My work has involved all facets of running an entire software company as its interim acting director. I was also the Executive Administrative Assistant to the CEO and President of a software company, as well as Executive Administrative Assistant to both, the Senior Vice-President in charge of Entertainment and the Senior Vice-President in charge of Public Relations, at a different software company.
I am currently the Executive-In-Charge of an Internet-based company that provides computer software and writer services to over two million screenwriters and novelists worldwide.
I am also currently the Document and Administration Manager (and Executive Assistant to the CEO) at a worldwide chemical manufacturer and researcher/developer of anti-graffiti, mold, building restoration, corrosion, sealer, janitorial and paint/coatings products for Fortune 500 companies. Duties include being product manager, accountant and bookkeeper, and was supervisor for the following departments: computer and product technical support; customer service; logistics, shipping and fulfillment; marketing, advertising and promotion; internet web site development, design and maintenance.
I consult, procure, am a purchasing agent, inventory director, logistics manager, bookkeeper/accountant and document and administration manager for major chemical manufacturers and distributors regarding documents and administration; accounting; financials; budgeting; reducing expenses; technical support; customer service; procurement; quality assurance and control; research and development; sales; marketing; public relations; logistics (packaging/shipping: hazmat/non-hazmat, domestic/international, LTL/TL/small/large shipments); industrial relations and negotiations with vendors, clients and customers.
As a freelance controller/accountant/bookkeeper, I prepare, analyze and file/e-file multi- federal/state/international tax returns and financial proposals; and provide A/R, A/P, G/L, P&L, invoice/collections, reconciliations, chargebacks, time slips and payroll services, budget analysis, cost reduction, inventory control, increase revenue, purchasing/procurement and logistics/shipping, etc.
As a freelance paralegal/legal secretary/legal assistant, I draft, proofread and edit correspondence; legal, tax and trade documents; books, manuals and articles for publication. I analyze and summarize documents; attend meetings and court appearances on behalf of employers and clients; and interview prospective job applicants.
I am also the Logistics Manager and am extremely experienced and proficient regarding inbound and outbound domestic and international shipping (hazardous and non-hazardous goods). I package all products and shipments (large and small, air, ocean, ground, LTL/TL) and create and file all necessary documentation (e.g., commercial invoices, customs and provide harmonized tariff codes). I also use shipping software (such as, UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager Online and United States Post Office Online). I can palletize and am able to move pallets that weigh over 1200 lbs.
I am also the Executive Assistant/Accountant for a commercial realtor, as well as the Document and Administration Manager/Bookkeeper/Accountant for an international jewelry manufacturer and wholesaler. I am the Document and Administration Manager/Senior Financial Director/Bookkeeper/Accountant for a multi-store/e-commerce jewelry and watch company, and the Bookkeeper/Accountant for an organic health products company, too.
As a writer/editor I have published technical material, articles and screenplays on health, medicine, law, finance, education, travel, software, etc. My step-by-step professional story development software for screenwriters and novelists has over two million users, worldwide. It was nominated for an Academy Award.
I save substantial amounts of revenue through strategic negotiating skills. Company funds are utilized in a reasonable, responsible, diligent and cost-saving manner. An efficiency expert, I develop and organize new and current procedures for production, sales, marketing and administrative office work. I am proficient in industrial relations (vendors, customers and clients) and building, repairing and maintaining relationships.
Your company will benefit from my performing my duties efficiently and quickly. I am a good team player, detail-oriented and also possess the ability to work independently. I function well in a highly stressed environment and am able to manage company personnel, vendor and clients’ temperaments while maintaining tranquility in the workplace. I hope you will consider me for a position with your company.
