Neal Coogler

Experience

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  Tandem Computers

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1994

  Technical Writer/QA/Internal Tools Development

  Wrote programming manuals for software developers, tested software and wrote automated tests for software QA testing for SQL database, application generation and online transaction processing products. Worked in Internal Tools Development on version control software.

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  Moreland School District

  Sept 1997 - Jun 2002

  Computer Lab Tech/Instructor

  Provided technical support in two elementary school computer labs, maintaining equipment and troubleshooting software issues. Instructed K-5 classes in a variety of computer-based lessons, including workshops titled "Make-a-Movie" for 4th and 5th grade using iMovie software. Created computer instruction curriculum plan for K-3 for Moreland Discovery School. Taught "Train the Trainer" classes aimed at volunteer computer lab instructors.

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  Peninsula Executives Association

  Jan 2006 - Feb 2014

  Executive Director

  Promote the exchange of business and leads between members of the Association. Advise and cooperate with the Board of Directors in all aspects of managing the Association. Maintain all Association records, including financial records in QuickBooks. Prepare budget and make financial reports to the Board, keep Board of Directors apprised of any financial or other concerns. Upgrade and regularly maintain the Association website and blog. Publish Association communications.

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  All About Business Services

  Jan 2006 - now

  Owner

  All About Business Services provides QuickBooks consulting and bookkeeping services to small non-profits and for profit service businesses. We specialize in streamlining financial and administrative processes by creating a tech stack for our clients that includes curated third party apps with QuickBooks Online as the core accounting system. Services also include QuickBooks troubleshooting and setup support, QuickBooks training, bookkeeping and financial reporting. Neal is a Diamond Level Advanced Certified QuickBooks Online Proadvisor. She was honored to serve as the Accountant Judge for the 2017 Intuit Small Business Hackathon. In June 2018, she spoke on process standardization and automation as part of the Intentional Accountant Panel on main stage at the Scaling New Heights conference in Atlanta.She also enjoys designing WordPress websites and hula hooping. Show less

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  Los Altos Village Association

  Jan 2007 - Jul 2013

  Volunteer Coordinator

  Volunteer Coordinator (seasonal) for the Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival. Recruit and coordinate close to 400 volunteers to support the Festival.

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  Kiwanis International

  Jan 2009 - Nov 2013

  Member, Marketing and Public Relations Committee, Angel Award Committee
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  Financial Planning Forum

  Jul 2010 - Sept 2012

  Executive Director/Administrator

  Association management for the Financial Planning Forum, a non-profit group based in Palo Alto