COREY J. AGARD
Muskegon,MI
Summary
Skilled accountant bringing over 17 years of experience working with non-profit and private organizations. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving program and financial goals. Accomplished in working with individuals at all levels to develop business, financial and growth strategies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Waterstone Insurance Agency
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepares financial documents such as business reports, financial forecasts, and statements to understand the financial state of the agency
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Understands the financial status of the agency to meet legal requirements and keep the financial state in good standing.
Assistant Director
TrueNorth Community Services
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.
- Develop and provide accounting reports to True North Community Services as well as programming sites
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Managed department budget to ensure adequate resources for staff development and instructional materials.
- Led professional development workshops on topics such as classroom management, differentiated instruction, and assessment strategies.
- Maintain pertinent records to ensure that they are up to date in the statewide evaluation systems
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with government regulations.
Family Court Officer- Juvenile Probation Officer
County of Muskegon
06.2013 - 08.2019
- Trained in several cognitive behavioral therapy programs
- Expedited civil processes by serving legal documents efficiently and accurately as required by law.
- Worked in conjunction with judicial staff and community partners to develop a Juvenile Mental Health Court, as well as assist in the implementation of entry, evaluation, and graduation criteria.
- Oversaw juvenile transportation between holding facilities and courts while maintaining strict security protocols throughout each transfer process.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Testified in court proceedings as needed, providing clear recommendations based on thorough evaluations and knowledge of best practices in juvenile justice.
Accountant
County of Muskegon
06.2008 - 06.2013
- Fiscal accountability for the management of incoming funds for Friend of the Court, Juvenile, and Circuit Court
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Created databases that increased the efficiency and effectiveness of daily accounting functions
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Maintained financial security by ensuring strong internal controls
- Participated in project meetings and reviewed project financial performance
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
Federal Grant Manager
Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc
08.2000 - 06.2008
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize funding
- Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and extend network reach within the industry sector.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established goals.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with government regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Baker College of Education
Muskegon, MI09.2009
Master of Arts - Education
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Sociology
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI05.1997
Skills
- GAAP
- Fund Based Accounting
- Management / Supervision
- Training
- Microsoft Suite
- Budget Compliance
- Project Accounting
- Data Tracking
- Professional Communication
- Account Reconciliation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Skills
Timeline
Controller
Waterstone Insurance Agency
11.2022 - 11.2023
Assistant Director
TrueNorth Community Services
08.2019 - 05.2022
Family Court Officer- Juvenile Probation Officer
County of Muskegon
06.2013 - 08.2019
Accountant
County of Muskegon
06.2008 - 06.2013
Federal Grant Manager
Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc
08.2000 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Baker College of Education
Master of Arts - Education
Aquinas College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Sociology
Central Michigan University
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