Kolina Burton
Kailua-Kona,Hawaii
Summary
Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant Manager
Figueroa Professional Services
09.2020 - Current
- Monitors, inputs, and analyzes accounting data and produces financial reports or statements with Quick Books.
- Maintains accounting controls by establishing chart of accounts and defining accounting policies and procedures.
- Enforces and establishes proper accounting methods, policies and principles for over 30 local Corporations.
- Conducts internal audits to verify accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
Cyber Systems Operator
Hawaii Air National
01.2014 - 12.2022
- Assists in providing core services by designing, configuring and managing data services at the operating system and server application level
- Regularly performs system resource management, managing system accounts, performing system-wide backups and data recovery and load and capacity planning and management
- Manages classified and unclassified message traffic via electronic mail systems, database operations, implementing conversations and investigating problems in the database environment.
Exclusive Pastry Chef & Interim Manger
Taylored Meals
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Baked specialized low carb, dairy free, and gluten free protein donuts profiting a gross income of over $2000 in sales monthly
- Provided excellent customer service ensuring clients received correct orders while accurately and proficiently operating cash register
- Managed and maintained text ordering system spreadsheets, maintaining direct contact with all customers and providing/coordinating accurate information to head chef
- Managed front of house operations to include tracking inventory, updating POS system, preparing employee meetings, attentively handling customer complaints, and coordinating major accounts
Communications Specialist
State
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Active duty: S6 Communications/IT support NCOIC
- Sustained all IT functions, handled network and account lock outs, and oversaw the daily performance of computer systems
- Managed and maintained contact with all personnel in incident area, training end users on equipment and handling all briefings to include an emergency management plan
- Up channeled all pertinent information from Security and Rover teams to correct agencies to include Joint Force Headquarters, DNLR, HFD and HPD
Manager
Pacific Rim Clothing, Gallery
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Handled all merchandising, inventory control, cash control, and maintenance
- Inputted data to prepare daily sales reports and regularly used weekly and monthly data to develop sales and promotional strategies
- Provided exceptional customer services to all customers, regularly including direct email and phone contact, and relationship building to include vendors
Client Systems Technician
Deployment
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Created and maintained databases, network accounts and programs for specific department needs in hostile territory
- Handled and referred major hardware/software problems and defective products to vendors or technicians for timely service
- Managed call flow and responded to technical support needs of customers while demonstrating professionalism and courtesy with customers at all times
Security Guard
Fairmont Orchid Hawaii
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Ensured overall safety and security of the hotel guests, colleagues and hotel premises while consistently offering professional, friendly and engaging service
- Acted as a member of the Emergency Response Team, responded to cases of fire, accidents, safety concerns and call for medical assistance
- Assisted in maintaining key control records of all incident reports and lost and found items
Reports and Analysis Clerk
Air Force
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Assessed local laws and executed, reviewed, and processed over 150 Armed Forces Traffic Tickets
- Coordinated with Federal Investigative Service and provided key background information for over 300 personal that facilitated a Security Clearances
- Trained both U.S Military and Korean Military in basic Security skill sets
Response Force Leader
Air Force
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided critical initial security response for $19.2B worth of equipment
- Swiftly responded to over 100 security incidents and neutralized hostile threats
- Lead a team of over 30 members in a security exercise with no discrepancies
Response Force Member
Air Force
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Detected and apprehended unauthorized personnel in off limit areas
- Maintained security for vital assets
- Prevented critical work stoppage and resolved situation saving Air Force $20K
Education
BA - Business Information Technology
University of Hawaii - West Oahu
Kapolei, HI12.2022
AA - Liberal Arts
Hawaii Community College
AA - Criminal Justice
Community College of the Air Force
AA - Information Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Security+ Certification, CompTIA, maintained since -
2014
Active TC/SCI Security Clearance -
Skills
- Organization and Planning
- Detailed Oriented
- Business Management
- Financial Planning
- Schedule Management
- Customer Relations
- Staffing Oversight
- MS Office Suite Proficiency
- Adobe Software Proficiency
- Strategic Planning
- Fee Collection
- Status Reports
Hobbies
- Event Planning (Paint & Sips, Intimate Gatherings, Birthdays, Baby showers, etc.,)
- Wedding Planning (Planned & Day of coordinator for 2 weddings with 120+ guests)
- Creative Design (Creating marketable materials for 5+ small businesses)
- Social Media Content Creator (Creates Social Media Plans & Content )
Timeline
Accountant Manager
Figueroa Professional Services
09.2020 - Current
Communications Specialist
State
05.2018 - 09.2018
Exclusive Pastry Chef & Interim Manger
Taylored Meals
10.2017 - 11.2018
Manager
Pacific Rim Clothing, Gallery
04.2016 - 09.2016
Client Systems Technician
Deployment
01.2016 - 03.2016
Security Guard
Fairmont Orchid Hawaii
01.2015 - 01.2016
Cyber Systems Operator
Hawaii Air National
01.2014 - 12.2022
Reports and Analysis Clerk
Air Force
01.2013 - 01.2014
Response Force Leader
Air Force
01.2012 - 01.2013
Response Force Member
Air Force
01.2011 - 01.2012
BA - Business Information Technology
University of Hawaii - West Oahu
AA - Liberal Arts
Hawaii Community College
AA - Criminal Justice
Community College of the Air Force
AA - Information Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Security+ Certification, CompTIA, maintained since -
Active TC/SCI Security Clearance -
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