Accounting and Bookkeeping Professional, with proficiencies in Real Estate, Tax Preparation and Insurance, seeking to utilize in-depth, relevant experience and background in a challenging assignment

  Bachelor of Science Accounting (Public Accountancy), and an A.A.S. in Accounting; hold New York State Life and Health Insurance Certification, Registered Tax Professional designation with the Internal Revenue Service and Licensure as a Florida Real Estate Professional

  Exceptionally knowledgeable in financial reconciliation, Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable, income tax policies and multiple Real Estate procedures. Highly skilled in delivering strong interpersonal relationship skills to workplace and continually encouraging the development of a cooperative and supportive workplace; lead by example

  Expertise in accurately and conscientiously managing accounting systems for government programs and grants; adhere to GAAP standards and work with FEMA, emergency food/shelter programs and United Way programs, consistently ensuring proper production and delivery of all needed documentation

  As Real Estate professional skillfully serve in intermediary role between buyers/sellers and landlords/tenants, handling multiple details related to property sale/purchase/lease, and conducting broad-based marketing, advertising and promotional activities

  Skilled in verbal as well as written communication and place high premium on importance of delivering exceptional customer support and service

  Proficiency in use of Windows Operating System, MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint, QuickBooks and H&R Block Pro Series

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens 2016 Present

Bookkeeper

       Effectively manage accounting system for $500,000 involving four grants, the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) through FEMA, New York Times, Martin Trust for the Elderly and St. Vincent de Paul Fund, and maintain system database; responsibilities include electronically requesting EFSP approval from United Way for qualified clients, utilizing appropriate documentation to prepare check requests for clients to receive financial assistance, recording approval number from United Way and forwarding file to Accounts Payable for check development and recording received payments on MS Excel check request spreadsheet.

       At prescribed period close, balance spreadsheet and submit to United Way for reconciliation; readily cooperate during any investigations by agency or other authorized entities, maintain accurate financial records as well as backup files and assure availability of all needed documentation.

       Consistently interact with vendors and follow-up as necessary regarding invoices and payments; reconcile and record funds weekly in AP system and database. Distribute client checks, prepare any needed statistical reports, perform bank reconciliations and interface collaboratively with program management to identify any gaps and develop strategies for process improvement.

       Additionally tasked to provide diverse clerical support including office staffing, handling telephone system, greeting clients and answering inquiries regarding various programs; also oversee Petty Cash for two separate programs and manage Metro Cards, Target Gift Cards, TD Bank Cards, Stamps for the Community Center and other related programs.

Home Express Realty, Brooklyn, NY 2012 Present

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

       In this concurrent role, serve as intermediary between buyers and sellers/landlords and tenants in conducting sale, purchase or lease of properties; demonstrate capabilities in negotiating short sales on behalf of clients, utilize Multiple Listing Service data to maintain/update information on available properties, and employ MS PowerPoint software to prepare and deliver seminars to buyers and sellers.

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AHRC Adult Day Services, Brooklyn, NY 2016

Substitute Commuity Support Professional

       Provided exceptional care for disabled individuals in assisting them toward building self-esteem and self-worth with a goal of gaining strength and independence in living a fruitful daily life.

       Assisted with identifying array of support systems, formal as well as informal, within the community and social network; continually supported efforts by individuals to develop and maintain relationships with friends, families and members of the community family.

ERA Elect Realty, Brooklyn, NY 2002 2012

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

       Skillfully utilized strengths in communicating with individuals and developing exceptional interpersonal relationships to identify needs/wishes of buying public as well as determine financial perameters/abilities to design purchasing solutions.

       Successfully marketed property to potential buyers utilizing advertising and open house activities, and trained and supervised new agents in regulations and appropriate methodologies, processes and procedures.

Ministry of Finance, Accountant General s Department, Jamaica, West Indies 1994 1998

Accounting Clerk

       In this assignment expertly processed all Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable and provided highest level of accounting and clerical support to Accountant; was tasked with preparing deposits, posting to cash book and ledger accounts, managing bank reconciliatins and preparing all invoices.

Brooklyn College/CUNY

Bachelor of Science, Accounting (Public Accountancy), 2015

Kingsboro Community College. Brooklyn, NY

A.A.S., Accounting, 2013

ER Morgan Realty, West Palm Beach, FL

Top Producer for Sales in Excess of $1.5M in a Single Day, 2005

ERA Real Estate Beyond Excellence Award, 2004

Selection to ERA Leadership Club as Top Producer and Top Lister for Exceeding $3.5M

Maintained Top Producer position for three consecutive years, 2004-2007

Was featured in Canaries Courier Newspaper for Achievement, 2004