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Houston, Texas Area

Created a comprehensive human resources program encompassing candidate recruitment and tracking, a new hire onboarding process, employee training, leadership development and an employee performance assessment program. This program was integrated with Halogen, a web based, human resources program. Created a set of core competencies to measure employee performance. Implemented formal employee performance and goal setting program. Administer employee benefits program and retirement plan. Administer company risk management and business continuity programs.

Accounting responsibilities included all accounting, financial and business performance reporting, budgeting, forecasting, tax reporting, cash flow and bank relations and reporting. Additional responsibilities included IT management, fixed assets, capital equipment acquisition and company facilities as well as risk management and business continuity plans. Implemented new inventory and purchasing system and controls reducing inventory costs.

Houston, Texas Area

Global media services company providing marketing and programming services for major corporations and government entities.• Implemented cash management, forecasting and budgeting systems.• Acquired and implemented new accounting hardware and software.• Performed due diligence requirements for planned IPO.Performed all financial reporting, tax reporting, cash flow and budgeting, human resources, legal and treasury functions.

Houston, Texas Area

Distributor for Sharp Electronics. • Involved in the organization and start up of a new company generating 20 million dollars in sales when fully operational.• Acquired and implemented ERP system hardware and software within 90 days of start up. Prepared all financial statements and analysis, cash flow, budgeting, review of acquisitions, human resources, payroll, audit preparation and tax returns.

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

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba)

Activities and Societies: Graduation Magna Cum Laude Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Fraternity