Accounting and Financial professional with over 30 years of experience in numerous positions and roles. Experience with large to small companies in a vast array of industries.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
SMK, LLC d/b/a Junk King of Birmingham
12.2014 - 01.2024
Responsible for day-to-day activities of the company including job scheduling, employee scheduling/training/ supervision, job estimating, and customer relations. Also responsible for truck maintenance and customer accounts collections.
Led hiring, onboarding, and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
Initiated back-and-forth communication to negotiate and approve contracts and agreements.
Owner/Manager
Youth Baseball Tournaments And Management
03.2005 - 03.2015
Promoted, organized, and managed youth baseball tournaments
Acquired facilities and negotiated contracts for tournaments
Managed staff and supervised umpires
Reconciled all tournament entry fees and admission fees and summarized income and expenses for each event.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
Oversaw production, pricing, and distribution activities to generate profit for company.
Initiated back-and-forth communication to negotiate and approve contracts and agreements.
Owner
Innovative Payment Solutions, LLC
01.2013 - 12.2014
Set up direct deposit system with Wells Fargo
Created matrix to calculate amounts and pay 50 to 80 umpires, gate workers, and tournament directors on a weekly basis.
Chief Financial Officer
Global Sports and Awards, LLC
09.2010 - 12.2013
Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
Oversaw production, pricing, and distribution activities to generate profit for company.
Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Owner
Erik Anderson, Certified Public Accountant, PC
07.2000 - 06.2013
Prepared corporate and individual income tax returns
Reviewed and compiled financial statements, payroll and sales tax returns, personal property tax reports, and annual contractor reports
Consulted with my clients on ways to improve business, and streamline accounting and cash management.
Co-Owner
Brogdon/Anderson, CPA PC
09.1998 - 07.2000
Prepared corporate and individual income tax returns
Reviewed and compiled financial statements, payroll and sales tax returns, personal property tax reports, and annual contractor reports
Consulted with my clients on ways to improve business, and streamline accounting and cash management.
Accounting Manager
Owens and Associates, PC
10.1995 - 09.1998
Prepared corporate and individual income tax returns
Reviewed and compiled financial statements, payroll and sales tax returns, personal property tax reports, and annual contractor reports
Consulted with my clients on ways to improve business, and streamline accounting and cash management.
Senior Accountant
Daniel/Pappadakis, CPA's
01.1993 - 10.1995
Prepared, audited, reviewed, and compiled financial statements
Prepared corporate and individual income tax returns.
Assistant Controller and Medicaid/Medicare Specialist
Capitol Care Management Company
10.1991 - 01.1993
Primarily responsible for accounts receivable and cash flow management
Prepared all Medicaid and Medicare Cost reports as well as Medicare billing.
Senior Accountant
Maudlin and Jenkins, CPA's
07.1988 - 10.1991
Prepared, audited, reviewed, and complied financial statements
Prepared corporate and individual income tax returns.
Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
1988
Skills
Experienced in QuickBooks Spreadsheet software such as Excel and Lotus
Various corporate, individual, payroll, and sales taxes
Good communication and people skills
Strong work ethic
Logistics Oversight
Workflow Optimization
Timeline
Operations Manager
SMK, LLC d/b/a Junk King of Birmingham
12.2014 - 01.2024
Owner
Innovative Payment Solutions, LLC
01.2013 - 12.2014
Chief Financial Officer
Global Sports and Awards, LLC
09.2010 - 12.2013
Owner/Manager
Youth Baseball Tournaments And Management
03.2005 - 03.2015
Owner
Erik Anderson, Certified Public Accountant, PC
07.2000 - 06.2013
Co-Owner
Brogdon/Anderson, CPA PC
09.1998 - 07.2000
Accounting Manager
Owens and Associates, PC
10.1995 - 09.1998
Senior Accountant
Daniel/Pappadakis, CPA's
01.1993 - 10.1995
Assistant Controller and Medicaid/Medicare Specialist