carole@a2solutionsfirst.com
PO Box 8381
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
Board of Directors of Neighborhood Senior Services
Treasurer of the Lurie Terrace Senior Housing complex
Treasurer of the Women′s Exchange of Washtenaw
Certified Pro-Advisor in QuickBooks
Extensive experience in accounting software packages E2-Shoptech and Samco, as well as several point-of-sale systems.
Extensive Experience in Microsoft Excel and ACT!
Working knowledge of Peachtree Accounting.
Carole is an avid cook as well as a distance cyclist.
Principal, Solutions First, LLC
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Financial and management consulting services to regional companies of $1-5M in sales. Assist owner operators at taking a macro perspective at critical processes for their businesses, including financial management, human resources, and strategic planning.
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I′ve been drawn to and worked in the small business environment throughout my career and recognized that there is a niche between a firm′s internal accounting staff and its CPA that many companies do not fill. Their owners and managers have a technical expertise in their individual passion: software design, web development, chocolate making, custom clothing, but not necessarily in business management. It is into that niche that Solutions First fits, bringing hands on business and financial management skills to firms that may not have the need or the wherewithal to hire a full time CFO.
Financial Manager, 1998 - 2001
Directed all financial/administrative operations of real estate development company whose projects included University Commons, an innovative senior learning facility for faculty staff and alumni of U of M. Completed human resource function; financial reporting to investor partners; acquired and maintained technology systems.
Collaborated in marketing programs: created and maintained company website; co-wrote and published quarterly newsletter.
Supervised execution and planning for customer events ranging from 5-200 guests.
Finance Manager, 1995 - 1997
Managed cash and accounting staff of high volume, nationally renowned deli/specialty food grocer, including day-to-day operations and annual planning of $6M budget.
Participated in ten-member management team dedicated to consensus building and cooperative management techniques.
Directed cost controls task force - reduced food cost by 2% and significantly improved reporting tools for managers and owners.
Partner Manager, 1990 - 1995
Master of Business Administration, August 2001
Bachelor of Arts, French, June 1986
Additional emphasis in Economics and Mathematics
Universite de Pau - Pau, France (Winter-Spring 1983)
