Dynamic, articulate and ambitious Business Professional with a track record of entrepreneurial leadership, eager to contribute advanced business administration, financial management and bookkeeping talents toward optimizing the goals of a progressive employer in an Accounting role.  Deep understanding of cost accounting, GAAP principles and financial analysis as well as AP/AR and budget management. 

 

Core competencies include:

 

   Ability to Work in a Fast Paced Environment

   Build & Maintain Strong Client Relationships

   Complete Thorough/Accurate Reconciliation

   Time Management and Scheduling

   GAAP Standards and Principles

   Persuasive and Effective Communicator

   Business Start-Ups/Infrastructure Development

   Strong Analytical Skills/Detail Oriented

 

Education

 

Ashford University

Associate of Arts, Business and In Progress:  Bachelor of Arts, Accounting Degree

 

 

2001 to 2000:  Paramount Painting Ltd Co., Xxxxxx Xxxxxx - Owner/Operator

   Led business development, client relations strategies and operations management initiatives for entrepreneurial venture; successfully positioned organization as the premier provider of painting services for residential and commercial clients in the region.

   Grew business from inception; developed tactical marketing, customer service and purchasing plans to capitalize on growth opportunities; established annual operations budget, maintained oversight for accounts payable, accounts receivable and billing functions.

   Personally managed all vendor relations, inventory management and purchasing strategies to optimize profitability results; performed projects, hired and trained staff members and assembled a high performance team.

   Gained reputation in the marketplace as a quality contractor with a solid base of repeat business.

   Estimated job costs by evaluating product supplies and labor investment; met with clients, presented estimates and closed sales.

 

   1999 to 2001:  Cover All Painting & Repairs, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX - Painter
Provided top notch painting services for commercial, residential and industrial clients; managed a painting crew and ensured timely completion of all project assignments.

 

 

1997 to 1999:  J W Brown Land Surveying Inc., Xxxxxx, XXXXXX - Equipment Operator

1996 to 1997:  Shands, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX - Pathology Lab Assistant

1995 to 1996:  LKQ, Xxxxxx Xxxxxx - Inventory Associate

 

 

 

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Dear Mr. / Mrs. <Name Here>,

 

Thank you for taking the time to review the attached resume for the position of <position here>. 

 

Are you seeking a dynamic, experienced, and successful Business Professional to join your team?  I am a highly experienced candidate offering exceptional hands on experience in managing accounts payables, receivables, vendor relations and cost accounting assignments, and am currently pursuing an advanced degree in Accounting.  I am ready to contribute my broad based experience to a progressive employer and am anxious to secure my first accounting position.

 

Tenacious, dedicated and knowledgeable are all words used to describe my style by employers and clients alike.  With a polished and professional approach, I can effectively interact and establish strong partnerships with high-end corporate clients, internal business units, and a team of employees in any industry.

 

In addition, I have a keen understanding of monitoring and managing income, costs and financial opportunities that will elevate your profit margins and revenue results.  I can offer you superior communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to interact with professionals at all levels.  I have gained the reputation for being a smart, savvy and tenacious business pro, and I know that I could contribute to your organizations success from day one.

 

As a proven leader, I believe it would be mutually beneficial for us to meet.  I will call within the next week to inquire about the possibility of meeting to discuss your organization s goals and how I can help you meet them.  If you need to reach me before then, please feel free to contact me at the number listed above.

 

 

 

Best Regards,