Accountant

RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS Jeanette Ryan 372 W. Bay C201 email: j_ryan924@msn.com Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949-200-7350 OBJECTIVE Management position in a growth oriented Company where my skill and expertise can contribute to the success of said Company. EDUCATION AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING AA Degree: College of The Desert Business Law & Accounting Basic Computer Programming AMA Management Training Sales Seminars Time Management Seminar Advanced Management Seminar PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MONOBIND, INC. 2009-2011 Medical research and manufacturing Company - World resource for diagnostic products – an ISO and FDA regulated Company PURCHASING MANAGER • Created the Purchasing Department for the Company. • Wrote and implemented Purchasing Procedures which enabled the structure by which the Company operated to improve by 100% • Implemented Vendor qualifying process, both domestic and international, in accordance with ISO and FDA Guidelines • Negotiated pricing with Vendors that resulted in $800,000/year savings. • Revamped the material receiving process for greater efficiency and better inventory control • Set parameters to track inventory quantities on hand and inventory that had become outdated • Interacted closely with all Department Managers on material requirements for order fulfillment • Negotiated shipping cost which resulted in a 50% cost reduction • Posted all Accounts Payable Invoices to make sure they matched with Purchase Orders. • Worked closely with Director of Operations on purchasing specialty equipment that was required • Prepared report on cost of goods and job cost • Prepared year- end reports on material cost BEMUS LANDSCAPE, INC. 2006 - 2009 Landscape Company with 9 branches in the US ACCOUNTING MANAGER • Maintained close Customer contact for timely collections • Revised all internal accounting documents resulting in more efficient reporting • Worked closely with Equipment Manager to track/buyout/purchase new equipment company has 3.5 million in Assets. • Monthly reconciled all AR, AP, General Ledger and bank accounts, also compiled monthly financial reports ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE • Promoted to Management position in Accounting • Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Receivable department using Master Builder program • Created new credit policy for Clients – process and approved credit line based on credit history • Due to reorganization of Accounts Receivable outstanding Client balances dropped 75% • Conducted cross training for Office Personnel ACCOUNTS PAYABLE • Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable department using Master Builder program • Processed all joint check from Clients in conjunction with Accounts Receivable • Ran weekly aging and made recommendations for Vendor payments to General Manager • Due to the reorganization of Accounts Payable Vendor balances dropped 80% • Trained new accounting personnel AJ KIRKWOOD & ASSOC. INC. 2004 - 2006 Electrical Contractor with 3 branches in the US. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE • Responsible for all aspects of accounts receivable and collections • Revamped to billing process for the Program Managers to expedite the billings to Contractors • Due to revised billing process and follow thru, the efficiency was increased and month end close timeline was significantly shortened • Processed all Change Orders, updated the SOV and updated the WIP • Reviewed all Contract/Sub-Contract terminology, filed preliminary notices, pulled Insurance Certifications before submission to the Program Manager then to the President for sign off • Worked closely with Controller on month end process ACCOUNTS PAYABLE • Responsible for all aspects of accounts payable • Submitted weekly reports to and worked closely with Controller on month end • Worked closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers to track job cost • Processed all checks to Vendors and issued prelim releases ELITE EXTERIORS, INC. – FOUNTAIN VALLEY 2000 - 2004 Construction Company specializing in vinyl window replacement. OPERATIONS MANAGER • Responsible for all daily operations of the Company • Checked all contracts for accuracy before acceptance by Company • Signed off on all Purchase Orders, approved and tracked all AP • Revamped the entire installation policy, which resulted in a 30% savings the first year • Performed all job costing and calculated pay for construction personnel • Completed all budgeting and forecasting • Hired, supervised and evaluated all personnel MCBRIDE ELECTRIC, INC. – SANTA ANA, CA 1996 - 2000 Electrical Service Company, a service oriented company with 17 Branches in the US NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – SALES ADMINISTRATOR • Developed strong customer loyalty through close rapport with Customer • Increased significantly the number of estimates received from Sales Reps converted to Work Orders through follow up phone closure • Given a Sales Goal for 1999/2000 physical year, surpassed set goal in seven (7) months • Developed new procedures for job cost accounting which resulted in significant time savings • Tracked monthly reports and calculated the Sales Incentive Program for Reps & Electricians EXPRESS FULFILMENT, INC., - IRVINE, CA 1992 - 1996 Service oriented company who warehoused advertising/promotional items as well as products for numerous large companies. CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER • Revised existing customer service procedures which increased productivity and accuracy for department by 86% • Initiated new policy for taking customer phone orders, which resulted in a 75% reduction of credit card charge backs • Developed follow up procedure for Customer Service with new customer accounts resulting in 40% fewer service problems • Created a Training Manuel, which resulted in 3-day savings when training new personnel ASSISTANT TO CONTROLLER • Transmitted Visa, MasterCard, and American Express charges via modem to several banks for orders taken by Customer Service Department • Revised system and increased accuracy in charges decreasing credit card charge backs by 75%. • After six months promoted to Customer Service Manager SPINNAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. - IRVINE, CA 1987 - 1992 Five million-dollar company who designed and manufactured plush toys and dolls. Manufacturing facilities in Southeast Asia. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS • Hired, directed and evaluated personnel and management staff of 20 people • Established a Customer Service and Credit Department that increased dollar turn around – showed a 75% increase in product growth • Researched and revamped the Accounting Department, including new accounting program • Researched and implemented new manufacturing facilities for products both National and International • Negotiated Manufacturing Contracts and Sales Representative Agreements SALES EXECUTIVE • Promoted to this position from Office Manager because of successful interface with Major accounts resulting in a substantial increase in sales • Developed strong customer franchise and loyalty through close rapport with accounts • Compiled extensive market research and analysis to determine target market potential and penetration • Appointed, trained, and managed 100 Sales Representatives, increased sales by 85% • Conducted monthly sales meetings • Developed Telemarketing Department • Due to successful expansion was promoted to Director of Operations Management position in a growth oriented Company where my skill and expertise can contribute to the success of said Company

Accountant

Irvine, CA