I am a member of 415 Group's accounting and assurance team. -Executive presence with exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.-Serves or has served audit clients in the following industries: Distribution, manufacturing, construction, Department of Housing and Urban Development, government, insurance consortiums, healthcare, nonprofit, and employee benefit plans.-Engagement types led: Financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, examinations, agreed upon procedures, single audits, internal control analysis, due diligence work, fraud research and analysis, litigation support, Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 31 compliance, Ohio Department of Insurance compliance, and Medicaid cost reporting compliance.-Leads all engagement facets from initial planning, risk assessment, sample size development, testing and testing objectives, through engagement issuance. -Improved staff efficiency by developing standardized working papers, audit programs, and risk-based audit plans.-Reviews staff prepared documents for Generally Accepted Auditing Standards compliance.-Manages multiple client engagements and engagement profitability.-Maintains complete confidentiality of company related business and information.-Builds rapport and trust with clients while articulating the important strategies needed to complete engagements. -Analyzes circumstances clearly, calmly, and in an orderly fashion so that sound decisions can be made. Meets new and unexpected situations promptly with the appropriate action. -Develops and participates in firm marketing strategies and activities. Leads and assists in various firm speaking engagements and training seminars.-Conducts in-house reviews in preparation for the AICPA Peer Review Program.-Presents engagement results to company owners and Board of Directors.-Interviews, supervises, mentors, trains, and develops team members.

-Lead all engagement facets from initial planning, risk assessment, sample size development, testing and testing objectives, through engagement issuance. -Improved staff efficiency by developing standardized working papers, audit programs, and risk-based audit plans.-Reviewed staff prepared documents for Generally Accepted Auditing Standards compliance.

Compiled and analyzed data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies. Prepared detailed reports on audit findings and proposed adjustments for those findings. Recommended controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity. Used logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions. Prioritized, organized, and accomplished the goals to meet the budget.

Performed inventory reconciliation and analysis along with reconciling other accounts. Organized monthly corporate/branch accounting closures and accrual analysis. Created journal entries and prepared financial statements. Analyzed branch financial reports and bad debt expenses. Completed Business Personal Property Taxes and participated in audit preparations.

Service Awards: Meritorious Promotion to the Rank of Corporal, Good Conduct Medal, Navy Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Certificates of Commendation, Meritorious Mast, Letter of Appreciation, Certificate of AppreciationObtained a Secret Clearance and received an Honorable Discharge. Supervised the 12 Marines directly under me and over 30 Marines indirectly under me. Performed the duties Field Wire Supervisor and Field Wire Chief. Managed the 5th Marine Regiment telephone account, which consisted of upwards of 5,000 Marines. Inventoried over 300 pieces of communication equipment, on a daily and weekly basis. Worked outside my job as the Tactical Air Control Party Radioman while simultaneously doing the above jobs.