Rhonda Rounds
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in financial management and administration. Expertise in budgeting, fundraising, and overseeing financial operations of nonprofits, labor unions, and government entities. Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships with educators, community members, and governing boards. Committed to promoting access to education and making a positive impact on the lives of community members. Seeking a role as Program Director to drive the success of the Aim Higher Foundation's scholarship programs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Saint Paul Federation Of Educators, Local 28
08.2021 - Current
- Handling all daily accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completing daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documenting cash, credit, fixed assets, expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Using Microsoft Excel to prepare documents, reports, and presentations for SPFE's executive board.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important union decisions, working with educator-members to improve SPFE's financial processes.
- Work closely with all union members to assist them in tracking any grants received by members or with general financial questions relating to union employment. In this case, all union members are educators.
- Oversight of annual audit process
- Work closely with larger unions such as Education Minnesota and NEA, AFT.
- Train new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Business Manager
Logan County Public Library
07.2016 - Current
- Provide comprehensive accounting support to the library by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
- Work closely with the library director for all budget tracking and KY Department of Local Government compliance
- Create all monthly financial reports our director and board
- Previous to moving to Minnesota, worked with library staff such as our Community Relations Coordinator to promote Logan County Public Library to community members to drive library usage up.
- Employee onboarding
- Assisted in managing over 25 employees
- Shelved books and generally helping the library in any way I could.
Migrant Tutor
Logan County Board Of Education
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Tracked all expenses related to tutoring as part of US Department of State's Migrant Education Program.
- Grant-funded position.
- Provided help to migrant student's families as needed and assisted with resources.
- Assisted more than 20 students per semester, from preschool to high school.
Education
Master of Arts - History
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - History
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12.2014
Skills
- Reliability and Integrity
- Fiscal Budgeting Knowledge
- Reporting
- Microsoft Software Proficiency
- Fundraising
- Grant tracking
- Policy development
- Fundraising
- Financial reporting
Volunteer Experience
While living in Kentucky, I worked closely with the Logan County Athletic Boosters, specifically for cross country as their treasurer from 2018-2020. I worked collaboratively with the other boosters and the coach to buy team equipment in a sport that was not well-funded by the school system, and all students had transportation to races as well as the supplies they needed to be successful.
I worked with Russellville High School each spring as part of their senior review board representing Logan County Public Library as part of a panel reviewing senior capstone projects and offering positive feedback as Russellville's seniors embarked on their next chapter in life.
I now volunteer for the Open World Learning Athletic Boosters. OWL receives no money from the district for archery, volleyball, or ultimate frisbee. I have served since 2021 as treasurer and was recently elected president. We ensure every child has a bow and their meet costs are covered. We believe all children should have access to sports, regardless of the ability to pay.
Timeline
Accountant
Saint Paul Federation Of Educators, Local 28
08.2021 - Current
Business Manager
Logan County Public Library
07.2016 - Current
Migrant Tutor
Logan County Board Of Education
08.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Arts - History
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Bachelor of Arts - History
Southern New Hampshire University