Resume

• 2008

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

  Accounting

  Florida International University - College of Business

• 2007

  Master's

  Accounting

  Florida International University - College of Business

• 1994

  Bachelor's

  Acconting and Management Information Systems

  University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

• Stetson University

  Concord Wilshire Companies

  KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts

  Deland

  Florida

  Assistant Professor of Accounting

  Stetson University

  De Land

  Florida

  United States

  Director of the M.E. Rinker

  Sr. Institute of Tax and Accountancy

  Stetson University

  Key Largo

  Florida

  United States

  Supervised the accounting operations for all properties

  including full-service marinas. Accounting operations entailed financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and lodging industry standards

  budgeting

  and tax compliance. Ensured timely collection of receivables and payment of invoices

  forecasted cash flow

  prepared sales and tourist tax returns

  managed lien documentation and progress billings

  streamlined operational systems and procedures

  obtained necessary business licenses and insurances

  aided in the negotiation and maintenance of vendor contracts

  and monitored expenses to ensure maximization of firm value.

  Project Controller

  KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts

  Daytona Beach

  Florida

  United States

  Responsibilities included performing all accounting functions pertaining to the company’s southeastern properties

  reporting directly to the Corporation’s CFO. Managed all A/P

  A/R

  and banking tasks

  prepared and disseminated financial statements

  maintained depreciation schedules

  prepared sales and use tax returns

  prepared and presented cash flow and budget variation analyses

  prepared loan draw packages as well as managed lien documentation and progress billings

  maintained detailed supporting documentation for audit preparation

  and created the Company’s first accounting procedure manual.

  Staff Accountant

  Concord Wilshire Companies

  De Land

  Florida

  United States

  Associate Professor of Accounting

  Stetson University

  Stetson University