Managing the accounting and financial operations of seven entities, implementing cost-control strategies on inventory, labor and materials purchased; reviewing and approving commercial credit applications of potential customers; reviewing with accountants companies’ annual tax returns before final filings; negotiating contracts with insurance companies (general liability and workers comp) for favorable premium rates; dealing with four different states (Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Florida) for sales or use tax matters; assisting the owner in putting together annual company budgets.Achievements: obtained credit facility from a local bank to finance purchase of current company office building and warehouse in Landover, Md

Conducting applicant interviews and new hire orientation; managing employee personnel file database (employment application, job performance reviews, and other confidential information); conducting job performance counseling sessions; shopping for and negotiating contracts for employee health and dental insurance and benefits; verifying employment; appearing before state unemployment agencies; and hiring and terminating employees.Achievements: wrote Company Employee Handbook and other relevant employment policies and procedures.

Reviewing employee time cards and creating payroll checks.

Managed various bank branches ranging from 5 to 17million dollars in retail and commercial base deposits and loans, a staff of tellers and financial services reps; active in retail and small business lending; developed successful new consumer and commercial loan accounts through in-branch marketing strategies; consistently met and exceeded deposit and loan goals as well as customer service expectations.