LESLIE M. ZOTZ
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Professional operations leader with consistent track record in optimizing processes and driving impactful results. Proven ability to lead teams, implement strategic initiatives, and adapt to changing environments with ease. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Known for effective collaboration and delivering dependable outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Rebuilding Together – STL
St. Louis, MO
03.2013 - Current
- Develop annual company operating budget that has more than doubled during my tenure, from $700,000 to over $2,500,000
- Participate in grant writing securing individual grants in excess of $1,800,000
- Perform all accounting functions for a non-profit organization including financial statement preparation, accounts payable, and budgeting using Quickbooks
- Manage construction projects 100 plus projects per year in excess of $1,000,000 to ensure homeowners are safe, secure and independent in their homes
- Approve individual project costs to ensure alignment with donor restrictions and maximize synergy of funding for each project
- Track individual construction costs for each project ensuring maximum benefit for our agency and client
- Prepare and monitor weekly cash flow reports
- Track and report revenue and expenditures to grantors ensuring compliance with grant requirements
- Perform all payroll functions including administration of benefits and negotiation of renewals
- Manage all audits including grant, governmental, workers’ compensation and annual audits successfully with clean audit reports
ONLINE FACILITATOR
University of Phoenix
St. Louis, MO
01.2005 - 01.2022
- Facilitate on-going five-week online accounting classes for up to 70 students per class
- Provide weekly grades and feedback to students to assist in successful course completion
HUMAN RESOURCES & NON-EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Lift for Life Academy
St. Louis, MO
07.2010 - 03.2013
- Performed all human resource functions including; contract renewals for teaching staff, benefit administration, and assisted in hiring processes
PROPRIETOR
By The Numbers
St. Louis, MO
07.2009 - 08.2010
- Perform bookkeeping and accounting services for small independent companies
- Provide human resources support
BUSINESS ANALYST
Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
St. Louis, MO
12.2006 - 06.2009
- Perform all in-house accounting functions including payroll, inventory, and receiving, along with cost tracking and reporting through weekly inventories exceeding $300,000
BUSINESS MANAGER
Great Restaurants, Inc.
St. Louis, MO
01.1995 - 01.2006
- Execution of all accounting functions including payroll for five separate S Corporations with total revenue of $5,000,000
- Oversaw inventory control procedures for four independent restaurants and tracked cost of goods sold on a bi-monthly basis
- Blue Water Grill, Big Sky Café, Remy’s Kitchen & Wine Bar, and Ellie Forcella
Education
MASTER OF ACCOUNTING - Fraud Examination
Keller University
St. Louis, MO01.2012
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - undefined
University of Missouri
St. Louis, MO01.1996
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - undefined
Fontbonne College
St. Louis, MO01.1994
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Accounting
McKendree College
Lebanon, IL01.1991
Skills
- Fluent in Microsoft Office Products
- Experience with Salesforce
- Experience with Great Plains, Quickbooks and Business Works accounting software
- Experience with ADP, Paychex, API, and Ceridian payroll systems
- Experience with Peoplesoft Human Resources and Financial software packages
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Rebuilding Together – STL
03.2013 - Current
HUMAN RESOURCES & NON-EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Lift for Life Academy
07.2010 - 03.2013
PROPRIETOR
By The Numbers
07.2009 - 08.2010
BUSINESS ANALYST
Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
12.2006 - 06.2009
ONLINE FACILITATOR
University of Phoenix
01.2005 - 01.2022
BUSINESS MANAGER
Great Restaurants, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.2006
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - undefined
University of Missouri
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - undefined
Fontbonne College
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Accounting
McKendree College
MASTER OF ACCOUNTING - Fraud Examination
Keller University