Management Resume

Desired Industry: Management	SpiderID: 4429
Desired Job Location: Allen, Texas	Date Posted: 12/13/2005
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date:
Desired Wage:
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Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel:
Highest Degree Attained:	Willing to Relocate:

Objective:
I want to use my years of experience, knowledge, and skills in effective business management and finance to make a significant difference in the administration and operation of an organization, to help others improve performance, and to increase efficiency, customer retention, and profitability. I am currently relocating to the Dallas, TX area.

Experience:
Administrative Services Manager, Assistant General Manager, District Treasurer
Murrieta County Water District, Murrieta, CA
May 2001 to Present
Responsible for all aspects of administration, finance, human resources, and information technology for the Murrieta County Water District, three Community Facilities Districts, and the Murrieta Public Finance Authority. Implemented a governmental fund accounting system and developed all departmental procedures, to include internal controls. Eliminated the need for outsourcing accounting functions. Administered the district investment portfolio. Coordinated annual audits and complied with all state and county financial reporting requirements. Prepared the annual budgets and established annual tax levies. Advised the General Manager and Board of Directors on financial strategies and execution. Facilitated the implementation of state-of-the-art technology, including the computerized radio meter reading system, which reduced the manually read routes by ninety percent. Maintained direct supervision of four department employees, and general supervision of all fifteen district employees as the Assistant General Manager. Attended all meetings of the Board of Directors, and was a member of the Finance and Budget Committee and Personnel and Safety Committee. Made key contributions in the planning and transition of the successful dissolution of district and merger into a larger district.

Assistant Controller
Duncan Bros., Inc., Bloomington, CA
January 2001 to May 2001
Responsible for all aspects of accounting for business operations for five corporations, through final financial statement preparations for corporate income taxes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable management and reconciliation, client and vendor relations, cash management, bank reconciliation, and preparation of reports and financial statements for managers, owners, and stockholders. Preparation of sales and use tax returns, property tax returns, and waivers and lien releases. Supervision of payroll and accounts payable staff.

Financial Accountant
Vapor Extraction Technology, Inc., San Clemente, CA
December 1997 to December 2000
Solely responsible for all aspects of accounting for business operations, through final financial statement preparations for corporate income taxes. Designed, implemented, and maintained new accounting system and procedures, including installation and conversion to new accounting software. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable management and reconciliation, client and vendor communications, cash management, bank reconciliation, and preparation of reports and financial statements for managers, owners, and stockholders. Preparation of sales and use tax returns, property tax returns, and waivers and lien releases. Performed functions as Management Information Systems Manager and Network Administrator.

Financial Accountant
Sterling Hotels Corporation, San Luis Obispo, CA
January 1997 to October 1997
Responsible for all aspects of accounting for the Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park Services, several hotel properties, and restaurants. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable management and reconciliation, bank reconciliation, and preparation of reports and financial statements for managers, owners, and stockholders. Preparation of sales and use tax returns, and property tax returns. Performed functions as Management Information Systems Manager and Network Administrator.

General Manager
Motel 6, Irvine, CA
November 1991 to August 1996
Responsible for properties of up to 200 units, with two Assistant Managers, and 30 employees, trained Managers and in all areas of management, hired and trained new employees, made contracts with companies for direct billing accounts, gained full knowledge of payroll, budgeting, profit and loss statements, and utility consumption tracking, handled all ordering of supplies, processed invoices, accounts payable and receivable, automated all company reports and forms, and successfully applied skills in customer and vendor relations and business development. Started as night auditor/manager on duty in 1991 and moved up to General Manager in 1994. Served as Corporate Quality Support Manager in 1995, traveling extensively throughout the U.S. performing quality inspections. Continued as General Manager at the premier property in Irvine, CA, which also served as the training facility for new managers.

Avionics/Aviation Electrical Technician, Lance Corporal
United States Marine Corps
September 1986 to September 1991
Traveled the world extensively, including 10 months in the Persian Gulf, troubleshot and repaired all electrical systems of the CH46E helicopter, served as Air Crew Chief, was awarded position by Quality Assurance Department as a squadron quality inspector, became Avionics night supervisor for a crew of approximately ten. Personally designed and was awarded Letter of Commendation by the Secretary of the Navy for implementing new navigation system into helicopters during the Persian Gulf War.

Education:
National University, San Diego, CA
Degree Program: Business Administration
Major in Business; Minor in Accounting, Management

University of California Riverside, University Extension, Riverside, CA
Certificate: Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Organizations

Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA
Accounting and Business Management

Affiliations:
Government Finance Officers Association
California Municipal Finance Officers Association

Skills:
Accounting and Finance: I am experienced in all aspects of budget preparation, financial analysis and projection, general ledger maintenance and troubleshooting, and the compilation and auditing of financial statements. I am also knowledgeable in investment management and public bond finance.

Management and Supervision: I have more than thirteen years in management. For 4 � years I managed the department of administration and finance for a local government agency (special district) and managed the entire district as Deputy General Manager. I have also managed several hotel properties in California as General Manager, supervised up to 30 employees and two Assistant Managers, and performed employee screening, hiring, orientation, training, and the performance evaluation process. I have developed strong skills in operational organization, client relations, business development, and project management. I am semi-fluent in Spanish.

Computer Skills: I am highly proficient in the use of computers with all operating systems, using all office applications, several accounting programs, database management and utilization, hardware and software upgrading and troubleshooting, network administration, some programming, and web page design and management.

I am very detail oriented and believe in delivering exceptional value in whatever responsibilities I am afforded. I am able to manage multiple projects easily, using a prioritization methodology, and I work well within budget constraints. I believe in making the workplace a fun, energized, and fulfilling place. I have an upbeat and positive outlook and a great sense of humor.

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Brian Berry
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State: Texas
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