships, fiduciary and S-Corp tax returns, as well as one of the owner’s own complex personal federal and state income tax returns. I prepared quarterly personal tax projection scenarios for one of the owners. I provided the financial and tax analysis for all future acquisitions of properties, and projected their impact on one of the owner’s own personal tax situation. I handled all of the company’s treasury functions, as well as determining where to invest surplus cash funds. I maintained the company's microcomputer accounting system, as well as, the general company management information system. The accounting software that was used then was Great Plains Accounting and Great Plains Dynamics, BNA Fixed Assets software Next Dimension, and BNA Income Tax Planner software.

Senior Tax Accountant, Simmons & Company, 330 Main Street, Muncie, Indiana 47308 317-***-****. W. Alan Simmons, CPA (October 1990 to July 1991). I was responsible for the compilation and review of annual financial statements for distributors, retailers, and mortuaries. I also was responsible for auditing some pension plans. I prepared individual, partnership, fiduciary and corporate income tax returns. Most of this work involved the use of personal computers (including Lotus 1-2-3 and Microsoft Excel), regularly to expedite spreadsheet work and to maintain other various accounting records.

Controller, Forming Specialties Industries, Inc., 1747 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 317-***-**** Tim Kaufman, President (July 1990 to October 1990). I was responsible for setting up the accounting information system for this newly formed aluminum fabrication company involved in a joint venture with Airstream. I prepared all of the financial statements, job cost analysis, and tax returns for this company, as well as doing the same work for two other companies owned by one of the company's owners. Most of this work involved the use of personal computers, and Excel spreadsheets. The accounting software that I used was Peach Tree Accounting.

Senior Accountant, Kelley, Hardesty, Smith & Co., Inc., 5240 Elmwood Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46203, 317-***-****, William Kelley, CPA, Managing Shareholder (retired) (June 1989 to May 1990). I was responsible for the compilation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, and payroll tax returns for contractors, coach distributors, meat processors, and computer distributors. In this position, I also prepared individual, partnership, fiduciary and corporate income tax returns. I also performed audits of not-for-profit organizations, and building contractors. I was also directly involved in several yellow book audits. Most of this work involved using personal computers and software (including Lotus 1-2-3 and Microsoft Excel) regularly to expedite most of the spreadsheet work, as well as to maintain other accounting records. I was also responsible for providing computer consulting, and tax consulting services to various clients.

Senior Accountant, Guy Wiley, Jr. & Company CPA's (Now owned by BKD) 2749 Covenanter Drive, Bloomington, Indiana 47401 812-***-****, Guy Wiley, Jr. CPA, General Partner (retired) (September 1985 to June 1989). I was responsible for the compilation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and payroll tax returns, for retailers, meat processors, doctors, restaurants, fraternities and contractors. In this position, I prepared individual, partnership, fiduciary and corporate income tax returns. I also worked on audits of banks, and not-for-profit organizations. I was also involved and responsible for conducting yellow book audits. Most of this work involved the use of personal computers and software (including Lotus 1-2-3) regularly in order to expedite spreadsheet work and to maintain the various accounting records.

Assistant Comptroller, L. C. Cassidy & Son, Inc., (CASCO), 1918 S. High School Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46231, 317-***-****, Ray Barkhau, Comptroller (November 1984 to August 1985). I supervised all the extensive accounting functions (i.e., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Control and Payroll) of a staff of four individuals in the corporate accounting department. I was also responsible for the reconciliation of all corporate bank accounts. I also prepared the financial statements on a monthly basis. In addition to this, I prepared all quarterly and annual payroll tax returns and other various corporate state sales and use tax returns.

Accountant, Rost Jewelers, Inc., (a division of the Gordon’s Jewelers Corporation, now owned by the Zale Jewelry Corporation), 6105 N. Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46220, 317-***-****, Ken Fultz, Credit Manager (June 1979 to November 1984). I supervised all of the accounting functions for their seven retail stores in the Indianapolis area, and Greenwood. I also audited all of the store’s accounting records on a monthly basis, which involved some travel to the various stores. In this position I was also responsible for maintaining the credit card accounting records, through the use of a computerized accounting system from the regional office located behind the store in the Glendale shopping mall.

Education:

Walden University, School of Management – Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Applied Management and Decision Sciences (AMDS) – with a specialization in Accounting, GPA 4.00, Degree awarded in June 2012.

University of Indianapolis, School of Business - Master of Arts in Accounting (MAcc) – Summa cum Laude, GPA 3.91, Degree awarded in December 1998.

Indiana University - IUPUI, School of Science - Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the School of Science in Psychology with a minor in Accounting – Cum Laude, GPA 3.54, Degree awarded in January 1977.

John Marshall High School – High School, Academic Diploma, Diploma awarded in June 1972.

Professional Affiliations, Awards and Volunteer Work:

Brown Mackie College (BMC) Master Educator Award, Fall 2013.

Business Department Faculty, Outstanding Teaching and Exceptional Commitment to Students Award, Brown Mackie College, April 2012.

Faculty of the Quarter Nominee, Brown Mackie College, July 2011.

Faculty of the Quarter, Brown Mackie College, September 2010.

Cub Scout Treasurer, Pack 236, September 2008.

AICPA, Faculty Member, September 2007.

IUAA, Life Member, September 2004.

Unit Commissioner, CICBSA, September 2002.

Cub Scout Treasurer, Pack 236, March 2001.

Member of the Indiana CPA Society May 2000.

Cub Scout Assistant Den Leader, Pack 236, Den 4, September 1999.

Delta Mu Delta – National Scholastic Honorary Society for Business Administration and Accounting

Majors, Delta Psi Chapter, March 1999.

AICPA, Graduate Student Member, September 1997.

Sigma Pi Alpha -- Scholastic Honorary Society - IUPUI, January 1976.

Spelunkers Club Member, John Marshall High School, 1972.

Naturalist Club Member, John Marshall High School, 1971.

References:

Carl Burger, former partner of GSO in charge of SEC audits and former Adjunct Professor of Accounting for me when I was working on my MAcc at the University of Indianapolis, 8815 Swiftsail Circle, Indianapolis, Indiana 46256. Home telephone: 317-***-****.

James W. Herrin and Tammy Herrin, longtime friends and self-employed business owners for whom I have done accounting and tax work for, 2059 South 600 East, Greenfield, Indiana 46140. Jim Herrin’s cell phone: 317-***-****. Tammy Herrin’s cell phone: 317-***-****.

Gary Conway and Mary Conway, longtime friends and business owner for whom I have done accounting and tax work for, 347 N. Summerfield Drive, Greenfield, IN 46140-8400, Home telephone: 317-***-****. Gary Conway’s cell phone: 317-***-****. Mary Conway’s cell phone: 317-***-****.

Thomas M. Dufek, business owner and longtime friend for whom I have done accounting and tax work for, 7007 W. Meadows Lane, Greenfield, IN 46140, Home telephone: 317-***-****; Cell phone: 317-***-****.

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