ACCOUNTING

EDWARD BELL

**** *.*. ** ** PLACE, TAMARAC FL. **321

Home: 954-***-****

Cell: 954-***-****

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SUMMARY OF EXECUTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

• A high profile financial and operations professional with a distinctive and highly

successful management style.

Proven ability to direct internal functions through effective leadership approaches.

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Able to bridge the gap between staff and all levels of management to ensure effective

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interdepartmental cooperation.

Recognized as an effective problem solver and decision maker; a self directed and motivated

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individual with the capability of consistently achieving results.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Totally restructured operating procedures and financial controls resulting in an increase of

more than $400K and CSI in the mid 80’s range within two years.

Achieved net worth exceeding $1.5M and an overall CSI of 89 for an automotive group, which

grew from one franchise to seven within ten years.

Applied expertise in the negotiation and sale of three franchise operations.

Financial and Operations Management

Assess all pertinent financial data; formulate and prepare financial statements for analysis; develop

long/short range plans and forecasts. Set and administer budgets for fixed and variable expenses;

analyze projected vs. actual results and modify as needed.

Consult with senior management regarding the identification and direction of new business

opportunities based upon forecast, economic factors, and in depth analysis of past performance.

Coordinate procedures involved in establishing new business operations.

Participate extensively in the negotiations of all transactions including new business financing, new

franchise development, capital purchases and sale of dealerships.

Establish goals and formulate operating procedures for office administration, credit and collections,

purchasing, inventory, receipts and disbursements, reporting and documentation.

Monitor compliance with federal, state and local regulations pertaining to sales/tax documentation and

appropriate reporting procedures.

Devise and implement streamlined procedures to maximize profit potential and staff capabilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GROWERS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Davie, FL 2004 2016

Office Manager/Accountant

PETE FRANKLIN NATIONAL AUTO SALES, Kansas City, MO 2002 2004

General Manager/Controller

WARRENTON FORD, Warrenton, MO 2001 2002

Controller

CLASSIC AUTO SALES, Columbia, MO 1997 2000

Owner/Operator

LEGEND AUTOMOTIVE GROUP Columbia, MO 1983 1997

Secretary/Treasurer, 25% ownership

EDUCATION

City College of New York Accounting/General Business

Completed numerous industry specific training programs through Reynolds & Reynolds (ERA

System).

VIM III and VIM Net

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