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Florida, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Responsible for day-to-day financial and human resources operations• Oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable duties/departments• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy by analyzing accounts and correcting errors• Monitors cash flow• Monthly account reconciliations• Prepares and files monthly sales tax returns• Prepares annual tax documentation for outside CPA firm• Maintains organized system of accounts and… Show more • Responsible for day-to-day financial and human resources operations• Oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable duties/departments• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy by analyzing accounts and correcting errors• Monitors cash flow• Monthly account reconciliations• Prepares and files monthly sales tax returns• Prepares annual tax documentation for outside CPA firm• Maintains organized system of accounts and supporting filing system• Reviews and verifies time sheets approved by department managers and calculates sales commissions to process semi-monthly payroll through third-party payroll vendor• Approves and processes employee reimbursements • Human resources duties including employee onboarding, Form I-9 completion, E-Verify, employee benefits administration, PTO use, and other HR tasks requiring confidentiality• Works with insurance agencies regarding both employee benefits and corporate policies, renewals, certificates of insurance, and updates/changes Show less

Project manager and lead staff writer for Net Industries, LLC (formerly Net Ideas, LLC) with the primary focus of managing the StateUniversity.com College and University Blog.The website covered various aspects of the high school and college / university experience including college planning and the college application process, financial aid, student life, and acclimating to life after graduation.• Selected, scheduled, and supervised up to 20 freelance writers working on… Show more Project manager and lead staff writer for Net Industries, LLC (formerly Net Ideas, LLC) with the primary focus of managing the StateUniversity.com College and University Blog.The website covered various aspects of the high school and college / university experience including college planning and the college application process, financial aid, student life, and acclimating to life after graduation.• Selected, scheduled, and supervised up to 20 freelance writers working on simultaneous projects• Created editorial calendars• Verified project completion and invoices / time reports to ensure accurate 1099 contractor payments• Crafted new and edited existing project manuals and editorial guidelines• Issued press releases, brochures, and marketing slicks • Published content for www.StateUniversity.com and other Net Industries-owned websites• Collaborated with Net Industries employees on special projects including annual college rankings• Served as point of contact for website visitors, advertisers, and school representatives Show less

Tampa, Fl

I established a successful full-time freelance writing career while taking time off from the corporate world. I interviewed esteemed medical professionals and Hollywood celebrities, and I am the co-author of the how-to entertaining guide Creative Napkins and Table Settings with Jimmy Ng (Schiffer Publishing - July 2013). • Provided premier web content, ghostwriting, and copywriting services to diverse group of clients.• Provider social media management services in clients'… Show more I established a successful full-time freelance writing career while taking time off from the corporate world. I interviewed esteemed medical professionals and Hollywood celebrities, and I am the co-author of the how-to entertaining guide Creative Napkins and Table Settings with Jimmy Ng (Schiffer Publishing - July 2013). • Provided premier web content, ghostwriting, and copywriting services to diverse group of clients.• Provider social media management services in clients' unique "voices.”• Efficiently created and managed blogs and websites.• Researched and crafted informative content in a variety of subjects including technology, health, fitness, nutrition, music, education, parenting, travel, and entertainment. Show less

Tampa, Fl

• Recorded and paid accounts payable• Generated and distributed customer invoices • Received and recorded customer payments made with cash, check, and credit cards• Reconciled bank accounts, credit card accounts, and petty cash• Monitored cash levels• Maintained orderly system of accounts and supporting filing system• Monthly state sales tax reporting• Office management tasks including scheduling, supply orders, filing, and receptionist duties

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Received, verified, and entered vendor invoices in accounting software• Communicated with vendors to correct discrepancies • Processed vendor payments by check, credit card, and/or ACH• Developed and maintained A/P filing system

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Collected and verified semi-monthly time sheets for all hourly staff members, student employees, and federal work study recipients • Obtained management approval for time sheet discrepancies and overtime approvals• Monitored use of paid sick and vacation time for full-time employees• Processed employee advances and paybacks• Processed wage garnishment requests• Updated employee payroll records as needed• Printed and issued paychecks• Processed direct deposit… Show more • Collected and verified semi-monthly time sheets for all hourly staff members, student employees, and federal work study recipients • Obtained management approval for time sheet discrepancies and overtime approvals• Monitored use of paid sick and vacation time for full-time employees• Processed employee advances and paybacks• Processed wage garnishment requests• Updated employee payroll records as needed• Printed and issued paychecks• Processed direct deposit payments• Processed and distributed W-2 forms and 1099 forms, reports for compensation, taxes paid, garnishments, and deductions to employees, students, and contractors• Set up new hires including faculty and staff, adjunct professors and independent contractors, student employees, and federal work study recipients in personnel management system• Answered questions from employees and student employees related to payroll topics• Completed employment verification forms• Assisted payroll administrator and financial management department as needed Show less

Bachelor Of Music, Teacher Education, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: • Alpha Chi National College Honor Society • MENC: The National Association for Music Education • The University.

Mba Program, Accounting And Business/Management

Certificate