Thank you.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1997 to present: CEO/Executive-In-Charge and Designer/Developer – Internet web site devoted to software and writer services
2004 through the present: Document and Administration Manager (and Executive Assistant to the CEO) at a worldwide chemical manufacturer of anti-graffiti, mold, building restoration, corrosion, sealer, janitorial and paint/coatings products for Fortune 500 companies. Duties include: writing documents, MSDS, bookkeeping, accounting, purchasing, qualitative analyses, quality product control, product technical support, pouring samples, research and development, PR, computer technical support, logistics: domestic/international (hazardous and non-hazardous goods) small, large, LTL/TL shipping, Internet, faxing, e-mailing, sales, customer service, etc. I ensure compliance with governmental regulatory agencies (e.g., AQMD, EPA, OSHA, LAFD, FDA, Health Department, Building and Safety). I am proficient in industrial relations (vendors, customers and clients) and building, repairing and maintaining relationships
2000 to present: Consultant/Procurer/Purchasing Agent/Inventory Director/Logistics Manager/Bookkeeper/Accountant and Document And Administration Manager for major chemical manufacturers and distributors regarding documents and administration; accounting; financials; budgeting; reducing expenses; technical support; customer service; procurement; quality assurance and control; research and development; sales; marketing; public relations; logistics (packaging/shipping: hazmat/non-hazmat, domestic/international, LTL/TL/small/large shipments); industrial relations and negotiations with vendors, clients and customers
Through the present: Logistics Manager and am extremely experienced and proficient regarding inbound and outbound domestic and international shipping (hazardous and non-hazardous goods). I package all products and shipments (large and small, air, ocean, ground, LTL/TL) and create and file all necessary documentation (e.g., commercial invoices, customs and provide harmonized tariff codes). I also use shipping software (such as, UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager Online and United States Post Office Online). I can palletize and am able to move pallets that weigh over 1200 lbs
2011 through the present: Senior Financial Director/Document and Administration Manager/Bookkeeper/Accountant for a multi-store/e-commerce jewelry and watch company
2011 through the present: Bookkeeper/Accountant for an organic health products company
2010 through the present: Executive Assistant/Bookkeeper/Accountant for a commercial realtor
2010 through the present: Document and Administration Manager and Bookkeeper/Accountant for an international jewelry manufacturer and wholesaler
January 1995 to the present: Freelance controller/accountant/bookkeeper who prepares, analyzes and files/e-files multi-federal/state/international tax returns/financial proposals; provides A/R, A/P, G/L, profit/loss, time slips and payroll services; invoices; collections; chargebacks; reconciliations
January 1995 to present: Freelance Legal Assistant who drafts legal, tax and trade documents
Through the present: Computer and software development, writing and support. Proficient in IT, troubleshooting, set-up, installation, etc.
March 2003 to January 2004: Assistant to owner of a high-end Property Management Company. Duties included filling out HOA certs (for sales/escrows and re-financing); interaction with vendors and homeowners; law research (declarations, convenants and restrictions); correspondence; phones; filing; computer technical support; faxing; invoicing
March 2003 to January 2004: Assistant to owner of a high-end Business Management Company. Duties included filling out HOA certs (for sales/escrows and re-financing); interaction with vendors and homeowners; law research (declarations, convenants and restrictions); correspondence; phones; filing; computer technical support; faxing; invoicing
March 2003 to January 2004: Assistant to president and owner of million-dollar cosmetic, artificial nail and accessories company with offices throughout the world (including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Switzerland, Brazil, USA and Korea). Duties included bookkeeping; research; Internet; correspondence; phones; filing; computer technical support; faxing; invoicing; shipping
March 1997 to Dec 1997: Interim-Acting Director – at software manufacturer
Through the present: Writer/Editor of textbooks, professional and trade journals, newspapers, magazines and screenplays and for: "PR Newswire," “The Chronicle,” “Vanguard Weekly,” “HealthWatch,” “SB Times,” "Valley Scene Magazine," "Encino Sun," “Nurse World,” "Working Nurse," "Sherman Oaks Sun,” “Lucid Magazine,” “Studio City Sun,” "Working World" and “SharpHealth
1995 to March 1997: Executive Administrative Assistant to CEO/President of software company
May 1996 to August 1996: Executive Administrative Assistant to Senior Vice-President, Entertainment Division and Senior Vice-President in charge of Public Relations - the manufacturer of software
1995 to Present: Reverse Engineer Analyst; Product Manager/Technical Support
Supervisor/Software Tester/Customer Service Rep – major software manufacturers
1995 to Nov 1997: Writer/Editor of an Academy Award-nominated story development computer software with over two million users worldwide
December 1993 to 1994: Recruited to head Pacific Rim Biotechnics Division for UNO an international organization comprised of governmental and manufacturing companies
1993 to Dec 2000 (Seasonal): Assistant to company owner - J L Photography and Music Productions
SOFTWARE:
I am proficient in 1993-2012 versions of QuickBooks (including, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Premiere, QuickBooks Accountant, QuickBooks Wholesale Manufacturing, QuickBooks Premiere Manufacturing and Warehousing, QuickBooks Enterprise Edition, QuickBooks Contractor, QuickBooks Online), Quicken, DataFaction, MAS 90, MYOB, Great Plains, LaCerte, PeachTree, Yardi, Microsoft Office (97 through 2012: including Word, Outlook, Outlook Express, Accounting, Excel and Access), Raiser's Edge, Open Office, WordPerfect, PrintShop, Adobe Reader, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Collaborator, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, Windows (3.1, 98, ME, XP, XP Pro, Vista, 7) Virtual Desk, Web Edit, BlackBerry, FileMaker, E-Commerce, Google Apps, shipping software (such as, UPS, FedEx, USPO), Contribute, Norton Ghost, various antivirus and backup products and many other software on PC and Macintosh operating systems. I am also a member of the Software Test Professionals
AWARDS:
Academy Award Nominee – Screenwriting software
Freelance Screenwriters Forum - Best Screenwriting Tool (two years in a row)
Writers’ Guild of America – Screenwriting software - 4 Stars
CINEC Award Nominee - Screenwriting software
EDUCATION:
Trinity College, UCLA, University of Durban
Studied for degrees in medicine, psychology, law, entomology, biology, biotechnics, genetic engineering and journalism