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I believe that healthcare is a human right, that small business is the backbone of our economy and that we all deserve financial security. That's why my agency is dedicated helping every client find affordable health coverage. I work extensively with small business owners to cover themselves and their employees.

Dobbert & Associates exists to help your business succeed by combining decades of experience with current research and a fresh and unique problem solving approach to develop solutions for your business.

Coordinate audits and site visits; prepare budget and financial reports; coordinate contracting and purchasing, including development of Requests for Proposals, coordination of the vendor selection process and ongoing contract management.

I am an Intuit certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor (both online and desktop) and provide QuickBooks training to small business and nonprofit organizations, including selection and set-up of your new accounting software. My firm also provides accounting services and general consulting on a host of issues facing small business.

On behalf of Department of Community Corrections & Rehabilitation: Draft contracts for execution in consultation with County Attorney; Monitor approximately $5,000,000 in contracts for compliance with contract terms and legal requirements; prepare financial and other ad-hoc reports for Department mangagement; coordinate Purchasing Card (credit card) activities for Department; consult with Department staff in use of PeopleSoft financial modules; provide guidance and assistance in monitoring Sales and Use tax complainace for Department.Prior positions within Hennepin County also include: Accountant / Contract Analyst(Same as above) Principal Office Specialist (Juvenile Detention Center)July 2007 - July 2010Process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with labor agreements and Human Resources rules; coordinate Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Functions; coordinate purchasing and contract monitoring within this operating division.Sheriff's Identification Clerk (Hennepin County Sheriff's Office)March 2006 - July 2007Interview inmates to determine identity and collect demographic information; analyze fingerprints and compare to State and National records to verify identity of inmates; locate and confirm national wants/warrants.

Assist customers in resolving questions and errors in their advertising; determine root cause of any advertising errors, issue charge backs to sales representatives (if appropriate) and negotiate credit / refunds to client. Previously Classified as Financial Services Representative: Negotiate payment plans for clients with past due accounts while ensuring that they remain loyal customers; determine appropriate accounts to send to third party collections.

Coordinate and conduct HIV testing in outreach locations, including volunteer training and scheduling.

Conduct pre and post test counseling with Red Door Clinic patients receiving HIV testing and provide support as they develop harm reduction plans to decrease their future risk of exposure or of transmission to partners.

During my multiple tours of duty with ICARE, I served as a volunteer coordinator, education coordinator and executive assistant. Duties included: Coordinatevolunteers, including facilitation and development of training and scheduling; coordinate educational programming throughout our 21 county area; write, monitor and report on various grants; prepare program budgets; step in and "hold down the fort" during two extended periods without a full-time director.