Ronald Brookins II

Motivated individual with business acumen and willingness to take on challenging roles. Tech-savvy and quick learning with technical know-how, social media expertise and sales abilities to support and drive substantial growth.

• Los Angeles County Auditor Controller, Assistant Accounting Systems Analyst, 11/2023, Present, Assists in conducting studies and evaluating existing accounting operations, fiscal controls, and accounting standards in computerized and non-automated accounting systems., Assists in preparing work papers, schedules, statistical summaries, and formal reports on accounting systems analysis and design., Assists in internal feasibility studies of automating systems servicing the Auditor-Controller and participates in joint feasibility studies with other departments., Assists in documenting feasibility studies, systems definitions, and systems design., Assists in developing requirements for data processing systems servicing the Auditor-Controller., Assists in the design, development, and evaluation of all types of accounting and information systems, including establishing preventive, detective and corrective internal controls., Assists County data processing staff in the technical design, development, and installation of computerized applications., Assists in testing computerized applications, including all internal controls., Assists in orienting and training personnel prior to and during conversion to new accounting systems, and works with departmental personnel during the conversion process., Assists in performing liaison functions with County data processing staff in matters requiring periodic attention, such as scheduling jobs and assuring the quality control of data input and output.
• Sempra Energy/ SDG&E (Contract), Billing Analyst, 10/2023, Perform complex analysis in support of customer or employee inquiries regarding issues such as rate applicability, metering, and billing changes., Analyze accounts to ensure that billing components are accurate and in compliance with CPUC rules prior to assigning to billers for action., Handle escalated billing scenarios that require extensive analysis and coordination with other departments throughout the company., Include associates in process to help them understand how to resolve similar issues., Investigate and resolve billing inquiries/discrepancies in such areas as Time-Of-Use billing, high bills, stuck/damaged meters and other areas., Prepare billing history reports, provide supporting analysis, apply and explain company policies in various situations., Explain residential and commercial rates and tariff classes as well as company policies and available services to internal and external customers., Review bill processing methodologies and systems and recommend changes and improvements., Identify and document process improvements, including step-by-step instructions on departmental procedures.
• Free Sacred Trinity Church, Data Analyst / Staff Accountant, 10/2019, 9/2023, Conduct monthly analysis of marketing budget to ensure our marketing efforts are driving revenue, identify missed opportunities and report to President of Operation, Assist in forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions., Maintain Accounts Payable for OHI Austin and Free Sacred Trinity church., Input invoices daily, Ensure Purchase Orders have been received., Create an aging schedule., Create checks authorized by Controller., Download and allocate bank transfers daily to the correct company for reconciliation., Using SQL generate reports for the Marketing Department and run analysis, establish and maintain management of database policies, procedures, and measurement., Project Manager for renovation on town home property which included budgeting, timeline and cost tracking for Accounting Department, Design and implement segmentation for our marketing database to increase personalization in electronic and direct mail marketing efforts., Collect, combine, and present data from all organizations under the Free Sacred Trinity Church umbrella for weekly revenue meetings.
• Evans Hotels, Data Analyst, 10/2022, 5/2023, Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses for business processes and projects. Often manages small projects, business processes, or parts of larger ones., Responds to, solves, and makes decisions on more complex/non-routine business requests with limited to moderate oversight., Assist Evans Hotels Executive Team in achieving business results by:, Identifying opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of business processes., Assisting in the development and production of long-range plans and annual budgets., Serve as an internal resource to various process improvement efforts., Support the development of senior executive presentations to ownership and board of directors., Review and analyze monthly operating performance of hotel assets., Conduct benchmarking analyses against other hotels within the portfolio to help identify areas for improvement., Assist COO and CFO with completing quarterly reports, including coordination and collection of data and writing/reviewing text., Assist in the preparation and evaluation of the annual budget process, work with Accounting and Finance in maintaining and enhancing budget templates., Participate in the planning and execution of capital projects, renovations, repositioning, and redevelopment., Assist in creating and updating budgets for hotel development projects and property improvement plans., Provide support for financing, including detailed financial projections required by brokers and/or potential lenders., Assist in underwriting and analyzing potential renovations and capital projects with COO and CFO., Prepare financial projections, valuations, and ROI analyses.
• Cuyamaca College, Athletic Eligibility Advisor (Part Time), 4/2019, 4/2020, Monitor and advise student athletes on fulfillment of academic requirements with the objective to transfer to a 4 - year university., Create database to maintain files on athletic advising appointments; compile and arrange statistical reports as required., Interpret, apply, and explain up-to-date information and advise athletes regarding new compliance issues with CCCAA, NCAA and other four-year institution rules and regulations., Investigate, determine, and certify the eligibility status of prospective, new, transfer, and red shirt student athletes as assigned., Assist in maintaining the current finance execution plans while planning the future years; develop yearly budget requirements., Examine transcripts and tracer reports in support of functions required to adhere to rules and regulations of CCCAA and NCAA.
• USA Track and Field, Professional 110m High Hurdler and Long Jumper, 5/2011, 5/2017, World University Games Bronze Medalist 2012, 2013 Ranked 11 in US, 27 in the World in 110mH., 2015 Ranked 9 in US 20 in the World in Long Jump, 2-time Olympic Trial Qualifier, 5-Time National Participant

• Master of Science in Accountancy Information Systems, San Diego State University, 2023
• Excel Fundamentals - Formulas for Finance, 2022
• Quick Books Online Certified, 2021
• California Real Estate License, 2015
• Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Sacramento State University, 2011