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Maria R. Gaston

Visalia,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic business management professional with 30+ years’ experience working with local and national clients delivering excellent products and services in the field of integrated marketing and communications. Knowledgeable in financial and project management, customer service and sales, materials management, databases, and event planning. Excellent interpersonal skills in a cross-functional team environment, as well as supporting and developing emerging talent. Able to manage multiple priorities and projects with superior organizational and computer skills.

Finance professional prepared for senior-level responsibilities in project accounting. Brings depth of experience in overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Emphasizes collaboration and delivering results while adapting to evolving project requirements. Known for analytical skills and attention to detail.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Accountant

4Creeks, Inc.
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Senior Project Accountant for 4Creeks Design (engineering division)
  • Reason for departure: downsizing layoff

Finance/Operations Manager

Topograph LLC
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Finance/Operations Manager of marketing subsidiary and publisher of Lifestyle Magazine; Project Manager for government projects
  • Reason for departure: marketing subsidiary sold

Operations Manager

DMI Agency
01.2006 - 01.2021
  • Operations Manager for marketing and communications agency and the publisher of Lifestyle Magazine
  • Reason for departure: acquired by 4C Holdings

Student Events Secretary

Tulare County Office of Education
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Student Events Secretary, reporting to Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
  • Reason for departure: downsizing layoff

Customer Service Manager

AdGap
01.1977 - 01.2001
  • Company Overview: specialized marketing company
  • Customer Service Manager, Project Manager, Business Process Analyst, Assistant to Vice President of Operations, Assistant to Vice President of Sales
  • Reason for departure: company closed

Education

Accounting

College of The Sequoia
Visalia, CA

Skills

  • Skilled in cross-platform operating systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Collaborative project management
  • ERP and finance software proficiency
  • Skilled in database management using SQL and Access

Timeline

Senior Project Accountant

4Creeks, Inc.
01.2024 - 01.2025

Finance/Operations Manager

Topograph LLC
01.2021 - 01.2024

Operations Manager

DMI Agency
01.2006 - 01.2021

Student Events Secretary

Tulare County Office of Education
01.2001 - 01.2006

Customer Service Manager

AdGap
01.1977 - 01.2001

Accounting

College of The Sequoia
Maria R. Gaston