Zero-Max is a leading provider of motion control solutions and one of the industry’s most trusted coupling manufacturers. We provide shaft couplings, right angle gear drives, and other precision motion control components. Our products are known throughout the world for their innovative designs, high quality, high performance, and durability.

Walking on SunshineMN is my new venture offering reflexology and reiki sessions. Currently taking new clients via referral only. www.wosmn.com

Reflexology and Reiki practitioner

Interim Accounts Receivable Manager - assisted with documenting prior processes and implementation of new online Esker module with Epicor ERP.

Accountant and Assistant Property ManagerHyde is a family-owned commercial real estate developer focused on developing, owning and managing sustainable buildings on infill sites. Owned by Paul Hyde and Mac Hyde, the founders of Real Estate Recycling, and located at LaSalle Ave in downtown Minneapolis.

Generate and post monthly general ledger journal entries. Responsible for month-end and year-end close and the preparation of periodic financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.Manage capital project nationwide for GPS division. Facilitate the approval chain, manage spending, switch funds and coordinate with on-site accounting to track spending.Work with Kronos timekeeping system as well as Lawson Business Intelligence to enter corrections and various manual entries as… Show more Generate and post monthly general ledger journal entries. Responsible for month-end and year-end close and the preparation of periodic financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.Manage capital project nationwide for GPS division. Facilitate the approval chain, manage spending, switch funds and coordinate with on-site accounting to track spending.Work with Kronos timekeeping system as well as Lawson Business Intelligence to enter corrections and various manual entries as needed each payroll period.Maintain fixed asset SharePoint detail entering additions, retirements and transfers between sites.Develop relationships and provide problem solving on a variety of issues with all personnel throughout the division as well as work directly with corporate during consolidation.Reviewed job costing components and investigated variances between actual and budget for labor and materials on a job by job basis.Assist with budgeting, Sarbanes and Oxley compliance and other duties as assigned.Point person for reconciling of mapping changes for division wide payroll system upgrade. Work with multi management levels. Collect and manage quarterly compliance attestation certifications for four divisions and various levels of management.Researched and documented procedures for various systems from billing to accruals. Review each print job for proper costing and perform job close to prepare for invoicing. Show less

Assist the Director of Catering and the Executive Chef in providing a variety of catering functions to numerous guests at Mall of America Field. Assisted with food management, service and bartending for parties ranging from 20 to 300 guests.

Reviewed & consulted with financial institutions regarding government banking regulations. Specialized in mortgage related regulations including Reg Z and B.Worked with compliance team to review regulations and extrapolate procedures for clients to apply to internal policies & controls to maintain compliance with FDIC, Federal Reserve, OCC & NCCU.Conducted and trained client staff on secondary market monthly loan file reviews for FHA, VA & conventional mortgages.Certifications… Show more Reviewed & consulted with financial institutions regarding government banking regulations. Specialized in mortgage related regulations including Reg Z and B.Worked with compliance team to review regulations and extrapolate procedures for clients to apply to internal policies & controls to maintain compliance with FDIC, Federal Reserve, OCC & NCCU.Conducted and trained client staff on secondary market monthly loan file reviews for FHA, VA & conventional mortgages.Certifications included: Bank Secrecy Act/Anti Money Laundering (BSA/AML) ProfessionalCommunity Bank Compliance Officer Show less

The Foundation's mission is to secure and align donor and benefactor resources to help create and deliver the finest youth development programs in the country. Our vision is that all Minnesota young people have the opportunity to gain life skills to succeed in society.I served on the board to give back to 4H as it was so beneficial to me in the past. My participation in 4H was a wonderful experience providing opportunities to expand my leadership skills as well as participate in volunteer… Show more The Foundation's mission is to secure and align donor and benefactor resources to help create and deliver the finest youth development programs in the country. Our vision is that all Minnesota young people have the opportunity to gain life skills to succeed in society.I served on the board to give back to 4H as it was so beneficial to me in the past. My participation in 4H was a wonderful experience providing opportunities to expand my leadership skills as well as participate in volunteer activities. Earning a trip to the state fair with my horse was a great experience as well! Show less

