Human Resources Real Estate

Evangeline Karavolas

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Objective

A highly proficient accounting professional pursuing a role in financial operations, bringing advanced expertise in QuickBooks, payroll administration, real estate management, and small business consulting to dynamic teams.

Core Competencies

●Full-Cycle Bookkeeping (QBO & QBD)

●Financial Statement Preparation

●Payroll Processing & Sales Tax Filing

●Real Estate & Property Management

●Office & Executive Administration

●HRIS & Human Resources Support

●eCommerce Business Consulting (Amazon, eBay)

●Conflict Negotiation & Resolution

●Client Relationship Management

●Training & Mentoring (QBO, Xero)

Professional Experience

Intuit, QuickBooks

Senior Bookkeeping Expert – QuickBooks Live Remote January 2020 – February 2025

●Managed comprehensive bookkeeping for over 30 small business clients in QuickBooks Online, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

●Prepared and presented monthly financial closings and detailed financial statements.

●Provided expert-level bookkeeping support, advanced troubleshooting, and client training as a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor.

Windswept Business Solutions

Business Bookkeeper & Consultant Peabody, MA January 1990 – Present

●Delivering full-cycle bookkeeping services to diverse business clients using QuickBooks Online (QBO), QuickBooks Desktop (QBD), and other accounting platforms.

●Manages key financial operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, sales tax preparation, comprehensive account reconciliation, and detailed financial reporting.

●Provides strategic business startup consulting, human resources and executive support, and e-commerce operational guidance.

●Conducts client training on QuickBooks Online (QBO), QuickBooks Desktop (QBD), and Xero platforms, enhancing financial literacy and operational efficiency.

Kar-Lou Realty

CFO & Property Manager (Part-Time) Peabody, MA 1984 – Present

●Overseeing all financial operations for a family-owned real estate and property management business.

●Manages property maintenance, comprehensive leasing processes, vendor relationships, and tenant coordination.

CMIIG / CMIIC

Founding Board Member & Board Secretary, International Conflict Resolution Nonprofit Cambridge, MA June 2012 – Present

●Applying specialized knowledge in conflict and negotiation to organizational leadership.

●Contributes to organizational strategy, training program development, and effective board governance.

●Manages and facilitates global workshops focused on effective management, negotiation, persuasion, leadership, mediation services, consulting, and third-party intervention.

●Consults with individual clients to strategically address their specific negotiation needs.

Amazon Seller Coach & eCommerce Consultant Remote October 2016 – January 2018

●Coached and trained diverse clients on advanced Amazon selling strategies, inventory optimization, and storefront performance enhancement.

●Delivered personalized one-on-one coaching via screen sharing and conducted webinars for group instruction.

●Provided extensive support in critical business areas including new business setup, maintaining store health metrics, Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) logistics, and white labeling strategies.

Holy Land Boutique & Emporium (eCommerce) Remote April 2007 – June 2019

●Owned and operated a successful online faith-based retail business, managing all e-commerce operations.

●Managed end-to-end product lifecycle, from strategic sourcing and meticulous product listing to efficient order fulfillment and exceptional customer service.

GCR Professional Services / Draper Labs / MIT

HRIS Analyst Cambridge, MA Three-month contract

●Managed and maintained HRMS data systems, primarily PeopleSoft, ensuring data integrity and system efficiency.

●Generated and analyzed custom reports using Crystal Reports to support various HR and financial operations.

●Provided essential support for payroll processing and related HR functions.

DAG Consulting

Office Manager / Accountant Burlington, MA November 2001 - Feb 2005

●Directed comprehensive financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoicing.

●Administered payroll and managed employee HR benefits programs.

●Prepared and presented key financial reports for management review.

Analogic Corporation

HRIS Analyst Peabody, MA October 1987 - June 2001

●Led and supported HRIS system implementations, including PeopleSoft and Ceridian, ensuring seamless transitions and user adoption.

●Developed and generated custom reports to meet diverse departmental and compliance needs.

●Conducted internal audits, managed benefits reporting, and ensured compliance tracking for HR regulations.

Saint Nicholas

Computer Advisory Group Director/Advisor Lexington, MA June 1999 – August 2001

●Analyzed, recommended, and implemented essential hardware and software solutions to meet organizational needs.

●Spearheaded the implementation of a new email system and web hosting through a local ISP, significantly enhancing communication capabilities.

●Contributed to ongoing website development, providing critical technical assistance, user training, and comprehensive documentation for system users.

Committee Co-Chair, Logistics & Parish Council Member Lexington, MA 1999 – 2000

●Provided management oversight for the parish, including a strong commitment to fundraising and achieving budget and management objectives for the financial year.

●Facilitated and reported on ongoing meetings concerning the management of the parish council and parish administrators.

Education & Certifications

●QBO Certified ProAdvisor & Bookkeeper Certification, Intuit

●Certificate in Negotiation & Leadership, CMIIG

●Amazon Seller Trainer Certification

●MTS in Theological Studies, Holy Cross, Brookline, MA

●B.S. in Business Administration – Accounting & Small Business, Merrimack College

Technical Skills

QuickBooks Online & Desktop Xero PeopleSoft HRMS Crystal Reports Microsoft Office Suite SQL Visual Basic HRIS Systems Ecommerce Platforms

Languages

English (Fluent), Greek (Fluent), Ancient Greek (Reading & Writing)

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