The Creative Coast Alliance

Lisa Bell

Lisa Bell — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:06:05 -0400

Work Experience
January 2007-September 2008 Wells Fargo Financial Savannah,GA
Branch Manager

Responsibility: Managed all responsibilities required to operate a successful and profitable
Branch Office for Wells Fargo

Achievements:

- Set record for branch in total new products sold and revenue dollars in 2007.
- Managed new branch from a negative cash flow position to a 7% positive cash flow position......... in five months time.
- Savannah branch became profitable in six months after a year of not meeting
profit targets.
- Hired and successfully trained four (4) new credit managers in 2007.

July 2004-Jan 2007 Wells Fargo Financial Savannah, GA
Credit/Assistant Manager

Responsibility: Selling mortgages including but not limited to: first and second mortgages, debt consolidations, equity lines of credit, credit cards, autos and underwriting small commercial loans.

Achievements:

- Ranked # 1 for sales of Home Equity products in region of thirty seven (37) branches and over 200 sales and marketing staff in both 2006 & 2007.
- Ranked # 2 in region for number of Real Estate loans sold and closed.
- Two time winner of Top 10 Regional Producer of new products.
- Consistent district leader in new money products sold.
- As Assistant Manager in Charge our Branch was awarded the Regional Branch of the Month compared to the other thirty seven branches.
- Employee of the month 3 times based on total sales, profit margins and new business created.
- Winner on 5 different occasions for top production in various product lines.
- Ranked as # 2 of all Assistant Managers in region consisting of 37 branches and 185 associates for the most Real Estate transactions closed and new products sold in 2006.
- Serve as Captain for all bank cards and insurance products issued in the branch.

August 2003- May 2004 PGA TOUR, Champions Tour Savannah, GA
Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf
Tournament Assistant

Responsibility: Served as the assistant to tournament director who was in charge of all
Tournament operations including sales, special events for fans and players, and
all local advertising campaigns.

Achievements:

- Corporate Sales- Assist Executive Director with all facets of corporate hospitality sales: cold calls /client renewals /follow ups /contract execution.
- Public Relations- represent tournament at corporate /civic /public functions.
- Responsible for the recruitment, training and coordination of 900 volunteers to
manage all logistical aspects of the tournament.
- Marketing/Advertising- assisted in the development of marketing and advertising plans, implementation and placement and ticket sales.
- Fan enhancement program- managed and implemented the 5 special events for
various special interest /sponsor groups and fans during the tournament.

Lisa Bell

Lisa — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:46:59 -0400

Lisa Bell

108 Nassau Court Phone: (912) 308-9321
Savannah, GA 31410 Email:LisaBell10@hotmail.com

Summary A goal oriented individual with proven leadership qualities. A very energetic and motivated team player. Rapidly learns new business products, situations, customers and contributes to the bottom line of an organization.

Education B.........achelor of Science in Sport Management,
Minor in Business
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA December 2003

Work Experience
January 2007-September 2008 Wells Fargo Financial Savannah,GA
Branch Manager

Responsibility: Managed all responsibilities required to operate a successful and profitable
Branch Office for Wells Fargo

Achievements:

- Set record for branch in total new products sold and revenue dollars in 2007.
- Managed new branch from a negative cash flow position to a 7% positive cash flow position in five months time.
- Savannah branch became profitable in six months after a year of not meeting
profit targets.
- Hired and successfully trained four (4) new credit managers in 2007.

July 2004-Jan 2007 Wells Fargo Financial Savannah, GA
Credit/Assistant Manager

Responsibility: Selling mortgages including but not limited to: first and second mortgages, debt consolidations, equity lines of credit, credit cards, autos and underwriting small commercial loans.

August 2003- May 2004 PGA TOUR, Champions Tour Savannah, GA
Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf
Tournament Assistant

Achievements:

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

Accounting Management

Steve Shelton — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:49:36 -0500

STEVEN W. SHELTON
5501 CHESTNUT CREEK LANE
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA 30542

PH: 770-967-0236
Shelt1@bellsouth.net

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY: Over eighteen years in accounting management including eight years in manufacturing accounting and over ten years in service and construction management, including inventory management, AP, AR, PR, Sales and Use Taxes, and P&L’s.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

MAY 2007 to NORTH GEORGIA EQUIPMENT, ATLANTA, GA
SEPT 2008 CONTROLLER
 Managed all account...ing activity and trained staff
 Set up computerized parts inventory from scratch
 Trained all new staff on inventory purchasing, billing, cycle-counting and variance activity

NOV 2004 to PILGRIMS PRIDE, SOUTHERN STAIRCASE, ATLANTA, GA
MAY 2007 MIMMS ENTERPRISES, ACCOUNTING CONTRACTOR:
 Job Cost – Construction, Roofing, Specialty Projects
 Job Cost – Initiated new Job Cost System
 Mfg Cost – Poultry Processing Industry, CI Process
 General Ledger, Financial Statement preparation
 Payroll and Benefits Administration, A/P, A/R

