Véronique M. LaFont

Moving small business owners toward their financial goals through consistent support and important reminders.

Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks.

Reconcile bank, credit card, and lines of credit.

Audit vendors and customer accounts for accurate A/P and A/R.

Prepare EOM statements and EOY financials.

Invoicing through QuickBooks.

Run billing, client, and other reports.

Provide methodologies to simplify receivables through QuickBooks.

• Ensuring the organization’s activities are compliant and in furtherance of our mission
• Assisted with creating bylaws, and filing state and federal 501c documents
• Grant writing, fundraising and obtaining sponsorships
• Assisted with creative zines, events, and and fundraising
• Supervises all nonprofit affairs of the board
• Creative content developer

• Grant writing
• Creation of Press Kits
• Obtaining sponsorships
• Negotiating sponsorships
• Business Mentoring and consulting
• Creation of Business plans

• Managed cash flows by accurately tracking daily transactions, deposits, invoice payments, and payroll processing.
• Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
• Managed purchasing, sales, and marketing.
• Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained all employees.
• Biweekly scheduling.
• Launched staff engagement, gender diversity, and cultural programs, in addition to a robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
• Created HR handbooks and compliance.
• Human Resources
• Cultivated and strengthened lasting customer relationships.
• Maintained clean and orderly premises, adhering to strict health and safety regulations for the well-being of both customers and staff.
• Developed a diverse, creative drink menu featuring innovative cocktails and high-quality spirits to attract a wider clientele.
• Collaborated with local businesses to create cross-promotional opportunities that increased visibility for both parties within the community.
• Provided excellent customer service by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, resulting in repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
• Ensured legal compliance with local liquor licensing laws and state regulations.
• Enhanced bar atmosphere with well-chosen music, lighting, and decor to create a welcoming environment for patrons.
• Event planning organized successful events, such as live music performances, trivia nights, or themed parties, to generate more foot traffic.
• Online advertisement, created print flyers.