Kevin Holohan
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Position in an organization/agency that will enable me to use my academic knowledge and skills that I learned in college, and in my work experience. To help build upon the business and continue the growth of business and in my life. Dedicated and organized Operations Manager and effective leader with over 23 years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in sales, management and process improvement. Possesses in-depth industry trend knowledge and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO
H2 Financial Solutions, LLC
Chicago, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted with accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll processes.
- Conducted month-end closing activities and reconciliations of bank statements.
- Prepared financial reports to management on a weekly basis.
- Managed general ledger entries, invoicing and deposits.
- Performed data entry for all transactions into accounting software.
- Verified accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
- Researched and resolved payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policies.
- Ensured accuracy of journal entries, account classifications, and cost allocations.
- Analyzed financial data to produce monthly budgets for departments within the organization.
- Generated monthly balance sheet reconciliations and trial balances.
- Provided assistance to external auditors during annual audits.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Analyzed financial transactions, assigning to specific accounts.
Owner/CEO
H2 Business Consulting Firm
Chicago, IL
12.2015 - Current
- Oversee business operations.
- Build business relationships.
- Started company from the ground up with no place to live and borrowed laptop.
- Now I have two offices (one in Dwight, IL and one in Downtown Chicago, IL).
- I have help build and structure several businesses and a non-profit group.
- Business was featured in Voyage Chicago Magazine for being an inspiring growing company.
- Ranked top ten business consulting firms in Chicago by Wimgo.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Developed business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Led startup and opening of business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Trained teams on specific operations and requirements for each job site, including applicable procedures and techniques.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
Equipment Operator
Clearwater Paper Corporation
Elwood, IL
11.2019 - 06.2024
- Worked as a level 4 operator.
- Part of the Emergency Response Team.
- Monitor equipment and make adjustments as needed to continue and streamline production.
- Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials, products and installations against specifications.
- Completed evaluations by properly using various gauges, tools and equipment.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
Officer
Dwight Emergency Services Disaster Agency
Dwight, IL
12.2000 - 04.2022
- Emergency Management Officer.
- Weather Spotter.
- Created new programs for helping students in school understand the weather and severe weather issues.
- Was awarded outstanding service award in 2009 & 2011. Was the first person to activate tornado siren during 2010 tornado in Dwight, IL saving multiple lives and giving people 13 minutes advanced notice.
- Identified practical and potential problems facing emergency services and implemented realistic and successful solutions.
- Developed and deepened relationships with local municipalities, county departments and city agencies to facilitate smooth planning and coordination of emergency response.
- Updated emergency preparedness resource materials plan to comply with federal and state regulations.
- Communicated departmental, organizational and industry information to staff to help each person better carry out organizational goals.
- Created emergency situation status reports to discuss response and recovery efforts.
- Studied successful plans from other locations to assess opportunities to improve program operation.
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Rayjus Outdoors
Morris, IL
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Inside and Outside sales.
- Develop new marketing strategies.
- I had help develop new products, and increase sales.
- I have sold over $700,000 worth of product in two years time.
- Helped develop the company from a small business that outsourced to bringing everything in house.
EMT
Dwight Emergency Medical Services
Dwight, IL
08.2009 - 11.2014
- Emergency Medical Technician for Advanced Life Support Ambulance.
- Received the Life Save Award in 2012 for my work in saving the life of a person that was in full cardiac arrest.
- Instructed CPR classes for all levels of CPR certifications., Conduct public education, Community Relations, and Fire Prevention Administration.
Fire Lieutenant
Dwight Fire Department
Dwight, IL
06.1998 - 11.2014
- Lieutenant - oversee firefighter personnel and give direction. Worked as the chief commanding officer in many situations.
- Safety Officer - Command scene safety operations, and assure scene safety.
- Fire Prevention Officer - Conduct public education, Community Relations, and Fire Prevention Administration.
- Firefighter - Duties that surround all emergency service needs.
- Received awards for service done in 2000 & 2012. • Created, developed and ran the departments fire prevention bureau.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
- Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Conducted search and rescue operations and quickly analyzed all medical emergencies as well as administered first aid to injured persons.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates, and gave assignments and instructions.
Owner/CEO
Studio 8
Dwight, IL
01.2003 - 10.2013
- Manage business operations.
- Filmed, edit and manufacture videos.
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Set and maintained organized and detailed schedules for production.
- Managed pre-production tasks such as developing content plans and overall message.
- Collaborated with specialists, producers and designers to produce original video content.
- Safely transported equipment worth over $250,000 to various locations for shoots.
Assistant Coach
Dwight Township High School
Dwight, IL
08.2001 - 06.2011
- Assistant Track Coach - Boys and Girls.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Coached Sprints, Relays, Long Jump, Triple Jump, and High Jump.
- During my time here I had advanced over 30 athletes to state, and have won more than 8 state championships and a third place state title.
Material Handler
RR Donnelley
Dwight, IL
11.2006 - 03.2010
- Material handler and often times moved up to press helper and roll tender.
- Help fix and maintain printing press.
- Was on the safety committee and help conduct fire safety audits.
- Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration.
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
- Measured paper thickness and adjusted space between blanket and impression cylinders.
- Jogged and stacked paper by delivering blank or partially printed stock to equipment.
- Accurately set-up fold, adjusting roll mechanisms, tension and guide devices.
Acting Loss Prevention Manager
Sears
Homer Glen, IL
08.2005 - 03.2006
- Oversee loss prevention department.
- Conduct Investigations.
- Make apprehensions for both internal and external theft.
- Conduct audits.
- Started as loss prevention associate and moved to detective, then lead, and to acting loss prevention manager all within one year.
- Maintained documents of all loss prevention activity.
- Conducted thorough investigations of theft-related issues with potential to impact company operations and objectives negatively.
- Developed and facilitated training programs and materials on loss prevention practices, policies and operations.
- Served as team lead for safety and loss prevention operations, teaching fellow employees various methods to prevent theft.
- Prepared and reviewed paperwork associated with audits, shortage control programs, apprehensions and disposition.
Intern
Grundy County Sheriff's Department
Morris, IL
01.2004 - 05.2004
- Observed and assisted officers and administration with each aspect of the Sheriff's department through the internship program of Joliet Junior College.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social & Criminal Justice
Ashford University
San Diego, CA01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL05.2005
High School Diploma -
Dwight Township High School
Dwight, IL05.2001
Skills
- Business plan assessment
- Identifying risks
- Team development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Financial reporting
- Leading large organizations
- Troubleshooting
- Decision-making
- Organization
- PPE use
- Communication
- First Aid/CPR
- Team management
- Planning
- Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Most Valuable Contributions Given by Dwight Fire Department - Voted on by department administration. 2000
- Ronald Reagan Gold Medal Award Presented by President George W. Bush, House Majority Leader, and NRCC Chair for outstanding leadership in business. 2004 & 2005
- Outstanding Service Award Given by Dwight E.S.D.A. - Voted on by membership of the department 2009 & 2011
- Firefighter of the Year Given by the Dwight Fire Department - Voted on by department administration. 2012
- Life Save Award Awarded by Morris Hospital for my efforts in saving the life of a person that was in full cardiac arrest to which the person made a full recovery. 2012
- Top Ten Business Consulting Firm in Chicago by Wimgo. 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
- Dwight Annual Christmas Show - I created a Christmas Concert venue the began as a free show until it was made into a fundraiser to restore historical structures. The first fundraiser sold out with more than 500 attendees and raised $20,000+
- Featured in Voyage Chicago Magazine for accomplishments in business.
- Sat on the board of advisors for peers on demand in Chicago since 2018.
Certification
- Intuit QuickBooks Pro Advisor Certification 06/21/2024.
- Associate Digital Bookkeeper Certification (in progress).
Timeline
CEO
H2 Financial Solutions, LLC
07.2024 - Current
Equipment Operator
Clearwater Paper Corporation
11.2019 - 06.2024
Owner/CEO
H2 Business Consulting Firm
12.2015 - Current
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Rayjus Outdoors
03.2013 - 08.2015
EMT
Dwight Emergency Medical Services
08.2009 - 11.2014
Material Handler
RR Donnelley
11.2006 - 03.2010
Acting Loss Prevention Manager
Sears
08.2005 - 03.2006
Intern
Grundy County Sheriff's Department
01.2004 - 05.2004
Owner/CEO
Studio 8
01.2003 - 10.2013
Assistant Coach
Dwight Township High School
08.2001 - 06.2011
Officer
Dwight Emergency Services Disaster Agency
12.2000 - 04.2022
Fire Lieutenant
Dwight Fire Department
06.1998 - 11.2014
MBA - Business Administration
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Social & Criminal Justice
Ashford University
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Joliet Junior College
High School Diploma -
Dwight Township High School
- Intuit QuickBooks Pro Advisor Certification 06/21/2024.
- Associate Digital Bookkeeper Certification (in progress).
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