Robert Kent Email & Phone Number

Over thirty years highly skilled financial management experience in complex entrepreneurial organizations, including establishing a family office. Strong track record in financial systems development, business financing, business planning, process reviews, general accounting, income taxes and cost accounting. Demonstrated skills in risk assessment, commercial and personal asset management, real estate investment and financial strategic planning. Skilled in providing effective leadership to professional and administrative personnel.Volunteer experience includes:Founding Member, Keys4Homes (www.Keys4Homes.org), 2018 to present: We are local residents who advocate for the building of affordable homes in Encinitas, CA. for our seniors, our millennial and working families who are commuting long distances or finding difficult living situations in order to stay here in the city they serve.Grant Committee Member, Coastal Community Foundation, 2023 to present- Safe and Stable Housing Fund.Board Member Community HousingWorks Resident Board Affiliates (chworks.org) 2001 to present - assisting resident boards in governing their non profit corporations. Volunteer Advisor, ACDI/VOCA & CNFA – Farmer to Farmer Program – financial accounting assignments in Liberia (2012) and Malawi (2010) Trained small business owners in recordkeeping, accounting and financial systems as a means increasing access to micro-finance and enhancing financial sustainability.Volunteer Advisor, Citizens Democracy Corps – provided financial advisor assistance to cable television system in Sofia, Bulgaria (1995) and glass manufacturing company in Samara, Russia (2000).The common thread of my career and volunteer work involves the oversight of the finance function: by acting as the trusted business advisor; and "connecting the dots" between the entrepreneur, investors, stakeholders and various third party experts--to assist entrepreneurial organizations in fulfilling their mission.Specialties: Certified Public Accountant

Listed skills include Accounting, Managerial Finance, Financial Accounting, Risk Management, and 14 others.

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  Bucknell University

  Accounting