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Jersey City, Nj, Us

Jersey City, New Jersey, Us

Developed improved financial procedures to allow a nonprofit arts organization to undergo a higher level annual financial audit, based on an increased level of income to the organization from government sources. Helped to accurately report budget and income in grant reporting.Key Accomplishments: o Solved problems by interviewing key staff members to learn about the current procedural processes and researching some of the new requirements for an audit. Streamlined operations leading to 60% improvement in processes.o On time project delivery. Corrected errors in the State Council for the Arts grant contract report, allowing the organization to receive $99,000 in funding in additional funding by the end of the fiscal year.

Jersey City, Nj, Us

Managed daily operations of a children’s boutique and monitored inventory and sales through Lightspeed Point of Sale software to ensure the stores check out procedures were efficient, and that merchandise was in stock. Communicated with customers and made recommendations for improvement based on feedback.Key Accomplishments: o Successfully planned and executed a sidewalk sale that exceeded the goal of purging 50 % of aged merchandise.o Retained clients by accomplishing in-store community outreach events for both children and parents, like story time book authors, and a music hour called, Jam with Jaime. Achieving a 70% increase in repeat customers and a 50% increase in positive customer feedback

Jersey City, New Jersey, Us

Lead the Board of Trustees as a founding member of an arts organization. Lead the Board in strategic planning with a focus on mission and long-term stability. Collaborated in the creation of organizational procedures. Chaired team meetings.Key Accomplishments: o Grew organizational revenue approximately ten times over a ten-year period – from $30,000 -$ 300,000.o Researched and executed a successful application for tax exempt status.o Acted as liaison in preparation of annual financial audit effectively contributing to an 80% reduction in audit review time and achieved complete compliance.o Collaborated in the development and writing of the organizational procedures.