Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Mark Schmitt

Summary

Diligent professional with 33.5+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of accounting expertise, debt financing, and financial reporting. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Finance Manager role at your company.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Contractor

FedEx:Ground
09.2022 - 03.2025
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Delivery Driver

FedEx Express
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.

Director of Finance/Co-owner

Dismas Distribution Co.
12.2009 - 12.2020
  • Prepared financial statements for internal reporting and the year end tax return
  • Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties
  • Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments
  • Optimized cash flow management through diligent monitoring of receivables, payables, and investment activities.
  • Instituted best practices in financial management processes by conducting regular reviews of procedures, policies, and systems for continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Improved internal controls and risk management strategies to safeguard company assets and minimize potential losses.
  • Approved the monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.

Director of Finance/Co-owner

Jet Container Co.
03.2003 - 09.2020
  • Prepare financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts and annual budgets
  • Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and payroll taxes
  • Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments
  • Prepare financial information for year end tax returns
  • Maintained relationships with financial institutions, initiating and arranging loan agreements, and negotiating covenants and interest rate
  • Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
  • Coordinated and administered workers' compensation policy to include the management and disposition of all claims
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Responsible for the administration and negotiation for all employee fringe benefits
  • Collaborated with executive leadership team in developing long-term financial goals, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Optimized cash flow management through diligent monitoring of receivables, payables, and investment activities.
  • Enhanced company profitability with strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting techniques to ensure optimal resource allocation.
  • Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
  • Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
  • Responsible for the continuous updating of the cost management system
  • Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

OWNER

MARK SCHMITT, CPA
01.1998 - 03.2003
  • Owned and operated accounting firm to include, tax, audit, bookkeeping, and payroll services
  • Performed internal audits of financial institutions

Education

BSBA - Finance/Accounting

Miami University
Oxford, OH
08.1986

Masters of Accounting -

Southern New Hampshire University
03.2025

Skills

  • Advanced Excel Proficiency
  • QuickBooks Proficiency
  • PlanGuru Financial Analysis Skills
  • Small Business Management
  • Effective Relationship Management
  • Operational Oversight
  • Business management
  • Business planning
  • Financial management
  • Human resources/management
  • Financial planning
  • Contract management
  • Human resource management

Certification

Licensed CPA, 1994-2004

Affiliations

  • City of Columbus – Chamber of Commerce, Member Small business Economic Council, 2018-2021
  • Financial Executives International, Board of Directors/ Treasurer, 2008-2012

Accomplishments

    Initiated, organized and led the acquisition of two companies

Timeline

Owner/Contractor

FedEx:Ground
09.2022 - 03.2025

Delivery Driver

FedEx Express
10.2021 - 02.2022

Director of Finance/Co-owner

Dismas Distribution Co.
12.2009 - 12.2020

Director of Finance/Co-owner

Jet Container Co.
03.2003 - 09.2020

OWNER

MARK SCHMITT, CPA
01.1998 - 03.2003

Masters of Accounting -

Southern New Hampshire University

BSBA - Finance/Accounting

Miami University

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