Kendra Dannar
Raleigh,NC
Summary
As the owner of Copper Penny of Raleigh, a women's clothing and accessories store, I oversee all aspects of the business operations, including the accounting, purchasing, hiring, and sales. I am a highly motivated professional looking to continue my current journey within the retail space with a large, established brand that can utilize my expertise in retail accounting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Buyer
Copper Penny of Raleigh
01.2017 - Current
- Own and operate a women's clothing and accessories store, overseeing all aspects of the business.
- Focus on operational efficiency and productivity by managing overall budget, accounting, and costs.
- Perform all aspects of the accounting process, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- Organize events and marketing strategies to drive growth, customer cultivation, and enhanced customer loyalty.
- Hire, train, and motivate employees to perform daily business functions.
- Reduce budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Manage end-to-end purchasing process for retail operations, including vendor selection, order placement and inventory replenishment to ensure optimal inventory selection and product availability.
- Forecast purchasing trends and develop merchandising strategies.
- Build long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to better anticipate consumer buying patterns.
Senior Manager
Blackman & Sloop
07.2002 - 12.2016
- Managed and performed audits primarily in the retail, construction, and nonprofit industries (including a focus on internal controls).
- Led all aspects of the audit engagement from start to finish, including scheduling, staffing, planning, directing and completing assigned requirements of the financial statement audits.
- Responsible for management of engagement economics, project management, senior/staff development and supervision.
- Researched and analyzed U.S. GAAP accounting issues, including complex transactions.
- Oversaw and fostered client relationships.
- Presented to client Board of Directors and/or Audit Committees.
- Demonstrated strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines.
- Corporate and individual tax return preparation.
Education
MSA, Accounting -
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina, NC05-2001
BSBA -
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-2000
Skills
Team leadership
Financial analysis
Accounting
Internal controls
Merchandise purchasing
Talent acquisition
Certification
Certified Public Accountant, State of North Carolina
Timeline
Owner/Buyer
Copper Penny of Raleigh
01.2017 - Current
Senior Manager
Blackman & Sloop
07.2002 - 12.2016
MSA, Accounting -
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
BSBA -
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill