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Burton Arthur

Shawano,WI

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, emphasizing Accounting and Urban Planning. Brings years of experience in finance lending and over 20 years in sales and administrative support. Offers versatile office skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and accounting management. Known for strong planning abilities and problem-solving capabilities, adept at managing multiple priorities, and consistently meeting deadlines while maintain accuracy and quality.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales/ Former Director of Finance

American Marine Super Center
02.2001 - Current
  • Present, promote and sell products/services
  • Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their purchasing and financial needs
  • Train new employees, continue imparting knowledge on sales techniques, product details, and customer service standards
  • Coordinate sales effort with team members and corporate office
  • Develop banking relations
  • Develop and analyze territory/market's penetration, financial tracking, and status reports
  • Prepare financial summary, submit to 10+ lenders, and secure funding for buyers.
  • Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems
  • Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations
  • Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms

Sales Associate/ Office Manager

Kay Jewelers
01.2012 - 01.2017
    • Presented jewelry, consistently exceeded sales targets, inspected jewelry, maintained inventory, daily auditing, and pricing
    • Ensured that all documentation of jewelry in regards to shipping and receiving
    • Maintain daily, monthly, and yearly goals and objectives
    • Educated customers and training employees within the organization.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration/Urban Studies

University of Wisconsin
Green Bay, WI
05.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Studies

College of Menominee Nation
Keshena, WI
05.2016

Associate of Science - Accounting/Business

Haskell Indian Nations University
Lawrence, KS
05.2002

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Problem Solving
  • Acute to Detail
  • Project Management
  • Client Relations
  • Financial Management
  • Goal-driven Mindset
  • Audit management
  • General ledger accounting
  • Account Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Compliance Monitoring

Volunteer Experience

  • Math Tutor (College of Menominee Nation)
  • Engineering After-School (Green Bay Public Schools/YMCA)
  • Children’s Engineering Book Series Collaboration (College of Menominee Nation)
  • Cup O Joy Coffee House and Junior Achievement (Shawano and Menominee School District)

Timeline

Sales Associate/ Office Manager

Kay Jewelers
01.2012 - 01.2017

Sales/ Former Director of Finance

American Marine Super Center
02.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration/Urban Studies

University of Wisconsin

Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Studies

College of Menominee Nation

Associate of Science - Accounting/Business

Haskell Indian Nations University
Burton Arthur