Lerew Kaas
Farmington,MN
Summary
Financial Service Associate with background in finance and understanding of how to build client loyalty. Dependable professional with dynamic communication skills. Proven leader for building vibrant business plans by developing new prospects and accounts and managing customer relationships to achieve sales goals. Dedicated to generating customer goodwill and loyalty by developing key relationships with decision-makers. Demonstrated leverage network of customer contacts to increase understanding of customer needs and employ business-growth strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Services Associate
Mayflower Properties
06.2020 - Current
- Developed and maintained database of records to facilitate smooth transactions for financial processes.
- Administered account transactions and responded to customer inquiries concerning financial products.
- Managed preparation of company's budget.
- Provided financial reports and interpreted financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Prepared vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports and other records and reviewed paperwork for accuracy.
Financial Controller
Exterior Enhancements
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
Governor's Office of Public Engagement Intern
Governor Tim Walz's Office
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
- Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Drafted, edited and distributed press releases, media advisories and other public relations materials.
Warehouse Manager
Hy-Vee Inc.
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Presidential Writer
The White House
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously using organizational and analytical skills.
- Communicated with executives about consistent customer issues.
- Edited letters and written material for correspondence.
- Conducted interviews to obtain basic information for department.
- Gathered and organized data to compile information for departmental projects and reports.
House of Reprsentitves Page
Minnesota House Of Representatives
02.2014 - 02.2014
- Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
- Greeted visitors entering office and asked questions to ascertain how to provide assistance.
- Prioritized tasks to complete on time or ahead of schedule.
- Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Rasmussen University
Bloomington, MN03.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN05.2023
Associate of Arts - Finance
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN05.2021
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
Farmington, MN06.2017
Skills
- Managing Wealth
- Risk Management
- Payment Collection
- Fiscal Management
- Information Gathering
- Business Planning
- Economic Development
- Sales Goals
- Financial Reporting
- Special Projects
Timeline
Governor's Office of Public Engagement Intern
Governor Tim Walz's Office
09.2022 - 11.2022
Financial Services Associate
Mayflower Properties
06.2020 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Hy-Vee Inc.
03.2020 - 08.2021
Financial Controller
Exterior Enhancements
01.2020 - Current
Presidential Writer
The White House
12.2019 - 05.2020
House of Reprsentitves Page
Minnesota House Of Representatives
02.2014 - 02.2014
Masters of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Rasmussen University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Metropolitan State University
Associate of Arts - Finance
Inver Hills Community College
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School