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Cody Lord

Cody Lord

Garfield,WA

Summary

Diligent city administrator with robust background in municipal management and policy implementation. Successfully coordinated city projects and improved public services, ensuring efficient operations and community satisfaction. Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills, fostering team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Avatar Nutrition
07.2017 - Current

Technology staff management, including international team

  • Multi project management and technology rollout implementation
  • Identifying technology issues and scheduling debugging hierarchy
  • B2B customer relations and troubleshooting white label technology issues
  • Member of company Executive Team, responsible for guiding principles within the company including, finances, business development, goal setting and product design
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes while working remote
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines

Chief Financial Officer

LCR, INC.
11.2013 - Current
  • Business management, development, forecasting and strategic planning
  • Bookkeeping, tax preparation, audits, payroll processing
  • Accounts receivable/payable duties including; invoicing, processing payments researching charge backs, discrepancies, budgeting and sending documents to customers
  • Maintain spreadsheets to improve inventory management and reporting accuracy
  • Extensive data entry and file organization
  • Contract negotiations
  • Marketing, packaging and quality control
  • Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions

Town Clerk/Treasurer

TOWN OF GARFIELD
08.2013 - 11.2024
  • Responsible for all financial duties within the Town of Garfield including; general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, cash handling, loans and bank reconciliations using BIAS/Springbrook Accounting Software
  • Prepared all payroll taxes and reports, monthly, quarterly and annually, as well as, handle all human resource responsibilities including supervision and scheduling of the public works department
  • Liaised between the mayor and council by furnishing any requested documents, arranging schedules, facilitating council meetings, taking minutes and providing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
  • Responsible for conducting the budget process and filing Annual Reports for the town
  • Properly handled all records management for the town internally and submit items to the State Archives Office
  • Attended annual workshops for governmental accounting regulations
  • Performed all updates and management of the town's website to disseminate information to the residents of Garfield
  • Maintained deadlines for the clerk/treasurer's office and the public works department
  • Utility billing preparation and receipting
  • Worked with city attorney to make sure all laws, regulations and ordinances are followed
  • Provided excellent customer service to all residents and vendors and continuously strive to better the community
  • Organized town meetings, facilitating productive dialogue among elected officials and constituents.
  • Supervised staff members effectively, promoting a collaborative work environment that prioritized quality service delivery to residents

Town Clerk/Treasurer

TOWN OF FARMINGTON
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Managed all financial transactions for the town including; general ledger, accounts receivable and payables, cash management and archiving all supporting documentation of financial activity
  • Prepared the Annual Report
  • Presented the monthly and quarterly financial records for the mayor and Council
  • Facilitated records management task by scanning and submitting all necessary documents to the State Archives Office
  • Maintained accurate financial records, contributing to fiscally responsible budget management.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing resident inquiries and resolving issues promptly.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

Washington State University
Pullman, WA
01.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Study Abroad

International College of Hospitality Administration
Brig
01.1998

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA
01.1995

Skills

  • Financial report analysis
  • Strong bookkeeping skills
  • Business planning and development
  • Budget planning
  • Team development and leadership
  • Prep Annual Auditor Reports
  • Provide and maintain records
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Cash flow management
  • Maintain accounting systems
  • General ledger management
  • Accounts receivables/payables
  • Liaise with City Council and Mayor
  • Exceptional customer relations
  • State and federal compliance
  • Excellent communicator
  • Microsoft Office 365 proficient
  • Municipal regulations expertise

Timeline

Operations Manager

Avatar Nutrition
07.2017 - Current

Town Clerk/Treasurer

TOWN OF FARMINGTON
01.2016 - 01.2022

Chief Financial Officer

LCR, INC.
11.2013 - Current

Town Clerk/Treasurer

TOWN OF GARFIELD
08.2013 - 11.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

Washington State University

Bachelor of Arts - Study Abroad

International College of Hospitality Administration

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Spokane Falls Community College
Cody Lord