ANTHONY D'AMATO, MBA

712 PARKIEW BLVD. TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08757

PHONE: (732) 349-0657
EMAIL: aab07ef0@westpost.net
SUMMARY PROFILE

Exceptionally detailed, well-organized and performance-driven professional with

broad knowledge and skill set reflecting strong command in Six Sigma Methodologi
es, QuickBooks, GAAP, HIPAA, Medicare & Medicaid, ISO 9000, ERP and Sabarnes-Oxl
ey Act. Extensive background in analyzing financial information and preparing fi
nancial reports using appropriate accounting control procedures. Highly motivate
d and self-driven with the aptitude to set effective priorities to achieve immed
iate and long-term goals as well as meet operational deadlines. Currently pursui
ng CPA License.
CORE COMPETENCIES

* Accounting Operations
* P&L Statements / Tax Return Preparation
* Financial Planning / Tax Strategies
* Consultative Selling Techniques
* Client Education / Needs Assessment
* Organizational Development
* Profit Margin Improvement
* Problem Identification and Resolution
* Independent Decision Making
* Staff Leadership and Supervision

CAREER OVERVIEW

Bookkeeper/ Weigh Master

Contract Specialties Group, Ltd.
Impact Environmental, North Bergen, NJ July 2010-Present
* Managed A/R. A/P, Invoices, collections, budget controls
* Oversaw Contaminated Soil to Dump Trucks to be loaded and unloaded to designat
ed facilities in Tri-State Region
* Provided weights of trucks, bulk sales, office duties, and managing of reports
for DEPA
Financial Planner / Accountant Aug 1994-Present
* Rendered proactive consultation services to clients on wealth preservation, FC
RA, FDCPA, TILA, debt negotiations, choices of insurance plans, health insurance
, financial analysis, budget analysis
* Implemented Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Estate Planning, Trusts, an
d Collections
Accounting Intern
John J. McAneney CPA, Philadelphia, PA Apr 2001-May 2004
* Accurately handled preparation of tax returns for personal and business accoun
ts
* Regularly interacted with clients and advised them on financial planning, incl
uding retirement planning as well as tax strategies
* Established and maintained an open-line of communication with business and per
sonal clients, and advised them on technology improvements
Manager
American Hot Dog Distributions, Inc., Jersey City, NJ Apr 2003-Nov 2004
* Oversaw entire aspects of business to facilitate and maintain well-run and str
eamlined operations; managed pricing and purchasing of all resources
* Devised and coordinated the strategic execution of sound business plans to fac
ilitate food distribution business catering to schools, restaurants and governme
nt agencies
* Leveraged strong leadership and motivation skills to a group of six to eight p
ersonnel, which include two assistant managers
Senior Account Manager
Eclipse Internet Access Inc., Piscataway, NJ Feb 2000-Apr 2001
* Actively cross-sold T3, T1, Frame Relay, Co-Location, ISDN, Analog Dialup, DSL
, Web Hosting or e-Commerce
* Established and maintained sales channels through strategic partners and VARS
Consultant
Micro Warehouse Inc., Lakewood, NJ Nov 1994-Feb 2000
* Developed competitive financing, leasing of equipment, terms and conditions an
d collection processes
* Significantly increase consumer response to Mac and PC hardware, software and
networking products through educating them
* Corresponded and proactively resolved outstanding client service issues, discr
epancies, and shipping errors in a timely and efficient manner
Opened and maintained new and existing accounts that generated $6M in sales quot
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EDUCATION

Post Graduate Certificate in Accounting (2009) | GPA: 3.5

Master of Business Administration (2007) | GPA: 3.7
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management (1990)
Saint Peter's College, Jersey City, NJ
OTHER CREDENTIALS

Algotech Skill Development Training Center (2002)

* Software Developer/ Engineer (Certification)
Ocean County Community College (2000)
* Webmaster, HTML, JavaScript, TCP/IP, MCP NT Server for Enterprise
* MCP Microsoft Professional 2000, Network+ Certified Technician
* A+ Certified PC Technician, Cisco
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

* SNA
* SMS
* Proxy
* DHCP
* DNS
* Novell Netware 3.12
* Third Party Software
* HTML WINS
* JavaScript
* TCP / IP Protocols
* VPN
* Routers
* Switches
* Hubs
* LAN / WAN
* Adobe Illustrator
* Adobe Photoshop
* Mac OS
* Microsoft Office Suite
* Microsoft Windows 95-2000 / XP
* Unix, C / C++
* Visual Basic
* Perl
* Oracle
* UML
* SQL 2000
* Rational Rose
* Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
* ISDN
* T1
* Frame Relay
* PC Assembly and Repair
* SAP / SMD