Danielle Colgan Email & Phone Number

United States

Edwards, Illinois

•Reconcile monthly accounts for timely financial review and forecasting•Accurately processed over $100,000 in Accounts Payable and Receivables per month•Executed accurate timekeeping reports and bi-weekly payroll with various commissions, tips, deductions•Implemented Onboarding documentation and process for consistent Hiring practices•Eliminated redundant payroll entries for improved end of year reporting from QuickBooks•Streamlined Inventory tracking and reporting reducing labor by 75%•Designed, planned, and implemented entertainment series to increase sales by 60% whilst during a pandemic.•Maximized lead generation and follow up for event coordinator by 80% implementing integrated website software. •Onboarding, benefit administration and performance management for 25+ employees. •Launched successful Friday night music and food events during pandemic with average 58% Gross Profit Margin.

Peoria, Illinois Area

• Sole “Subject Matter Expert” on benefits management 401(k) and payroll integrations • Closed sales through written and verbal communications- brochures, presentations, phone calls, emails, etc• Created copy for marketing campaign, conversion rate of 25% from open to email/phone call to signing with ABG.

Peoria, Illinois Area

•Directly assist Human Resource, Payroll and Finance Directors processing payroll and ACA•Process 20 to 40 client’s small to multi-thousand dollar payrolls timely and accurately every week including 401k and benefit files for processing•Recognized and directed the revision of 401(k) calculation error in payroll software impacting company contributions, taxable wages and Illinois unemployment taxes.•Produce internal and external reports on employee information, benefits, taxes and more daily•Establish and process garnishments and employee deductions •Lead trainer for clients converting from Paychoice, ADP, Paychex, Paylocity to Apex HCM.•Service Bureau experience using payroll, timekeeping and HR software by Paychoice, Apex HCM, SageTime, Hire on the Go, Sync Stream•Team with Information Services department to design and launch payroll department’s first website•Key contact for internal departments on cross selling payroll services with retirement plan services•Responsible for new payroll client growth, creating and providing proposals and overall communication liaison for prospect clients and team•Established procedures for new client conversion schedules and training practices•Lead ACA contact for ACA reporting both internally and externally since 2015•Generated internal and external ACA filing checklists and guides for timely completion of reporting•Accurately processed EFTPS, weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly tax reports and payments.•Processed multi-state payrolls, and tax filings timely and efficiently.•Balanced year end wages and taxes for accurate Fed 941, 940, W-2s/1099s, and state taxes.•Demonstrated applicant tracking, onboarding, and benefit management via webinar for new and existing clients.•Launched first ever newsletter campaign for payroll department•Actively maintain supportive training documents for clients and team•Effectively communicate via phone, email or web conference with clients regularly

Peoria, Illinois Area

Providing daily solutions and support to 5-10 men and women on nutrition, exercise, and living well through multiple sources of social media, communication, and content. Training and mentoring new coaches daily on resources, tools, product, and applications.Assisted over 10 women lose over 10 pounds each in 30 days since 2015 began.

Peoria, Illinois Area

• Firm’s leading contact for new business and expanding business opportunities• Key contact for reconciling million dollar sole proprietor’s checking accounts, accounts receivable, payroll and payroll taxes in preparation to incorporate• Efficient in QuickBooks, to perform daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly payroll duties for 3-10 small business clients involving 2-25 employees including direct deposit, printing checks, and filing appropriate payroll liabilities• Consulted with new and existing business owners on proper filing practices and efficient procedures• Demonstrated excellent time management and organizational abilities to accurately and effectively multi-task between various duties, clients and on-going projects • Designed and implemented quoting processes resulting in increased accuracy of service charge estimates for prospective clients

Peoria, Illinois Area

• Directed numerous membership celebration events utilizing email newsletters, Facebook, and in house visual promotional flyers to over 200 members• Planned and executed 1st & 2nd annual membership appreciation parties by coordinating with Executive Chef & Banquet Director on timeline of tours, tastings and selecting hors devours • Designed, organized and implemented new employee training on Tasting Room guidelines, product knowledge and sales execution resulting in higher sales and more effective customer service • Responsible for daily invoices and accounts payable for Tasting Room• More than tripled memberships and retention rates through attentive and genuine customer care• Increased accuracy on monthly inventory through revising and implementing improved system practices for Winery, Banquet Center and Tasting Room (three of the four Winery Departments)

Peoria, Illinois Area

• Founded retail business after completing market research, business plan development and attaining business funding• Utilized multiple channels of social media to announce and promote original events such as Grand Opening, Women’s Weekend, and Winter Open House • Created marketing and promotional events through social media and cooperative marketing strategies, growing customer base by 10 to 20 per week• Coordinated with special guests and special giveaways to increase hype and spread interest via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram• Planned and executed witty and creative merchandising and marketing daily on Facebook drawing over 1000 fans in one year• Established inventory, bookkeeping, and administrative processes supporting sales growth at an average of 11% per month• Planned and participated in neighborhood business planning and clean ups with 5 neighboring businesses• Recognized in Peoria Journal Star, the Bradley University Scout, and numerous blog articles as a young entrepreneur supporting the rejuvenation of a Main Street business corridor

Austin, Texas Area

Provided three dimensional learning to children ages 12 months to 7 years old through physical activities, mental challenges, and group lessons. Successfully coordinated and executed parties of 10-50 for families and children. Recruited and informed new clients of the opportunities and benefits of enrolling their children in The Little Gym via phone, email, and in person communication.

Peoria, Illinois Area

• Supervised nine department commissionable employees, completing monthly and yearly reviews • Led supervisors on five creative marketing/sales strategies to achieve store sales & credit goals• Personally ranked among top 10 in credit card sales per Peoria store• Supervised twenty associates on customer services, sales, store appearance• Coordinated with Merchandising Supervisor on department wide set changes • Encouraged sales growth in Women’s Accessories during company wide sales campaigns through employee training and encouragement