Introduction

I have strong analytical skills, which I have developed through the study of finance, accounting, and programming.  I have excellent customer service, and communication skills.  One communication skill that I have developed is the ability to facilitate communication between people in different fields.  I am able to work in a variety of environments, either independently, or in a team.

Skills

  • Proficient in website design, and setup
  • Expertise in teaching efficient internet search techniques
  • Ability to train others in the use of software programs
  • Up-to-date in software and systems programs
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Word
    • Microsoft Power Point
    • OpenOffice.org Calc
    • OpenOffice.org Writer
    • OpenOffice.org Impress
    • OpenOffice.org Draw
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Adobe Photoshop Elements
    • GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)
    • Inkscape
    • Intuit Quickbooks
    • Windows 2000, XP
    • Linux – Multiple Distributions including: Redhat Linux 6-8, Fedora Core 1-3, OpenSUSE, Debian Woody Sarge, and Lenny, and LinuxMint
  • Create logos and designs for a variety of purposes
  • Accomplished in the creation of spread-sheet technology
  • Dependable in job assignments and completion
  • Recognized for experience in customer, employee and management communication
  • Complete bookkeeping cycle for several industries
  • Honest
  • Hard worker
  • Works well with others
  • Family oriented

Experience

2010-Present The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake City, Utah Intern – XML Editor Prepare Semanary, and Institute of Religion Manuals for Translation into church defined XML.  Process includes inserting XML tags into documents, and setting styles preparatory to XML Conversion.
2010-Present Half Priced Tax Services Bountiful, Utah Tax Preparer & Marketer Prepare taxes for customers. Assist company growth through direct, and flier marketing. Brainstorm new ways to reach customers.
2009-2009 T&A Management Cottonwood Heights, Utah Office Manager / Accounting Assistant Manage the office. Assist customers with some problems. Process Payroll Requests. File taxes for customers. File paperwork for new business creations.
2009-2009 Smith’s Food and Drug Murray, Utah Intern Worked in multiple areas of the store, including: Produce, Floral, Front End, Stocking, Dairy. Helped to clean and create displays for promotions. Returned unpurchased goods to shelves in a timely manner.
2008–2009 Deseret Industries Murray, Utah Associate Work in the collectibles area of the sales floor. Provide customer service. Assist with setting prices. Help to arrange items for display. Provide accurate information about items for sale.
2006-2007 Overstock.com Cottonwood Heights, Utah Partner Account Manager Managed the relationship between Overstock.com and drop shipping partners. Assisted in resolving customer service, and sales issues.
2005-2006 Heritage Web Solutions Provo, Utah HTML Specialist Created web pages from provided designs for customers. Resolved customer service issues.
2005-2005 Standard Plumbing Supply Sandy, Utah Website Designer Designed websites for Standard Plumbing Supply vendor e-commerce sites.
2005-2005 Security Connections, Inc. Idaho Falls, Idaho Mortgage Document Auditor Audited mortgage documents for accuracy and completeness prior to its sale on the secondary market.
2003-2004 BYU-Idaho Rexburg, Idaho STC Assistant Assisted students and faculty in the use of technology. Assisted students with the use of software. Assisted in the design of projects. Prepared training manuals.
2000-2002 California Vocations, Inc. Paradise, California Direct Care Professional Assisted five developmentally disabled adults to learn new independent living skills. Provided support for their home, and helped to resolve problems.

Offered Results

  • Web proficiency with increased market penetration
  • Expert spreadsheet creation with added employee productivity
  • Training of personnel in software application and efficiency
  • Excellence in employee communications, good will, loyalty and earnings
  • Training in internet search techniques and productivity

Education

The University of Phoenix Taylorsville, Utah 2011 Master’s in Accountancy –Estimated Completion April 2011–
Deseret Industries Murray, Utah 2008 Career Workshop
2008 Values and Ethics
2008 Customer Service
2008 Supervisor Seminar
Universal Accounting Center Murray, Utah 2007 Professional Bookkeeper Certification
BYU-Idaho Rexburg, Idaho 2004 B.S. Business Management Finance and Computer Science Emphasis
Butte Community College Oroville, California 2002 A.A. Business Administration
2002 A.S. Social and Behavioral Science
2002 A.S. Computer Information Systems
2002 A.A. Liberal Arts

Affiliations

  • Rocky Mountain Regional Convener of the Clan MacGillivray Society, USA for the states of Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montanna
  • Amateur Radio Operator Callsign KG6HML
  • Served a full-time mission (1997-1999) for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints