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Deborah Ford

Rutherfordton,NC

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager

Deb's Mini Marts
10.2020 - 01.2025
  • Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
  • Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Oversaw successful store openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations.
  • Streamlined operations by establishing efficient processes and communication channels between stores, leading to reduced costs and increased productivity.
  • Implemented inventory control measures to minimize waste and optimize product availability, ensuring optimal stock levels across all locations.
  • Streamlined operations and reduced costs by negotiating better contracts with suppliers.

Controller

Energy Direct, Inc.
06.2015 - 08.2020
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for [Number] employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
  • Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.

Controller

Ray Thomas Petroleum
10.2002 - 06.2015
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for [Number] employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.

Education

Computer Programming

Isothermal Community College
Spindale, NC

High School Diploma -

RS Central
Rutherfordton, NC
05.1982

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Strategic planning
  • Customer service
  • Goal setting and performance metrics
  • Operations management
  • Financial management
  • Decision-making
  • Employee scheduling
  • Sales reporting

Additional Information

I have multiple personal references as follows:

Rose Warren is a friend and coworker I have known for 5 years 1-828-755-1430

Dana Davis is a friend known for over 10 years 828-748-8061

Stacy Hawkins is a friend whom I have known for many years 828-429-1065

I would like to add that I have great work ethic. I do not call out of work and usually will take on more than what is expected and I am always wanting to learn things.

Timeline

District Manager

Deb's Mini Marts
10.2020 - 01.2025

Controller

Energy Direct, Inc.
06.2015 - 08.2020

Controller

Ray Thomas Petroleum
10.2002 - 06.2015

Computer Programming

Isothermal Community College

High School Diploma -

RS Central

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