Service orientated venture providing accounting assistance, database and marketing services and HR benefits consulting.Consult and train start up businesses in Quickbooks and Peachtree.Aid individual sales professionals to maintain their schedule, business plan and long term growth planWorked with local company to prepare multiple rental investments for audit and tax reporting.Indepth knowledge of Quickbooks, Peachtree, Encompass, ACT, Publisher and Excel. Experience with… Show more Service orientated venture providing accounting assistance, database and marketing services and HR benefits consulting.Consult and train start up businesses in Quickbooks and Peachtree.Aid individual sales professionals to maintain their schedule, business plan and long term growth planWorked with local company to prepare multiple rental investments for audit and tax reporting.Indepth knowledge of Quickbooks, Peachtree, Encompass, ACT, Publisher and Excel. Experience with Access, Word, Point, and various custom accounting software. Show less

I have worked with the mortgage industry since I was an auditor in public accounting in 1988. I joined one of my marketing clients in March of 2008 as an assistant to the mortgage originator. I met with clients to determine if and how much home loan they would qualify for. Discussed the file with underwriting and followed through after closing. Really enjoyed the one on one with people to explain the process. Worked with downpayment programs via MHFA and other local community assistance.

Obtained my MN license in 2006 to add AFLAC as part of the benefit package my consulting clients could offer. Met with owners & employees to explain the insurance benefits and followed up on any premium or claim questions.

Developed and monitor accounting, compliance, human resources, insurance, benefits, and payroll systems. Review all financial statement accounts for proper recording, and supervised review of selected loan files to assure compliance.Developed HR system to deal with new and terminated employees on all employment issues. Worked with legal counsel on employment law issues.Reviewed property coverage, managed 401(k) plan, and supervised commission and payroll computations.Dealt with… Show more Developed and monitor accounting, compliance, human resources, insurance, benefits, and payroll systems. Review all financial statement accounts for proper recording, and supervised review of selected loan files to assure compliance.Developed HR system to deal with new and terminated employees on all employment issues. Worked with legal counsel on employment law issues.Reviewed property coverage, managed 401(k) plan, and supervised commission and payroll computations.Dealt with investors on specific pricing and procedural issues.Select achievements include:Designed and implemented internal compliance system in accordance with government regulations. Review the compliance work papers and findings on a quarterly basis. Respond to government agency findings and update procedures as new regulations become effective. Supervised payroll team that designed a new commission system for individual loan originators. New system discovered cost allocation error that saved company thousands in loan costs. Created new Excel spreadsheet for each originator's specific needs. Spreadsheet report integrates reports created by the accounting software and mortgage tracking software. This upgrade provided a substantial savings to the company in increased cost of sales matching to individual profit centers.Worked with third party adminstrator to create and maintain website which provides a detail of all benefits available to employees. Show less

Planned, organized, and managed compilations, reviews, and audits of client financial statements. Engagements included assessing accounting controls and discussing options to increase productivity in the system. Supervised and trained up to two Professionals per engagement and directed multiple engagements concurrently.Specialized in HUD audit procedures for low income housing investors and FHA mortgage lenders.Clients included public and privately-held firms. Industry… Show more Planned, organized, and managed compilations, reviews, and audits of client financial statements. Engagements included assessing accounting controls and discussing options to increase productivity in the system. Supervised and trained up to two Professionals per engagement and directed multiple engagements concurrently.Specialized in HUD audit procedures for low income housing investors and FHA mortgage lenders.Clients included public and privately-held firms. Industry exposure concentrated in: Construction, Real Estate, Banking, Manufacturing, Non-Profit, and Retail Sales. Show less

Partner in successful wholesale bait operation. The purpose of the business was to trap and sell leeches to area bait shops.