CONNIE J.

KRIKEN
370 N. East Camano Drive #5-285
Camano Island, Washington 98282-7279
(360) 387-5002 email ck80ebe0@westpost.net

OBJECTIVE: Position as Controller

QUALIFICATIONS
a Successful experience in corporate and financial management for international
and regional companies.
a Quality oriented professional noted for service, results, and customer satisfa
ction.
a Effective supervisor able to manage multiple projects and functions simultaneo
usly.
a Track record of developing and implementing successful financial management pr
ograms which have solidly built new organizations and turned around existing one
s.

a Proven negotiator with the ability of achieving win-win outcomes.

a Creative troubleshooter with the ability to quickly identify problems and impl
ement practical solutions.
a Effective leader with a record of building highly productive, motivated, and l
oyal teams.
a Proven ability to effectively manage rapid growth without corresponding increa
se in administrative costs.
a Continually, upgraded procedures resulting in greater efficiency, productivity
, and profitability.
a Recognized as a key contributor in short and long term successes.
EDUCATION
C.P.A. Exam (1999)
B.S. - Accounting, City University-Bellevue (1989); Presidentas List
A.A. - Accounting Highline Community College (1984); Graduated with Honors
Combined GPA: 3.9
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
C.P.A. Ethics (currently enrolled)
H&R Block Income Tax Classes (2000)
Becker CPA Review Classes (1997/1998)
Small Business and Taxation- Washington Department of Revenue (1996)
Time Management - The Hacker Group (1997)
Legal Issues in Human Resources - The Hacker Group (1996)
Professional Management - American Management Association, Harvard University (1
993)
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Estate Executrix
Estate Executrix requiring detailed knowledge of business and accounting for lar
ge estates. Positions required consulting with lawyers, discovery of estate ass
ets and liabilities including detailed inventory of cash, jewelry, insurance pol
icies, securities, real estate, business holdings, and liquidating all assets.
Worked with professional income tax preparer to verify income tax status and fil
e all tax returns outstanding. Made all distributions to beneficiaries upon co
mpletion of all estate work.

The Hacker Group, Ltd., Bellevue, Washington 1986 to 1999

VICE PRESIDENT and CONTROLLER - Recruited as a founding manager of this internat
ionally prominent direct mail corporation. Identified, evaluated, and purchased
automated management system. Created and implemented policies and procedures.
Selected and purchased all insurance packages. Developed and upgraded manageme
nt information and accounting tools. Managed all accounting and bookkeeping fun
ctions including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, tax reporting, general le
dger, budgets, and management reports.
Prepared regular financial statements for the COO. Decreased monthly financial
preparation time from two weeks to four days.
Provided critical long and short term financial strategies and goals. Actively
participated in companyas executive planning committee. Signed company contrac
ts. Acted as one of three authorized check signers. Act as corporate liaison w
ith financial institutions and government agencies. Successfully negotiated a t
ax classification dispute with the state that resulted in saving over $160,000.
The long term saved the company $500,000 in annual tax burden.
Streamlined reports and procedures which increased accounts payable and job prod
uctivity 700%.
Upgraded management system to accommodate rapid growth without corresponding inc
reased in administrative costs. Introduced the use of spreadsheets which reduce
d management time 85%.
Oversaw numerous human resource functions. Built a dependable team environment
with virtually no turnover. Recognized as a major contributor and leader in the
companyas profitability building annual cash flows to over $50 million.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
TREASURER/OFFICE MANAGER/ACCOUNTANT, Reprographics Northwest, Seattle, Washing
ton (1980-87)
ACCOUNTING CHIEF, Department of the Army, Bad Kreuznach, Germany (1976-79)
TREASURER/OFFICE MANAGER, D.Murrey, Puyallup, Washington (1973-76)
COMPUTER SKILLS
MICA-IV (Integrated Accounting Program), Lotus 1-2-3, Open Systems, MS Excel, MS
Word, Windows XP, MS Outlook, Turbo Tax, Quicken