kathryn pyle

* Created and managed accounting systems for five, related companies in four industries. * Managed accounts to comply with annual, complete audit per regulatory requirements for the broker-dealer. * Created and managed HR, payroll and benefit systems as company grew from 8 employees to 25 employees with annual revenue growth from $5 million to $10+ million. * Managed payroll and corporate tax reporting for in five states.

Managed accounting functions for the firm. Counseled owner on payroll, purchasing, financial needs and processes for working with sub-contractors.

* Managed all administrative, financial, tax and payroll functions. * Consulted with small businesses on process changes required to accommodate updated hardware and software. * Consulted with mid-size law firm on $500,000 technology upgrade, which was projected to reduce administrative and payroll costs by $40,000 annually. * Consulted with mid-size network client on upgrade to IP-based telephone system.

* Managed schedules of network service technicians to ensure continuous operations of client's networks. * Provided administrative support to sales team. * Managed office facility and store inventory.

* Directed implementation of UNIX-based POS/accounting/inventory system for the store. Reduced inventory shrink by $35,000 from previous year in first year of use. * Managed sales and delivery team. * Instituted cycle counting in the warehouse to prevent loss and improve inventory control. * Provided sales support to home design team, managed placement of the sales floor, and determined pricing for furnishings and accessories.

* Key player in developing strategic business and marketing plans * Managed warehouse and production team of 5 supervisors and 45 associates. Reduced labor by 4% while sales grew by 30%. * Improved inter-departmental communications with cross-functional leadership initiative. * Negotiated contracts with parcel delivery carriers * Improved packaging system to reduce shipping costs and improve efficiency. * Consulted with programmers to interface PC-based shipping software to AS400 system. Trained end users.

* Managed inbound call center. Improved staffing and service to accommodate 30% growth in product line and 100% growth in number of customers. * Hired, mentored and trained team of 3 to 10 customer service team members. * Managed office facilities, equipment and telephone systems.

* Managed national and regional trade show presence. Coordinated shipment and installation of exhibit, selection of promotional materials and merchandising of product. Worked the sales floor. * Directed design and development of $200,000 trade show exhibit. * Designed reporting system for promotional spending. Trained customer service and sales team on use of the system. * Worked with sales team and brokers to manage sales promotions and promotion accounting.

* Consulting with small businesses to improve accounting systems utilizing Quickbooks and industry-specific software. * Managed all accounting, GL and financial reporting needs for multiple businesses in diverse industries. * Small business consulting on payroll, employment taxes and HR issues.

Graduate: Magna Cum Laude Activities and Societies: Inter-Residence Council, President - Cardinal Key, President - Residence Hall Council