Directly reporting to the Owner & CEO of The Feasel Group, responsible for supporting company operations by maintaining office systems and supervising staff, solving organizational information problems and requirements by analyzing requirements, selecting computer programs and recommending system controls and protocols, maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; controlling correspondence; developing efficient document flow methods; designing filing systems; reviewing and approving office supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions. Designs and implements office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments. Responsibility for bookkeeping/accounting functions, account payable/receivable, maintaining petty cash and corporate bank accounts, bank deposits/cash receipts, preparation of customer invoices, collections, credit, reporting, maintaining payroll software for accuracy of employee information (personal data, tax deduction forms, vacation/leave status, other miscellaneous deductions and employee benefit deductions), payroll preparation, generation and distribution, answer employee questions and respond to/solve issues, customer quotations, brochures, presentations. Maintains staff by orienting and training employees and other projects or duties to support smooth, accurate business operations in a retail garden center, grounds maintenance, landscaping and property management company.

Responsibility and accountably for all business management functions including but not limited to customer service/inside sales, purchasing, bookkeeping/accounting/tax functions, account payable/receivable, maintaining petty cash and corporate bank accounts, bank deposits/cash receipts, preparation of customer invoices, collections, credit, reporting, all human resources functions, new/current employee tracking/training/maintaining accurate records, time card auditing, reconciling job reports and verification, maintaining payroll software for accuracy of employee information (personal data, tax deduction forms, vacation/leave status, other miscellaneous deductions, direct deposit and employee benefit deductions), payroll preparation, generation and distribution, answer employee questions and respond to/solve issues, customer quotations, brochures, presentations, the handling of confidential materials and filing systems and other duties to ensure smooth daily business operations in a mobile railcar repair company.

Directly reporting to the President & Founder of JK-CO, this position held direct responsibility for achieving existing company goals and determining the future direction of company growth. This position was a key contributor to the profitability of our company with the following areas: recruiting - policy creation, interpretation & administration – employee relations with the goal of maintaining a 90th percentile employee satisfaction rating - guidance & leadership of management processes – MRO Procurement – Leadership and Compliance with Safety, Employment Law, OSHA & EPA Compliance in a Manufacturing Environment – Corporate Insurance Selection and Administration including Property, Liability, Equipment & Licensed Vehicle Umbrellas - Employee Benefit & Welfare Programs. Responsibility for all Accounting functions of the company including but not limited to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Credit, Reporting, Sub-contractor Tracking and Payrolls.

Temporary-on-call position for compensation research, compiling study reports and conducting special projects as assigned by the Director of Human Resources. From October 2002 through December 2002, managed hourly payroll department for approximately 1500 employees. I gained further experience in Kronos Timekeeper and Meditech’s payroll module. I was also intensely involved the implication of the new BVHA employee badge tracking system and problem solving resulting software issues.

Hands-on manager responsible for all aspects of Human Resources for the 100+ employee railroad car manufacturing facility; also federal and state mandated employment regulations, maintaining proper staffing levels, experience cultivating strategic business partnerships, employee welfare benefits, worker’s compensation administration, along with OSHA safety/environmental compliance, developing and conducting employee safety training, health & safety program composition and management. Supervised shop safety supervisor, plus all aspects of facility business and personnel, assuming responsibility for maintaining smooth operations, employee customer service and on-time delivery of services and projects.