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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Human Resources – Partnered with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives and provide strategic guidance on people-related matters. Developed and executed from inception, a holistic HR program, including benefits administration, holidays/PTO plans, performance reviews, creation of employee policies/handbook, and optimization of the recruiting process to support company growth and foster innovation in a remote work environment.• Team Building - Cultivated a positive work culture through employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and feedback mechanisms. Maintained organizational engagement and accountability through regular 1:1 meetings, fostering a supportive work environment and proactively addressing challenges. Organized virtual happy hours, holiday parties and game nights to encourage positive interactions and strengthen relationships.• Recruitment – Directed a 400% increase by introducing innovative technology and processes to enhance recruitment efficiency and candidate experience through an ATS. Managed the recruitment & hiring/legal process of multiple H1B visa candidates.• Accounting & Finance – Oversaw AP/AR, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support decision-making and financial growth. Implemented the first ERP system and established the first $250k credit line for the business. Reduced reporting and management costs by establishing in-house technology systems. • Operations – Collaborated with leadership and cross-functional teams to align Finance, Operations, and HR strategies with overall company goals. Managed and negotiated vendor relationships including accounting resources and legal counsel. • Cost Reductions – Reduced workers compensation spend by 50%, HR consulting services by 75%, and life insurance coverage by 50% while creating a 3x increase in coverage.• Technology – Manage IT & outsourced international engineering contracts/relationships, software agreements, and costs.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Played an integral role in the leadership team, collaborating closely with managing shareholders to implement operational and administrative objectives for a reputable accounting firm specializing in tax, financial planning, and management consulting services. Proactively and strategically managed the firm's operations, human resources, and financial activities in alignment with the company's vision and values. • Directly report to the Managing Shareholders and work in concert with the CPA firm’s Equity Shareholders • Compile and distribute Weekly Matrix (Metrics) Reports for our weekly management meetings • Proactively and strategically oversaw the firm’s operations, administrative, and human resource management consistent with the firm’s vision and values• Manage and supervise administrative staff (Client Excellence Coordinators), employee relations• Lead and oversaw human resource management functions• Manage ADP PEO relationship, benefits programs & renewals, employee records, employee handbook & firm policies• Provide initiatives and guidance on policies, procedures for firm matters• Assist with hiring, onboarding of employees, performance reviews, disciplinary issues and terminations• Administer payroll (hourly and salaried employees), fund 401K, manage PTO • Facilitate Firm accounting including monthly billing/client invoices, banking, remote deposits, posting of deposits in Practice Management & QuickBooks Online, monitoring A/R aging and collections, accounts payable• Foster positive banking and vendor relationships• Management of facilities, relationship with property management, office equipment and supplies• Professional insurance and risk management renewals• Renew business licenses, SOS Annual Registrations, vendor contracts & renewals• Manage IT Network support team• Event planning and coordination and client gifts• Facilitate, manage and execute Managing Shareholder initiatives, visions and requests

Atlanta, Ga

• Directly reports to the CEO of a performance management consulting firm while proactively and strategically overseeing various HR functions• Accountable for designing, choosing, negotiating and maintaining benefits/total benefit plan that is cost-effective and appealing as a resource for retaining employees• Implemented cost-effective changes to existing benefit plans and evaluated different HR systems to initiate a strategic system plan for improving efficiency• Instantly improved open enrollment, benefits administration, payroll processing, time-off tracking, and analysis, reporting and planning capabilities while streamlining daily HR functions• Revamp of outdated system allows all employees to have access to their employment information via phone or computer• Promotes and preserves corporate culture through human resources programs and supervision; increases the overall positive use of team building, employee engagement, employee relations and corporate events• Develop and educate employees & managers on policies, procedures, best practices and compliance with regulations; updates policy and procedure handbooks as needed• Facilitated the procurement of required documentation (visas/multiple passports/invitation letters) required for consultants to travel for work internationally • Supervise the operation of control facilities, including lease agreements, strategic planning, design and construction, negotiates contracts and relationships with suppliers, coordinates all office operations, equipment and services; maintains relationships with property management and real estate brokers• Support the Director of Finance as needed with billing, accounts payable, semi-monthly payroll and check writing

