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Cynthia Wilen

Belle Fourche,SD

Summary

As an Office Manager, utilizing my 7+ years of experience in managing a busy office, and as a seasoned entrepreneur from developing a bookkeeping business, I consider myself well educated, experienced, and have the required skills to manage, run, and operate The Granite Group, LLC. On a daily basis. The Granite Group, LLC was created in 2021 to perform as a small business completing Federal Contracts.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

President, Owner and Manager

The Granite Group, LLC
12.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: The Granite Group, LLC was created in 2021 to perform as a small business completing Federal Contracts
  • I have developed a successful business plan and currently execute the daily and weekly tasks to continue to be successful in the goals I and my team have established
  • Daily, I manage and direct a small team, which I have instituted to research projects, estimate projects, submit bids and proposals, and ultimately fully direct projects
  • I keep my interests in the day-to-day functions of the business and manage the financial team that keeps the monies in order to properly be a successful business
  • I have full ultimate managerial and supervisory control over the employees who possess the required licensees and technical expertise at The Granite Group, LLC
  • I monthly have my staff create reports to discuss project reports and direct any necessary actions
  • I am directly responsible for ensuring that the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable are completed on time and accurately
  • All business decisions are approved by me after consideration by my leadership team
  • The Granite Group, LLC was created in 2021 to perform as a small business completing Federal Contracts
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
  • Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
  • Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.

Bookkeeper

Firefly Builders
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • I worked as a temporary employee helping the office staff with managing the books and assisting correcting the books due to a mid-year switch in programs
  • Upon completion of the book correction and organization I completed my tasks for that time
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
  • Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.

Self-Employed Bookkeeper

CW Bookkeeping
03.2002 - 02.2013
  • After beginning my own business, I provided bookkeeping as a service to multiple clients
  • For each client, the service was tailored to meet their individual needs
  • I did taxes, billing, accounts payable, and payroll among other small office tasks
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
  • Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
  • Enhanced cash flow management through timely invoicing and collection of outstanding receivables.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency.

Law Office Manager

Day, Morris and Schreiber Law Offices
09.1997 - 07.2004
  • As the office manager, I was tasked with overseeing the day-to-day operations within the office, personnel issues and managing a small team of employees
  • In addition, I reviewed the entry of data by those employees, presented finance reports to attorneys, assisted in client relations and was solely responsible for Accounts Receivables
  • Shouldered administrative duties for legal staff such as scheduling, filing, responding to inquiries and answering phones.
  • Implemented a system for tracking case progress, resulting in improved oversight of workload distribution among attorneys.
  • Streamlined billing processes by adopting automated software solutions that reduced manual data entry requirements and improved accuracy of invoicing records.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational techniques.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for [Number] employees.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.

Education

High School Diploma -

Woonsocket School Districe
Woonsocket, SD
05-1997

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management
  • Budget management
  • Process improvement

Timeline

President, Owner and Manager

The Granite Group, LLC
12.2021 - Current

Bookkeeper

Firefly Builders
01.2019 - 01.2020

Self-Employed Bookkeeper

CW Bookkeeping
03.2002 - 02.2013

Law Office Manager

Day, Morris and Schreiber Law Offices
09.1997 - 07.2004

High School Diploma -

Woonsocket School Districe
Cynthia Wilen