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Christina Strickling

Pico Rivera,CA

Summary

Dynamic Controller at Heart of Compassion Distribution (HOC), adept in non-profit accounting and fostering teamwork. Spearheaded the management of 80 NPO applications and coordinated major events, impacting over 330,000 individuals in 2024. Excel in multitasking and problem-solving, ensuring efficient financial operations and compliance. Proven track record in enhancing customer relationships and volunteer coordination. Adept at managing million dollar budgets, preparing financial reports, and guiding teams achieve organizational goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Heart of Compassion Distribution
05.2020 - Current
  • Greeted and oriented volunteers daily (40+)
  • Completed journal entries using XERO software, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Maintain monthly petty cash recon and track expenses for grant compliancies.
  • Assist CPA with annual audits
  • Manage, process, and approve 80+ partnering nonprofit organization applications.
  • Coordinate which organizations pick-up food each Thursday and Friday (Average 10-20 T/F).
  • Maintain all demographic details submitted by partnering organizations (2024 = 300,000 individuals and 26,000 families).
  • Lead Volunteer Coordinator Tuesday & Wednesday (Average 45 volunteers).
  • Grant research

(Nourishing Neighbors 10-15k in $50.00 giftcards annually).

  • Event planner with the management team.
  • Resource coordinator of 10-20 vendors within 4-5 yearly events at HOC.
  • Represented HOC at over 20+ community events in 2024, engaging with 5000 individuals to promote organizational programs and build partnerships.
  • California Climate Action Core Mentor of 5 fellows on-site.

Education

Ph.D. - Societal Impact Management

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05-2027

Associate of Science - Human Resources Management

University of Phoenix
La Mirada, CA
07-2019

MBA - Accounting

University of Phoenix
La Mirada, CA
09-2018

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Phoenix
La Mirada, CA
10-2016

Skills

  • Non-profit and for-profit accounting skills
  • Month-end and year-end closings
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Excel (Microsoft Office), XERO Accounting Software
  • Event Planning, Volunteer Coordination
  • Grant Accounting (Tracking, Reporting)
  • Auditing (Internal/ External/ Donor Contributions)

Timeline

Controller

Heart of Compassion Distribution
05.2020 - Current

Ph.D. - Societal Impact Management

Walden University

Associate of Science - Human Resources Management

University of Phoenix

MBA - Accounting

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Phoenix
Christina Strickling