John Reid

• Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills. Served as Assistant Mental Health Advisor for Central Africa Area. Area consisted of 15 Missions in 11 Countries.

• Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives. Audited Bank Statements and prepared accounting statements. Clients included: Liebert Corportation, Associated Pacific Machine Corp., eUrasia Power, Merrill Lynch/Bank of America Corporation, Phillips Property Management, Sub Zero Ice Cream-California, LLC, WorldTel Xchange, Randstad Horizons LP, 2020 Communications, United States Census Bureau, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., Cal=X Concrete & Masonry Construction, Inc., Xytech Systems Corporation, Thomas Heath Construction Company, Inc., Malibu Canyon Landscape & Maintenace, Inc. Troop Real Estate, Horizon, Lordsman and Carteret Mortgage
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Supervised the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Payroll and Records Departments. Prepared Financial Statements, performed bank & account reconciliations and prepared tax reports. Served as the corportate contract, bank, employee benefits, facilities, insurance and legal programs liaison. Developed program formulas including support overheads to insure departmental profitability. Directed disaster recovery (Northridge earthquake) including personal property and business interruption claims with result of increased technological advantage over competition. Enhanced employee benefit package including 401(k), Section 125 and group insurance plans.

• Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
• Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
• Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
• Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.

• Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
• Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
• Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
• Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for Advertising & Circulation departments.

• Strengthened accounting, advertising and circulation reporting.
• Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
• Spearheaded the implementation of new accounting software solutions, improving data accuracy and streamlining operations across departments.
• Oversaw the aquisition of weekly community newspapers to strengthen circulation.

• Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
• Oversaw the acquisition of the Escondido Times Advocate for Tribune Company.