Resume

NICHOLAS A. SCHMIDT

SUMMARY

Innovative and nationally recognized technological consultant with over five years of professional accounting experience. Unique ability to communicate complex terminology into laymen terms and translates concepts into reality.  Energetic, personable, and reliable with history of building relationships with a diverse client base including eCommerce, web applications, marketing, non-profit advocacy and education sites.  Desire a position to positively, efficiently and effectively contribute to the growth and success of an organization through focus on supporting colleagues, continuing education and out-of-the-box thinking.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Featured on the cover of the Personal Journal section of the Wall Street Journal entitled “Virtual Reality TV”.
• Invited to present video blogging at the North Michigan Apple Store Theater and The Art Institute of Chicago during the annual Chicago Motions Graphic Festival.
• Invited panelist at Chicago Interactive Marketing Association’s (CIMA)
• Contributed video content & product reviews for Techiediva.com, ranked in 2006 by PC magazine as a top 100 website.
• Developed a process for Prairie Center Health Systems to cut down data entry of service activity logs by 33%.
• Developed Microsoft Access Database in 2003, updated in 2005 for North Central & Southern Weed Science Society.
• Constructed statistical analysis tools for forming a sliding fee scale for clients based on dollar amount of bill, number of dependents, and financial income.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Premiere Pro, CMHC, Depreciation Solution, Dreamweaver, FAS, Final Cut Pro, FMS, Motion, Paychex, Paylink, Quicken, Soundtrack pro, Workpapers.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Schmult.com – Founder, Producer, Editor & Musician

April 2005 – Present

• Produce all video footage and music composition in addition to writing blog posts while managing web site graphic design.
• Produce a marketing strategy to continuously improve network and communication with website visitors over blogs, comments, videos, and social networks.

Henneman Engineering Inc. – Accountant

September 2007 – November 2008

• Communicated with project managers to develop a strategy for organizing monthly billings on both individual projects and multiple contracts on specific dates.
• Established an electronic database and managed all fixed assets in multiple locations for monthly depreciation.
• Initiated an electronically monthly reconciled bank statement and general ledger from the previous manual process while reducing errors, increasing efficiency, and improving productivity.
• Collaborated with project managers for new business development ideas to increase revenue and manage cash flow.
• Assisted in the production of financial statements for quarterly board meetings.
• Processed reports to discuss with CFO & lawyer to make managerial decisions for litigation.
• Assembled weekly progress reports of employee efficiency and cash flow.

ProjectElliott.com/Jobulee.com – Marketing Analyst, Video Blogger, Project Manager

December 2006 – May 2008

• Collected and analyzed data to evaluate target markets and find competitive advantage over competitors, thus increasing value to websites service.
• Developed viral marketing videos to promote the product and service to gain new users.
• Consulted on the appropriate business actions while continuously utilizing online data researching tools to modernize the website up to industry standards.
• Brainstormed innovative ideas and concepts to engineers and management of the products and services.
• Coordinated an online IT application to monitor projects between consumer, marketing team, and engineering team via the Internet over multiple countries.
• Implemented the development production by setting project scope, priorities, deadlines, and deliverable schedules while executing quality assurance.

Techiediva.com – Assistant Writer/Video Blogger

April 2006 – December 2007

• Performed extensive research on usability and accessibility of new consumer product technologies.
• Wrote product reviews and specifications of the new products for the end user.
• Produced video content of new gadgets to allow consumers to see the product in action.

Prairie Center Health Systems – Senior Staff Accountant

May 2002 – September 2007

• Led meetings to increase and enhance productivity of the computer processing in the finance and clinical departments.
• Verified, compiled, analyzed and posted of accounting transactions.
• Reconciled bank statement and general ledger.
• Organized, interpreted, balanced and audited all fund sources for financial statements and reports.
• Managed general ledgers, cash, accounts receivable, revenue, and expenditures.
• Analyzed all fixed assets and inventory in the depreciation schedule.
• Developed and monitored new employees’ usage of financial computer software and hardware functions.
• Assisted CFO with additional duties as assigned including overseeing the finance department when not present.

Payroll Manager

October 2002 – December 2006

Prepared biweekly benefit time reporting, adjustments, checks, journal entries, 401K management, and garnishment deductions.

Evaluated payroll wages expenses, time off accruals, budgets, financial statements, labor distribution and complete the process with journal entries.

CONSULTING SERVICES

Internet Research

Develop online research of a specific action and convert into analytical data.

Music Production

Compose, record and mix music based on the client’s demands for commercials, podcasts, radio, television, and online video.

Video Production

Edit, render, compress, and export high quality video for commercials, promotions, presentations, & online viewing.

Social Media

Interacting with end users with email, blogs, pictures, podcasts, and videos to understand the demographics and target market while integrating technology.

Marketing

Use interactive digital marketing to develop a breakthrough creative strategy and build brand image to educate the consumer about the available goods and service.

Financial

Assist with any managerial accounting needs of finances under FASB & GASB regulations to complete financial statements for profit and non for profit organizations.

Clients: Archer Daniels Midland, The Academy for Entrepreneurial Leadership-University of Illinois- Urbana-Champaign, Business & Public Policy-University of Illinois- Urbana-Champaign, Saint Louis University, Illini Apple Center, North Central & Southern Weed Science Society, Prairie Center Health Systems, and WorldMedassist.com.

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Master of Business Administration, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL , May 2005
Bachelor of Science-Accounting, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, December 2001
·       Eastern Illinois Men’s Swim team, 1997 – 2001

·       Swim team captain, 2001