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Westborough, Massachusetts, United States

15 Old Flanders Road, Westborough, Ma 01581

Responsible for all accounting operations for two separate small businesses owned by a single family. Granite and Marble Depot, Inc. imports and wholesales natural stone for construction. Duties include accounting and financial recording-keeping; customer, vendor and client relationships (AR, AP); monthly financial reports for each company; payroll; filing sales and meals tax returns, annual reports, 1096s and 1099s; on-boarding employees and obtaining COIs from vendors; providing accounting records and information to and coordinating with CPA. Reporting to business owners.• Worked independently as sole accountant in organization for two businesses (30 employees) and maintained the books of both companies for owners who lived in Arizona.• Worked with all members of the team on issues involving business operations and HR.

15 Old Flanders Road, Westborough, Ma 01581

Waltech, Inc. is a high-tech staffing and engineering consulting firm with approximately 20 employees. It was owned by the same family that owned Granite and Marble Depot, Inc.

Boston, Ma

Bookkeeping work for a high-tech research and development consultant. Set up accounts and performed accounts payable and general ledger duties. Finalized books at year-end for personal tax preparation.

Newton, Ma

Owned and managed a three-family property in Newton, MA. Interviewed and rented to tenants, scheduled inspections, repairs and maintenance, maintained friendly tenant/tenant and tenant/landlord relations, performed the bookkeeping and maintained the required paperwork.

Boston, Ma

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR/MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR, 2013-2014Performed a high level of customer service for the members of the American Council of Civil Engineers of Massachusetts and the Intelligent Transportation Systems of New England as well as maintaining and updating their databases. Maintained office equipment, services and supplies.• Worked on educational, networking and outreach events including arrangements of venue and catering, marketing to our membership, registration, billing and follow-up.• Wrote monthly newsletter and disseminated to all members; maintained consistent e-contact with members with program notices, industry updates, and association news.• Maintained and updated association websites.• Provided customer service to members to assist with registrations, cancellations and/or payments on the website, collect fees and dues (AP), etc.BOOKKEEPING, 2011-2013Responsible for maintaining the financial records for five non-profit and three for-profit associations, seven of which were clients of TEC. Duties include all financial recording-keeping; customer, vendor and client relationships (AR, AP); generating a complete set of monthly financial reports for each entity; filing sales and meals tax returns, annual reports, 1096s and 1099s; obtaining W-9s, W-8s and insurance certificates from vendors and providing such to customers; providing information to and coordinating with CPAs.• Started by reviewing, analyzing and adjusting entries from the previous six-month period of work by various temporary employees (while maintaining current workload), ending with the successful completion of audits of the three largest and reviews of the others.• Worked with Director and CPAs on the dissolution of TEC and the purchase of its assets by TECET in FY2013, concluding with the smooth, successful audit of TECET at year end.• Negotiated discounts and/or new contracts for our telephone/communications, copier/scanner/printer, postage machine, and office supplies.

Greater Boston Area

Managed administrative and accounting functions of a law firm that specializes in housing law, particularly institutional subsidized housing, real estate and estate planning; providing support to three attorneys and one paralegal.• Recommended and implemented the computerization of accounting, worked with CPA, assumed responsibility for bookkeeping, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable.• Reviewed the firm’s financing and recommended the consolidation of several high-interest loans, obtained a 0% interest loan and arranged a low-interest line of credit for the business.• Other cost-saving and efficiency measures included renegotiating the postage contract, copier lease, telephone and internet service, and other vendor relationships.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Built administrative and management team for a landmark clothing, jewelry and accessories retail business located in historic Santa Fe, NM; Managed accounting, bookkeeping, buying and personnel departments; Maintained and expanded staff; increased business through customer loyalty, rapid turn and the introduction of new products. • Engaged in corporate management including financial analysis and projections; accounting; coordination with bookkeeper and corporate CPA; accounts payable and payroll.• Managed and participated in buying; responsible for choosing the overall look of the store each season; coordinating shipments in regard to projected cash flow and turn of merchandise; reordering, based on rate of turn and season; quality control; maintaining excellent vendor relations.• Human Resources: managed and maintained great employee relations.• Customer relations: maintained a clear mission among the employees; created a professional, low-pressure shopping environment that encouraged repeat buying; developed and maintained a highly-effective, directly-targeted customer database.• Advertising: determined the most effective venues; wrote and designed radio and print advertisements.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Purchased and remodeled an adobe compound in Santa Fe’s historic Eastside neighborhood and started a vacation home rental business. Obtained permits and zoning variances; managed construction and subcontractors; designed interiors and furnished the units. Reached 80% occupancy within one year.• Responsible for sales, marketing, and accounting; created attractive brochures and literature; networked with local businesses and national reservation services to maximize occupancy.• Ambiance: Through historically authentic interior design, gardens and walkways, created a guest experience reminiscent of the old Southwest.• Customer relations: Reservations and scheduling; guest services and itinerary planning. Created many happy customers who returned and referred their friends and co-workers.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Famous manufacturer of Santa Fe Style handmade light fixtures. Started as a Potter and was promoted to Production Manager• Responsible for preparing production schedules and supervising the work; coordinating the complex and time-sensitive processes; maintaining the studio; inventory; quality control.• Sales: worked with clients to find lighting to suit their needs; Responsible for 60% of the company’s sales.• Management: trained and supervised employees; conducted regular performance evaluations.• Computerized the office and bookkeeping systems.