Co-founded and performed all business management functions for this 12-bed residential care facility. Personally generated funds and negotiated financing with SBA. Selected and purchased original facility, inventory, and furnishings. Oversaw physical upgrades to assure code compliance. Developed and implemented policies and procedures. Recruited and trained staff. Created and implemented management and accounting systems. Extensively researched federal and state employment law to assure compliance with all jurisdictions. Effectively work with such state agencies as Departments of Social & Health Services, Employment Security, and L&I. Assure all records are in compliance and accessible. Have achieved virtually perfect facility audits each year. Regularly update knowledge of changes in law and trends in the industry. Consistently upgrade policies, procedures, and practices to reflect changes and improve service. Established a record of quality, which resulted in expanding into a larger facility to accommodate growth. Recognized as both a model business and residential facility as well as a “good neighbor” by the community.

• Maintained QuickBooks accounting software for the organization • Managed cash receipts processing, general ledger journal entries, monthly reconciliations, & running financial reports • Prepared & filed state/federal tax returns

Teaching Grades 9-12th Fine Art & Graphic Design