ROB B. STRAHAN

San Francisco, CA

(415) 518-8397

robbstrahan@gmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS/ RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCES:

·       Bookkeeping / Accounting

·       Personnel Management

·       Procurement

·       Travel Planning

·       Event and Meeting Planning

·       Calendar Management

·       Marketing Management

·       Sales Management

·       Fundraising / Grant Writing

·       Facilities Management

·       Supervisor

·       IT Management

·       Board of Directors Liaison

·       Retail Management

·       Media Relations

·       Customer Service Management

·       Public Relations

·       Volunteer Management

·       Project Management

·       Training

·       Curriculum Development

·       Logistics Management

·       Project / Cost Accounting

·       Business/Financial Analysis

·       Policy/Procedure Development

·       Government Regulations

·       Legal Research

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Experienced administrator of time, people, programs, and materials to effectively support company objectives.

·       Focused commitment to excellence, accuracy, and timing, and other concerns.

·       Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.

·       Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; logical thinker with a mature understanding of processes and procedures.

·       Team player who is able to lead, motivate others to participate, and is willing to participate.

·       Established, professional relationships with a variety of companies, vendors, and contractors.

 

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:

·       Championed a purchase order system that increased workflow, and improved time commitments.

·       Designed “flash” financial reporting to support management in timely decision making.

·       Developed successful cash flow analysis and cash management systems.

·       Oversaw all logistics for company moves.

·       Developed administrative department from 2-person/1-computer office to 12-networked employees.

COMPUTER/OFFICE SKILLS:

·       Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access, Outlook

·       Graphics: Microsoft Front Page

·       Accounting: QuickBooks Pro, Peachtree, AIA, MAS90, Timberline Microsoft Money

·       Other: type 70 wpm, ten-key by touch, PBX, Microsoft Windows, e-mail, internet, advance skills with all office equipment

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

·       University of Oregon – BS Business Administration

·       Oregon State University - BS Business Education

·       QuickBooks Pro – Intuit Certified User

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, 2/2007-present - San Francisco, CA

Independent contractor providing services in the area of bookkeeping, finance, personnel management, office management, marketing and sales.

Client list

·       Marine Exchange of the San Francisco Bay Region – Chief Financial Officer (current)

·       Andrew Freeman & Co – Controller / Human Resource Manager (project complete)

·       Sweat Boot Camp – Vice President of Finance / Administration (project complete)

 

CONTROLLER, 11/2005-2/2007

Furitechnics USA Inc - San Francisco, CA

Exclusive wholesale distributor and leading innovators of professional and in-home use cutlery.

·       Scope of responsibilities: Finance, Logistics, Personnel, Office Management, Information Technology, Sales and Marketing.

·       Prepare month end closing process and journal entries, as well as bank and A/R reconciliations.

·       Develop and implement company benefits program including health insurance and 401K programs.

·       Organize review, evaluation and set-up of new customers.

·       Responsible for inventory, EDI and warehouse management.

·       Manage all aspects of US Operations including Administration, Finance, Marketing and Sales.

 

BUSINESS MANAGER, 9/2000-11/2005

Consolidated Yacht Corporation - Miami, FL
Custom yacht and fishing boat manufacturer that also specializes in marina storage, maintenance and repair services.

·       Scope of responsibilities: Finance, Procurement, Personnel, Office Management, Janitorial Services, Sales and Marketing.

·       Prepare customer quotes, sales contracts, billings and customer account statements.

·       Develop and implement company Policy and Procedure manuals for Procurement, Personnel and Office Management.

·       Organize trade show production and marketing materials.

·       Responsible for inventory controls and job costing of materials.

·       Manage the hiring, training and termination of employees.

 

BUSINESS MANAGER, 11/1994-9/2000

Home Court International, Ltd - San Francisco, CA

Design, production, and wholesale distributor of men's, women's and children's footwear.

·       Scope of responsibilities: Human Resource, Finance, Project Management, Marketing, Sales and Office Management

·       Prepare bookkeeping entries for accounts payables, accounts receivables, general ledger, bank reconciliation, project billing and collections.

·       Maintain inventory control and company policies and procedures.

·       Provide management with project income and expense reports on a daily basis.

·       Train, supervisor and motivate national sales team.

·       Supervise office staff and provide training to new employees.