Senior Accountant/financial Controller

Alison Blair

*******************@*****.*** Ormond Beach, FL +1-904-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Owner, Landscape Design and Maintenance

Diverse Lawns, Ormond Beach, FL August 2015 – June 2024

• Managed all aspects of a successful landscaping business, from design to implementation and maintenance.

• Oversaw a team of employees, handled client relations, and ensured high standards of service delivery.

• Developed customized landscaping plans for residential and commercial properties. Senior Accountant

Mosaka Ventures (BVI) February 2010 – December 2015

• Managed accounting for investment rental properties and accommodations remotely in the British Virgin Islands.

• Handled financial obligations with overseas banks, reconciled closing of monthly financial statements, and prepared quarterly reports.

• Managed construction draws and quarterly reporting for homeowner associations on Virgin Gorda, BVI.

• Constructed, built, managed, and supervised a hotel on Anagada Island, BVI. Controller

Miller Holdings, Larry Miller February 2000 – December 2012

• Reported directly to the owner, managed accounts payable and receivable, job costing and supervised the administrative team.

• Banking and all reconciliations, financial statements, and quarterly reports for multiple entities, including land development, construction companies, and homebuilding.

• Submitted monthly construction draws to the bank for master-planned communities.

• Oversaw living assistance homes, managing quarterly financials for banks and financing partners.

• Collaborated with a CPA as the company expanded handling cash flow projections and reporting obligations.

Rebranding Coordinator & Department Manager

SEARS, Paradise Valley, AZ

October 1988 – November 1994

• Coordinated the rebranding of the "Softer Side of Sears" campaign, overseeing the remodeling of stores across Arizona and New Mexico.

• Focused on women's, juniors', and jewelry departments, ensuring successful implementation of new branding strategies.

• Promoted to Manager of Juniors and Jewelry Departments at the Paradise Valley store.

• Managed inventory, merchandising, and promotional displays for the departments.

• Supervised department staff, managed store opening and closing procedures, and worked closely with loss prevention on employee matters and internal theft issues.

• Handled customer transactions, returns, and resolved issues or concerns to ensure customer satisfaction.

EDUCATION

Thunderbird High School

Graduated 1990

• General Studies

SKILLS

• Accounting background in Land Acquisition through Final Plat. Land Sales Home Building

• Proficient in computer applications

• Detail Oriented with Accuracy

• Driver License

• Effective communication skills

• Customer Service and Salesmanship

LANGUAGES

• English: Fluent

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