EMILY TICKNOR
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Results-oriented Finance and Operations leader with 15 years of experience managing accounting, budgeting, payroll, HR, and compliance in nonprofit and retail sectors. Secured over $300,000 in Employee Retention Credit funding and oversees financial controls for multiple bank accounts. Delivers strategic financial reporting to enhance decision-making and strengthen internal controls.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrator & Treasurer
Epworth United Methodist Church
Hollywood,FL
04.2023 - Current
- Direct all financial and administrative operations for the church, overseeing budgeting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and compliance reporting.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and reports for church leadership and the finance committee, supporting informed strategic decisions.
- Oversaw financial management and internal controls for seven organizational bank accounts, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Secured more than $300,000 in Employee Retention Credit (ERC) funding by researching eligibility requirements and managing the application process.
- Coordinated vendor contracts and insurance renewals while managing facilities projects, negotiating terms to optimize expenses.
- Managed HR administration, including employee records and benefits coordination, ensuring payroll compliance and accuracy.
- Prepared all annual conference paperwork and compliance filings since 2023.
- Draft covenant agreements governing facility use between the church and three separate congregations.
Bookkeeper
Epworth Preschool
Hollywood,FL
02.2022 - Current
- Managed full-cycle accounting for 21-employee preschool, including payroll processing and financial recordkeeping to ensure accurate financial management.
- Performed bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and budgeting support with QuickBooks and Procare to maintain financial integrity.
- Delivered accurate, timely financial reports to support leadership in enrollment-driven budget planning and operational decisions.
Sales & Service Leader
Limited Too / Tween Brands (acquired by Ascena Retail Group, 2009)
Durham, NC
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Supervised daily store operations and led team of associates in hiring, coaching, scheduling, and merchandising to enhance overall store performance.
- Supervised daily store operations and a team of associates, overseeing hiring, coaching, scheduling, and merchandising.
- Developed foundational skills in team leadership, organizational discipline, and operations management, applied later in finance and administrative roles.
Education
Florida International University
MiamiSkills
- Financial analysis
- QuickBooks
- Procare
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Time management
- Office administration
- Administrative support
- Database entry
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Budget Development & Monitoring
- Payroll Administration
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Bank Reconciliations
- Board & Executive Reporting
- Grant & Funding Administration
- Human Resources Administration
- Vendor & Contract Negotiation
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Facilities & Project Coordination
- Process Improvement
Family Care Leave
Stepped away from the workforce to focus on raising my family; returned in 2022 to resume a career in financial and operations management.
Timeline
Office Administrator & Treasurer
Epworth United Methodist Church
04.2023 - Current
Bookkeeper
Epworth Preschool
02.2022 - Current
Sales & Service Leader
Limited Too / Tween Brands (acquired by Ascena Retail Group, 2009)
01.2006 - 01.2014
Florida International University