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Michael Brown

Experience Cedar Valley
South Branch
8
years of professional experience

Customer-oriented General/Finance Manager with 8 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.

Work History

General Manger

7 Years 10 Months
Experience Cedar Valley | 08.2018 - 06.2026
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to ensure customers are receiving the best experience.
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, and contract/agreement negotiations.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Finance Manager

7 Years 10 Months
Experience Cedar Valley | 08.2018 - 06.2026
  • Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to improve payment terms, enhancing cash flow management.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
  • Prepared weekly/monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Timekeeping and processing of payroll on a weekly basis at four different locations.
  • Entering and processing bills for payments on a weekly basis for four entities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

DeVry University | Merrillville, IN | 09-2013

Skills

Leadership and team building
Problem resolution
Operations management
Team player
Efficient multi-tasker
Customer relations
Staff training
Verbal and written communication
Administrative skills
Financial administration
Proficient in Quick Books
Microsoft Word
Excel
Power Point
and Publisher.
Training and coaching

Timeline

General Manger

Experience Cedar Valley
08.2018 - 06.2026Read More

Finance Manager

Experience Cedar Valley
08.2018 - 06.2026Read More

DeVry University

Bachelor of Science from Computer Information Systems
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Michael Brown