Kerron Vernon

Experience

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  Open Solutions

  Jan 2007 - Aug 2012

  -Assist with various financial reporting, balance sheet and income statment projects.-Capitalized Software ASC 985 (FASB86)-Leases ASC 840 (FASB13)-Exit or Disposal of Cost Obligations ASC420 (FASB146) Analyze monthly; Journals, Cash/GL Reconciliations, Financial Reports,Operating expenses and Foreign Currency items.Substantially reduced significant month end closing process through better financial controls and implementing various process improvement, reducing the overall closing process by 20%

  • Financial Reporting Staff Accountant

    Oct 2010 - Aug 2012

  • General Ledger Staff Accountant

    Jan 2007 - Feb 2011
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  The Hartford Spot

  Jun 2010 - now

  Owner

  The Hartford Spot is a brochure styled advertisement magazine. Designed to take the ease out of wondering, “What are we going to do tonight?”. With strategic distribution and quality advertisements we provide customers a valued added advertisement magazine.

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  CTUPA Meeting

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2012

  Guest

  Guest- I attend meetings to network and gain a better understanding of the methods of measuring usability and the study of the principles behind an object's perceived efficiency or elegance. - To develope a Usability/SOX/Lean methodology mixed approach, that could be applied to an accounting department to add value and reduce waste.

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  CSCPA

  Oct 2010 - May 2015

  Pledge

  Pledge- To network and build my accounting resources through various channels. -Courses-Peer Mentoring

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  Co-Opportunity

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2014

  Asset Ambassador

  Volunteer- To discuss and offer solutions to low-income, working family to help them get ahead financially. To discuss the various options they can take advantage of with their 2010 tax refund, to make a positive move financially for themselves and their families.-VITA/TCE Certification

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  QuEST

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2015

  Business Process Manager

  -Synchronize and streamline processes between business sales operations nationally. -Optimizing business sales structures; by reducing redundancies and adding value.-Analyze sales revenue, RAR, UBR, run rate, trends and projections. Prepare and present key metrics to senior global management.-Root Cause Analysis, market research and assist with the development and implementation of strategic opportunities and campaigns.

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  Sonia Plumb Dance Company

  Sept 2013 - Mar 2020

  President

  Sonia Plumb Dance Company enriches the lives of others through professional, technique-based original choreography. We educate and inspire through dance performance and in partnering with the community around us.Sonia Plumb Dance Company is a modern dance company based in West Hartford, Connecticut. Our educational programs are tailored for grades K-9.As an advisory board member I participate in:-Developing business strategies and subcommittees.-Planning fund-raising and community relations activities.-Creating programs, policies, promotional ideas and public awareness. -Organizational development, strategic planning and decision making. Show less

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  Ancient Burying Ground Association

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2020

  Member of the Board

  The mission of the Ancient Burying Ground Association is to conserve the final resting place of Hartford's earliest residents, to maintain its historical integrity and to present its rich cultural heritage to today's residents, students and visitors.As a board member I participate in various strategic planning and decision making, including but not limited to these committees:-Finance-Board nominations and recruiting-Organization development

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  Freeman Companies, LLC

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Chief Administrative Officer and Manager of Operations

  Freeman Companies is a growing small business, driven by our promise to clients and owners to "Elevate your expectations." I empower and develop leadership, communicate and support the company vision and drive strategic initiatives and growth.In addition I direct and supervise the administrative and financial operations of the company ensuring that all departments reach their goals and objectives related to sales, productivity, profitability and industry penetration, managing employees, and establishing project utilizations and financial controls. Show less

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  State of Connecticut

  May 2017 - now

  Economic and Community Development Agent

  Promotes and coordinates economic, housing and community development activities and programs. -Advises customers undertaking community development activities-Assist businesses and industries locating or expanding operation in Connecticut-Identifies economic, housing and community development resources available to businesses-Reviews plans and proposals for conformity with statutory, regulatory and department requirements.-Conduct feasibility assessments, underwrites proposals and makes appropriate recommendations to business-Negotiates financial assistance packages, advocates on clients behalf incorporating various programs and incentives into state assistance agreement. -Acts as liaison between clients, businesses, financial organizations and government agencies throughout the DECD loan and grant process life cycle. -Developed statewide ambassador program Show less