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Melody Meyers

Lacon,IL

Summary

Accomplished financial leader with a proven track record, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through strategic financial planning and relationship building. Expert in cost analysis, adept at fostering teamwork, and achieving significant financial growth. Skilled in project management and financial management, with a focus on results and efficiency. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Owner / Chief Financial Officer

Independence Arms, Inc. & American Firearms and Am
12.2009 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • 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.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.

Owner / Chief Financial Officer

Delaney Investments, LLC, A to Z Landtrust, M&E La
03.2001 - 12.2021
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.

Parts Information Author

Populus Group
09.2012 - 12.2013
  • Worked at Caterpillar, Inc. and ensured that I complied with all company requirements.
  • Collaborated with engineers and illustrators to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content for publication.
  • Consistently met deadlines by effectively managing time, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining strong organizational skills.
  • Maintained professional relationships with peers and mentors who provided valuable advice during the authoring process.
  • Incorporated review comments and corrections into existing documentation.


Owner /Chief Financial Officer

A-1 Fuel Service, Inc.
11.2002 - 06.2004
  • Established business to deliver fuel to construction sites, landscaping sites, boat owners and other customers, while complying with all federal and state requirements.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
  • Filed all financial and governmental reports to ensure compliance with all governmental accounting and EPA requirements.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Operations Manager /Chief Accountant

The Penworthy Company
11.1998 - 03.2001
  • Created budgets based on marketing projections, historical data, and economic trends.
  • Maintained all aspects of financial data, coordinating with the sales force and marketing team.
  • Supervised operations staff, including customer service, billing coordination, accounts receivable,accounts payable and the warehouse staff, and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Helped design, write, and implement a new computer system that integrated sales, marketing, warehouse and accounting systems.

Computer Specialist

United States Marine Corps
07.1985 - 07.1998
  • Consistently met project deadlines, prioritizing tasks effectively under tight time constraints while maintaining high-quality work standards.
  • Spearheaded initiatives to improve network performance through hardware upgrades and bandwidth optimization measures.
  • Implemented robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access or breaches.
  • Developed training materials and conducted workshops for employees, increasing overall computer literacy, to include database, word processing, spreadsheet and operating systems.
  • Managed and trained personnel to meet all objectives of personal and professional growth.

Education

Ph.D. - Accounting

University of Northern Washington
Honolulu, HI
10.2004

Master of Science - Accounting

University of Northern Washington
Honolulu, HI
02.2003

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO
12.1997

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Decision-Making
  • Financial Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project Management
  • Financial Planning
  • Budget Administration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Records Organization and Management

Certification

Passed CPA Exam 1999 - lapsed, but willing to retake if required

Timeline

Parts Information Author

Populus Group
09.2012 - 12.2013

Owner / Chief Financial Officer

Independence Arms, Inc. & American Firearms and Am
12.2009 - Current

Owner /Chief Financial Officer

A-1 Fuel Service, Inc.
11.2002 - 06.2004

Owner / Chief Financial Officer

Delaney Investments, LLC, A to Z Landtrust, M&E La
03.2001 - 12.2021

Operations Manager /Chief Accountant

The Penworthy Company
11.1998 - 03.2001

Computer Specialist

United States Marine Corps
07.1985 - 07.1998

Ph.D. - Accounting

University of Northern Washington

Master of Science - Accounting

University of Northern Washington

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Missouri - Columbia

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