• P.O. Box 912, La Grande, OR 97850
• 541-562-9500 (Home) • 541-379-4472 (Cell)
• 541-963-9434 (Fax) • 541-963-4191 (Work)
Knowledge and Skills
Budget and Finance
Knowledge of Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules through on-going research and application in audits
Knowledge of Oregon Budget Law requirements and preparation through auditing experience
Experience in evaluation of internal controls and in development of improved finance systems
Work with different types of organizations in a wide range of business fields
| Municipal Governments | Construction |
| School Districts | Bars and Restaurants |
| Non-Profit Foundations | Landscaping and Forestry |
| Non-Profit Organizations | Agriculture |
| Corporations and Partnerships | Entertainment |
| Individuals | Printing and Publishing |
Provide assistance to organizations in developing financial and budget controls through computer software
| Soroptimist International of La Grande |
| NE Oregon, Washington and NW Idaho District 9 Toastmasters |
| Eastern Oregon University Theatre |
Computer
Knowledgeable in Internet software, accounting and tax software packages, all spreadsheet formats, and graphics applications
Knowledgeable in Windows, MS-DOS and Macintosh systems
QuickBooks® Professional Advisor and provide training workshops through the Small Business Development Center at Eastern Oregon University
Leadership, Supervision, and Communications
Supervise and train staff accountants during audit engagements
Supervise staff of three to five in management of apartment complexes
Provide seminars, workshops and presentations in many areas
Built a broad client base in tax and audit services through ability to communicate with clients on complicated issues
Employment
Manager/Senior Accountant 1994-2/1/2000
Snyder, Seydel, Lewis & Poe, LLC La Grande, OR
Progressed from part-time accountant during college senior year to manager accountant
Prepare income tax returns for individuals and all types of business entities.
Plan, execute and report audits of local governments and non-profit agencies.
Supervise and train staff accountants during audit engagements.
Consult and train in computer accounting software
Resource Faculty 1998 -Present
Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR
Teaching one accounting class per term: Individual income tax, Corporation tax, and Auditing
Property Manager 1984-1990
TESCO Properties Johnson City, TN
Managed apartment and townhouse complexes in West Virginia and Tennessee
Supervised staff of three to five
Insured compliance with HUD and state law guidelines
Established and controlled working budget
Assisted other complexes during management changeover in North Carolina and Virginia
Education
Master of Business Administration (over 50% Completed) 1998 - Present
City University Renton, WA
Cumulative GPA 3.63.
Expected Graduation, April 2000.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics/Accounting June 1994
Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR
Graduated with High Honors, GPA 3.94.
Oregon Society of CPA's Outstanding Accounting Student at Eastern Oregon University.
Presentations and Seminars
Report on the Flat Tax to the NW Accounting Research Group, October 1998
Non-Profit Accounting Seminar, NW Region Toastmasters Conference, June 1999
Estate Tax Planning Workshop with Community Connections Senior Conference, May 1999
QuickBooks® Training Workshops through New Horizons and Small Business Development Center
Professional Organizations
American Society of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA)
Community Activities
Toastmasters, NE Oregon, Washington & NW Idaho District Treasurer 1998-2000 and NE Oregon Area Governor 1999-2000
American Association of University Women, President 1996-1997, Treasurer 1998-Present
Soroptimist International of La Grande, Treasurer 1996-1997
La Grande Arts Commission, 1996-1997
References - Available upon request