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My 33-Year Career is one that Canvasses the Fields of Bookkeeping and Office Management. I Began my Career with 8

Years of Medical, Life and Disability Claims Processing Experience Leading into 25 Years of Accounting Positions, with

22 of those Years Being in Office Management. I am Seeking Long-Term Employment with a Solvent Business that

Needs an Individual Who is Customer Friendly, Motivated, Detail-Oriented, Exhibits Ingenuity, is Adaptable &

Knowledgeable, Possesses Good Problem Solving Skills, is a Quick Study, Priority Oriented and also Deadline Driven.

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

Accounting Management: Bookkeeping, Payroll Checks, Forms & Tax Filings, Sales Tax & Tax Filings. Create

Computer Spreadsheets, Maintain Databases & Utilize Accounting Software. Compile Reports, Expenditures,

Payables & Receivables, Profits & Losses. Record & Bank Cash, Checks, Vouchers & Compile Data from

Cashiers. Verify & Balance Receipts & Bank Transactions. Monitor Status of Loans & Accounts. Review

Collection Reports & Diligently Perform Collection Procedures. Prepare Financials for Yearly Tax Returns.

Business Operations: Repair & Troubleshoot Problems with Office Equipment. Inventory Stock & Reorder,

Locate Best Vendors for Materials, Equipment or Supplies to Determine Product Availability & Cost, Negotiate

Contract Revisions, Complete Loan, Credit & Vendor Applications.

Business Promotions: Create Promotional Items & Prepare Advertising Copy, Monitor & Analyze Results.

Business Relations: Network, Develop & Maintain All Business Relationships, and Resolve Complaints.

Employee Management: Hiring Employees, Post Work Schedules, Keep Records, Knowledge of Labor Laws,

Resolve Disputes, Administer Disciplinary Actions & Fire Employees.

General Office Skills: Extended Clerical Duties.

Insurance Management: Negotiations, Administration & Claim Filings.

Legal Compliance: Regulations, Procedures, Company Policies, Federal & State Policies, Health & Security

Rules, Maintain All Necessary Permits & Licenses.

Additional Acquired Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (97, 2003, 2007, University 365, 2016),

QuickBooks Pro (97, 2003, 2013 and Online), Windows (98, XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10) and Adobe Acrobat Pro XI.

Knowledgeable in Peachtree, Bill.com, Freshbooks, Financial Edge-BlackBaud, Omnique, Winworks Autoshop,

Account Edge, Computerized Medical Office, Libre & Open Office, Foxit Phantom Pro, DOS, and Linux.

Photography & Video Editing, Large & Small Event Coordinating, Business Liquidations, Provide Computer

Software Assistance, Computer Maintenance, Common Computer Virus Removal, Provide Research

Assistance, Trustee for Minor Beneficiaries, Estate Bookkeeping, Liquidating & Financials, Compose Business

& Personal Correspondence, Real Estate Zoning Investigations, Small Claims Court Filings, Complaint Letters,

Mechanical Lien Filings, Tax Assessment Appeals, Business Plan Creation, Credit Disputes.

ROBERT HALF ACCOUNTEMPS, Denver, CO Finance Associate - Telecom Pioneers, May 2016 - July 2016

This is a Non-Profit Organization for which I Reviewed my Assigned Chapter's Accounts Payable &

Implemented Per State and Federally Mandated Compliance Controls. Managed the Accounting Records &

Files for Expenses or Income Incurred During their Fundraising Efforts. Including Monthly Meeting Expense

Vouchers, Accounts Payable, Journal Vouchers, Cash Receipts, Cash Deposits, Bank Statement Reconciliations,

Investment Account Statements and Maintained an Accounting Filing System. Processed Receivable and

Payable Checks & Wire Transfers, Managed Historical Records, Prepared & Recorded Journal Entries for

Monthly Closing, and Reconciled General Ledger Accounts. Reviewed Accounting Accuracy & Corrected

Posting Entries. Prepared & Distributed Internal Financial Reports in the Financial Edge Accounting System.

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SOLE PROPRIETOR, Denver, CO Office Manager, March 2011 - Present

Successfully Appealed an Unemployment Claim by Presenting an Argument So Compelling that it Proved my

Client was Forced to Quit Due to Political Factors Earning Him Full Unemployment Benefits for the Maximum

Amount of Time, (Robert Pierce).

Provided Business Advice for Established Companies and Consulted in the Setup of QuickBooks Accounting

Program for Several Startup Companies, (Bill and Vicki Grunert - Snap On Tools Dealership).

Perform Temporary Bookkeeping Services on an Emergency Basis, (Freedom Flynn – Snowball Promotions).

Prepare Individual Tax Returns, Provide Bookkeeping Services, and Perform Accounting Audits.

Offer Writing Services Such as Resume Creations (Claudia and Lauren Gidley), Labor Disputes (James D.

McKay), Collaborate with Story Tellers, Complete Unemployment Insurance Appeals, Etc.

PENN GARAGE, Denver, CO Office Manager, March 1997 - June 2008 Vice President - Treasurer - Owner - Bookkeeper

Created, Developed & Operated this Family Owned Automotive Repair Facility.

