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MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Holtkamp Liese Law Firm) Implemented and maintained an in-house accounting and management reporting system. Replaced and eliminated outside CPA firm, bringing all financial functions into the firm, including financial statement preparation, income tax return preparation, payroll tax return preparation and filing. Implemented direct deposit system for all employees. Created and developed tax and financial planning practice area. Directly responsible for total financial results of this practice area. Replaced entire technology framework to improve efficiency and communication capabilities. Helped to increase cash basis revenues by developing daily time recording system. Improved employee recruiting. Heavily involved in recruiting, training, and maintaining top level support staff personnel. Created and implemented employee benefits plans that previously had not been put in place, such as Individual Retirement Accounts, College Savings Plans, Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance. Changed and enhanced entire 401k and profit sharing plan. Improved all employee benefits plans to enhance the level of employees recruited and retained. Developed and implemented internal financial and operational controls. Responsible for firm's strategic income tax planning. Prepared all income tax returns annually and compiled financial statements quarterly. Helped to develop buy-sell agreement. Negotiated buy out of departing partners. Developed and implemented employee training systems for both professional level employees and support staff. Re-wrote employee manual on several occasions. Created employee morale survey and conducted several times. Developed and participated in employee annual compensation and review process. Changed office management structure and reporting. Involved in strategic planning. Involved in developing a firm marketing plan. Salary History Base salary 1995 $50,000.00 1996 $55,000.16 1997 $55,000.08 1998 $65,000.00 1999 $67,500.00 2000 $67,500.00 2001 $72,500.16 2002 $72,500.16 2003 $80,000.16 2004 $82,500.00