Sales specialist in new home developments. Builders I have worked with:Seaside Ridge in Encinitas by Brookfield Residential from August of 2013 until November of 2014. Twenty Three semi custom homes on large lots ranging in price from 1.2 million to 1.6 million. I have also participated in grand openings for Palo Verde by Brookfield, Arterro by Davidson Communities, and Southern Preserve by California West. Other developments I have worked with include Upper Cielo at Cielo by California West Communities, Bella Vista by Ryland Homes, Sanctuary by Richmond American, and Arterro by Davidson Communities.

Residential Real Estate Sales.

Managed office for five local newspapers. Hands on management of all accounting functions including daily accounts receivable, weekly accounts payable, bank reconciliations, billing, credit card transactions, financial statements, weekly payroll, sales commission calculations, collections and small claims appearances. Human resource management; hiring and termination of staff, insurance and benefit administration. Resolution of customer complaints, vendor and supply management. Organized accounting by reconciliation of accounts; collected over $100K in aged receivables, won all cases taken to small claims court securing judgments against delinquent debtors, set up billing for weekly credit card charges and monthly statements, streamlined billing process with sales department to ensure timely and accurate billing cycle, organized and improved sales contracts; settled old chargeback issues and brought in more than $50K in held amounts.

Real Estate Sales. Buyers and Sellers agent. Brokers assistant in office management, office accounting, marketing and transaction coordination. Managed residential leasing; accounting for deposits and checks, maintenance issues, showed homes for lease, prepared lease documents.

Business development for a landscape corporation that specialized in commercial, planned unit development, and estate landscape. Maintained existing relationships to develop a referral based source of new accounts. Networking at trade shows and other industry gatherings to attract new clients. Drafted contract proposals, made presentations to property management companies, and prospected via cold calling. Brought in a substantial amount of new accounts and authored a published column in Condo Management magazine.

Elected position to board of The Parent Connection a non-profit group sponsored by Scripps hospital to educate and support parents with children under five.Treasurer: Maintained the books (QuickBooks) and prepared monthly financial reports. Assistant Chairperson: Delivered monthly presentations to large groups of expecting parents about the benefits of joining the organization.

Taught Introduction to accounting, business communications, business math, and business organization at a vocational school.

Law clerk position for my contracts professor while attending law school. Prepared points and authorities on various cases, legal research, court filings. Implemented new accounting and billing program (TABS3) to replace manual system of accounting and billing.

Governmental fund accounting and preparation of financial statements for various city entities. Reconciliation of city bank accounts and general ledger accounts, month-end and year-end closing. Preparation of schedules for the Carlsbad Annual Financial Report. Cost allocation for various departments, fixed asset management, capital project tracking, and journal entry write-up. Tracking of all city investments with city treasurer, amortization schedules of bond premiums and discounts. Research and preparation of reports to the state for reimbursement of mandated costs.

Accounting management for a real estate and business law firm; general ledger through financial statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, ADP payroll, collections, and depreciation schedules for all fixed assets. Implemented TABS3 accounting system for timekeeping, billing, general ledger, and trust accounting saving the firm money by performing all accounting in house. Initiated and implemented office policies and procedures.