Experience Summary
Twenty five years experience in all phases of accounting, human resources, payroll and business office management, including new business start up, through full charge bookkeeper and controller. Experience in small business through multi-company first tier automotive supplier. Business experience including service industry, small and large manufacturing, property management, residential and commercial construction, 5-star hospitality development and implementation, multi-location, multi-state facilities and multiple businesses under one umbrella company, have experience with all types of individuals and work environments, with emphasis on facilitating communication.
Teaching Style
Prefer face to face, individual or group, using some visuals or handouts with bullet points for subsequent reference and study.
My Hobbies
Sewing, reading, drawing, miniatures
Other Comments
I am a retired, outgoing people-person and would love to share my knowledge and experience with interested students and adults on a limited part-time basis.
| Accounting |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Proficient in all aspects of accounting, from basic understanding of debit/credit through financial statement production. Specialize in accounting training for non-accounting professionals. Emphasis on understanding the accounting purpose and logic behind the computer software and printed statements, relative to asset management, payroll and cost accounting. |
| Communications |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Proficient in communication models, verbal and non-verbal communication, nuances of interpersonal vs. business communication, and addressing groups of people. |
| Composition |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Proficient in school, business and commercial composition. |
| Creative Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Can proofread, edit, advise on characters, story line and content. |
| English |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Proficient knowledge of English, usage, pronunciation, vocabulary and spelling. |
| Grammar |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Proficient knowledge of English grammar, word usage and sentence structure. |
| Literature |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Proficient in defining the basics of characters, story line, content and overall message. |
| Poetry |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Proficient in explaining word usage, poetic license, verse form. |
| Reading |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Experienced in speed reading, remedial reading instruction, and teaching to read aloud and silently . |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Proficient in illustrating literal and figurative content, understanding plot development, identifying characters, i.e. Hero, adversary, etc. |
| Speaking |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Proficient in developing topics for speech, verbal and non-verbal presentation, speaking easily in public, tailoring speech to audience. |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Proficient in spelling, pronunciation and usage of similar or like-sounding words. |
| Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Proficient in creative, business and personal writing communication. |