Resume

Summary of Qualifications:
Highly organized and detail-focused IT Professional specialized in all areas of information technology and business communication with an extensive background in accounting.
  • Experienced in computer and software troubleshooting, network administration, website design and implementation; while maintaining excellent communication with clients.
  • Proficient with product marketing as evidenced by previous successes.
  • Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn proprietary systems/applications quickly and easily.

Educational Achievements:
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Florida State University
December 2008
Tallahassee, Florida
Associate of Arts
Tallahassee Community College
August 2003
Tallahassee, Florida

Skill Proficiencies:
Technology/Software:

  •    Adobe Web Premium CS3
  •    MySQL
  •    Creative Solutions
  •    Network Administration
  •    Microsoft Visual C++ 2008
  •    PC Hardware/Software Support
  •    Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  •    QuickBooks
  •    Microsoft Office Suite 2007
  •    Web Design

  • Accounting/Bookkeeping:

    • Ability to maintain accounts payable for multiple group homes, as well as, retail stores.
    • Ability to maintain accounts receivable for a nonprofit organization which consisted of over 600 members.
    • Prepare management reports and financial summaries using QuickBooks detailing companies financial status, as well as preparing future forecasts for company stability.
    • Accurately completing monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, while ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounting data.
    • Communicate effectively with the company accountant to gain a better understanding of the company needs, as well ensuring the financial stability of the company.
    • Manage all financial transactions, which include, accounts payable and receivable functions, creating and tracking sales invoices, making debit and credit adjustment entries, preparing monthly sales tax, as well as, recording all other transactions.
    • Perform as a cashier, which has required me to handle large sums of cash and checks at a time during extremely chaotic times with accuracy and efficiency. For example, Junior League of Tallahassee Fundraiser's.
    • Ability to maintain the office supply inventory for multiple departments within a company.
    Project Management:
    • Manage multiple information systems that required strict attention to detail.
    • Draft and edit important documents, ensuring professionalism and etiquette.
    • Assist with planning and coordinating fund raisers as well as charity projects.
    • Produce a monthly newsletter that included multiple pages of information using Microsoft Publisher, For example, Junior League of Tallahassee monthly newsletter.
    • Assist with marketing and advertising to promote sales.

    AFFILIATIONS:
    Association for Computing Machinery
    American Society for Information Science and Technology
    Association for Information Technology Professionals
    2008 - Current
    2008 - Current
    2008

    AWARDS:
    Florida State University College of Information Deans Award
    Awarded for an Interactive Resume that demonstrates excellence in a student’s accomplishment of curricular goals.
    To view the Interactive Resume, please visit www.kasithursby.com
    December 2008

    VOLUNTEER ACTIVIES:

    Vice President
    The Krissi Flatt Foundation
    2008 – Current
    Tallahassee, Florida
    Key Contributions:
    •  Design, implement and maintain the website for the organization.
    •  Community outreach project design and implementation.
    •  Design, implement and maintain the website for the annual fundraiser.

    Prior Employment:

    Full-Charge Bookkeeper
    The Thomas House Inc.
    2003 – 2005
    Tallahassee, Florida
    Key Contributions:
    •  Prepared and delivered to management, under extremely quick turnaround timelines, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
    Full-Charge Bookkeeper
    RazzBerry Cool Smoothies
    2002 – 2003
    Tallahassee, Florida
    Key Contributions:
    •  Excelled within a fast-paced environment, continually taking on increased levels of responsibility.
    Office Manager/Full-Charge Bookkeeper
    Junior League of Tallahassee
    2000 – 2002
    Tallahassee, Florida
    Key Contributions:
    •  Demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
    •  Contributed substantially to reducing outstanding accounts receivables through improved collections processes.