AUG 2001 TO DYKES PAVING & CONSTRUCTION, ATLANTA, GA
NOV 2004 PLANT CONTROLLER:
 Mfg Cost – Hot Mix Asphalt Plant
 Mfg Cost – Concrete Recycling Plants
 Job Cost – Paving Contracts – all Management Reports
 Reduced AP days outstanding from 90-120 to 30-60 days
 Reworked new capital project loans for $5MM

MAR 2000 TO ZEMEX MINING, OTHER, ATLANTA, GA
AUG 2001 ACCOUNTING CONTRACTOR:
 Mfg Cost – Mining & Excavation Cost Evaluations
 Mfg Cost – Production and Inventory Movements
 Performed all inventory and general ledger maintenance
 Reduced Month End Close from 10 to 3 day process

APRIL 1997 TO MEDEX MEDICAL, INC., ATLANTA, GA
MAR 2000 PLANT COST ACCOUNTANT:
 Mfg Cost – Standard Cost Maintenance and Updates
 Mfg Cost – Variance, Cost and Purchase Price
 Maintain plant financial records, including P/L accountability to corporate office; Managed AP and PR at plant level
 Budget Liaison for Plant and Corporate
 Improved Variance reporting by 33% with in process reporting

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: (CONTINUED

APR 1993 TO JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION, SAVANNAH, GA
MAR 1997 CONTROLLER :
 Job Cost – Specialty Contractor, Historic Renovation
 Project Budgets and Management Analysis
 Financial management and inventory control
 Supervision of all accounting staff
 Budgeting and forecasting

NOV 1990 TO I A BELL EQUIPMENT, SAVANNAH, GA.
APRIL 1993 ACCOUNTING MANAGER:
 Mfg Cost – Inventory Management and Analysis
 Mfg Cost – Parts Inventory, Review, COGS,
 Mfg Cost – Cost Accounting for plant AP, AR and Payroll
 Engineered office staff to large system conversion
 Coordinated all accounting with outside audit for year-end change

EDUCATION ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY –
SAVANNAH, GA
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and
Finance. Earned 90% of college expenses.

MILITARY UNITED STATES NAVY, SUBMARINE SERVICE
Communications Specialist, Honorably Discharged

Michelle Feldhaus

Michelle Feldhaus — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:43:11 -0500

Michelle L. Feldhaus
1315 E 54th St.
Savannah, GA 31404
912-980-9688
whitefire74@yahoo.com

Objective: An interesting position with a growing company.

Experience: Lids #5957 912-354-2003 Savannah, Ga
3rd Key 6-2007 to 1-2008
· Aided customers in locating merchandise, answered questions from and provided information to customers about merchandise for sale.
· Arranged stock on shelves and racks in sales ar.........ea.
· Inventoried stock.
· Stamped, marked, and tagged price on merchandise.
· Counted and recorded amount of cash in register at end of shift, locked and secured store and took money to the bank.

Rainbow #1579 912-877-3522 Hinesville, Ga
Assistant Manager 3-2005 to 5-2007
· Managed retail clothing store and supervised employees.
· Trained new employees, assigned them to specific tasks and achieved significant improvements in their productivity.
· Counted and recorded amount of cash in register at end of all shifts, locked and secured store and took money to the bank.
· Kept record of daily sales, prepared for and help execute inventory of stock, and ordered supplies.
· Supervised employees engaged in sales work, reconciling cash with receipts, keeping operating records and preparing daily record of transactions.
· Answered customer complaints and inquiries about merchandise.

It‘s Fashion #7266 912-368-4956 Hinesville, Ga
Assistant Manager 4-2003 to 3-2005
· Managed retail clothing store and supervised employees.
· Trained new employees, assigned them to specific tasks and achieved
significant improvements in their productivity.
· Counted and recorded amount of cash in register at end of all shifts, locked and secured store and took money to the bank.
· Kept record of daily sales, prepared for and help execute inventory of stock and ordered supplies.
· Supervised employees engaged in sales work, reconciling cash with receipts, keeping operating records and preparing daily record of transactions.
· Answered customer complaints and inquiries about merchandise.

Liberty Co/Armed Services YMCA 912-368-9622 Hinesville, Ga
Member Services/ Front Desk 10-1999 to 4-2003
· received visitors at establishment, provided information regarding programs and issued visitor‘s passes when required.
· Answered multi-lined phone and directed callers to destinations.
· Collected and distributed mail and messages.
· Explained privileges and obligations of membership, maintained membership lists, sent notices and recorded receipts of dues, and issued membership cards.
· Performed variety of clerical duties and other duties pertinent to establishment.

