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Mark V.

Manager - International Assignment Services

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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About me
Accounting Manager | Data Analyst | Ecommerce | Writer
Education
- University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
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  Bachelor of Science Accounting, Finance, and International Business
- University of Melbourne
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  Study abroad through the University of Minnesota (one semester)
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
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  International Reciprocal Scholarship Exchange Program through the University of Minnesota (one year)
Experience
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
  Manager - International Assignment Services
  • Led team in the coordination of tax compliance for international assignees of Fortune 500 clients (primary clients were Procter & Gamble, Fluor Corporation, Amgen, and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts) • Reviewed and signed US individual federal, state, and local income tax returns, as well as tax equalizations• Provided tax technical and technology assistance to associates, senior associates, and assistant managers• Coordinated new-hire training, and taught introductory classes
- Season with Spice LLC
  Jan 2010 - Jan 2016
  Ecommerce Manager & Entrepreneur
  • Developed strategy to break into the highly competitive spice industry that resulted in ecommerce revenue of $100K+ in first year of operations• Utilized QuickBooks Online to manage small business bookkeeping, prepare financial statements, and identify trends in business performance to improve cash flow and maximize profit • Measured & analyzed website data from Google Business Solutions to develop detailed buyer personas, calculate and adjust advertising spending, and forecast sales and website traffic.• Created MS Excel spreadsheets using formulas, macros, and pivot tables to simplify the analysis of purchases, inventory, pricing, sales, and profit.• Streamlined the order fulfillment process to save significant time, reduce unnecessary expenses, and grow profit margins year over year• Negotiated with suppliers for discounts on raw material and shipping, as well as smaller purchase size requirements in order to reduce inventory costs• Researched market trends and pivoted strategy to always keep a step ahead of the competition• Developed ecommerce website, blog content, SEO & PPC methodologies, social media marketing direction, product ideas, and branding strategies. • Drove traffic of 100K visitors per month to website, and grew significant social media following• Built strong customer base that resulted in substantial repeat sales and exceptional customer satisfaction (100% positive ranking on Amazon.com; 5 star reviews on Yelp and Facebook) Show less
- Minnesota IT Services
  Jan 2016 - now
  Accounting Manager
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (Inactive)
  Minnesota Board of Accountancy
  Jan 2006
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Mark V.
  Top prize for short story - "That's Minnesota" Pilcher Foundation of Creative Writing in Spain
- Awarded to Mark V.
  Top prize for travel story - "Vending Machines & Escalators" KPMG International
Volunteer Experience
- Trainer | Editor | Guide
  Issued by George Town World Heritage Incorporated on Feb 2010
  Associated with Mark V.
- Consultant | Content Developer
  Issued by Penang Heritage Trust (Penang, Malaysia) on Feb 2010
  Associated with Mark V.
- Consultant on Tourism and Heritage Projects
  Issued by Penang State Government on Feb 2010
  Associated with Mark V.

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