Atlanta

• Managed the administrative staff and operations of a firm specializing in catastrophic personal injuries• Evaluated non-attorney personnel and counselled staff on policy and procedures; took appropriate disciplinary action for those that were non-compliant, including termination upon consultation with the senior partner• Interviewed and screened applicants for non-attorney positions and supervised training of new hires• Evaluated and managed the firm’s operation and information systems (Amicus & PC Law)• Oversaw the finance functions for the organization, including the planning and implementation of the annual budget• Managed all payables, billing, accounts receivables, collections and cash flow control in PC Law• Provide the partners with periodic financial, general ledger and practice management reports as requested• Managed and reconciled operating, trust and line-of-credit accounts• Reviewed and maintained client fee agreement contracts ensuring clients were adhering to financial terms of the agreement and the firm was receiving the correct fees and recoverable client advances• Maintained personnel records for all employees and processed payroll; reviewed time sheets for propriety and substantiation, evaluated and administered benefits for the organization and recommended changes• Developed and maintained control over purchase of equipment and supplies; secured, negotiated and managed all maintenance contracts with external vendors for services, equipment, hardware and software programs

Sandy Springs

• Managed the Transplant Fundraising Programs; Matched & UnMatched Accounts (approx. 1,800 clients)• Acted as liaison between approx. 1,800 clients and five organ transplant centers; Advisory Board and the Foundation.• Managed the client account donation process of over $1.7 Million per year. • Managed the accounting function for all donations and applied deposits to each individual’s client fundraising account.• Provided reports of program usage and statistics to Board of Directors, Advisory Committees and grant requests.• Tracked and reported program usage and statistics to clients, transplant centers and internally.• Taught monthly fundraising seminar to transplant candidates and their support team.• Educated all transplant center social workers on program parameters and guidelines.• Provided support for GTF’s other Patient Services programs.• Provided excellent customer service routinely in all interactions with all clients, visitors, board members, volunteers, etc.• Purchased and maintained office supplies and equipment. Reduced office expenses by 80% within 2 months.• Assisted Director of Marketing as needed in preparation of fundraising events.

Los Angeles, Ca

• Oversaw and implemented daily business processes, which included human resources, administration, bookkeeping, purchasing and marketing.• Formulated and enforced work standards, assigned schedules, reviewed work discrepancies, supervised personnel and communicated policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to the staff.• Processed weekly payroll via Paychex.• Scheduled, coordinated and planned company parties, marketing events and complex travel arrangements.• Participated in employee performance reviews, compensation decisions and disciplinary measures when necessary.• Analyzed and implemented directives that impacted operations and effectively communicated these adjustments to staff. • Created and maintained Employee Handbook and confidential personnel files. • Purchased and maintained all office equipment, office supplies, job materials and company vehicles.• Created and maintained customer information in ACT! Database. Created various monthly customer mailings.• Researched and implemented new marketing programs and special promotions to increase repeat customer business.• Interfaced directly with vendors and customers to discuss any issues, comments, concerns or recommendations.• Collaborated with Corporate Attorney regarding confidential legal issues or documentation requests. • Monitored credit card expenditures to ensure expenditures were conducted within approved budget guidelines. • Scheduled job assignments and processed time and material reports.• Produced invoices, made collection calls, prepared daily bank deposits and monthly reconciliations. • Performed all aspects of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable process utilizing QuickBooks software.

Santa Monica, Ca

• Processed payroll utilizing ADP. Maintained employee files and confidential documents.• Interviewed, trained and supervised staff; provided coaching/counseling and performance reviews/compensation strategy; monitored and adjusted staff workloads as needed.• Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews and appointments for CEO & COO.• Collaborated with Corporate Attorney regarding contracts, legal issues or documentation requests. • Provided administrative support for various departments such as answering telephones, assisting visitors and resolving a wide range of administrative problems and inquiries. • Arranged company parties, marketing events and travel arrangements for staff and executives. • Purchased and maintained office supplies, office equipment and maintenance plans.• Vendor manager for key service providers to leverage and enhance services. Ensured adherence to service agreements.• Performed all aspects of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable process utilizing QuickBooks software.• Assisted CPA with financials and various accounting tasks as needed.

Atlanta, Ga

Staff Accountant at a dot com startup that focused on the entire accounts payable process and month end closings.

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