SHARON DHALIWAL, PMP

1604 Cromerton Place, Bakersfield, California 93311

661.979.9470
sharnjitd@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly accomplished, analytical, and sharply focused professional with combined
experience in project management and accounting. Demonstrated superior level of
communication skills, keen attention to detail, commitment to excellence, and gr
eat work ethic. Equipped with strong leadership qualifications and project manag
ement skills; oversee all facets of project from inception to completion. Lead a
nd motivate employees; committed to driving the growth and success of both the c
ompany and individuals involved. Possess in-depth knowledge of various accountin
g functions, including general ledger, financial statements, forecasting, receiv
ables and payables, tax preparation, and account reconciliations. Proven ability
to evaluate financial procedures, including the identification and implementati
on of process improvements to strengthen financial status of the business. Multi
lingual, fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi; conversant in Spanish.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mantra Investments, LLC, Bakersfield, CA
ACCOUNT MANAGER 2007-2009
- Executed all managerial functions for restaurants generating revenues of
more than $3 million
- Prepared and presented comprehensive budgeting reports and financial sta
tements
- Performed account reconciliations and analyzed the general ledger to ide
ntify discrepancies
- Provided strategic leadership to staff of 75 members and conducted train
ing on various company policies and procedures
- Facilitated continuous process improvements while decreasing turnaround
times and ensuring the delivery of superior customer service
Notable Contributions:
- Led the successful launching and opening of two restaurants; directed al
l facets of operations, from planning, execution, budgeting, and hiring of emplo
yees
- Coordinated efforts to generate significant improvement in sales by 25%
Pressley & Associates, Inc., Bakersfield, CA
AUDITOR 2006-2007
- Established guidelines and met with stakeholders to discuss goals and ti
me constraints
- Obtained the approval from the Project Manager to facilitate the complet
ion of the project
- Demonstrated exceptional performance in audits, involving the preparatio
n of financial statements for government entities and non-profit organizations
- Assumed full responsibility in analyzing and interpreting data for repor
ting purposes
- Generated property tax statements and conducted extensive research on pr
ofessional literature to formulate resolutions on auditing and financial stateme
nt presentation issues
- Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets used in cross-referencing, whi
ch reduced entry time
Zinkin Land Development, Fresno, CA
ACCOUNT MANAGER 2005-2006
- Directed full spectrum of month-end closings for both commercial and con
struction properties
- Monitored and controlled daily cash report for assessing cash availabili
ty and borrowing needs
- Managed all facets of construction of Retail Property; worked collaborat
ively with vendors to negotiate cost, provide budget feedback to primary stakeho
lders, and acquire necessary financial, legal, and administrative project closur
e
- Ensured the completeness and accuracy of project deliverables to meet es
tablished project standards
- Evaluated monthly bank reconciliation and prepared financial reporting p
ackage
- Oversaw all facets of fixed asset reporting, depreciation expense, and r
econciliation to general ledger
- Played a pivotal role in creating compliance reports and general ledger
for financial institutions
- Spearheaded accounting staff and monitored continuous workflow to ensure
accurate entries into the general ledger
Castle & Cooke, Inc., Bakersfield, CA
ACCOUNTANT 2003-2005
- Coordinated all accounting procedures of month-end and daily closings fo
r golf courses and other commercial properties
- Managed tax returns preparation and monthly financial reporting to the c
orporate office
- Executed monthly account reconciliation and assessment of general ledger
- Contributed in the annual budget process and engaged in fixed asset mana
gement
- Actively involved in the conversion team for JDEdwards -One World (ERP 8
.0) implementation
- Initiated and implemented policies and procedures for internal control
Weedpatch Supermarket, Lamont, CA
PROJECT MANAGER 2001-2003
- Coordinated efforts toward the construction and expansion of the superma
rket and restaurant
- Managed all facets of operations including hiring of construction staff
and employees for the restaurant
- Held responsible for the approval of architecture plans, selection of eq
uipment, and meeting with engineers while ensuring compliance with timelines and
budgets
- Employed strong project management skills which led in obtaining final a
pproval from primary stakeholder
- Spearheaded functional areas of accounts payable and receivable, billing
, invoicing, credit and collections, petty cash, as well as sales and use tax re
turn
- Provided oversight to point-of-sale (POS) reports and graphs, encompassi
ng daily sales, inventory movement, and purchase order reports
- Prepared monthly budgeting reports and financial statements
- Actively involved on the system conversion team responsible for inventor
y/pos system
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Bakersfield, CA
BROKER ASSISTANT 2000
- Facilitated research on history of various stock trends
- Calculated profit / loss for tendered stocks and prepared annual profit
/ loss statements

EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | EMPHASIS IN ACCOUNTING
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS
California State University at Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA: 2000

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Certified Project Management Professional | Project Management Institute
Completed the BNA Training

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Windows 2000 / XP, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, LaCerte, GoSystem Fund
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Internet Explorer, ACT!, JDEdwards (DOS-ba
sed)
JDEdwards One-World (Real-Time-ERP 8.0), BNA (Fixed Asset Software)
SysPro, Centersoft, and Point-of-Sale Systems