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Accounting
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Administrative Office Technology
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Business Administration
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Computer Information Systems
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Mathematics (general mathematics through calculus)
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Microsoft Excel
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French
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Spanish
Relevant Work Experience
2004 – present,
Independent Contractor/Business Mentor, Freedom Academy, Kendallville, Indiana
Advised child care and
early education programs on solid business practices that enhance fiscal performance;
traveled across the Dekko Foundation’s six-county grantmaking area in northeast
Indiana to meet with directors and boards of directors.
2003 – present, Instructor,
Indiana Business College, Fort Wayne,
Indiana
Prepared students for employment and education
opportunities. Taught business and basic skills courses, including general
accounting, cost accounting, income tax, medical law and ethics, transcription,
basic mathematics, and computer literacy using Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.
2003 – present, Independent
French Instructor, Michelin North America, Greenville, South Carolina
Prepared executive-level
employees for overseas assignments by developing their speaking, listening,
reading, and writing skills in French. Provided one-on-one and small-group
instruction using traditional and multimedia learning tools.
2002 – present, Professional
Tutor, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Developed skills and abilities of
students from fourth grade to college level in reading, spelling, general mathematics,
algebra, French, and calculus. Derived much satisfaction from helping students
believe in themselves, especially when they were unsure of their abilities in
the subject area.
2002 – present, Independent
Contractor, Summit Plastic Surgery, Fort
Wayne, Indiana
Enhanced financial statement
reporting package for seven-physician practice; recommended improvements to
cash management system.
2002 – present, Independent
Contractor, Minority Health Coalition, Fort
Wayne, Indiana
Developed financial
policies and procedures for non-profit organization that addresses health
disparities; prepared organization for review by State Board of Accounts and
other entities with oversight responsibility.
2002, Training
Consultant, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Provided training on Excel
software for executive director; improved reporting for board of directors.
1990 – 2002,
Controller, Foellinger Foundation, Incorporated, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Managed operations of grantmaking enterprise (more than $7
million in grants paid in fiscal year 2001) and information technology
infrastructure:
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Improved readability of monthly and year-end financial
statements for board of directors, enhancing their ability to analyze and
effect decisions.
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Developed and implemented financial policies and procedures
to strengthen internal controls, including segregation of duties.
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Coordinated annual audit; received exemplary comments on
condition of financial systems from auditors.
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Developed budget analysis tools and prepared annual budget.
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Developed and implemented strategies to minimize federal
excise tax liability.
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Implemented financial systems to ensure timely payment of
vendors and avoidance of late fees; negotiated favorable pricing from vendors.
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Managed payroll function, including employee benefits.
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Developed analysis tools to ensure adherence to IRS and
other governmental filing and payment requirements.
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Managed evaluation and implementation of accounting and
grant tracking software, leading to more effective deployment of staff
resources.
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Managed development and implementation of local area network
in Windows NT environment, establishing internal and external electronic
communication.
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Developed tools to improve analysis of financial reports and
budgets from grantees and grant applicants, ensuring maximum impact of limited
grantmaking resources on community.
1988 – 1990, Staff
Accountant, Ernst & Young, LLP, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Responsible for auditing
health care, banking, education, and manufacturing clients; recommended
operational improvements.
Community Service
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Pi Lambda Theta,
2003 – present, international honor society and professional association
in education
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Stop the Hate Coalition, 1999 –
present, advocating an end to hate crimes
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Education Action Group, 2000 –
present, insisting on high expectations for all students, regardless of race
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Circle of Faith, 2001 – 2002, encouraging
respect for and understanding of diverse faith traditions in Fort Wayne
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Leadership
Fort Wayne, 1994 – 1995, providing leadership skill development
through focus on community betterment
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, 1987
Manchester College,
North Manchester, Indiana
Additional Skills
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Advanced-level skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and
Access
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Fluency in spoken and written French and Spanish; one year
of study-abroad experience in Strasbourg,
France