Category: FINANCE

         FINANCE MANAGER       Summary     Eclectic individual with 10+ years operations, finance and account management experience in small agency / start-up environments. Possess strong knowledge of and interest in digital marketing, broadcast media and communications.        Experience      Finance Manager     Mar 2015   to   Current      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Responsible for all AP/AR functions, monthly bank reconciliations, and financial reporting including cash management and forecasting.   Manage company payroll and administer employee benefits.  Collaborate with Project Managers on budgets/actuals for project-level metrics.  Responsible for year-end reporting in collaboration with CPA.         Project Manager     Jun 2014   to   Dec 2014      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Developed project proposals, estimates and timelines for a full suite of branding, marketing, messaging, and design services for both print and web.  Performed press-checks and reviewed proofs to ensure quality color reproduction.  Reviewed all work for typographical, grammar, spelling, and layout errors.  Sought competitive bids for print and negotiated rates with vendors.  Identified, developed and evaluated marketing strategies based on knowledge of client objectives and market trends.  Collaborated with marketing and communications teams on standardization, design and production of marketing materials.  Analyzed performance of all marketing programs to identify the best opportunities for optimization.  Promoted brand awareness through SEO/SEM campaigns and attractive web design.         Bookkeeper     Apr 2014   to   Jun 2014      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Processed bank reconciliations and financial reports to verify practice of proper due diligence.  Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper.  Researched and resolved collections and billing disputes.         Operations Manager     Nov 2011   to   Apr 2014      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Reconciled 11 corporate bank accounts retroactively to establish Quickbooks as a reliable and accurate representation of financial position.   Streamlined and executed all Human Resources processes including benefits implementation and administration, recruiting, payroll.   Produced seasonal promotional materials, from copy to design, leading to increased customer engagement and revenue.    Coordinated and collaborated with advertising operations team on weekly email marketing communications; updated website regularly to feature new deals and discounts as per vendor advertising contracts.  Coordinated all social, professional, and team-building events.         Service Administrator     Jan 2008   to   Jun 2011      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Served as liaison between clients and in-house service technicians regarding repairs, orders, and technical inquiries.  Offered production support to clients to ensure camera packages were complete and ready for shoots.  Staged and photographed high-end camera packages for sale on company website.  Coordinated special events and orchestrated training classes on specialized camera systems for clients.         Office Manager     Oct 2006   to   Dec 2007      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Provided customer service and managed daily office operations of this design company focused on custom graphics- based fashion and home accessories.  Developed long-term relationships with vendors and clients to help grow the overall business.  Processed orders for multiple sales outlets including retail website, wholesale showrooms, department stores and boutiques.  Maintained product inventory and supply management.         Education        Long-Form Improv    Washington Improv Theater   －   City  ,   State     Currently a Level 4 Student in their 5-level curriculum.        Bachelor of Arts  ,   Audio Arts & Acoustics   2002     Columbia College Chicago   －   City  ,   State            General Studies  ,   Human Development & Family Studies   1999     University of Illinois   －   City  ,   State            Skills     Quickbooks. Workamajig. MS Office Suite. InDesign. Photoshop. Concrete5 CMS.  Google Analytics. GoogleDocs. Intervals. SEO/SEM. Social media. Digital and film photography. Proficient in both Mac and PC environments.