Corrina A. Capalby
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ACCOUNTING & ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
• Led Multiple Cross Functional Projects • Effective Communicator
• Strategic Business and Relationship Development • High Business Acumen
• High Performance Team-Building • Creates Operational Best Practices
Proven Business Professional with progressive and broad based roles in operations, accounting, sales support and project management functions in publicly held and private corporations Demonstrated success in fiscal management and reporting, on-time project delivery and strong client service and retention Background in human resources, benefit administration, risk management and IT Reputation for delivering operational efficiencies, building strong communication networks and creating profit opportunities.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Conducted operational and project contract audit resulting in a 23% increase in corporation net profits.
• Identified workflow bottlenecks and created a streamlined process to increase project delivery time by 12%.
• Established an RFP response protocol that increased our contract win ratio by 33%.
• Built infrastructure that assisted in the launch of new product lines across the continental United States.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Accountant – Project Consultant 2009 - Present
Varied Short and Long Term Projects
• Contracted with CPA firm in So. California and their client a Packaging and Distribution firm
o Project included Bank Reconciliations for multiple accounts from two years prior to current
o Financial Statements preparation, audit and adjusting entries from two years prior to current
o Acted as project manager and liaison to CPA firm on progress and coordination for reporting to IRS et. all
• Contracted for Marketing and Project Support
o Prepared sales presentations offering point of view on market position and cost justifications
o Project included conducting industry related survey and data analytics
o Created a multi-media communications platform for progress
• Contracted as Project Manager for Insurance Company – Environmental Claims
o Worked with 8 Adjustors in assessing claims for a state wide underground storage tank remediation’s
o Created project tool to ensure administering of funds aligned with state contract
o Worked with claim companies, adjustors, CPA’s, Attorney’s and other representatives to ensure claim compliance
Johnson & Knue, Inc. 2007 – 2009
Operations Manager - Accountant
A California based Commercial Concrete Construction Company.
• Evaluated all vendor relationships and engaged new strategic partnerships that resulted in a 35% expense savings.
• Successfully audited prior two fiscal years resulting in positive adjustments in excess of $100,000 for the firm.
• Created efficiencies in Cost Accounting and Project Management systems that improved communication to sub-contractors and expedited pay-offs and lien releases.
• Established operation protocols that moved from manual to automated systems, resulting in less office supply expenses and reflected the company’s commitment to the environment.
• Developed an inventory control system and worked to maximize liquidation values based on fair market and secondary market assessments.
• Completed Full-cycle accounting and reporting for company including but not limited to all general ledger, month, quarter and fiscal year end reporting, adjustments, tax and audit functions.
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OfficeTeam 2007
Admin Assistant/Staff Accountant
A global staffing firm providing temporary support for short term projects, this project was for the company Perry Color Card.
• Brought current outstanding bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts that were six plus months in arrears.
• Completed full-cycle accounting functions, including reconciling the general ledger and processing all sub journals including accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash accounts.
• Processed bi-weekly payroll including job cost reporting, tax reporting and administration of all tax and garnishment payments and reporting.
• Assumed HR Functions including maintaining all personnel records, new hire paperwork, disciplinary action and benefit administration.
• Created a process to streamline and increase accuracy in recoding and balancing all credit card payments.
W.J. Holdings 2004 – 2006
Sales Administrator/Credit Accountant
A California based privately held internet based retail and wholesale operation that sells and distributes licensed sports merchandise.
• Grew company infrastructure to support product launch of three new product lines via Internet Retail System.
• Developed an inventory control system based on a FIFO system of accounting.
• Early adopter of PayPal system to increase sales and reduced DSO and credit finance fees by 48%.
• Created sales forecasting and reporting system to adjust staff and inventory levels for peak season.
• Negotiated contract with and served as liaison for Customer Service Outsourcing Center.
• Provided direct vendor and customer service to reconcile problem orders, deliveries and production timelines.
• Utilized QuickBooks Accounting Software for all revenue, credit, and inventory and reporting functions.
Consultant 1999 – 2002
Executive Assistant to Sales Manager
• Provided direct support to the Branch/Area Manager for the sales tracking and staff development of 35+ sales executives in 4 RHI locations.
• Established a centralized source of information utilized by management for staff development and training.
• Implemented and processed a direct mail campaign that canvassed the sales territory, with a recipient lists. exceeding 35,000 qualified decision makers for targeted and prospected corporate accounts.
• Planned and implemented several internal company functions to increase staff morale.
Imperial Financial Printing 1996 – 1998
Information Specialists
An Arizona based privately held financial reporting and printing company that services organizations for their SEC reporting requirements.
• Primary point of contact for “premier” rated clients in processing all sales transactions.
• Converted data from various electronic data formats in a multitude of various software programs to the SEC’s proprietary software known as EDGAR.
• Created work schedules for the processing of client requests.
• Created written communications on behalf of President of company to support service issues.
• Actively involved from a support and communication standpoint in developing new clientele.
• Well versed in reading and interpreting financial and publicly traded documents.
Education
Northern Arizona University ~ Marketing/Management Major