Amy Nelson
Erie,CO
Summary
Forward-thinking individual with more than 14 years working as Managing Director for faith based organization. Highly communicative and experienced in logistics management and creating a welcoming environment. Strengths in strategic planning, efficiency and team building.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Accounting
Grace Commons Church
Boulder, CO
11.2007 - Current
- Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
- Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
- Processed payroll, vendor payments and church contributions totaling over $275,000 each month
- Instituted the ability to receive payments and donations online.
- Executed external annual audit of financial statements
- Implemented use of POS devices to process credit/debit cards for events and activities.
- Supported church ministries with special projects and additional job duties.
- Maintained accurate funding accounts for internal departments, key programs and special projects.
Wedding Coordinator/Assistant Wedding Coordinator
Grace Commons Church
Boulder, CO
2005.06 - Current
- Met with engaged couples and gave quotes on services and general wedding costs.
- Assisted with wedding set up and decoration.
- Oversaw wedding rehearsals to determine ceremony timing and anticipate potential complications
Business Office Manager
Juniper Village Of Louisville
Louisville, CO
12.2004 - 11.2007
- Maximized cash flow through optimal billing and collection processes.
- Utilized company's accounting systems to review reports and prepare assessments.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 60+ employees.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to Executive Director.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of N Alabama
Florence, ALSkills
- Proactive and Focused
- Employee Training Oversight
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Adaptable to Changing Conditions
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Notary Public
Additional Information
Planned and executed annual Bike to Work Day breakfast station for more than five years. This included obtaining community sponsors to provide food and prizes for riders, recruiting volunteers to help with the station and creating a fun and welcoming environment for 300+ participants.
Recruited and trained over 30 volunteers for annual 80+ luncheon honoring the older saints in our church.
Timeline
Director of Accounting
Grace Commons Church
11.2007 - Current
Wedding Coordinator/Assistant Wedding Coordinator
Grace Commons Church
2005.06 - Current
Business Office Manager
Juniper Village Of Louisville
12.2004 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of N Alabama
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