RAFAEL A. RAVELO

305-***-**** Douglasville, GA adzttp@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/rravelo/

Former Marine bringing 16 years of experience overseeing accounting and finance operations. An integral enterprise partner with savvy business skills managing financial processes to drive growth through budget formulation and execution. Accomplished at implementing, supervising and training staff on complex day-to-day general accounting functions and accounting operations. Skilled at overseeing the preparation of accounts and reports for management, including balance sheets and income statements, yearly reporting, and audit readiness. A highly motivated professional, with proven ability to establish excellent working relationships with various team members. SKILLS

● Budget Development ● Records Management ● Relationship Building ● Full Cycle Accounting

● KPI Reporting ● Leadership and Mentoring ● Auditing ● End of Year Closeout

● Payroll Processing ● Investment & Revenue Growth ● Data Analysis ● AP and AR Expertise

● Resource Management ● Risk Management and Control ● Statement Reconciliation ● Bookkeeping PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Werner Enterprises Cartersville, GA

CDL Class A Truck Driver 2023 - Present

• Deliver freight from warehouse to customers throughout the southeastern U.S. in accordance with company procedures, safety protocols, DOT regulations, and traffic laws

• Track deliveries and maintain log of vehicle issues, cargo records, delivery issues, and billing statements

• Communicate schedules and logistics with office while navigating using GPS to find the most efficient route Foxhall Resort Douglasville, Georgia

Director of Finance 2021 – 2023

• Acted as a financial resource on a consistent basis collaborating with company executives in discovering creative solutions to improve overall business processes and performance

• Supported multiple operations and administrative departments in a wide range of accounting and financial reporting and analytical activities with primary responsibility for preparing monthly financial statements for multiple departments’ operations including profits and loss statements, balance sheet reports, projected forecast, and budget to actual analysis

• Calculated and monitored forecast, budget and revenue trends recommending improvements based on financial risk analysis and conducted proactive dialogue with operations and sales departments

• Established and enforced controls on revenue expenses to protect company assets

• Oversaw account payable, accounts receivable and income journal as well as other accounting functions as assigned; brings any accounting issues to the attention of senior staff.

• Prepared daily revenue reports analyzing performance in key departments against projected forecast and year over year performance

• Oversaw reconciliation of bank accounts monthly, ensuring transactions are recorded properly and accurately Dynatech International Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Senior Accountant 2018 - 2019

• Performed day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger

• Ensured compliance with financial regulations, accounting principles (GAAP), and tax laws

• Prepared and presented timely and accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance analysis, to senior management

• Processed quarterly sales tax entries and reconciled bank accounts monthly ensuring transactions are recorded properly; conducted monthly and annual close processes LBrands Columbus, Ohio

Senior Accountant 2015 –2018

• Applied key accounting principles when completing daily work such as: execution of payments, sales and bank reconciliations, travel and expense reconciliations, and tax compliance

• Identified irregularities and variances against audit and controls criterion and independently and proactively resolve discrepancies using financial analytics and related techniques

• Reconciled and maintain invoices/receipts, travel expense, store/online sales, payments, and bank disbursements, etc. to clear general ledger accounts

• Prepared monthly general ledger balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with accounting activities ensuring accurate general ledger and resulting managerial reports and financial documents

• Created financial reports and operated within SAP to input, extract and maintain data integrity

• Trained and supervised and mentored 2 new employees setting clear goals and providing timely feedback US Marine Corps

Senior Accountant 2007 –2015

• Managed team of thirteen employees planning work, setting priorities and scheduling work to assure effective and expeditious accomplishment of work

• Developed performance standards and evaluated employee work product providing guidance and feedback for improvement

• Drafted and finalized annual Fiscal Year Closeout/Startup Guidance to ensure budgetary targets are met at the end of the fiscal year, and to minimize accounting errors in the new fiscal year

• Review and perform root cause analysis on any anomaly within our financial reports, to create and implement corrective and preventative measures going forward

• Perform internal control audits on subordinate departments

• Formulate annual budget as well as perform quarterly budget reviews EDUCATION

Sergeant Leadership and Ethics Course, US Marine Corps University, Camp Lejeune, NC February 2014 Advanced Resource Management Course, October 2013

Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools (MCCSSS), Camp Johnson, NC Corporal Leadership and Ethics Course, US Marine Corps University, Camp Lejeune, NC August 2012 Financial Management Resource Analyst Course, March 2008 Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools (MCCSSS), Camp Johnson, NC Stratford Career Institute Accounting Certificate July 2006 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Youth Pastor

Dallas First Assembly, Dallas, Georgia July 2021 – Present Salt Church, Boca Raton, Florida August 2019 – April 2021

• Organize and lead regular religious services

• Educate Middle and High school aged students on biblical, moral, ethical, and value-based curriculum.

• Demonstrate biblical leadership through presence, council, and support to youth and their families.

• Collaborate with other ministers to organize weekend experiences including youth camp, youth leadership conferences, and fine arts competitions

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