•Led the development of a comprehensive people strategy and feasibility study, leading to the successful establishment of a second physical location in a new state, expanding company reach and market presence.•Elevated financial literacy across the organization by providing tailored education to both leadership and employees, empowering them to make informed decisions, and explored innovative financial avenues to fund future initiatives, optimizing cash flow management and leveraging vendor partnerships for sustainable growth.•Facilitated quarterly and yearly planning sessions, conducting thorough analysis of KPI results to ensure alignment with organizational goals, and devised strategic action plans to course-correct deviations, while also presenting forward-looking growth strategies based on data-driven insights. Leading four consecutive years of double-digit profit margins and sustaining an impressive annual revenue growth of over 19%.•Guided and empowered a dynamic accounting team, overseeing accounts payable and receivable functions, and delivered extensive training to cultivate career advancement opportunities within the department.•Managed sales and use tax filings and quarterly tax payments with precision, serving as a trusted liaison with external CPA for year-end filings, ensuring meticulous compliance with tax regulations and minimizing liabilities.•Spearheaded the implementation of Bill/Divy for accounts payable, optimizing operations, enhancing invoice accuracy, and reducing labor costs, while strengthening control over credit card spending and receipt management, resulting in heightened operational efficiency and substantial savings.•Engineered robust internal control measures within the accounting function, establishing segregation of duties protocols and implementing triple-validation procedures for warehouse procurements.

Leveraged strong financial and management skills in monitoring job profitability of each project, executing all accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll tasks, realizing cost savings, and collaborating directly with CPA regarding licensing and taxes. Effectively managed overall administrative operations including interviewing and hiring new employees, processing bills and payments, and performing general offices duties. Maintained detailed record of all accounts receivable, payables, and accounting entries via QuickBooks.My specific accomplishments during this tenure included:• Executed a visionary five-year business growth strategy, propelling remarkable expansion across three sectors and achieving an outstanding 346% revenue surge over four years, accompanied by consistent EBIT margin growth.• Led comprehensive business operations, overseeing marketing, administration, vendor relations, insurance management, and personnel activities, including recruitment and termination processes.• Streamlined financial management by developing and managing budgets, conducting detailed cost analyses for each project, and ensuring profitability on commercial and government contracts.• Provided invaluable insights into financial performance by analyzing key data and KPIs, empowering management with timely and accurate information to drive operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.• Led all aspects of accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll operations with precision, including overseeing monthly WIP reports, bi-weekly job costing updates, and processing all AIA documents including A104, A401, G701, and G702.• Leveraged strong negotiation skills to secure favorable vendor terms, implement cost-saving initiatives, and achieve a 4% reduction in operating costs while improving cash flow, showcasing adept procurement and financial stewardship.

Led face to face presentations with customers to provide high-quality equipment and solutions. Oversaw engineering, design, and price of all heat transfer applications related to vibrating fluid bed dryers/coolers, spiral elevators and water jacketed conveyors. Maintained consistent interaction with customer and sub vendors to discuss product quality and drawing submittals while maintaining product cost as per agreed terms and conditions.My specific accomplishments during this tenure included:• Managed end-to-end project execution, ensuring compliance with clients' design specifications and industry standards, while overseeing control drawings, fabrication specifications, and procurement requisitions.• Cultivated strong client relationships through personalized face-to-face presentations, aligning solutions with customer requirements to deliver top-notch equipment and services.• Demonstrated advanced engineering skills by pioneering in-house laboratory tests, validating process design parameters, and contributing to R&D efforts, including the exploration of innovative product development.• Fostered partnerships with customers and sub-vendors, facilitating transparent communication to address quality concerns and streamline drawing submissions, while adhering to budget constraints and contractual agreements.• Drove innovation and efficiency through the implementation of vigorous testing methodologies, validating process designs and parameters, and participating in R&D initiatives to enhance product offerings and market competitiveness.

Directed a small family owned painting company by completing day-to-day business functions from estimates/blueprint take offs to creating proposals, scheduling, pay applications, complete project management and customer follow-up. Developed and implemented growth plan, monitored, and analyzed metrics/ratios driving up profits and finding cost savings. Administered all accounting activities including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bookkeeping via QuickBooks.My specific accomplishments during this tenure included:● Boosted annual sales from $200K to $990K (395%) in 4 years by capitalizing on new business opportunities through strategic marketing efforts, presentations, competitive bidding, and client referrals.● Improved operational efficiency through development and implementation of SOP, employee handbook, and safety manual.● Increased profit margin by 40% per sector by developing and analyzing metrics.● Administered all logistics for the successful completion of numerous projects within budget and time constraints