Education: Suwannee High School Live Oak, Fl
General graduated 1993

References: Available upon request

accounting

april v. brinson — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:58:42 -0500

April V. Brinson
104 Oyster Shell Road E-4, Savannah, Georgia 31410
Email: flbeach87@hotmail.com Cell: 904-982-1676

Summary:
A motivated professional born and raised in Savannah, Georgia seeking a position in her home town. Experienced in all areas of accounting; accounts payable, audits, budgeting, credit, collections and invoicing. A decisive leader with proven success in office administration and management.

Core Competencies:
• Cooperative and flexible, able to handle multi............ple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident team player who also works well independently
• Strong analytical, computational, problem solving and time management skills
• Effective communicator with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Professional Experience:
ARCO INC, Savannah, GA July – November 15, 2008
Accounts Payable: Coding, checking, and input of all invoices in a timely manner. Ensure costs are coded correctly to each job function (job costs). Problem resolutions for vendors, cutting and processing checks to vendors. Close out of monthly accounts payable. Utilized Sage Master Builder.
Laid off due to lack of work in the commercial paving industry.

Defense Security Services-DS 2, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA May – July 14, 2008
Contractor Position – General Clerk Three
Worked in the Helicopter Reset Program

CSX Railroad, Inc., Jacksonville, FL 2004 - 2007
Contractor – Corporate Sales & Use Tax Department
Prepare tax returns and related reports, to ensure that the company and its subsidiaries comply with all state, local and use tax laws and regulations. Prepare audit papers for state audits.
• Preparation and timely filing of multi-state Sales and Use tax returns monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, and semi-annually (analyze data reports for compliance on returns).
• Update tax information into specialized tax software for 23 states and process as appropriate.
• Assist Manager of Audits; preparing spreadsheets, research, analyze invoices and review backup data for any possible credits and organizing records (reverse audits).
• Completed special tax projects, statistical reports and worked with States to abate assessments.

BCM Services Inc., Jacksonville, FL
Bookkeeper 2000 - 2004
Property Management Company with large account base of properties.
• Maintaining bank and money market accounts for 67 properties, total bank accounts 101
• Processing invoices, coding, input, and cutting checks, problem resolutions for vendors
• Created recurring invoices and management fees, processed 1099’s and 1096, coordinated vendor tax information

Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, Division of Merck, Westborough, MA.
Accounts Payable Coordinator 1995 - 1999
• Identified and streamlined high volume invoice vendors for consolidation
• Implemented new billing procedure reducing Temporary Agency invoicing from 124 a month to one each week
• Generated over a million dollars in weekly check runs, approval and distributions

Nedlloyd Lines USA Corp., Charleston, SC.
International Shipping Line 1989 - 1994
Manager of Finance and Administration / South Atlantic Division
Established and implemented a broad range of policies and procedures with regard to overall finance department (five branch offices in division). This entailed:
• Operational supervision of payables, receivables, invoicing, budgeting and auditing, supervised staff of 16 direct and indirect employees (hands on manager)
• Facilitated appropriate credit and collection decisions, oversaw freight collections and proper application (monthly goal of 90% current for five offices) monthly collections ranged in the millions, authorization of annual bad debt write-offs
• Prepared, reviewed and analyzed monthly management cost reports and provided all financial reports required by headquarters
• Reconciliation of monthly close-out reports to accrue for valid expenses or to release estimates
• Perform expense report audits and audit five divisional offices on a semi-annual basis
• Provide direct assistance to personnel regarding insurance, claims and benefits
• Forecast office equipment and service needs, prepare capital budget requests, justify expenses, coordinate purchase and installation, monitor all lease agreements

Software:

AS400, Business Objects, Crystal Reports, Citrix, Email, Excel, Internet, MS Word, Oracle, MS Outlook, Peachtree, Sage Master Builder, Solomon, Sieble Dashboard, State Tax Websites, Tops, Visual Link, Windows XP, Windows Vista 2007, Win-Zip
Tax Software: Insource, Intranet, Web Filing, Zytax.
Office Machines: Calculator, Copiers, Fax Machine, Printers

Education

Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA.
Savannah Vocational Technical School, Savannah, GA.
Professional Training: Leadership Skills; Team Management; Interpersonal Skills; Delegating Responsibility; Empowerment
Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, Westborough, MA: Member of Finance Task Force

References Available Upon Request Page 2 of 2

Assistant Director of Financial Services

Robert Ellington — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:00:12 -0500

• Plan and control processing of student financial aid applications; analyze student eligibility for financial aid and award funds.
• Counsel students, potential students, parents and University personnel regarding available sources of aid and eligibility requirements; assist students in budgeting resources.
• Administer designated scholarships, loan and/or grant programs; authorize payments; may monitor and supervise work-study program.
• Provide computer input data relative to finan............cial aid and interpret and evaluate systems and output.
• Keep abreast of changes and interpret federal, state and other financial aid regulations/requirements.
• Attend conferences and workshops applicable to student financial aid; travel to present seminars, information sessions and other programs for students, prospective students and parents.
• Recommends hiring; train, assign, supervise, and evaluate designated support staff.