SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over thirty-five years progressive experience in all phases of business including accounting and management in government, the construction, service and distribution industries.

Over twenty years in supervisory or management roles

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, providing innovative solutions to complex problems.

Excellent computer skills, including system analysis and design. Experience with Quickbooks, Excel, Word, Access, Peachtree, Broderbund Home Designer, and Softplan Lite.

WORK HISTORY

2014-2016 Director of Public Works, Parks & Recreation, City of Euharlee, Euharlee, Georgia

Municipality

Responsible for all aspects of Public Works and Parks & Recreation Departments for City of Euharlee including supervision, staffing, maintenance of facilities, grounds, athletic fields, roads, and equipment, scheduling tournaments and practices.

Increased tournament, practice & league revenues 30%

Selected for Leadership Bartow Program with Bartow Chamber of Commerce.

2002-2014 Accounting Manager, CDB Construction, Inc., Kingston, Georgia

General Contractor

Responsible for all aspects of accounting, office and contracts administration.

Track quotes and bids on multi-million dollar projects.

1995-2004 Owner, Birchtree Construction Co., Inc., Adairsville, Georgia

Residential Construction Company

Responsible for all aspects of operations, including accounting, planning, material take-offs and ordering, construction scheduling and supervision, sales, customer service and warranty.

Built approximately 100 homes in Bartow, Cherokee & Gordon Counties ranging from $70K to $250K

Served as Vice President, President and Director of Bartow County Homebuilders Association.

1993-1995 Controller, Countryside Homebuilders, Inc., Norcross, Georgia

High volume family owned residential builder

Responsible for all facets of daily, monthly, and annual accounting function.

Converted accounting system enabling timely, accurate financial statements, allowing 400% increase in credit line with major lender.

1984-1992 District Operation Manager, District Accounting Manager, BFI Waste Systems, Atlanta, Georgia

International, billion dollar solid waste and recycling firm

As Operations Manager, managed 40 truck, 50+ employee solid waste and recycling operation

As Accounting Manager, responsible for start-up of new facility; all facets of accounting, hiring, supervision, and training of accounting staff.

Wrote multiple costing, pricing, and accounting computer programs.

1978-1984 Assistant Regional Controller, American Parts System, Atlanta, Georgia

National Auto Parts Distributor

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Georgia State University – 1983

Attended classes at night while working full time.

MILITARY

United States Marine Corps Reserve 1977-1983

Received Meritorious promotion to Sergeant and Meritorious Mast