DIANE EPPERT
East Norwalk
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance & HR Manager
UNITED STATES SIGN AND FABRICATION CORP. (USSIGN)
10.2013 - 09.2025
- Finance responsibilities
- Transfer all financial data from MAS200 to QB
- A/P, A/R, Payroll, Inventory, Collections
- Cost Accounting
- Human Resources (Benefits)
- 401K Enrollment
- Medical/Dental
Bookkeeper
JEFFERSON GROUP, LLC
07.2008 - 11.2013
- General accouting responsibilities for multiple companies
- Financial statement preparation and analysis
- A/P, A/R, Payroll, Inventory
- Bank reconciliations
- Job costing reports and project reviews
- Sales tax processing
- Weekly sales reporting
- Human Resources
- Office Management
Manager
CATERING CONSULTANT
01.1992 - 01.2011
- Independently manage catering staff of 3-50
Office Manager
LYNNE SCALO DESIGN
12.2006 - 02.2008
- Set-up Vendor/Customer database
- Placed merchandise orders and coordinated receiving of products
- Customer relations representative
- Managed A/P, A/R, scheduling, reports, inventory, maintained clientele book and records, as well as basic payroll duties
Senior Human Resources Representative, International Human Resources
ABB INC.
09.2000 - 04.2006
- International Transfer Guidelines
- Coordinate worldwide transfers based on ABB policies, compliance with U.S. immigration, and US IRS Guidelines
- Costs projections on KPMG Link software
- USCIS and U.S. Consulate contact for ABB
- Liaison between international transferee, local HR, and management
- U.S. Expatriate and Inpatriate Policy design, development and administration
- Handle all aspects of international assignment including negotiating agreements, interfacing with HR, managers and senior management across the world
- Co-manage vendor accounts (KPMG, International SOS, ORC, Hewitt)
- Domestic Relocation, International Relocation, and Destination Services administration
Human Resources Representative, International Human Resources
ABB INC.
04.1999 - 08.2000
- Manage the Asia-Pacific/Latin America Training Program ($1Mil)
- Coordination of Domestic Relocation
- Inpatriate visa applications and tracking
- Monthly billing
- International HR policies administrator
Executive Assistant, Strategic Planning
ABB INC.
07.1998 - 04.1999
- Scheduling
- Travel Arrangements
- Correspondence
Administrative Assistant
ABB INC.
12.1994 - 04.1998
- Assistant to the Director of International Human Resources
- Administration of the Asia-Pacific/Latin America Training Program
- Control expenses, J-visa application, IRS maximum per diem calculation processing
- Budget analysis of 40 trainees per year
- Monthly internal invoicing
- Inpatriate visa applications and tracking
- Start-up and maintenance of the Lotus Notes U.S. Inpatriate/Expatriate Databases
- Assistant to the Director of Corporate Accounting and Senior Manager of Financial Systems
- Daily/weekly/monthly report generation in ABACUS, MicroControl and Final Form
- Financial Statement preparation with footnotes
- Update financial submissions from approximately 100 business units
- Account analysis
Administrative Assistant, Communications Paper Division
GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Administrative – prepare sales presentations for a sales staff of five; coordinate travel arrangements, office equipment maintenance contracts, office supplies, petty cash
- Customer Service – price variations, bid agreements, complaint resolution, tracking invoices, process paper sample requests, phone correspondence
Owner/Manager
THE MEETINGHOUSE CAFÉ
01.1990 - 01.1991
Education
Certified Bookkeeper -
The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
Global Mobility Specialist - undefined
Employee Relocation Council
Certificate - Human Resources Studies
Cornell University
BS, AS - Accounting, Business Management
Green Mountain College
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Employee relations
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Records management
- Payroll administration
- Recordkeeping
- Employee handbook development
- Benefits administration
- Employment record verification
- Confidential document control
- Financial budgeting
- P&L tracking
Timeline
Finance & HR Manager
UNITED STATES SIGN AND FABRICATION CORP. (USSIGN)
10.2013 - 09.2025
Bookkeeper
JEFFERSON GROUP, LLC
07.2008 - 11.2013
Office Manager
LYNNE SCALO DESIGN
12.2006 - 02.2008
Senior Human Resources Representative, International Human Resources
ABB INC.
09.2000 - 04.2006
Human Resources Representative, International Human Resources
ABB INC.
04.1999 - 08.2000
Executive Assistant, Strategic Planning
ABB INC.
07.1998 - 04.1999
Administrative Assistant
ABB INC.
12.1994 - 04.1998
Manager
CATERING CONSULTANT
01.1992 - 01.2011
Administrative Assistant, Communications Paper Division
GEORGIA PACIFIC CORPORATION
01.1992 - 01.1994
Owner/Manager
THE MEETINGHOUSE CAFÉ
01.1990 - 01.1991
Global Mobility Specialist - undefined
Employee Relocation Council
Certificate - Human Resources Studies
Cornell University
BS, AS - Accounting, Business Management
Green Mountain College
Certified Bookkeeper -
The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
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