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Orchard Park, Ny

Orchard Park, Ny

Western New York

Served as top financial advisor to company charged with controller duties and chief financial officer responsibilities. Supervised three direct reports.* Led annual budget process by working collaboratively with President and other senior managers to develop budget for $14M revenue and $6M net income.*Prepared monthly financial statements and comparison to budget.*Worked with 20 account managers to provide competitive person per year pricing for prospective clients.*Provided documentation for annual audit and worked with audit team to ensure a timely completion.*Documented and updated procedures for functions within department.

Olean, New York, United States

Coordinate logistics for up to 30 concession stand volunteers depending on venue. Provide inventory and cash accountability. Support volunteers learning point of sales systems.*Coordinated volunteers to work stands for Buffalo Bills games in 2019 and 2021, Toronto Blue Jays games in 2021, and Buffalo Sabres games in 2021.*Run cash register in food booth at Darien Lake Concert venue and other local sports venues.*Completed training in food handling, safety, and alcohol compliance procedures.*Check patron IDs for legal drinking age and report suspicious IDs.* Work as assistant stand supervisor, helping to solve problems as they arise.*Assist with concession inventory at the end of the night.

Olean, New York, United States

Maintained athlete accounts electronically by updating accounts, sending invoices, and recording payments.* Generated reports on an ad hoc basis for gym revenue and expenses.

Salamanca, Ny

Collaborated with internal management and external tribes to strategically support manufacturing startups and regional business development.*Led annual and quarterly planning processes utilizing Rhythm System platform to measure quarterly performance and to make recommendations for operational adjustments.*Managed special projects with Tribes, including the setup of manufacturing facilities, equipment purchasing, and regulatory filing until Tribe was ready for operational hand-off.*Developed procedures around special projects to ensure a smooth hand-off.*Assisted in filling operational gaps in the organization as needed.

Salamanca, Ny

Managed the daily flow of incoming and outgoing inventory. Implemented process improvements to improve workflow, customer service, and customer satisfaction. Led a team of 5-6 employees to meet daily and weekly metrics for delivery and accuracy.*Coordinated shipping for national wholesale deliveries, increasing customer satisfaction by reducing shipping issues.*Improved customer service through accurate order fulfillment and on-time deliveries for two wholesale companies by focusing on delivery metrics.*Procured adequate finished goods inventory to ensure timely order fulfillment.

Salamanca, Ny

Prepared financial statements for two to five companies.*Filed monthly, quarterly, and annual tobacco compliance reports for 17 states.*Completed bank reconciliations and cash reporting for nine companies.*Performed inventory counts and adjustments as necessary.Handled accounts payable and accounts receivable for two to nine companies.

Olean, Ny

Provided temporary accounting contract services to this non-profit.*Received donations, wrote receipts, deposited checks and cash, and paid invoices in a timely manner.*Utilized Sage 50 to record all deposits and payments.*Prepared monthly financial reports, including comparison to budget.*Prepared $1M annual budget*Assembled documentation for annual audit and answered questions as necessary.

Bradford, Pa

Provided accounting oversight for grant management.*Monitored 8 different grants to ensure that expenditures were in line with grant guidelines and budgets.*Prepared monthly and quarterly fiscal reports for grants for internal and external needs.*Monitored investment accounts and posted changes monthly.*Assisted with accounts payable, billing for services provided; posted payments from insurance providers; and determined financial liability for patients.

Olean, Ny

Provided exceptional customer service answering questions, opening new store credit accounts, and utilizing coupons to maximize purchasing power.*Ran cash register with minimal variances in Service Center.*Maintained the appearance of the department and prepped for sales.

Jamaica, New York

Led team of 10 income auditors in the documentation of procedures.*Developed Title 31 compliance program and delivered training to casino employees.*Traveled to Resorts World Bimini Bay in the Bahamas to train income audit team there and document procedures.*Reviewed daily and month-end journal entries for Resorts World Casino New York and Bimini Bay.

Salamanca, Ny

Protected the financial assets of the corporation through oversight of the casino cage, count team, and income audit operations. Responsible for 100+ employees.*Served as Property Bank Secrecy Act compliance officer; assisted with writing the corporate Title 31 compliance program and its departmental procedures.*Assisted with documentation of procedures for all three departments under my direction to ensure compliance with the State/Nation Gaming Compact and with federal regulations and guidelines.

Salamanca, New York, United States

Selected to participate in a corporate career development challenge to either save the company $500,000 or increase net earning by $500,000. Recognized internally with team members for exceptional outcome performance.*Developed a project that save the corporation $500,000 by reducing its point liability expense.*Analyzed marketing segmentation data to determine expected response rates.*Prepared ROI to justify project to senior management.*Worked with marketing and advertising departments to push the program out to patrons.*Assisted with team presentations to senior management and Seneca Nation members.

Salamanca, Ny

Prepared month-end journal entries. Prepared weekly schedules. Performed performance appraisals. Prepared budget for department.

Salamanca, Ny

Reviewed audits for accuracy and compliance with Corporate policies & procedures. Verified and issued daily revenue reports. Assisted with preparation of month-end journal entries.

Salamanca, Ny

Audited all Class III operations of the casino, including slots, tables, Main Bank, Food and Beverage and Retail.Audited Class II bingo.

Salamanca, New York, United States

Led team of 12 income auditors in the review of casino generated accounting records and hospitality records. Reported any deviations from established policies and procedures.*Prepared all month-end journal entries, departmental budget, and reports for upper management as needed.

Salamanca, New York, United States

Reviewed audits for accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.* Verified and issued daily revenue reports.*Assisted with preparation of month-end journal entries.

Salamanca, New York, United States

Supported operational income audits as member of audit team.*Audited all Class III operations of the casino.*Audited all food and beverage and retail operations of the casino.*Audited all Class II operations of the casino.

Olean, Ny

Classroom teacher for all content areas in Grades 2 & 3, including Religion. Junior High Science Teacher for 3 years, including laboratory experiences.

Olean, New York, United States

Managed multiple classes providing exceptional instruction in content areas.*Taught junior high science, including Regents Earth Science.*Taught all content areas in second and third grades.

Professional Accounting

(22 credit hours completed towards MBA in Professional Accounting)

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching

Associate Of Science (As), Accounting