TJ (Thierry) Franklin

5840 W SAMPLE RD APT 206, CORAL SPRINGS FL 33067 PHONE 954 242 2920
FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
Successful at implementing new systems, managing business(es), Controlling Cost
& improving Margins
Providing Executive leadership in Operations, Resources and Service & Merchandis
e Sales Management
Elevated Operational Standards through effective management of financial resourc
es, designing innovative financial and operational strategies
Effective communicator and Crisis Manager by resolving operational problems quic
kly, proving hands on expertise in customer/ vendor while mentoring in accountab
ility
Established an effective style in prioritizing, delegating and controlling admin
istrative workflow essential to efficiently manage an entire company with multi-
tasking operations involving high volume and revenues
EDUCATION
Keller Institute -MBA (3.75 GPA) with concentration in Accounting
-Working on my CPA
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) - BA in Accounting (3.0 GPA) & BBA in MIS (3.
0 GPA)
Broward Community College (BCC) - AA in Management information System (MIS) (3.2
5 GPA)
JOB SKILLS
1. Achievement-oriented professional with diversified experience in business sup
port and general accounting
2. Extensive background experience and strong skills in management, account reco
nciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, collections and trou
ble shooting
3. Exceptional PC/spreadsheet skills, proficient in excel, word, access, and pow
er point
Excellent multi-tasking and organizational aptitudes with the expertise to effec
tively make changes
4. Is an effective communicator and problem solver
5. Due to MIS background is a quick study on new computer programs and applicati
ons
Trained in Information Security to better understand potential business threats
in order to confront and solve any business security issues
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Comptroller Apr. 2008 -Present
Marseilles Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida Dorchester Suites - Miami Beach, Florid
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* Tasked to learn the hotels' computer accounting program, image & Focus:
o Perform monthly general ledger entries for expenses (regular and recurring) an
d revenue
o Perform monthly reconciliation 5 bank accounts,
o Perform month-end closing
o Perform all accounting monthly and daily function from beginning to end
o Perform daily and monthly revenue analysis for the owners
* Tasked to supervise Accounts Payable & Receivable Clerk
* Tasked to train new comptroller & take over Comptroller's Responsibility in th
e event of sickness and vacation
Consultant Apr. 2005 - Apr. 2008
Broward Community College (BCC) Foundation - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
* Tasked to learn BCC's computer accounting program, Financial Edges:
o Perform monthly general ledger entries for expenses (regular and recurring) an
d revenue (additions)
o Perform monthly reconciliation on loan accounts (federal & private funding), f
und accounts trial balance for the Foundation, 2 bank accounts, and accounts pay
able (AP)
* Performed internal auditing transactions in preparation of external audits
Coastline Bahamas- Boca Raton, Florida
* Helped developed a Bahamian based company
* Helped formulate Revenue projection forecast for potential investors
* Established various Excel accounting templates for the company (Payroll, Inven
tory, Sales Revenue etc...)
Keiser University (KU) - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
* Tasked to learn KU's computer accounting program, Campus View:
o Help, informally, supervise and train Bursar on posting payments, handle stude
nt ledger cards properly and charge back return checks to the proper students.
* Tasked to learn KU's computer accounting program, Great Plains:
o Check A/P pre-posting accounting data before formalizing the information in th
e computer
* Reconciled and analyzed schools bank accounts (25 different campuses), and lo
an accounts (federal & private funding)
* Performed internal auditing in preparation of external audits
3A Management - Deerfield Beach, Florida
* Acted as fiduciary agent for company banking transactions
* Implemented inventory controls
* Implemented, trained and delegated accounting procedures to office staff
* Supervised all bookkeeping activities (accounts payable, accounts receivable,
reconciliation etc...).
* Trained personnel on Microsoft software (Word, Excel, and Quick Books)
* Performed computer technical support and graphic designs development - labelin
g and signage
Stuart B. Krost M.D. P.A. - Lake Worth, Florida
* Reorganized the companies A/P & A/R
* Developed various ad hoc reports to analyze business growth
* Developed tracking system for Medical payment in Quick Books
* Assisted the CPA, established and maintained Quick Books systems
* Assisted Office Manager in supervisory position
* Established a filling system to accommodate the business needs
* Trained personnel on Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Intergy, and Quick Books
); also developed company template form used on daily basis (Word, Excel)
Junior Accountant/Vice President (HHRD Dec. 1999 - Apr. 20
05
Weistana Properties holding company of ADIC, WIDC, HHRD, Sealant Solution, Plane
treunion.com & HeavensDoor - Coral Springs, Florida
* Acted as fiduciary agent for company bank accounts and managed company funds e
stablishing a great relationship with the bank while resolving any bank errors o
r problem on case by case basis
* Supervised the reconciliation between 4 to 8 different bank accounts on a mont
hly basis
* Analyzed and prepared A/P
* Negotiated with vendors to establish costs & payment terms
* Compiled and produced all monthly and quarterly financials on a timely basis
* Implemented, trained and delegated accounting procedures to office staff; as w
ell as trained personnel in the use of QuickBooks, Word and Excel software
COMPUTER SKILLS
Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Programming: HTML, C++, C#.net, and data base management on Oracle.
Operating Systems: Windows 95, 98, ME, Professional & XP.
Accounting Software: Great Plains (beg), Campus View, Quick Books Pro (expert),
Focus (beg), Image (limited), Intergy (beg), Peachtree
Others: different browsers (Netscape, Internet Explorer and firebox), Photoshop
and many others
OTHER INFO
Pursuing my CPA certificate while pursuing my PHD
Business reference & letters of recommendation are available upon request