Resume

P.O. Box 938
Wellington, Colorado 80549
Phone 970.566.0363
E-mail abovo@mywdo.com

Education
May 1994 Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado
B.S. in Business Administration; Concentration: Accounting

December 1996 Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado
Colorado Teaching Certificate for Secondary and Post Secondary in Business Education and Ace Certification


Professional Experience
§ Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication and problem solving ability along with a strong mathematical and analytical aptitude.

§ Verify accuracy of figures, calculations, and posting pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers and myself. Correct errors or list discrepancies for adjustment.

§ Managed all other office personnel including: hiring, orientating, training, evaluating, and terminating.

§ Prepared and responsible for financial reporting, cash flow reporting, inventory control, month and year-end closing of accounting periods, analysis, special projects, budgeting, forecasting and managing other staff.

§ Accountable for financial management including asset control, balance sheet, P&L, bank reconciliation, charge-backs, review contracts and contract payments, depreciation schedules, and cost reporting.

§ Prepared and analyzed journal entries, reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances, assessing internal controls, including risk assessment and reviews of risk areas.

§ Strong knowledge of general ledger and GAAP.

§ Literate in many computer languages and proficient in programs including: DOS, Windows, UNIX, HTML, Word, WordPerfect, Lotus, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Freelance, QuickBooks Pro, Master Builder, and assorted packages.

§ Team-task minded and possesses excellent work ethic.

§ Highly adept at transferring skills and shifting gears.

Recent Employment History
2005 - 2007 Majestic Stucco, Llc Fort Collins, Colorado
Office Manager

2003 - 2005 123 Grow with me Windsor, Colorado
Sole Proprietor

2000 - 2003 Monarch Wall Systems, Inc. Windsor, Colorado
Office Manager

1999 - 2002 Front Range Community College Fort Collins, Co.
Instructor

Fort Collins Real Estate Resources

Accounting is a critical part of real estate investing and I know investors would rather be out finding deals and getting their houses occupied or sold than doing the books for their investing business. But don't make the mistake of ignoring this important aspect of your business. Instead, contact Abovo, LLC. at 970.566.0363 for a free consultation on how you can focus on what you do best: investing in real estate and we can help with what we do best: Accounting.

You may also be interested in seeing deals that real estate wholesalers and investor friendly real estate agents and brokers post and James analyzes on the Fort Collins Real Estate Resources site. He shows you how he looks at and analyzes real estate investor deals, primarily from an income approach to investing.