Assist small businesses to develop financial operations, management practices, policies and principles. Consult and advise entrepreneurs and small business owners with cash flow, financial statement preparation, marketing strategies and overall business development. Train new employees on QuickBooks, financial operations and procedures. Assist with all aspects of running a small business.

Owned and operated residential landscaping company with Jeff Heidenreich. We had a reputation of taking care of the details. Assisted in developing a marketing strategy and maintained the financial statements that allowed the company to grow exponentially. Participated in all aspects of the company including the following:• Prepared and filed all quarterly and annual returns• Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable• Performed all administrative and accounting duties for the company, including all aspects of payroll• Prepared all financial statements and budgets for the company• Acted as the liaison between insurance companies and financial institutes for the company• Successfully sold the business in November 2007

Worked for the Department of the Comptroller which maintains financial records and assures the safeguard of all County assets. As the Head of Accounts Receivables, I oversaw the collection of revenues for the County as well as the following:• Processed and maintained the County’s Accounts Receivables• Prepared bank reconciliations for the County’s checking account• Assisted with the annual audit of the County’s accounts and prepared the financial statements• Performed various accounting functions for the Comptroller• Assisted other internal County Departments with their budgets

The Office of Legislative Audits serves the General Assembly and the citizens of Maryland providing independent and objective audits and evaluations of State government agencies. As an Assistant Legislative Auditor, I was responsible for the following:• Analyzed controls over systems and processes to identify problems that could compromise State operations• Assessed the performance of governmental programs• Provided In-Charge Auditor with the information necessary to verify compliance• Ensured that public funds were appropriately managed and spent• Developed Audit findings and recommendations to improve government operations