Esther A. Jennings 

35 Marin Drive

Tampa, FL 33619

(813) 372-0769

FINANCE MANAGER • DIVISIONAL ACCOUNTANT • ACCOUNTANT

Skilled financial manger with the ability to offer sound financial advice and improve revenue for companies and individuals. Devoted to improving daily operations and relationships with customers and vendors.

Professional strengths include:

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

·    Cut financial losses which were due to the fact that the company was using different currencies to invoice and bu materials. Introduced using the same currency to avoid losses from foreign exchanges.

·    Created easy to read spreadsheets for management exlaining secured debt.

·    Slashed processing times by 55% through automation of sales reports.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Programming

Florida State University (1997)

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

MERCHANT'S INTERNATIONAL

2002–Present

Finance Manager, Engineering Division

STYLER, HOLCOMB & PARTNERS

1997–2002

Finance Manager, Travel Division

1998–2002

Divisional Accountant, Liquor Division

1997–1998

TAHON COMMERCIAL

1995–1996

Accountant

EXPERIENCE – IN DEPTH

MERCHANT'S INTERNATIONAL

2002–Present

Finance Manager

Recruited to lower company debt, reduce backlogs, improve flow of information, and resolve foreign exchange problems.

Key contributions:

·    Reversed extended payment times and poorly-planned foreign currency payments. Devised regular schedule for all payment and accounting procedures.

·    Led regular meetings to improve discussion and cooperation between departments.

·    Outlined work prioritization to reconcile backlogs and identify errors.

·    Cut monetary losses by instituting a same currency payment and buying policy.

STYLER, HOLCOMB & PARTNERS

1997–2002

Finance Manager

1998–2002

Led series of improvements which contributed 20% in additional cash flow.

Key contributions:

·    Trained a highly motivated, empowered team to encourage collaboration and ongoing improvement.

·    Restored communication between departments.

·    Streamlined preparation and reporting procedures for sales reports which boosted turnaround time by 35%.

Divisional Accountant, Liquor Division

1997–1998

Oversaw and managed all accounts payable operations including invoices, reconciliations, and payments.

TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY

Applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access

Accounting: Sage/C2000 Financial Accounting, Platinum