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February 25, 2010

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Paul Charles Mecikalski

**** ********** **** ********* #*

Rochester, MN 55902

507-***-****

************@*****.***

Executive Summary Cross-industry experience of creating and increasing productivity, efficiency, accountability and profitability. Consistently employ an energized, can-do management style utilizing financial analysis skills, organizational abilities, vision and tenacity. Blend motivation, leadership, creative and analytical abilities to develop and implement innovative ideas that produce a bottom-line.

Areas of Knowledge and Expertise ● Business / Enterprise Turnaround ● Financial Statement Generation

● Strategic / Creative Marketing / Planning ● Corporate Accounting

● Budgeting and Forecasting ● Margin improvement

● Operations and Financial Analysis ● Bid Research and Generation

● Credit Management ● Contract review and Negotiation

● Presentation Development / Delivery ● Sales Analysis and Marketing Research

● Technology improvement and Development ● Auditing

Education Bachelor of Arts., History with a minor in Political Science, University of Minnesota

University of Athens and University of Cyprus, 2000 Directed Study-Economics and Accounting. Working on my CA Degree.

High School Diploma., Riverside University High School, Milwaukee, WI

Computer Skills Able to utilize both Windows and MAC operating systems, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access, Netscape, PowerPoint, Filmmaker Pro, Lotus Notes, Sidious, Shoptech, Goldmine and FICS. Able to use the following accounting software, MAS 90, AS 400, Quicken, QuickBooks, Forefront, People-Soft and MS Money, Peachtree and Great Plains.

Employment Staff Accountant-Revenue and Collection, IDeaS, Bloomington, MN

Held the responsibility for client invoicing in accordance with the terms of the specific client contracts and collections in an international environment. Communicated with internal and external US and International clients to resolve invoicing questions and assure timely payments. Also prepared account reconciliation and audits in addition to serving as a back-up to the other accountants in the company. Prepared and entered journal entries within the Great Plains accounting system. Prepared both United States and International payroll including verifying hours, rate changes, extra time and commissions. Investigated and resolved any differences, transmitted data to payroll service, audited payroll output and prepared payroll entries. Prepared various analytical reports for management. Reconciled and analyzed various general ledger and revenue accounts and reports. 2008-2009

Senior Accountant, Phygen Inc., Minneapolis, MN

• Directed the day to day operations of the company’s financial systems, reporting, planning, financial controls, purchasing, and strategic planning for this private multi-million dollar plasma technology company. Coordinated the end of month closing process to ensure all corporate deadlines were met and information was presented in accordance with GAAP. Analyzed quarterly and annual financial statements using trends, variance and what-if scenarios and generated specialized ad-hoc reports for management reporting. Supervised 2 employees and Performed general inventory accounting responsibilities including inventory cost, pricing and providing inventory control. Worked on Phygen’s technology committee which is responsible for information and technology upgrades within the company. Oversaw marketing department’s initiatives such as conducting performance analysis of customer orders, marketing campaigns, online marketing campaigns as well as translating data into meaningful insights for Phygen’s Sales Managers. Performed channel performance analysis (lead generation, email and direct mail) and optimized the online behavioral targeting tool to increase revenue. 2007-2008

Investor Reporting Specialist, Northmarq Capital, Bloomington, MN

• Provided a significant internal control to NorthMarq Capital by reconciling numerous balance sheet accounts for all segments of the business; research/resolution of outstanding issues through utilization of problem solving skills and written/oral communication; preparing journal entries to assigned accounts, in addition to doing financial reporting both internal and external. Supervised 2 junior associates. Participated in the implementation of new procedures for the improvement in the reconciliation process including creation of a bank reconciliation database in addition to a money movement program. Also involved in both internal and external audits in addition to providing resources for external reporting. 2005-2007

Honors & Awards Stavrou-Condon Grant (2000).

University of Cyprus and Public Information Research Grant (2000).

Ruth Elliff Grant (2000).

National Conference in Undergraduate Research-presented research in front of fellow undergraduates and professors (1998).