Experienced executive with a proven track record of driving strategic growth in complex business environments. Skilled in leadership, financial management, and operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability for reliable performance and results. Known for problem-solving abilities, strategic vision, and effective communication skills that contribute to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Koinonia LLC
12.2023 - Current
Real Estate Investment Strategies
Hard Loan Lending
Short Term and Long Term Investment Loans
Work with Banks to create lending packages on behalf of Clients
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Founding Member
Katsiros Advisory Team
01.2022 - Current
Tax Advising and Strategy Implementation
Tax Compliance
Entity Formations with C Corporation to a S Corporation
Retirement and Investments Strategies
Capital Gain Strategies with short term and long term loss and gain.
Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within scope.
Chief Financial Officer & Owner
Blue Ridge Best Foods, Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Maximize restaurant profitability by keeping food cost low (with accurate menu pricing), decrease overall cost, negotiate deals with suppliers, and proper scheduling.
Prepare all company financials. Focused on Cash Flow and Profitability.
Know how to find funding and investment strategies to supplement growth plans.
Specialize in Financial Accounting.
Train and guide current and new restaurant managers and staff of food cost and labor saving strategies.
Forecast quarterly, semiannual, and annual profits.
Create and present reports based on EBITDA to shareholders
Create pay and bonus plan for managers and employees based off of KPI's
Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
Senior Tax Accountant
Whitlock and Company
08.2018 - 12.2019
Prepared Tax Returns including S-Corporation, C-Corporation, Partnerships, Schedule C, Trust and Non-Profit Tax Returns.
Prepared Reviewed Financial Statements.
Expanded Business to Business Relationships.
Participated in and led community events on behalf of the company.
Increase my client list by recruiting new corporate and personal business.
General Ledger Accounting.
Journal Entries and Adjustments.
Bank Reconciliations.
Complete and Prepare 940 & 941 payroll returns.
Complete and Prepare State All State Filings.
Create W2s and 1099s.
Collect Outstanding Accounts.
Pay Vendors/Bills.
Instructed and Lead new business by creating all necessary forms to create a new entity.
Staff Accountant (Contractor)
Disney, CPA
12.2016 - 04.2018
Prepared Tax Returns including S-Corporation, C-Corporation, Partnerships, Schedule C, and Trust Returns.
General Ledger Accounting.
Journal Entries and Adjustments.
Bank Reconciliations.
Complete 940 & 941 payroll returns.
Create W2s and 1099s
Collect Outstanding Accounts
Pay Vendors/Bills
Co-Owner
Inskip Grill
08.2013 - 12.2017
Increased sales by 25% after implementing a new marketing strategy.
Increased profitability by 10% within the first three months of ownership.
Decreased food cost by 5% from 33% to 28%.
Performed the restaurants bookkeeping and payroll.
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Accounting
LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
Knoxville, TN
05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Political Science
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Knoxville, TN
05.2009
Associates - Paralegal Studies
SOUTH COLLEGE
Knoxville, TN
06.2003
Skills
MICROSOFT OFFICE: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Intuit Quickbooks Desktop and Online
Accounting CS
Lacerte, ProSeries, Ultra Tax and other Tax Software
Executive leadership
Organizational leadership
Risk management
Staff management
Strategic planning
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Specialist (E-4) in the Tennessee Army National Guard 2015-2021 (Honorable Discharge)
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Koinonia LLC
12.2023 - Current
Founding Member
Katsiros Advisory Team
01.2022 - Current
Chief Financial Officer & Owner
Blue Ridge Best Foods, Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Senior Tax Accountant
Whitlock and Company
08.2018 - 12.2019
Staff Accountant (Contractor)
Disney, CPA
12.2016 - 04.2018
Co-Owner
Inskip Grill
08.2013 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Political Science