Laurie Campbell
Williston,FL
Summary
Astute Financial Manager experienced in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalized on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Familiar with managing schedules, directing teams and overseeing closing processes. Well-versed in GAAP, ledger updates and report writing. Exceptional interpersonal, communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Self Employed Property Managment
Williston, FL
11.2016 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Input income and expense details into database to track business finances and address variances.
Licensed Realtor
Self Employed Agent
Clarksville, TN
11.2008 - 06.2016
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
Senior Accountant
City Of Clarksville Housing/Community Development
Clarksville, TN
09.2007 - 10.2008
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
- Reviewed budgets, capital appropriations and operating budgets, and communicated findings to senior management.
- Set up and improved governmental and grant accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Assisted team members in transitioning from no software to MUNIS through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Enhanced budget administration by reviewing reports, leveraging knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
Revenue Collections Supervisor
City Of Clarksville Finance & Accounting
Clarksville, TN
07.2006 - 08.2007
- Acted as central point of contact for both employees and customers on city property tax, parking authority, codes enforcement & hotel tax reporting and collection issues.
- Identified needs and provided training to clarify expectations of collections agents.
- Generated and mailed updated tax bills and processed demand letters.
- Completed training in credit management and civil court practices to maintain up-to-date legal knowledge involving collection practices.
- Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.
Grants Manager - Temporary Emergency Grant
Workforce Essentials
Clarksville, TN
11.2004 - 06.2005
- Wrote funding requests and grant applications to obtain additional funds for operating needs.
- Assigned work to staff and monitored performance to meet targets.
- Designed and edited promotional publications such as brochures to reach participants in need.
- Contacted corporate representatives, government officials or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes and activities.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Small Business Development Center Director
Austin Peay University
Clarksville, TN
02.2002 - 10.2004
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making and maintain grant funding.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and government entities.
- Taught Quickbooks Desktop, Business Plan Development and Marketing to Small Business Owners.
- Secured matching funds from state & local Community Development to move the center to the Chamber of Commerce.
Chief Financial Officer & Marketing Partner
Swift Cleaners & Restoration Services
City of Clarksville, TN
06.1987 - 09.2004
- Oversaw budgets, payroll and accounts payable and receivable.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter.
- Created, planned and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
- Improved cash flow, retired debt ahead of schedule and built cash reserves into $[Number]+ while controlling costs and improving employee benefits.
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
- Developed future financial plans to support company objectives.
- Assessed company resources and made adjustments to keep operations efficient and cost-effective.
- Oversaw all production, pricing, sales and distribution activities.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration - Majors in Accounting & Finance
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05.1987
Skills
- Journal Entry Preparation
- Tax Liabilities
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Monthly and Annual Journal Entries
- Business Operations and Forecasting
- Accounting Software Systems
- Processing Checks and Invoices
- QuickBooks Online & Desktop
- General Ledger
- Microsoft Office 365 & Google Mail/Calendar
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Cash Analysis
- Payroll Preparation
- Account Reconciliation Processes
- P&L Analysis
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Self Employed Property Managment
11.2016 - Current
Licensed Realtor
Self Employed Agent
11.2008 - 06.2016
Senior Accountant
City Of Clarksville Housing/Community Development
09.2007 - 10.2008
Revenue Collections Supervisor
City Of Clarksville Finance & Accounting
07.2006 - 08.2007
Grants Manager - Temporary Emergency Grant
Workforce Essentials
11.2004 - 06.2005
Small Business Development Center Director
Austin Peay University
02.2002 - 10.2004
Chief Financial Officer & Marketing Partner
Swift Cleaners & Restoration Services
06.1987 - 09.2004
Bachelors of Business Administration - Majors in Accounting & Finance
Austin Peay State University
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