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Veda L. Harless, CMC 680 Sailfish Drive E - Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 - 904-610-5927 – [email protected]

Career Strengths

Business and Facility Operations Case Management Marketing/Education Community Resource Specialist Business Development Critical Thinking Skills Non-Certified Accountant Analytical Writing Skills

 Client Assessment’s, Continuum of Care Plan Development and Care Plan Implementation for Elderly and Disabled  Development and Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, Compliance regulations for City, State and Federal agencies  Human Resources Director for Small Businesses  Budget Planning, Variance Reporting and Reforecasting  Non-Certified Accountant for Financial Reports

Career Experience

2008 to Present Solutions for Care, Inc., Jacksonville, FL Business Operations for Geriatric Care Management (GCM). Adapted and developed SOP Manual for GCM Contractors. Developed Web-based format for GCM Assessments, Daily Notes, Occurrences and Patient Profile. Directed all training and compliance with all GCM Contractors. Completed Assessments for Living/Aging in Place and Continuum of Care Plan and Implementation of Care Plan. Liaison for all Community Relations. Supervise all GCM’s and review and approve Daily Notes. Supervise Office Manager and oversee all accounting functions. Responsible for motivation, guidance and implementation of all policy and procedures and proper use of all web based programs.

 Improved and streamlined forms for expense reporting, interoffice correspondence and billing for clients  Upgraded checklist for Federal and State compliances for subcontractors

2009 – 2011 Senior Counsel Elder Law, PA, Jacksonville, FL Non-Certified Accountant with duties that included payroll and all payroll tax compliance. Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable with specialized financial reporting for CEO.

 Created and implemented forms for expense reporting, interoffice correspondence and billing for clients  Enhanced and implemented checklist for Federal and State compliances for subcontractors and employees  Calculated and prepared annual cost analysis of company overhead expenses and provided recommendations for reductions and savings

2006 – 2013 Life Management Advisors, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Daily Money Management Advisor to the elderly. Assisted with bill paying, insurance explanation of benefits and subsequent payments. Compiled all financial data for year-end tax preparation. Trained and managed Caregivers as needed for client.

2002 – Present V. L. Harless M&E International, Inc., Atlantic Beach, FL Office manager/Full Charge bookkeeper – AR, AP, year end tax prep

2009 to Present Guardianship Accounting for individuals in the State of Florida. Completed required annual reconciliation of assets and liabilities for the Clerk of Court review and approval.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Windows XP, 7 and 8, MS Outlook, MS Internet Explorer, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Quick Books Pro, Quick Books On-Line, Google Apps for Business, DeVero (Home Health/GCM web based program), Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Notary Public, 80 CWPM.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Jacksonville University; Jacksonville, Florida Bachelor of General Studies in Business Management/Marketing May 2003 Cum Laude

QuickBooks Certified 2013

H&R Block tax prep training 2008, H&R tax season help in 2009

Board Member for Code Enforcement, City of Atlantic Beach, 2007 to present Chairwoman for Code Enforcement, City of Atlantic Beach, 2011 to present

ElderSource volunteer for the Elder Friendly Certification Program 2014

Certified Care Manager – April 2014 (naccm.net)

Department of Elder Affairs 701b Assessment Certification – April 2014 (http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/701b_training.php)

V. L. Harless