I LOVE History!!!

[CynthLive]

Headline: I LOVE History!!!
Name: Cynthia Livesay
Email Address: Cynthia@CynthiaLivesay.com
Current Location: Simi Valley, California, USA

Preferred Job Category: Administration

Personal Statement:
Multi-talented, extremely organzed individual seeking position that will be a cohesive melding of my extensive educational & professional expertise with my ardent passion for History, Literature, Art, Architecture, Music, Film, Travel, Etc.

Education:
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
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California Licensed Realtor in Good Standing, e-Pro June 2005

California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks CA August 2004
Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Finance & Economics Emphasis)

Traveled to London, Brussels & Paris for a 12-day International Business Seminar

California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA 09/1998 to 09/1999
Business Administration

Additional course work towards my degree: Traveled to London as part of a Literature/Drama group.

CSU, Northridge, Northridge, CA 1989
Accounting

Additional course work: Contributed to the university and surrounding community with activities through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Professional Experience:
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Robert Harris & Associates (Keller Williams Realty), Simi Valley, California 2007 – Present
Dir Mktg/Client Relations/Transaction Coordinator/Bookkeeper/Listing Mgr.

Perform all facets of Listing / Sales File Management, including, but not limited to: Listing Book Presentation (75 pages of Power Point Slides, MLS Comps, Data, etc. bound into a book presented to potential sellers), Contract Management (all DRE CAR required forms), Listing Photography, Marketing Verbiage, Virtual Tour Preparation, Listing Data Entry & Picture Upload to 10+ different Internet sites (MLS x 2, Harris Website, KWLS, Realtor.com, Top Producer, Craig’s List, GE Supra Key, Home Feedback), Maintain Lock Box Inventory Reports, Maintain Client Contact on a continual basis & All File Management for up to 20+ listings at a time, meet photographer at high-end listings for staging purposes, Sign Up/Down processing, Maintain extensive Email Folders & Subfolders for all properties, manage & oversee flyer design for all listings, Enhance All Listings On Realtor.com (Headlines, Special Messages, Open Houses, V-Tours, Additional Pictures, etc.), Homes & Land Ad Management & Design, Perform detailed Transaction Coordinator activities when a property goes into Escrow, In-Depth Review of all Offers & Issue Counter Offers, Upload & Tag All Contracts into the Docu Sign online signing program, Obtain All Seller Disclosure Signatures, Schedule Termite / Physical Inspection / Appraisal, Interface with Escrow To Insure Timely Closings, Interface with other agent as required for Contingency Removal, etc. Upload ALL Listing & Sales file paperwork into the Keller Williams Paperless Tracking System for Robert Harris, his buyer’s agent & his REO co-listing agent (see attached list of properties/transactions that I have managed).

Performed above responsibilities for approximately 350 Standard Transactions & 50 Short Sale Transactions, Performed all invoice processing via LPS Desktop Invoicing for approximately 75 REO Transactions (foreclosures), Instituted New Filing, Listings, Closings & Tracking Systems, Order Supplies, Manage Christmas Card Mailings for 400 clients, Maintain 15 – 20 Lease Files per year, Perform all PA duties for Robert Harris (screen calls, schedule appointments, etc.), Perform ERC BMA/BPO’s as required, Perform Bookkeeping duties for 3 separate accounts (deposits, disbursements, bank reconciliations, etc.), Manage Bi-Monthly Newspaper Ad (submit active/foreclosure/listing stats to publisher, write articles as needed, interface with advertisers, issue invoices, collect payments, etc.)

LTI Gray Matter, Simi Valley, California 1992 - 2006
CFO/Controller

Performed general accounting and bookkeeping tasks. Performed general ledger analysis, month end closings, journal entries, accounts payable and receivable tasks, and prepared depreciation and amortization schedules. Performed journal entries, bank statement reconciliations, income and balance sheet preparation, & problem solving. Performed financial statement preparation, income and payroll tax return preparation, property tax reporting, bookkeeping and special projects as requested. Performed accounts payable, general ledger to trial balance, and payroll duties. Maintained executive relationship with bank officers and financial institution representatives.


Rigney Development Group, Woodland Hills, California 1985 - 1992
Controller

Performed general accounting and bookkeeping tasks. Performed journal entries, bank statements reconciliation, income and balance sheet preparation, and problem solving. Performed financial reporting through the use of monthly statements. Performed a variety of accounting duties including budgeting, spreadsheet analyses, A/P, A/R, G/L, journal entries, and preparing financial statements. Performed accounts payable, general ledger to trial balance, and payroll duties. Prepared automated payroll. Performed full charge bookkeeping and account management, assembled documentation for year-end audits, and responded to auditors' inquiries. Maintained all aspects of general ledger including month-end closing and accruals and analysis of general ledger accounts. Prepared and filed payroll tax returns. Managed all aspects of Accounts Payable and Receivable. Trained office personnel to follow standard accounting practices. Reviewed trade journals and relevant literature and attended staff and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate market. Compiled employee time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and other records. Organized and evaluated office procedures to ensure an effective and efficient flow of work. Authorized petty cash, check distributions, and bank deposits. Established and maintained filing system, screened telephone calls, scheduled meetings, prepared documents, and drafted business correspondence. Financial responsibilities included recording expenses, processing expense reports, and managing disbursements & loan draw requests. Assisted with job costing, keeping track of change orders, and scheduling. Handled all payments to contractors & obtained waver of liens. Developed & implemented job specific filing system to track contractor payments, certificates of insurance and waivers & releases. Interfaced with financial institutions, CPA's, and business partners on a regular basis, apprising them of budgetary and financial data pertaining to construction projects.

Applicable Skills:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
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Accounts Payable/Accounts
Receivable
Financial Statement Generation
Banking & Investor Relations
Workman’s Compensation Tracking
Data Entry/Receipts/Invoices/Purchases
Quickbooks Pro & Online Accounting Software
Payroll Administration
Microsoft Office, XP
Automated Payroll
Microsoft Excel, Access
Business Analysis (SWOT, Decision Tree, Financial Ratio, Work Breakdown Structure, Time Value of Money, etc.)
Financial Account Analysis
Internet Explorer
Bank Statement Reconciliations
Power Point
Cash Management
Preliminary 20 Day Notice/Certificate of Insurance Tracking
BAC Equator Short Sale/REO Processing Internet Based Program
LPS Desktop Invoice Management Program
Top Producer RE Client/Listing/Sales Management Program
Rapattoni MLS & DocuSign Web-Based Document Signing Program

Other:
OTHER INTERESTS/HOBBIES
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History of the British Empire from Roman Invasion (67 AD) through the Victorian Era
Classic English literature and poetry; write poetry
Ancient Civilizations (Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Etruscan)
Impressionist Painters/Classical Composers
History of France & Czarist Russia
Costume/Fashion Design & History; Vintage Clothing & Jewelry
Interior Décor & Design; Architectural Styles
European Travel (am very familiar with London, Paris & Brussels)
Gourmet Cooking/Wine Tasting
Ballroom Dancing, Competitions & Performances/Vintage Dancing
Antique Books, Sterling, Crystal, Porcelain, Fine China & Furnishings
Landscape Design, Horticulture & Gardening
Theater & Film (Classic to Contemporary)
Entertaining, Catering & Party Planning
Historical Re-enactment
Belong to: Art Deco Socity of Los Angeles, Curious Collectors of Baker Street, Social Daunce Irregulars, The Huntington Library, Museum & Gardens