Holly Kilrain
Nokomis,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
SLC Preschool Teaching Assistant
Olentangy Local Schools
Lewis Center, OH
08.2017 - 07.2026
- Collaborated with teaching team to support learning and development of up to 12 children ages 3-6, including those with special needs such as autism.
- Assisted the lead teacher in preparing classroom lessons and materials, supporting student needs throughout the class period.
- Developed engaging math lesson plans for small group instruction and organized dramatic play areas themed weekly to enhance creative learning.
- Oversaw classroom operations during lead teacher's absence, including scheduling, preparing instructional materials, facilitating small and large group sessions, providing behavioral support, and collecting student progress data.
Cafeteria Aide
Olentangy Local Schools
Lewis Center, OH
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Monitored and assisted approximately 650 students during lunchtime to ensure safety and engagement.
- Implemented strategies to improve student behavior during lunch and dismissal, fostering a more positive atmosphere.
- Created engaging lunchroom activities that promoted enjoyment and participation among students.
- Managed clean-up and set-up operations in lunchroom, ensuring a clean and organized environment for students.
Senior Accounting Analyst
Nationwide Realty Investors
Columbus, OH
06.2004 - 01.2008
- Managed financial reporting, budgeting, and control for Nationwide Realty Investors' properties, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
- Implemented strategies to enhance consistency across entities and minimize duplication in annual budgeting.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to revise company policies and procedures manual, enhancing compliance and operational consistency.
- Analyzed accounts payable processes to establish best practices for daily operations.
Client Services Manager
Asset Strategies Group, LLC
Westerville, OH
01.2003 - 05.2004
- Managed client relationships with brands including Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, and Polo Ralph Lauren.
- Collaborated with team to achieve over $150 million in occupancy cost reductions.
- Established procedures that improved consistency and accuracy across audit processes.
- Specialized in real estate consulting for occupancy expense compliance in retail environments.
- Conducted lease analysis between REIT and retail tenants to identify compliance issues.
- Documented lease-related issues, developing audit plans that guided compliance assessments.
- Performed on-site audits to assess potential over-billings in occupancy expenses.
- Summarized audit findings, generating claims to recover over-billed occupancy expenses.
Manager of Finance (Real Estate)
Limited Brands, Inc.
Columbus, OH
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Oversaw financial reporting and control for over $1 billion in operating expenses.
- Managed daily activities of four accounting analysts, improving process documentation and operational efficiency.
- Performed monthly financial close and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Analyzed business issues to drive strategic focus and operational improvements.
- Acted as liaison between real estate divisions and finance for effective collaboration.
- Created store buyout analysis tool to facilitate negotiations on store closures with legal teams.
- Developed reserves analysis for SFAS 144 store closing costs, supporting strategic financial decisions on accelerated depreciation.
- Reconciled accounts payable issues to maintain financial integrity.
Occupancy Expense Compliance Supervisor (Real Estate)
The Limited, Inc.
Columbus, OH
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Identified an additional $134 million in savings through collaboration with team on audit findings.
- Recovered $4.1 million in savings from one landlord.
- Led development of auditing procedures for store real estate expenses to enhance compliance.
- Clarified ambiguous lease language in detailed audits, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Guided team in interpreting general ledgers and landlord reports during audits.
- Trained team members in audit techniques and best practices.
Accounting Analyst (Store Planning)
The Limited, Inc.
Columbus, OH
02.1997 - 01.1999
- Managed capital budgeting analysis and control to ensure financial stability during high turnover periods.
- Conducted budgeting analysis and controlled capital expenditures to optimize financial performance across multiple divisions.
- Generated monthly analyses to identify discrepancies between store costs and budgets, enabling informed financial decisions.
- Collaborated with operational personnel to address financial aspects of store construction and design.
- Executed monthly balance sheet reconciliations for construction in progress accounts.
- Trained and developed five new analysts within two years, enhancing team capabilities.
Senior Associate
Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P.
09.1994 - 02.1997
- Oversaw audit engagements, supervising staff to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Developed audit strategies, testing plans, and engagement budgets based on risk analysis and financial data.
- Developed management recommendations to improve operational practices and strengthen internal controls.
- Supported tax department in preparing accurate tax returns for diverse clients, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Acquired experience across diverse industries, including SEC companies, manufacturing, retail distribution, and not-for-profit sectors, enhancing adaptability and insight.
Education
BSBA - Accounting
The Ohio State University
Columbus09-1994
Skills
- Member-centric approach
- De-escalation and problem solving
- Active listening
- Cash handling accuracy
- Physical stamina
Summary Of Qualifications
- 08/2017-07/2026, worked as a Preschool Teaching Assistant in an SLC classroom, specializing with children with autism or similar neurodivergent needs.
- Prior to role as a Preschool Teaching Assistant, was employed as a Cafeteria Aide in the same district and also volunteered in my children's preschools and elementary school for 8 years.
- During the preschool years, volunteered as the Party Coordinator and organized all aspects of the class parties.
- 2010-present, helped in the elementary classrooms with Daily Fives, reading and math, tutored in reading and math through Wyandot Counts/Reads, assisted the teachers in various projects, helped in the computer lab, organized class parties, volunteered for events such as Enrichment Day, COSI on Wheels and Super Games, worked the lunchroom snack cart, and helped regularly in the library.
- Was actively involved in PTO as Vice President and chaired several committees including Book Fair, Author Visits, and Kindergarten Screening.
- In addition to volunteering at school, also volunteered at church as an aide for 8 years in an elementary classroom at St. Joan of Arc's Parish School of Religion.
Timeline
SLC Preschool Teaching Assistant
Olentangy Local Schools
08.2017 - 07.2026
Cafeteria Aide
Olentangy Local Schools
10.2015 - 05.2017
Senior Accounting Analyst
Nationwide Realty Investors
06.2004 - 01.2008
Client Services Manager
Asset Strategies Group, LLC
01.2003 - 05.2004
Manager of Finance (Real Estate)
Limited Brands, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2003
Occupancy Expense Compliance Supervisor (Real Estate)
The Limited, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2001
Accounting Analyst (Store Planning)
The Limited, Inc.
02.1997 - 01.1999
Senior Associate
Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P.
09.1994 - 02.1997
BSBA - Accounting
The Ohio State University