MELISSA BUCKSKIN
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~ ACCOUNTING/FINANCE MANAGER ~
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Comprehensive Data Analysis
Strategic and Tactical Planning
Process and Productivity Improvement
Rapid Conflict Resolution
Team Collaboration and Cooperation
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Detail-oriented and competent accounting professional with exceptional expertise in delivering topnotch services across a wide spectrum of accounting duties and functions, along with its related concepts and principles. Equipped with exceptional knowledge in financial management and support operations, along with the ability to quickly address and resolve to all operational and accounting challenges with confidence, determination, and focus. Known for excellent management skills acquired from extensive background in overseeing wide-ranging operations of self-owned businesses. Adept at establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with all levels of individuals. Technically proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, Window, QuickBooks, Peachtree, and Soneto with working knowledge in Small System Set-up and Troubleshooting and Repair. Currently possess a certification as Senior Advisor from the Society of CSA.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OWNER/OPERATOR ~ BUCKSKIN FUTURE INC. DBA THE CLEANING AUTHORITY ~ Loveland, CO ~ 2008–2012
Ensured accuracy and precision in payroll reports and related transactions by verifying all information and data being processed. Oversaw the management of the entire operations of the business, such as sales, marketing, human resource, and staffing.
Career Highlights:
- Made major contributions in attaining large volume of sales from $120K to $450K per year and successfully decreasing COGS by 6% while increasing its quality
- Obtained profitability by redefining existing services and applying appropriate modification
OWNER/OPERATOR/SENIOR HELPERS ~ MMC FUTURE INC. DBA SENIOR HELPERS ~ Loveland, CO ~ 2008–2012
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in handling and managing operations and practices associated with accounting, reporting, customer service, human resource, marketing, and sales.
Career Highlights:
- Earned a reputation across Northern Colorado as a leader among other non-medical home care in delivering high quality and excellent services
CONTROLLER ~ PIPE INDUSTRIES CORPORATION ~ Commerce City, CO ~ 1993–2008
Proactively performed wide-ranging accounting duties and functions; conducted thorough analysis on quality and production to determine areas needing improvements. Spearheaded all transaction connected to application and securing contracts, loans and licenses, product and equipment purchasing, collections, inventory, and customer service. Ensured full compliance with all State/Federal regulation and other standards being set by the company. Applied expertise in preparing various accounting reports while maintaining records and files.
Career Highlights:
- Played an integral role in saving the company to possible bankruptcy by delivering necessary support in line with expanding the production by 10 folds
- Worked hand-in-hand with team members, resulting to significant improvements in product quality; thus enabled the company to increase cost over competition
EARLIER CAREER
ACCOUNTANT ~ ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS ~ Denver, CO
ACCOUNTANT ~ FRED SCHMIDT APPLIANCE STORE ~ Denver, CO
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING, MINOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE | Parks Junior College | Thornton, CO
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT| Colorado School of Medical Assistant | Denver, CO
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Society of Senior Advisors-CSA | Council Member, Larimer County Senior Professionals | Member, 1st Tuesday Networking Professionals Group | Member, Weld County Senior Professionals | Member, Steeplechase HOA Board
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Member, Professional for seniors: Eldercare Network | Trainer, American Red Cross Family Caregiver, Northern Colorado
GEMS Trainer and Memory Screening Trainer, National Alzheimer’s Association