HAYLEY SHAW
*******@*****.*** 706-***-**** Chicago, IL 60611
SUMMARY
Creative Account Manager with 8+ years blending financial strategy, abstract thinking, and brand storytelling. From CPG packaging to web and identity design, I lead with speed, precision, and a client-first mindset. With 3+ years in Account Services and Marketing, I anticipate needs, spark ideas, and grow business by building trust and delivering sharp, on-target work. EXPERIENCE
Freelance Brand Management January 2014 - present
● Deliver projects on time, on budget, and on scope while ensuring client satisfaction.
● Build strong client relationships through strategic insight and proactive communication.
● Anticipate client needs and identify growth opportunities aligned with business goals.
GCBM, Accounting Manager Feb 2024 - Aug 2024
● Managed payroll, A/P, and insurance, ensuring accuracy and compliance
● Prepared financial reports and meeting materials
● Coordinated with teams and stakeholders to resolve complex client issues Reback Lee, Accounting Manager Nov 2023 - Feb 2024
● Oversaw accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting and GAAP compliance.
● Led sales processes and leveraged CRM tools to align with revenue goals.
● Managed and trained staff, improved controls, and cut processing time by 30%.
Freemark Financial, Accounting Manager Jun 2021 - Oct 2023
● Oversaw accounting, reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
● Led and developed team, improving controls and practices.
● Directed sales processes to align financial strategy with growth goals. Altman, Greenfield & Selvaggi, Bookkeeper Oct 2018 - Mar 2021
● Managed payroll, A/P, and insurance, reducing errors by 78%.
● Prepared reports and materials, boosting client satisfaction by 90%.
● Resolved complex client issues, cutting resolution time by 55%. Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman, LLC, Jr. Bookkeeper Feb 2017 - Oct 2018
● Maintained accurate records and ledgers, cutting errors by 78%.
● Processed invoices and reconciliations, improving efficiency by 90%.
● Supported reporting and compliance, boosting audit readiness by 80%. Shapiro & Company, C.P.A, Executive Assistant Aug 2015 - Feb 2017
● Supported executives with calendar, meeting, and priority management
● Managed travel and communications, reducing issues by 80%.
● Streamlined logistics, boosting leadership productivity by 95%. SKILLS
● Payroll, cash flow management,
accounts payable/accounts receivable,
bank reconciliations
● Month-end reporting, profit/loss
monitoring, and journal entries
● Project management, relationship
management
● Accounting principles, GAAP, auditing,
and financial reporting
● Budgeting, forecasting, financial
modeling, and business valuation
● Data analysis, risk management,
taxation, and mathematical modeling
● Accounting Software: QuickBooks,
● Datafaction, DF Imaging, Zenith,
AgiLink
● MS Office: (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint,Outlook)
● Google Workspace: (Docs, Sheets,
Slides, Drive)
● Operating Systems: Windows, macOS
● Spreadsheets: Excel, Google Sheets
● Presentation: PowerPoint, Google
Slides,Keynote
● Database Management: SQL, MySQL,
Oracle, PostgreSQL
● Collaboration Tools: Slack, Microsoft
Teams, and Zoom
● Web Development: HTML, CSS
● Graphic Design: Photoshop,
Illustrator,InDesign
● CRM: Salesforce, Zoho,
Oracle-Netsuite, Monday
EDUCATION
University of Georgia - Bachelor of Arts
Accounting & Business Management