Controller
Resume:
Melanie W. Myers *** Delay Street • Woodstock, Georgia 30189
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EXECUTIVE PROFESSIONAL
Public Accounting • Heavy A/P, A/R & Payroll • Strategic Planning • Operations • P&L • Financial Management • Budgeting • Accounting Management • Controlling • Banking Relations • Insurance • Compliance • Audit Management • Cost Reduction • New Business Development • Hiring & Training • QA • Turnarounds • Contractor & Vendor Management • Bank Teller Experience
Energetic, accomplished and forward-thinking leader with technical prowess, highly developed communication skills, and years of progressive success driving high performance construction companies to optimal operating and profit generating status. Innovative, resourceful, and inventive team builder and leader. Offer multifaceted perspective with excellent understanding of today’s technical and business conditions, programs and alliances to customize and integrate leading-edge strategies and systems. Conceptualize and enact superior procedures sensitive to costs and deadlines to grow revenues and propel market placement. Exceptional presenter and change agent with deft influencing skills and insightful negotiating abilities.
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CAREER TRACK
SEDONA MED SPA Alpharetta, Georgia
CONTROLLER 2006-2008
Controller for large medical spa with multiple locations
Managed all financial aspects of medical spa office
Completed two mergers absorbing two other spa facilities.
Spearheaded conversion of 55 offices to new POS software
Calculated commissions for sales staff
Processed payroll and taxes for 260+ staff in 10 states and Canada.
TIH HOMES, INC. Kennesaw, Georgia
ESTIMATOR/PURCHASER/CONTROLLER 2000 – 2007
Purchased and estimated two new subdivisions focusing on Craftsman plan and design features. Helped to develop policies and procedures to insure and maintain quality, cost and production standards. Helped owner open business in 2000 and maintained all accounting for 7 years.
Assisted the framing, siding & roofing applications to Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Project 417.
Managed multiple rebuild projects in Mississippi for Katrina victims.
Spearheaded Hope House Raffle campaign for TIH Ministries in conjunction with TIH Homes, Inc. to raise 1.5 million dollars to support South Africa Missions.
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SECOND GENERATION BUILDERS, INC. Ball Ground, Georgia
PRESIDENT 2003- 2005
Fully managed all aspects of this custom home design and construction firm. Key duties and responsibilities included financial and accounting management, payroll and taxes, new business development, sales & marketing analysis and planning, and played a key role in home design activities. Hired and trained employees, and personally managed inventory, purchasing, and land negotiating and acquisition activities.
Worked directly with clients and construction personnel in developing interior and exterior architectural features. Defined customer needs, developed pricing estimates, and proposed alternative solutions meeting budget restrictions.
Revised plans for customer features, and oversaw room additions, moving load and non-load bearing walls, and changes in elevation. Approved lot selection and house placement.
Consistently achieved on time delivery and met all compliance and permitting requirements. Quickly resolved issues, managed change orders, and provided on-site supervision to ensure total customer satisfaction and on-time completion of jobs.
MCKENZIE-PERRY HOMES, INC. Woodstock, Georgia
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 2000 - 2003
Effectively turned around an underperforming company. Took over and completed a full financial and operational audit, revised and reengineered existing processes and procedures, and developed new procedures. Worked with banks and lenders to enjoy full compliance, and managed all books and operations for multiple development deals and partnerships.
In addition to other duties, fully responsible for construction management, closing activities, and hiring and supporting personnel to close 400+ homes.
Due to efforts, achieved profitable operations for the first time in 4 years within 4 months of hire.
STEPHENSON DEVELOPMENT, INC. Alpharetta, Georgia
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 1997 - 2000
Successfully managed and supervised all financial functions for 11 corporations generating $45,000,000 in sales revenue. In addition, hired, trained, and assisted both administrative and warranty personnel, monitored A/R, A/P, GL, and payroll, and developed and implemented new processes and procedures effective in reducing costs and exposure and maintaining full compliance with all internal and external regulations and guidelines.
Additional duties included managing company owner’s extensive personal portfolio, and managing closing activities on a total of 1,000+ houses.
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GABLES EAST CONSTRUCTION Atlanta, Georgia
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER 1995 - 1997
FIELD OFFICE MANAGER 1993 - 1995
Hired as Field Office Manager responsible for effectively managing a wide range of construction-related business activities. Promoted to Assistant Controller responsible for multi-state GL and month end closing.
Directed the business and financial activities for 7 field offices.
Highlights of tenure include successfully managing accounting practices for 2 large upscale apartment complexes, and oversaw the establishment of 2 new subdivision offices, on time and to corporate expectations.
A.J. CONCRETE SERVICES, INC. Atlanta, Georgia
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 1991 - 1993
Managed billing and collection for all projects for company with over 70mm in annual revenues, while handling payroll taxes for 800+ employees operating in 3 regions across the US.
Previous positions include:
Assistant Construction Superintendent – Cashiers Valley Construction – 2 years
Senior Staff Accountant – Amaxopolous & Company CPA– 10 years
Bookseller – Barnes & Noble – 1.5 years
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LEARNING CREDENTIALS
Western Carolina University - Accounting
Attended University of Phoenix Online
Additional courses, seminars and workshops include:
Timberline conference and training, Portland, Oregon
Multiple classes at GAHB
Estimating & Purchasing – Lee Evans Group
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COMPUTER COMPETENCIES
Timberline Gold w/ Create a Check • TOM • BMS • Peachtree • QuickBooks • Excel expert
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CERTIFICATES & LICENSES
Certified Aging in Place Specialist – Greater Atlanta Home Builders
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INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Participant, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, 2001 - 2005, raised $20,000+ • Managed rebuilding project in Mississippi for Katrina victim • Leading a church construction project in South Africa in 2006 & 2007• Completion of Dale Carnegie Effective Communication and Human Relations course with 4 outstanding performance awards. • Framing co-coordinator on ABC Extreme Home Makeover Project 417
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