Accountant

  Bachelor in Accounting candidate offering solid understanding of accounting and financial principles, practices, systems, and standards

  Valuable business experience, with over a decade as entrepreneur; background in full-scope operations spanning accounting/financial, budgeting/P&L, cost estimating, contracting, sales, customer service, human resources, procurement, inventory, and regulatory standards compliance

  Effectively prioritize, plan, coordinate, and steer projects/workflow to maximize productivity, efficiency and use of time and resources in achieving aggressive deadlines and goals

  Sharp analytical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail and quality

  Self-motivated, results-driven professional equally effective in management, independent and collaborative roles

  Exceptional work ethic and high level of professional integrity; former US Navy SEABEE

Bachelor in Accounting w/minor in Finance, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville; Fall 2017

Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Roughneck, Latshaw Drilling-Rig 30 2013-2015

  Demonstrated exceptional work ethic as collaborative team member working in environment requiring intensive physical labor, extensive work hours and challenging conditions

Bench Mechanic, Pratt and Whitney-Springdale, AR 2012-2013

  Proficiently repaired components of jet aircraft engines/F-16 fighter planes; required strong troubleshooting and project management skills along with close attention to detail

Shop/Operations Associate, Mikes Auto Body-Pea Ridge, AR   2010-2012

  Contributed business background toward controlling inventory and supporting general shop operations as sole employee

  Concurrently performed efficient body work and painting to meet aggressive schedules

Inspector, Serfco Pest Control-Bentonville, AR 2008-2010

  Interfaced extensively with customers in inspecting commercial and residential properties for termites

Owner Operator, C.K. Homes, and C.K. Framing 1994-2007

  Successfully steered full-scope operations as sole proprietor; included accounting/financial, payroll, budgeting, cost controls, and P&L along with human resources

  Effectively consulted with clients, presented bids and negotiated contracts

  Steered projects from scheduling crews/subcontractors, coordinating materials/equipment and supervising jobsite through meeting with inspectors and tracking projects to assure on-time, on-budget delivery; consistently ensured critical compliance with government regulatory standards

Volunteer, distribute food to homeless
Member, Cross Church-Rogers, AR

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I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in the field of Accounting and am submitting my resume for review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated, I am on track to earn a Bachelor in Accounting w/Finance minor later this year, and have completed comprehensive studies in broad areas of accounting and financial practices, principles, systems, and standards. Of note, unlike many new graduates, I also offer over a decade of experience as a successful business owner/operator, with solid practical experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, cost controls, payroll, and estimating along with human resources, sales/contracting, client consulting, customer service, procurement, inventory, and general administrative functions. Additionally, I previously served with the US Navy.

As an employee, you will find me to be a performance-driven leader and collaborative team player with dynamic workflow/project management skills, a commitment to delivering results and a dedication to supporting your organization in achieving and surpassing goals.. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your operations and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Charles Kalagias