• Reconciling and balancing all bank, card and cash accounts, filing monthly Sales tax for NY and NJ• Full Cycle Accounting and Bookkeeping, all AP and AR functions, Weekly Check runs, 1099s• Verifying employees’ details, make sure all NY regulations observed, HR functions, compliance with NY state law, office duites• Maintaining relationship with external Accountant for year end and bonus run, and all financial matters• Prepared info for all PPP/Covid-19 related documentation

Project while PT furloughed during Covid• Posting batches for AR using Net Forum, uploading to Solomon for month end closings• Handled invoices, payments, and monthly collections using Net Forum• Acted as financial liaison between the Foundation and the various programs they administered, and the 4As• Was in charge of administering and updating all invoices for all foundation events, and keeping track of status.

•Performs monthly close activities including preparing journal entries, accounts reconciliations, variance analysis and reporting; Keeps record of the day to day operations of the accounting books of record of the Group’s North American entities on SAP; Communicates with peers, business liaisons and third-party vendors to gain information and ensure compliance with company policies and GAAP•Supports treasury department including compiling Daily Cash Reports and executing ACH and wire payments•Successfully owned Projector Project and eliminated six months of backlog through reconciliations, forensic research, and communication throughout departments on the project• Assists internal and external auditors with Sarbanes-Oxley and financial audits

Sharpening financial knowledge. Controlling cashflow through budgeting and preparing forecasts, preparing management reports, and working with external accountants to complete statutory reporting. Additional duties on a daily basis include but not limited to: • Run and maintain all office systems, do weekly payment runs• Creating and implementing a new inventory system and streamlined invoicing, which resulted in identifying the most profitable income streams and improving company processes• Reconciling and balancing all bank, card and cash accounts, preparing quarterly VAT returns• Negotiated financing of £2.6 million for the gallery and director• Maintain relationships with accountants, lawyers, private financing, and all external stakeholders.• Brought daily accounting and financing functions in-house, negotiated prices and contracts with vendors, and improved gallery processes, ultimately reducing overall expenses for the gallery • Preparing and analysing management reports, slashing wasteful expenditure

A contractual, project driven roll utilizing financial analyst and modelling skills to produce financial models and valuations for start-ups with a high end, international focus, and internal purposes such as strategic business decisions. I have assisted with developing client pitches from the early stage initial funding to presentations for Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors. This position has also included research for comparables and competition.

I worked alongside the Director of Boisdale Entertainment and the management of Boisdale Restaurants for various projects. These included creating a successful Search Engine Optimization and Online Marketing project for Boisdale Restaurants and organising and assisting with events and music festivals. I represented Boisdale at Industry Trade Shows and worked on the launch of the Boisdale Magazine, which proved to be a successful endeavour.

All-encompassing role in which understanding and respecting social and business cultures of global stakeholders was an integral part of the position. An international focus was imperative as was the ability to diplomatically balance the needs of all parties under high pressure situations. Responsibilities included Office and Operations Management, all aspects of Show Management for large scale International Trade Exhibitions (EMEA), Marketing and Sales for Exhibtion Adverstising, Stand Design, and event organisation.Key Achievements• Selected (one of two) to co-ordinate the pre and post show in Cairo, Egypt, for ITU Africa (International Telecommunication Union - the telecommunications agency of the United Nations)• Provided budgeting and forecasting between various partners, stakeholders, and subcontractors• Brought all bookkeeping in house, liaised and worked with external accountants for statutory reportingand financial planning• Sold and managed all advertising sponsorship displays throughout the exhibition centre, bringing in an additional £56,000, and client relationship management (CRM) with clients including Vodafone and Egypt Telecom• Tab Info Asia in Bangkok (2010) - Organized and managed the “Golden Leaf Awards” from both London and in Bangkok while simultaneously acting as Registration Manager for entire exhibition• Other Key Achievements include presenting successful proposals to ITU in Geneva, Alcatel Lucent in Paris, Vodafone and Huawei, Secondment for the production of the Graduation Ceremonies at Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK, and On-site coordinator (Operations) during the construction of Etihad First Class Lounge (Abu Dhabi, UAE)I was involved with Concept Design and Communication from its initial conception as Opex International and through its metamorphosis as Concept - forming collaboratory relationships and partnerships with organisations in Europe, the United States, and Asia.

While temporarily back in the United States, I worked in this seasonal position. I assisted with tax returns and administrative tasks while getting exposure to the complicated regulations of the American tax system.

An interesting position based in London, but with headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. I prepared 5 year forecasts/financial models for Initial Investment in Eastern Europe Rape Seed Project which were used to obtain funding. Controlled accounts for the UK office in conjunction with the Egypt Office including travel to the Cairo office. Secured and prepared legalisation of Belarus Office through preparation and notarisation of documentation (Belarus Embassy and United Kingdom Foreign Office). I was able to use my experience of working in Cairo further in my career.

I was the main point of communication for Dubai and Mumbai offices and successfully raised sponsorship and organised London facets for the Mumbai launch, incorporating the Tarun Tahiliani Party at The Knightsbridge, and the Aspinall’s Mumbai Party. I developed marketing and sponsorship proposals for international clients and cultivated relationships between our diverse clients, all of whom represented the Best of Britain.

I restructured and forensically investigated previous financial transactions, including working with international clients to research the historic books, travelling to Genoa for meetings with a reinsurance partner, and ultimately reorganising and straightening out the accounts. I also prepared promotional material, maintained international client relationships, and assisted the Director in all day to day aspects of running the business.

An analyst role under the graduate intake programme with the Corporate Finance and Recovery (CFR) department. Worked on the management of two insolvent companies, United Standard Limited and Insurance Corporation of Singapore (UK) Limited and undertook a secondment to the Treasury function within CFR

I developed a model portfolio of a fund of funds and created additional financial models, researched and analysed multi-manager funds

Various Hospitality Experiences - Walt Disney World/ Grand Floridian Hotel - I rotated through various positions at Walt Disney World's premier 5 Star Hotel, including Guest Services, Front Desk, and Concierge, as well as covered at other Disney top resorts including the Disney Beach and Yacht Club and the Polynesian Hotel. During my time at Walt Disney World, we hosted the opening for Planet Hollywood as well as the stays of VIP visitors. 47 Park Street - Through an international work experience program, I entered a Management Training Programme with a view to gaining experience in all aspects of the hotel business.