All Administrative Responsibilities for this "C" Corporation - Office Management as Previously Defined.

Federal Tax Filings. State, Local & Federal Licensing, Payroll, Banking, Loan Applications, Written & Verbal

Correspondence, Invoicing, State & Local Tax Preparation & Filings, Insurance Claim Filings, Storage Lien

Foreclosures, Mechanical Liens, Credit Card Vendor Comparisons and Contract Negotiations.

From $150,000 Per Year Revenue to $412,500 Per Year Revenue During my Co-Ownership.

JPMA, Lakewood, CO Full Charge Bookkeeper, January 2008 - October 2008

Responsible for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Sales Tax Filings in Multiple Jurisdictions,

Purchase Orders, and Maintenance of the Yearly Customer Maintenance Matrix.

JPMA is a Worldwide POS Software Company that Develops Software for WIC Programs.

ROBERT HALF ACCOUNTEMPS, Denver, CO Bookkeeper - Accounts Payable - Accounts Receivable 2007 - 2008

Various Positions in the Accounting Field Including the Telecom Pioneers and Granite Direct.

COLORADO CHRISTY SEAMLESS GUTTERS, Sheridan, CO Office Manager, February 2009 - January 2011

Recovered 95% of Companies Outstanding Account Receivables.

Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, State & Local Taxes, Sales Tax, Licensing, Banking,

Collections, Material Ordering, Loan Applications, Written Correspondence, Insurance Claim Filings,

Promotions and Advertisements, Appointment Setting, Contractor Billings, Complaint Resolutions, Complete

Management & Human Resource Responsibilities.

RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Lakewood, CO Associate of General Studies: Business Management & Medical Office Administration, May 2016 - GPA: 3.21

Payroll Accounting Small Business Management Accounting Principles I Introduction to Business Introduction to E-Commerce Medical Office Administration Medical Office Financial Mgmt

Insurance Billing & Coding Computer Literacy Introduction to PC Applications Principles of Microeconomics Math for Liberal Arts English Composition I & II Creative Writing I & II

Medical Terminology Law & Ethics for Health Profs Communication in Healthcare General Psychology I Medical Terminology Introduction to Radiography Basic Anatomy & Physiology

Required: Biology Philosophy History Astronomy

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COLORADO LIMOUSINE, Denver, CO Office Manager and Bookkeeper September 1998 – December 1999

Responsible for all accounting for this business. This position required recreating all records from two years

prior due to a negligent bookkeeper but was in good accounting status upon the Owner’s Death in 1999.

WOODMEN OF THE WORLD, Littleton, CO Life Claims Processor and Complaint Department Manager May 1990-December 1993

Reviewing and Investigating Life Insurance Claims, Claim Settlement and Disbursement, General Ledger,

General Accounting, Disability Claims, Waiver of Premium Claims, Deposit Certificate Maintenance, Customer

Service, Complaint Manager, Word Processor, and part-time high volume Switchboard.

MOTORCYCLE ROADRACING ASSOCIATION, Denver, CO Elected Board of Director as Treasurer January 1993- January 1995

Responsible for the financial aspects of this Not for Profit Organization. AP/AR, Payroll, Tax Preparation and

Filing, Check-it-Out Accounting System, Balancing Cash, Banking, Monthly Reports.

PROMOTIONS: Trophy Design, Official MRA T-shirt and Concession Item Designs.

DUTIES: Gate Admissions, Concessions, Prize Checks, and Volunteer Reimbursements.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Englewood, CO Medical Claims Approver - August 1985 – April 1990

Reviewing and Adjusting Medical Claims from providers such as MD’s and Hospitals, etc. Recognizing and

verifying medical necessity of treatments & procedures from diagnosis and deciding payment dispositions.

B.B.B. & Tom Martino Complaint Responses Business Advertising & Promotion Business Form Graphic Design & Creation Business Licensing & Incorporating Business Liquidations Business Plan Creation Common Computer Virus Cleanup Compose Customer Complaint Letters Computer Cleanup & Maintenance Credit Card Disputes Credit Card Vending & Price Comparisons Credit Report Corrections Estate Bookkeeping & Financials Executor/Administrator Personal Estates Initial Business Setups Insurance Appeal Filings Insurance Claim Filing Karaoke Management and Hosting Labor & Wage Disputes Large & Small Event Coordinating

DAVRIES at JOHNS MANVILLE, Littleton, CO Head Cashier May 1984 – May 1985

Cashier Experience (1500 employees of John-Manville per day in a 2-hour period, three cashiers using metal

non-computerized cash registers). Balanced and Reconciled Cash Registers, Daily Bank Deposits, Maintained

Opening and Closing Cash Drawers for Each Register, Scheduled Vending Deliveries, Ordered Vending Items.

Loan Application Completion:

Home Mortgages Business Mortgages Personal Loans Business Loans SBA Loans

Mechanical Lien Filing & Processing Personal Income Tax Preparation Photography & Video Editing Promotional Item Design Real Estate Zoning Investigation Reception Experience Research Assistance

Resume Design & Creation Small Claims Court Filings Small Event Coordinating Tax Assessment Appeals Tax Assessment Interpretations Trustee for Minor Beneficiaries Unemployment Appeals