Seasoned financial executive in accounting and financial management. Highly skilled in collaborating with all members of the organization to achieve business and financial objectives. My strong business acumen shines through in my track record of optimizing business performance and reducing costs through effective financial, operational, and human resources management. Adept in streamlining processes, enhancing productivity levels, and introducing process improvements. Proficient in Microsoft Office and quickly mastered other industry-specific accounting-based software. Accomplished professional with a diverse background in business management, marketing, communication, leadership, strategy, and e-commerce sales. Notable achievements include establishing computer-based financials which reduced the time for completing numerous mergers by at least 70%. I have experience on non-profit boards where I was recognized for explaining complex financial issues in easy-to-understand terms. A resume is not complete until you tell about what is important to you. My work skills are listed elsewhere. My passion is encouraging people to develop and then pursue their passion(s). My overall goal is to work with a business that will provide better access to proper financial services and life services for all ages and backgrounds. I thoroughly enjoy helping others. I regularly host community activities at my house such as free dog training, sign language classes, game nights, hiking club meetings, etc. I enjoy hosting families in need of resources and teaching skills that will help them progress. My husband and I were foster parents for therapeutic foster teens for 11 years. I was a soccer and basketball coach for 9 years for rec level teams. We have regularly helped on "service" days with community groups including food distribution at BMAC and the big bicycle give away events in our community.