• Effectively performed test of control procedures and documentation, including test of controls design through walkthroughs and tests of one, and tested the operating effectiveness of controls using relevant samples to reach evidenced conclusions. • Performed analytical procedures on significant accounts by setting expectations, determining variance thresholds, and investigating differences outside of expectations.• Successfully performed test of detail procedures and documentation in revenue, accounts payable, accounts receivable, capital assets, employee benefit plans, and investments by examining supporting documentation and tying to the general ledger through the seven audit assertions.• Assisted in the preparation and review of financial statements including the Balance Sheet, Statement of Income, and Statement of Cash Flow.

• Led efforts with Minnesota legislators and various public officials to achieve $2 million state funding for expansion of the Duluth Mill.• Worked with the City of Duluth City Council, Mayor and city officials and Verso management to successfully negotiate a cap on the electrical franchise fee proposed by the city.• Coordinated internal and external communications including company newsletter, weekly business update and quarterly business forums.• Developed and execute external communications and outreach activities to stakeholders, including municipal and state officials, community leaders and others.• Engaged local, state, and federal representatives for business opportunities to ensure organization remains a sustainable place of employment and positive economic contributor to the region.• Participated in recruitment by attending job fairs, presenting company overviews at universities, and interviewing candidates to hire the most qualified people to help the organization succeed.

• Review resumes and conduct prescreen interviews to recruit the most qualified candidates for open job opportunities.• Conduct over 250 in-person candidate interviews and conduct reference checks to ensure best fit for the organization’s and department’s needs.• Provide orientation for all new employees including reviews of policies and procedures and safety orientation.

Responsible for planning, executing and evaluating projects according to predetermined timelines and budgets. Building and managing project teams and ensuring quality control throughout project life cycles. Manage project development from initiation to closure and hold accountability for project results.

Promote pharmaceutical product sales through effective interaction with health care professionals and organizations to increase the awareness and use of the company's pharmaceutical products. Distribute information about the companies' products to physicians, hospital nurses, and medical technicians. Most doctors are very busy, and as a sales representative, I usually have no more than five or six minutes with them. In that time I must describe my company's products, outline what a drug is designed to do and how it works. I also explain its advantages over older drugs, attempting to convince doctors as to why the product is better than others.

Meeting the marketing and advertising goals of clients and guiding them through that process. Services provided include strategy development and implementation, budget planning, creative development, copy writing, and media planning and buying. Priley Marketing & Communications is a comprehensive marketing and advertising agency whose experience and attentiveness will help your company determine and achieve their marketing and advertising expectations.

Increased new business generation through effective marketing proposals to clients.Maximized response to clients by crafting compelling marketing messages specifically tailored to client needs that resonated with their audiences.Optimized team performance by training new employees through role playing and shadowing, providing motivation through constructive feedback.Enhanced executive decision making with tracking reports on sales quotas and performance.Improved results for advertisers by researching and analyzing documents and databases.Boosted results for clients and the company by forming strategic partners among clients in co-marketing strategies.Achieved client deadlines while managing multiple projects, meeting or beating all deadlines. Selected AccomplishmentsExceeded sales goals-achieving up to 135%-by building positive relationships with prospective and existing clients.Added 46 new clients with effective marketing proposals and negotiations.Increased market share from 6% to 40%, building rapport with prospects and clients, helping them understand the benefits of working with the company.Increased client's overall business 40% (and customer response almost 300%) by planning and designing a television commercial strategy.Created a marketing package that sold out all available slots, organizing a year-long product offering with value-added services targeting client needs and product strengths.