Denise E. Ferry

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Longport, NJ 08403 adumqi@r.postjobfree.com

Technology Education & Financial Specialist

Effectively plan and deliver professional training to adults and children, billing, order entry, forecasting, budgeting, and auditing.

Comprehensive background teaching and training within a public school as well as corporate environments including administering multiple priorities and projects, managing groups and establishing collaborations and partnerships. Demonstrated success creating and examining budgets, forecasting, billing, and auditing. Known as an exceptional oral and written communicator and leader, easily working with others to meet or exceed expectations. Certified Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Awards

●Cinnaminson Teacher of the Year Award, selected from over 70 teachers within the high school.

●Cinnaminson Achievement Award, chosen from over 70 teachers within the high school.

●IBM Leadership Award, (2 different years) acknowledged for strong leadership.

●IBM Corporate Service Award, (3 different years) acknowledged for outstanding service.

●IBM Suggestion Award, recognized for saving company time and money by developing innovative ideas to complete business processes more efficiently.

Professional Experience

Brent Lee, CPA, Cinnaminson, NJ February 2020 – May 2021

Auditor

Audited local municipal governments, school boards, parking authorities, and the South Jersey Port Corporation.

●Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.

●Identified gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.

●Selected samples, collected appropriate documentation, analyzed data and findings and prepared reports for lead auditor.

●Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.

●Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.

●Maintained professional knowledge by taking online CPE accredited seminars.

CINNAMINSON HIGH SCHOOL, Cinnaminson, NJ September 1999 - June 2019

Business Technology Teacher, Grades 9-12,

Developed and instructed daily lessons for 100+ students. Taught Honors, College Preparatory, and Modified Academic students using current and up-to-date technologies, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to advance technology skills, Financial Readiness and Net Prep courses.

Served in many roles, including:

●High School Technology Representative, 2013-Present

Developed In-Service workshops to train colleagues and staff to utilize MS Office, Windows, and Genesis applications. Researched and answered staff technology questions.

●School Continuous Improvement Plan (ScIP) Member and Chair of the Professional Development Committee, 2006-Present, Reviewed and developed goals and continuing education for the building staff.

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Cinnaminson High School, Continued

●Co-Advisor, National Honor Society (NHS), 2010-2018

Organized and hosted annual NHS Induction Ceremony, moderated a weekly and private tutoring program and various service projects throughout the year.

●Middle States Committee and Chaired the Finance Committee during evaluation years.

●Mentor Teacher, selected to aid and assist new colleagues during their first year. Designated as a cooperating teacher for a business technology student teacher.

●Special Events Coordinator, 2009—2010

Coordinated multiple events, including: Student of the Month, Senior Citizen Luncheon, and Hall of Fame, Academic Recognition Reception, Senior Awards Ceremony and High School Graduation.

●Lead Teacher for the Business Department, 2007—2009

Supervised Business Technology staff, including preparing budgets and scheduling, created, and submitted purchase orders for textbooks, supplies and other materials. Managed student discipline, attended monthly supervisor meetings and disseminated information to staff.

TRITON REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Business Technology Teacher, Grades 9-12, 1994-1999

Prepared daily lessons for over 150 students. Taught Honors and College Preparatory courses using DW4, Lotus 1-2-3 application software, Accounting, Business Law and Management courses.

Additional Experience

IBM CORPORATION, various locations in PA and NJ January 1983 - June 1994

Team Coordinator

Managed 20 department and 12 Drexel co-op students in order entry, billing, training, collections, forecasting and monthly reporting. Standardized and implemented a forecasting system for accounts receivable using spreadsheet software.

Senior Administrative Operations Analyst

Prepared and taught IBM customers fundamentals of the IBM S/36, IBM PS/2, DOS, DW4 and Lotus 1-2-3. Updated customer accounts, prepared customer billing, coded accounts for debit memos, and supervised four college and high school marketing assistants in the customer center.

Staff Accountant

Prepared monthly inventory analysis and recorded daily invoice transmittals for eighty product centers, reconciled annual physical inventory, and analyzed employee receivables and monthly bank reconciliations.

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS), Trenton, NJ January 1981 - December 1982

Auditor

Examined and assessed Business and Personal Income Tax Returns for accuracy.

Education

Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision, with distinction, GPA: 3.97

Supervisor and Principal Certification

Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

Graduate Level Teacher Certification, Business Education, GPA: 4.0

Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

Master of Arts in Office Systems Administration, GPA: 3.71

The College Of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, GPA: 3.10

The College Of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ

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