Rosa Franklin

Spent 8 years raising two kids. Now eager to return to the workforce to pursue a career and education goals. In that time:

• Managed family calendar and first responder shift calendar.
• Prepared and managed family budget
• Prepared & Forecasted an Annual Budget for the Household
• Networked with other Stay At Home Parents
• Opened a Handmade Small Business which included setting up an Etsy Shop, Facebook Marketing and Online Store, Social Media Business Pages on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, Engaged with audience of more than 1k followers.
• Participated in local Pop Up Shops, Vendor Events and Farmers Market Pop Up Shops.
• Volunteered as a Pet Foster Mama and adopted 3 dogs.
• Volunteered as a Small Group Leader with my church
• Caregiver to my Grandparents in their home until their final days.
• Part-Time Sub Teachers Aid and Yard Duty at Golden Hills Christian School
• Volunteer Teachers Aid at Marsh Creek Elementary
• Room Parent for both my children from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade which included planning events and functions, managing an Event Calendar and Budget, Email Correspondence, Face Book Group Page Manager, Networking and Welcoming Committee for New and Returning Parents, Created a Room Parent Handbook both Physical and Digital Format along with incorporating Best Practices, Protocols & Procedures.

• Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to help each prepare for job requirements.
• Partnered with IT, business development and operations leadership to develop robust financial business plan with detailed benchmarks and action plans.
• Built and strengthened productive and valuable industry partnerships to drive collaboration, engagement and revenue stream development.
• Maintained agile, responsible organization with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
• Created documents to display financial reports and data using Quickbooks.
• Prepared capital expenditure budgets worth over $1.5Million to effectively manage infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
• Audited, balanced and reconciled payroll for more than 50 personnel.
• Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
• Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
• Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
• Evaluated applications against outline specifications to approve, reject or recommend adjustments files.
• Managed tracking of 50+ Volunteer Chapter offices and headquarters expenses.
• Assessed expansion plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
• Researched and drove integration of Credit Card Merchant Terminals and Cash Management & Reconciliation with Bank of America to increase efficiency of accounting systems for the Annual 5k Run/Walk for Ovarian Cancer during September Awareness Month.
• Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
• Decreased monthly expenditures by 30% through effectively reviewing documents and identifying problem areas.
• Executed core financial processes, including vendor setup and payment, operational expenses, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.

• Raised new born son to speak, walk and use restroom prior to enrolling into part time nursery program.
• Taught my son to speak English and Spanish
• Taught my son basic sign language
• Taught my son his Alphabet, Shapes, Colors and Animals
• Managed Family Calendar
• Managed Weekly Budget
• Implemented and maintained a daily structure and routine for family to follow.

• Investigated daily variances uncovered with reports and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
• Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
• Maintained compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
• Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system.
• Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
• Maintained accurate and complete documentation for financial department procedures to facilitate new employee training.
• Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
• Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
• Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
• Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
• Supervised daily bookkeeping operations with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
• Prepared itemized statements, bills or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
• Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
• Transferred data and documents for smooth system migrations and software updates.
• Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
• Directed clients to appropriate accountants, answered phone calls and replied to office emails for excellent customer service.
• Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
• Reconciled company accounts, including credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
• Assisted management with finalization of annual expense plans.
• Completed financial reports to inform managers and stakeholders.