Analytical and accomplished leader with outstanding listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills

  Experience leading teams on major projects while overseeing all accounting and finance functions.

  Strong background managing large budgets and spearheading strategic planning and forecasting duties.

  Sound judgment and a work history of proactively identifying and resolving problems in real time.

  Excellent time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Proficient with Microsoft Office; ADP PayEx, TimeSaver and EZLabor; and Visual One.

> Project Management/Coordination > Accounting > Accounts Payable/Receivable

> Budget Management > Team Leadership > Payroll

> Forecasting > Staff Training > Expense Management

> Vendor Relations/Negotiations > Market Research > Strategic Planning

Project & Logistics Coordinator, Resolve Salvage & Fire (Americas) Mar. 2012-Present

  Lead all accounting and financial aspects for a number of major projects, including lead a team of 60 personnel.

  Oversee all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, as well as managing expenses and payroll.

  Negotiate favorable contract terms and conditions with multiple vendors.

  Manage all logistical support issues, including travel arrangements such as lodging, customs and immigration.

Major Project:

  Ensured $2.5 million in monthly expenses were documented and submitted to the client as part of a huge merchant vessel recovery project, which was the second largest in the world.

Tax Associate, Coastal States Mortgage Co. Xxxxxx, XXXXXX Oct. 2010-Feb. 2012

  Supported the Vice President with tax projects, as well as colleagues in the tax and foreclosure departments.

  Demonstrated a proven ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.

Major Project:

  Helped minimize company losses due to errors by following procedures during foreclosure and bankruptcy proceedings on behalf of the Loss Mitigation Department.

Payroll Coordinator, Woodcliff Hotel & Spa Fairport, NY 2009-Oct. 2010

  Displayed strong leadership skills while training managers on payroll processes and systems.

  Communicated effectively with the Controller and Operations Manager on major initiatives.

  Processed weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees dispersed across two separate properties.

  Supported Human Resources with customer service training, resolving conxxxxxxict and onboarding new hires.

Guest Services Representative, Salvatore s Garden Place Hotel Williamsville, NY 2009

  Assisted the Owner and General Manager and also trained new employees on best practices of hotel operations.

  Persuaded former corporate clients to re-book their relationships with the hotel for meeting and event space.

Meeting Services Coordinator, Rich Products Corp. Buffalo, NY 2008-2009

  Secured meeting space for colleagues so co-workers could make product demonstrations to potential customers.

  Created contracts, including for food and beverage, room set up and audio visual service.

  Coordinated the setup and breakdown of meeting space, including for banquet functions.

Associate of Science (AS), Hospitality Management, Niagara County Community College; earned 2008

CPR/AED Certified, American Heart Association.

Achieved the following Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Certifications: Diversity & Inclusion; Blood Bourne Pathogens; Confined Space Entry; Crane Signals; Electrical; Transfer of Personnel Maritime; Oil Spill Cleanup; Hydrogen Sulfide Safety; Gangway and Other Means of Access; Hazardous Communications; Employee Emergency Plans; Portable Fire Extinguisher; Forklift Safety; Fall Protection; Hearing Protection; Lockout/Tagout; and Personal Protective Equipment.

Completed Sexual Harassment Training.

ISM Code Internal Auditor, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).

Hold Transportation Workers Identification Card (expires July 2020); Global Entry (expires Aug. 2021); and U.S. Passport (expires Dec. 2023).

Member, AH+LA Under 30 Gateway.