• Responsible for all aspects of accounting operations, including monthly financial statement preparation, payroll, quarterly tax returns, daily cash flow analysis, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Set and administered annual operating budget, consistently maintaining controls and preventing overages
• Worked in the capacity of General Manager for a three month period with additional responsibilities of advertising campaigns, inventory, customer relations and social media content

• Owner and operator of boutique skin care studio
• Created warm, personable environment with exceptional customer service
• Expanded client base through marketing, advertising, networking, local events, appearances and donations
• Profitable since inception

• Provided full range services to the owner of multiple business ventures including a Meineke Repair Shop, An International Market and a start up branding company
• Created and implemented effective policies and procedures to streamline work flow
• Hired and trained administrative support staff of 3
• Responsible for daily deposits, daily financial position reporting, wire transfers and bank reconciliations
• Managed cross functional website development team of 4 from conception to completion
• Led planning and implementation of software for sales integration through various web based channels

Keyes European Mercedes 1996 - 2003

Keyes Lexus 1990 - 1996

• Promoted as Mercedes Benz Business Manager
• Led and managed accounting and administrative department of 15, including hiring, training, objective setting, mentoring and performance management
• Developed business office protocols for compliance with state, factory and corporate regulations, policies and procedures
• Responsible for monthly accounting close and complete financial reporting including timely explanations on account variances
• Facilitated all aspects of HR for 120 employees, including payroll and employee benefits
• Reconciled general ledger accounts, bank accounts and vehicle physical inventory
• Prepared all necessary sales tax returns, payroll tax returns, business tax returns, annual W-2's and 1099's
• Delivered ongoing support to sales and fixed operations including budgets and forecasting
• Certified California Notary Public

Keyes Toyota

• Provided ongoing administrative support to Finance Director
• Prepared accounting and posted new and used vehicle sales to the general ledger
• Compiled and submitted paperwork of financed automobile contracts to lien holder banks for funding
• Responsible for processing, submission, tracking and reconciliation of extended service contracts, vehicle insurance, paint protection, life and disability insurance
• Managed new and used vehicle physical inventory
• Executed dealership monthly sales tax return