In addition to my years of job experience,
I have owned and operated a small family
business:
Education
Southern University – 1983
B.S. Accounting
Delgado Community College
– Expected Graduation 2016
Business Technology
Mark S. Ford 939 Reynes Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
************@*****.***
About Me:
I am a vibrant New Orleans Lower 9th Ward native
with a lengthy history of being knowledgeable and
having an excellent work ethic. I have an empecable reputation for trustworthyness, dependability an
excellent accounting practices. My professional
background includes a variety of accounting,
photography and program management skills.
Experience:
9/2015 – Present Recreation Center Assistant
NORDC. I greet visitors to my neighborhood communicty center and provide them with informaiton an answer questions and concerns.
9/2012 – 4/2014 Hotel Night Auditor
Marriott Courtyard. Managed and blanced hotel’s
A/R and A/P as well as audits for accuracy.
Successfully resolved accounting discrepancies,
balanced credit cards and cash, audited and
reconciled all revenue postings. I have also instituted policies to increase compliance to hotel standards and procedures.
1/1990 – Present Senior Tax Preparer
H&R Block. In this seasonal position, I prepare tax returns for individuals, small businesses, partnerships and corporations for all states. Prepare, answer
questions and provide general knowledge of sales
taxes as well as payroll taxes. I conduct business workshops and analyze budget and financial
statements. Each year I receive certified training of current and revised tax practices and procedures.
1/1994 – 8/2006 Distance Learning Coordinator
/Photographer
Southern University at New Orleans. Operated all
aspects of SUNO-TV PRESENTS television station. I
set and monitored video conferences and lectures,
trained instructors in using applications, assisted in administering, testing and grading exams and all
special event photography.
5/1987-1/1994 Office Manager/Accountant
City of New Orleans. I supervised 50 attorneys and office personnel by managing daily administrative
operations of the City Attorney’s Office. I established work priorities and day to day operations of the office. Performed all payroll and budget reports, annual
inventory of office equipment and purchasing
procedures. Prepared Contracts and Proposals.
Program
Management Accounting
Community Based
In addition to my years of job
experience, I have owned and
operated a small business, Mark
and Kim Ford Photography and
serve as assistant Pastor at Battle
Ground Baptist Church