TRISHA M. COOK
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Creative and quality-driven professional possessing excellent blend of skills to create healthier bottom line and boost operational effectiveness while promoting team success; strong background in application of software to accelerate workflow to maintain profitable, well run operations. Excel in driving projects requiring both solid technical and team-management skills;
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial/Operations Officer
Perry Baromedical Corp
06.2014 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of business
- Responsible for all financial reporting and analysis
- Negotiate insurance and vendor contracts
- Hired and supervise accounting staff; liaison with outside counsel on legal actions
- Present Financial state of business to Board of Directors
- Advise owners on cash management strategies and implementation of more efficient technologies
- Oversee annual audits and tax filings
- Direct implementation of all new software applications including POS system
- Manage cash flow and financial planning for strategic planning
Controller/Director of Finance
FAST FOOD ENTERPRISES, LLP
01.2005 - 05.2014
- Collaboratively direct, oversee, and manage all aspects of company’s operations; proven track record of annual budget savings through cost control and implementation of process improvements
- Responsible for all financial reporting and analysis
- Negotiate insurance contracts, bank loans, and vendor contracts
- Supervise accounting and HR staff; liaison with outside counsel on legal actions
- Participate in annual meetings with U.S Senators and Congressmen in Washington, D.C
- Advise owners on cash management strategies and implementation of more efficient technologies
- Oversee annual audits, prepare tangible tax returns, 401k compliance
- Direct implementation of all new software applications including POS system.
President/Owner
TANDEM SOFTWARE
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Provided tailored business solutions to clients; As president, I was responsible for our company’s business operations and management functions, including P&L, budgeting, marketing, billing, tax filings, vendor relations and customer negotiations
- Developed reputation for always striving for excellence and on-time delivery of complex, multi- layered projects; orchestrated all facets of software conversions, upgrades, and training
- Designed custom data and financial reports for easy access to vital business information
- Collaborated with global clients pertaining to foreign currency transaction issues.
Senior Consultant
DOUGLASS DATA SYSTEMS
06.1996 - 01.2002
- Offered consultative services focused on software training and technical support; led structured training sessions and designed training materials
- Stepped in as temporary financial controller for several clients
- Recommended and implemented accounting controls and procedure improvements.
Financial Accountant
Harry Harrell/Jeffrey Azis CPA PA
01.1991 - 05.1996
- Used technical expertise to assist clients in defining and articulating sound financial and business strategies;
- Proposed / executed process improvement ideas
- Assisted in financial planning, projections, and analytics
- Conducted in-depth audits, analyzed investment portfolios, presented findings to clients/BOD
Tax Accountant
KPMG
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Prepared federal/state tax returns; financial projections
- Conducted detailed research projects
- Trained staff on computer applications
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance, Minor in Economics
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tallahassee, FLCPA - State of Florida - undefined
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Crystal, SQL, F-9, Sage 100, Sales Force, CAD drawings, bar-coding, gantt charts
- Corporate Strategy and Development
- Operational Management
- Project Management
- Software Implementation
- Cash Flow Management
Timeline
Chief Financial/Operations Officer
Perry Baromedical Corp
06.2014 - Current
Controller/Director of Finance
FAST FOOD ENTERPRISES, LLP
01.2005 - 05.2014
President/Owner
TANDEM SOFTWARE
01.2002 - 01.2005
Senior Consultant
DOUGLASS DATA SYSTEMS
06.1996 - 01.2002
Financial Accountant
Harry Harrell/Jeffrey Azis CPA PA
01.1991 - 05.1996
Tax Accountant
KPMG
01.1989 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance, Minor in Economics
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY