Hose Products Division (HPD)

First Rotation- Corporate Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. (Filtration Group)- Led daily reporting of orders and shipments for Filtration Divisions across North America, Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and Latin America, ensuring accuracy and timely insights for operational efficiency.- Contributed to the preparation and analysis of financial reports, delivering valuable insights that informed strategic decision-making and drove operational enhancements.- Monitored weekly performance metrics and inflation trends for all Filtration Divisions, facilitating proactive adjustments to optimize business strategies.Second Rotation- BWF Division in Oxnard, California.- Capitalized fixed assets for the Carson and Oxnard locations promptly, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.- Processed payroll efficiently for multiple locations, including Oxnard, Carson, and Sacramento, contributing to timely employee compensation.- Updated daily orders and shipments in SAP, enhancing data accuracy and operational efficiency.- Managed Accounts Payable across all three business units, achieving a $1.5M reduction in intercompany payables and a $2.5M decrease in total payables.- Cultivated strong relationships with cross-functional teams to enhance alignment and facilitate effective communication regarding financial performance and strategic objectives.- Oversaw Inventory Variance Reporting, identifying key part numbers responsible for significant variances and implementing corrective actions.- Conducted peer audits for SOX compliance testing in another business unit, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and strengthening internal controls.Third Rotation- EMOE Division in Holly Springs, Mississippi.- Daily Divisional Reporting- Operations Report, Orders and Shipments, Negative Inventory, Miscellaneous Inventory Transactions- Creating dynamic, SAP files for divisional use - Month-end reporting and journal entries

-Manage and mentor 36 students within a dormitory style living environment. Available 24/7 to resolve conflicts.-Help with administrative duties within the building: room transfers, incident reports, and health/safety reports. -Organize educational and social events for my community. -Top competitor for merit points in residence life and awarded "Community Builder of the Year."- Nominated as RA of the year at the NEOHO Convention.

- NCAA II Athlete- Member of the cross country and indoor/outdoor track and field team at Lake Erie College.- Time management skills from having to manage practices, meets, classes, work, etc.- 3.99 cumulative GPA, on the Dean's List, and graduating a year early.

-Prepared Federal, State and Local tax returns for low income individuals. -Communicated one on one with Hispanic clients using an interpreter.-Obtained VITA certification.-This was unpaid, I did this work through the Tax Clinic course at Lake Erie College.

- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers.- Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.- Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers.

- Enter accounts payable invoices on a three-way match system and APOS system.- Assist with inventory counts and month end close.- Use problem resolution skills to resolve price and quantity discrepancies.

- Prepared Federal, State and Local tax returns using DRAKE software.-Discussed directly with clients the results of their individual tax returns.-Performed activities involved in running a small business. -Obtained more problem-resolution skills.