FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

PROFILE OVERVIEW
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS
CASH / COST FLOW ANALYSIS
STATISTICAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS
REAL ESTATE EXPERTISE
TEAMBUILDING AND COLLABORATION
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
REPORTING AND PRESENTATION
DELEGATION AND PRIORITIZATION OF WORK
Highly conscientious, insightful, and articulate achiever in the field of financ
e and accounting equipped with notably advanced academic credentials, hands-on e
xperience, and projected CPA accreditation. Growth-focused and intuitive in opti
mizing financial and accounting functions while maximizing productivity in order
to achieve cost containment goals and align company-wide plans and decisions.
Decisive and team-oriented with proven versatility to adapt and excel in diverse
and challenging work environments. Polished communication and interpersonal ski
lls combined with an aptitude for aligning internal controls and recommending re
gulatory actions to drive significant improvement in financial performance and o
verall company operations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mountain State University-Beckley, WV
STAFF ACCOUNTANT Jun 2009-Present
Manage the reconciliation of bank and general ledger accounts, and streamline mo
nth-end and year-end closing procedures; oversee cash and investment account tra
nsactions, and ensure timely processing of cash transfers, wire transfers, and d
aily cash deposits. Coordinate internal cash audits; prepare financial statement
s and accurately record transactions into general ledger. Track and resolve budg
et and income statement account variances, and provide in year-end audit support
.
-Contributed to improved accounting and finance operations through thorough inte
rnal control analysis
-Supported the development of expense control strategies by tracking and accurat
ely recording expenses and interdepartmental transfers, including calculations o
f expense projections
-Successfully managed the challenges of increasing workload after the eliminatio
n of the second staff accountant position
-Entrusted to handle complex responsibilities and earned recognition for efficie
ncy and high performance

Inside & Out Home Inspection Service-Beckley, WV

OWNER/RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INSPECTOR (Licensed)Jul 2006-Jan 2008
Managed all aspects of and primarily directed the company's financial and accoun
ting operations. Developed business plans and established the company from groun
d up. Prospected and secured clients and obtained the necessary business permits
and accreditation.
-Customized computerized inspection reports and designed proprietary marketing m
aterials
-Successfully established and cultivated productive work relationships with clie
nts and their representatives
-Profitably established the business' marketing presence with local real estate
firms while managing communication with clients and their agents
-Achieved designation of RREI (Residential Real Estate Inspector) from FREA (Fou
ndation of Real Estate Appraisers)
-Succeeded in managing the business while attending classes full time for bachel
or's degrees in accounting and finance

Grubb & Ellis | Harrison & Bates, Inc.-Richmond, VA

REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT (Licensed Commercial Realtor) Sep 2000-Oct 2003
Supported several senior agents and vice presidents as licensed member of commer
cial property project teams. Key involvement in buying, selling, and leasing num
erous multimillion dollar industrial, office, and retail properties
-Functioned as liaison between clients and customers
-Facilitated contract and price negotiations and performed necessary contract mo
difications
-Researched state and local records to support marketing and closing procedures
-Creatively developed property brochures, fact sheets, and information reports
-Ensured effective coordination of targeted mass mailings and property advertise
ment
-Developed, updated, and maintained organization in complex listing, sales, and
contract schedules
-Served as information resource for public inquiries and conducted property tour
s

PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Bowers, Nelms, & Fonville | Long & Foster-Richmond, VA
REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON (LICENSED RESIDENTIAL REALTOR) Sep 1998-Sep 2000
EDUCATION
(BSBA) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE * 2009-2010
summa cum laude, 4.0 GPA (out of 4.0)
Mountain State University-Beckley, WV
(BS) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING * 2005-2009
summa cum laude, 4.0 GPA (out of 4.0)
Mountain State University-Beckley, WV
COURSEWORK IN MUSIC, PERCUSSION PERFORMANCE * 1989-1992
Virginia Commonwealth University-Richmond, VA
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
-Becker CPA Exam Review * 2010
-Federal Tax Update-WVCPA Annual Meeting * 2009
-Update on the CPA Profession-WVCPA Annual Meeting * 2009
-Microsoft Excel Advanced Training * 2009
-Ethics Training-MSU * 2009
-Customer Service Training-MSU * 2009
-West Virginia Home Inspector License * 2006
-Virginia Real Estate License * 1998
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (WVCPA), Student member
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), CPA-Candidate member
Foundation of Real Estate Appraisers (FREA) * 2006-08
National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) * 2006-08
National Association of Realtors * 1998-03
Richmond Association of Realtors * 1998-03