Eddie May - President/CEO

Professional Profile

Over twenty successful years of financial, technical and/or program leadership experience in various industries including retail, wholesale, service, government and non-profit. Specializing in the auditing and re-organization of information systems. Creative problem solver with ability to innovate, drive growth, streamline procedures, resolve conflict, improve morale and consistently exceed goals.

• Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status
• Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership abilities
• Highly creative, organized, motivated, and detail-directed problem solver
• Proven ability to work in unison with staff, volunteers, and board of directors
• Professional level computer hardware, software and programming skills

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, Minnesota
2008 - 2009
G.P.A. 4.0

Associates of Arts - Business Management - Accounting

North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, Iowa
2005 - 2007
G.P.A. 3.875

Associates Degree in Biblical Studies

Oak Hills Christian College
Bemidji, Minnesota
1990 - 1992
G.P.A. 3.76

Experience

Adjunct Instructor

North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, Iowa
2007 - Present

• Classes taught: Introduction to Computers and Information Systems, Introduction to Management Information Systems, Web Development I, and Online Portfolio

City Clerk

City of Fertile
Fertile, Iowa
2005 - Present

• Municipal financial management, utility billing, grant administration, ordinance manangment

President/CEO

Advantage Business Solutions, Inc.
North Iowa Area
2005 - Present

• President/CEO:

  incorporation, administration, strategic planning, public relations, project management, sales, marketing, human resources, staff training, financial management

• Bookkeeping:

  accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, payroll

• Financial Management:

  budgets, collections, costing, financial statements/reports, general ledger maintenance, inventory, payroll withholdings, sales and commissions reports, sales taxes

• Graphic Design/Publications:

  brochures, business cards, catalogs, envelopes, flyers, letterhead, logos, marketing materials, paperback book binding, retail packaging

• Information Technologies Management:

  Windows XP & Vista peer-to-peer networking, Server 2003 domain networking, system installation, administration, maintenance and training

• Human Resources Management:

  employee handbooks, hiring assistance, training programs

• Multi-Media:

  DVD productions, trade show presentations, sales presentatations

• Software Training:

  QuickBooks, ACT!, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoShop

• Web Development:

  informational and e-commerce website creation and maintenance, QuickBooks integration, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Visual Basic, XHTML, CSS, Flash

Director of Youth and Children's Programs

Agape Christian Family Church
Clear Lake, IA
2000 - 2005

• Program Management:

  public speaking, organizing and supervising activities, fund-raising, mentoring and coaching, curriculum development

• Human Resources Management:

  recruiting, training and supervising a staff of 100+ volunteers, Increased staff of volunteers by 20%

• Technical Project Coordination:

  video production, stage lighting, special effects, set design, sound engineering, computer networking, and web design

Finance and Information Technologies Manager

Francis Lauer Youth Services, Inc.
Mason City, Iowa
1997 - 2000

• Financial Management

• Accounts payable and receivable, payroll, payroll taxes, benefits administration, budgeting, bank reconcilliations, general ledger balancing, asset depreciation schedules, grant administration, monthly financials including cash flow analysis and departmental reports
• Conversion of fund-based accounting system from DOS to Windows based software
• Established a tracking system to improve grant management

• Information Technologies Management

• Local area and wide area network administration
• Management information systems database creation, implementation and maintenance
• Web site creation and maintenance
• Software training: Microsoft Office and MIS database

Service Representative

Manpower, Inc.
Mason City, Iowa
1996 - 1997

• Human Resources Management:

  applicant screening, recruiting, interviewing, job counseling, orientating, scheduling, performance reviewing, time card processing, software training, OSHA compliance monitoring, quality and safety training

• Office Management:

  filing, organizing, creating and maintaining an employee database, preparing for ISO 9002 audits, collections, customer relations, market surveys

• Bookkeeping:

  accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger maintenance, financial statements, bank reconciliation, budgets, computer bookkeeping systems and training

Sole Proprietor

Advantage Bookkeeping Services
Sioux City, Iowa Mason City, Iowa
1995 - 1997

• Accounts payable, payroll, inventory control, accounts receivable, collections, tri-state sales taxes, sales and commissions reports, general ledger maintenance, financial statements, account reconciliation, budgets, implementation of computer bookkeeping systems and staff training

Director of Local and Regional Youth Programs

Word Outreach Church
Bemidji, Minnesota
1991 - 1995

• Program Management:

  public speaking, organizing and supervising activities, fund-raising, mentoring and coaching

• Regional Networking:

  coordinating regional activities, fund-raisers and summer camps

Assistant Store Manager

Alpha Book and Gift Store
Mason City, Iowa
1988 - 1990

• Retail Management:

  opening and closing store, sales management, advertising, merchandising and display, training and supervising employees, customer service, problem solving

• Bookkeeping:

  accounts payable & receivable, sales taxes, inventory, payroll, bank deposits

Achievements and Skills

Microsoft Certifications

• Networking Essentials
• Implementing and Supporting NT Server 4.0
• Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Software and Programming Proficiences

• Accounting:

  Quickbooks, Peachtree, Microsoft Money, Quicken, Turbo Tax and Tax Cut

• Contact Management:

  ACT! by Sage, QuickBooks Contact Manager

• Microsoft Office:

  Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word

• Publications:

  Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Publisher

• Software Development:

  Microsoft Visual Studio (ASP.NET, SQL Server, VB.NET)

• Video Production:

  Adobe Premiere, Camtasia Studio, Roxio Creator, Windows Movie Maker

• Web Development:

  Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, XHTML, CSS