Adept at navigating complex financial landscapes, I spearheaded accounting operations at The Ovation Company, enhancing accuracy and compliance. My leadership extended to the Coeur D'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance, where I fortified partnerships and advanced missions. Expert in accounting principles and program leadership, I strive to connect with people and deliver results beyond expectations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
The Ovation Company
01.2019 - Current
Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Executive Board Member
Coeur D'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance
01.2016 - Current
Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Executive Assistant to the President
Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation
01.2008 - 01.2012
Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and fundraising events.
Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, and email.
Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
Coordinated events and worked on auction items and event timeline.
Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support 2 fundraisers a year.
Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater
Loretto Heights College
Denver, CO
06.1985
Skills
Program Leadership
Volunteer Management
Partnership Building
Actress, Singer, Painter
Accomplishments
Awarded the Mayor's Award of Excellence in the Arts in 2019