Larry D. Thompson

*** ****** ***** **********, ******* 35071 256-***-**** adg626@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To obtain a position that allows me to utilize and enhance my skills, knowledge and abilities obtained through education and experience to help maintain and improve the financial strategies of a company.

Skills and Abilities:

Microsoft Office Suite

Financial Reporting

QuickBooks

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Leadership

Effective Communicator

Competency in Accounting and Finance

Flexibility

Time Management

Adaptability

Multi-Tasker

Problem Solving

Strong Work Ethic

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Organization

Education:

University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL

Bachelor of Science in Finance Spring 2019

Concentration in Investments and institutions

Experience:

Progressive Finishes Inc. Alabaster, AL

Entry-Level Controller May 2019 – Present

Maintained and updated month to month budget daily using historical data to forecast sales, and revenue to make predictions.

Created data sheets as well as monitored existing data sheets in excel to assist in making Financial decisions. (Helped monitor Labor cost to keep it below 40 percent.)

Eagerly sought out vendors for better pricing on goods. (Negotiated with vendors to get lowest price on direct materials used in production.) Cut costs by 5%.

Handled Accounts receivable / Accounts Payable with attention to detail. (Contacted customers to keep AR low on a weekly/monthly basis.)

Conducted industry research to identify significant trends and delivered valuable information to counterparts so that we may take action or implement change.

Green and Gold Student Investment Fund Birmingham, AL

Financial Analyst August 2018 – April 2019

Conducted research for the Materials and IT sectors to make educated trades every week.

Shared information found within the Material sector with other analysts to get feedback.

Worked with a team to find new and emerging companies and sale the idea of investing in those companies to other analysts.

Target Corporation Birmingham, AL

Logistics Flow Team Leader October 2016 – April 2017

Spearheaded the fulfillment of online orders efficiently.

Successfully maintained the quantities of merchandise and inventory.

Assured accuracy of products for sake by use of Department Class and Item numbers (DPCI).

Created and maintained a collaborative work environment to drive sales and meet monthly goals.

Progressive Finishes Inc. Alabaster, AL

Quality Inspector and Shipping Coordinator March 2014 – October 2016

Managed the queue of daily work orders for precision.

Authorized the quality and quantity of products shipped.

Secured truck loads on the dock and filled corresponding paperwork.

Orchestrated staff meetings to discuss strategic goals and quality improvements by use of SWOT analysis.

Implemented systems that enhanced production and shipping quality.

Extracurricular Activities & Leadership:

UAB Trio Alum

UAB Upward Bound Counselor

Green and Gold student investment fund Financial analyst

Habitat for Humanity volunteer

References available upon request

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