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Palm X Holdings is redefining investment and growth in critical sectors where security and technology converge. With a focus on industries such as commercial cleaning, security services, security technologies, and lifestyle brands, they provide innovative solutions and custom software to drive operational efficiency and growth. I'm excited to be a part of the Palm X Holdings family and support their exponential growth! Visit us at PalmXHoldings.com"You are a heaven sent blessing!" Hired directly by the CEO and CFO• Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Collections, Financial Reports, Month End Process, Financial Reporting, General Ledger• Streamline processes for maximum efficiency• QuickBooks, Google Suite

Big Vision partners with growth-focused brands to drive value for every client partner. Technology and automation drives their comprehensive brand solutions to deliver results rapidly and at scale. www.big.vision"Sara has been really awesome to work with. She’s been getting everything in working order and reorganized. She’s been super helpful - she’s been so focused on accounting, invoicing, and collections. Working together has been great, and she’s so prompt.” Joe Quinn, Founder of Big VisionHired directly by Founder• Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Collections, Financial Reports, Month End Process, General Ledger entries• Document processes and create streamlined flow for efficiency allowing others to focus on their key areas• QuickBooks, Google Suite, Slack

Native American owned diagnostic laboratory that serves Tribes as well as the general public.Hired directly by the CEO"Sara is like having three people in one." CEO, Cory Littlepage • Performed as Billing Manager: Define workflows, streamline processes, manage billing company until new one was implemented, create video and written documentation of processes• +5 hrs/day saved by implementing an automated integration• +90% reduction in claims missing billing information (demographics and insurance)• Fully automated monthly client billing saving +4 hrs/month• Project Manager: Implement new Billing Company and dramatically increase efficiency and revenue• Collections; Resolve old balances on client aging• Cross-departmental collaboration"Fantastic job. Very clear, concise...very good job. You are killing it!" VP Sales, Scott Heno"Thank you so much for being so helpful. You are definitely the exception regarding getting a response back, you made my day!!! I know there is one person that cares about their patients!!" Patient Response SKILLS: Billing Management | Accounts Receivable | Project Management | Customer Service | Conflict Resolution | Streamline Processes | Documentation | VLookup | Pivot Table10/25/2024

Accounting Technician Certification program

World champion horse trainer"If it weren't for Sara Bowling, Rose Gate Farm wouldn't exist today and I wouldn't be here," Owner commented to many people over the years.• Seamlessly ran business so that World Champion Trainer could focus on training• Utilized QuickBooks for full-cycle bookkeeping including: Billing, Collections, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Deposits• Marketing: Designed new website, created ads• Saved thousands yearly by achieving agricultural exemption which the 3 prior Office Managers failed to accomplish• Organized and marketed horse show only 1.5 months before the event• Successfully obtained both PPP Loans• Part-time position in addition to homeschooling my daughter who wants to become a veterinarian and zoologistSKILLS: Accounts Receivable | Accounts Payable | Collections | Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations | Customer Service | Project Management | Marketing | Website Development | Social Media

$150+ Million church, 4th largest megachurch in North America• $1.1 Million purchased yearly for 5 locations• 2,000 items transitioned to a new distributor• Principle oversight for transition to new software system installation, Microsoft Dynamics RMS, documented processes and trained staff and volunteers on all processes• Managed 3+ staff to support purchasing needs for all locationsSKILLS: Create processes during the start-up phase of Gateway Church. Crisis management during move to much larger campus. Build and lead a team. Operations | Purchasing | Receiving | Inventory | Management | Training | Documentation | Project Management | Budgeting | Customer Service | Reconciliation | Audit

• $1+ Million in sales• $411K purchasing for store• 99.96% accuracy with $365K inventory• $33K Accounting discrepancies identified in 2 weeks averting an external audit• 60+ volunteers and 10+ staff managed, 7 moved to upper level management positions with 5+ years tenure and 20 volunteered for 3+ years• Oversaw all operations for Passages Bookstore (full-service store, like Mardel's, at multi-site megachurch that was open 7 days a week including 5 weekend services and conferences)• Additional operational challenges overcome while performing full-time responsibilities and preparing for new store that was 5.5 times larger, would be open 7 days a week, and was like a mini Mardel's or Barnes & Noble: New POS software and the hiring of additional staff was delayed until 1.5 months prior to opening; No storage room for items that were pre-ordered, labeled, and re-boxed in preparation for transport to the new store; New Director hired; Successfully completed an emergency inventory on $365K worth of items that had to be performed per upper level management; Handled 90%+ of researching and ordering all new inventory items as well as entering the majority of those items into the system; Plan and organize moving all new and existing items to the new store on a tight deadlineSKILLS: Create processes during the start-up phase of Gateway Church. Crisis management during move to much larger campus. Build and lead a team. Operations | Purchasing | Receiving | Inventory | Management | Training | Documentation | Project Management | Budgeting | Customer Service | Reconciliation | Audit

Start-up phase of Gateway Church• Gateway Church created this full-time position specifically for me due to my passion and dedication while a volunteer• 99.99% accuracy with $119K inventory• Performed all operational aspects of bookstore: purchasing, inventory, receiving, merchandising, managed 30+ volunteers and part-time staffSKILLS: Create processes during the start-up phase of Gateway Church. Crisis management during move to much larger campus. Build and lead a team. Operations | Purchasing | Receiving | Inventory | Management | Training | Documentation | Project Management | Budgeting | Customer Service | Reconciliation | Audit

Multi-million dollar CPA Firm• QuickBooks used for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, payroll, various financial reports, journal entries, etc.• James requested that I be his sole Accounting Assistant for his multi-million dollar practice of high net-worth individuals and diversified small businesses• “If I want something done right, Sara's the only one I trust to do it." James WalkinshawI worked for James Walkinshaw part-time in addition to my full-time job at US Office Products/Corporate ExpressSKILLS: Start-up | Create Client Accounts (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll) | General Ledger | Customer Service | Assist CPA

$2.6B US Office Products was acquired by $6.7B Corporate Express, a B2B office products company which was later obtained by Staples• "Let me save you revenue Boss. Fire the entire department just keep Sara and we will get it done and meet the deadlines." Comment made by Controller to Regional President• $3.3 Billion account saved from taking their business to the competition by resolving billing issues, customer's comment was "I will only speak with my sales rep. or Sara because she gets things done!"• 99% resolution of billing discrepancies• 99% accuracy in cash applications• Collections of 90+ aged balances for regional and national accounts with an average net worth of $2.5B, one account had $90K balance 1+ year old• Established relationships saving customer accounts from going to the competition, weekly AR aging report with comments• 99% accuracy in cash applications• Assisted Controllers with audits, financial statements, general ledger reconciliation, month end close, and ad hoc projects• CFO of D.D.M.S. personally requested that I come work for him at U.S. Office Products due to my work ethic and performanceSKILLS: Create start-up Accounts Receivable Department. Project Management | Conflict Resolution | Customer Service | Cross-departmental Collaboration | Research, Reconciliation | Training | Documentation | Create Processes | Accounts Payable | Code Invoices | General Ledger Entries and Reconciliation | Proactively Prevent Issues | Audit | Support CFO and Controller | Reports | Collections | DSO | Aging | Set Credit Limits

Computer software company• Hired directly by CFO, after graduating High School a fully year early, to create an entire accounting department from inception• CFO requested that I come work for him at U.S. Office Products due to my accomplishments and work ethic.SKILLS: Accounts Receivable | Collections | DSO | Accounts Payable | Customer Service | Resolve Issues | Document Processes | Training