Susan L. Talafous, MBA

About me

University of Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK MBA (CBA) 2002 International Management
Arizona State University, Tempe Az-1988 BS Accounting/Psychology/Mgmnt, Published in Psychology Today w/Eisenberg/Miller
Board of Regents Leadership Scholarship Recipient
Sworn Certified Illinois SWAT/AzPOST SAU Tactical Commander
Thunderbird Fire Department: Executive Director- EMT FF Fire Scene & Investigation, Grants, SAU Perimeter Command
Phoenix Fire Department: Quality Control, Courses in Arson Investigation, Mobile Home Firefighting, Perimeter, HAZMAT
Arizona Department of Corrections: Correctional Officer II, Mobile Duty Corrections Officer

My work

Susan L Talafous MBA (Arpaio-Birthname) ICQ#618513786 CMAMgmnt@lycos.com
Professional Resume for SLT Enterprises LLC International
Accomplishments
•Increased Profitability 150% thru Six Sigma Lean Green Belt Management Techniques.
•Automotive Dealer thru using forensic accounting increased profits 145% by first quarter.
•Through Acting as a Change Agent purchased assets thru investors to take company public.
•Software Company thru proper client training & tech support closed deal on 5500 licenses.
•Five Star Resort inc. profitability 75% first month thru CHA/Lean Six Sigma Techniques.
•Defense Contractor collected $357 million first week thru Customer Service inquiries calls.
•ISO9000:9001 as Lead Auditor implemented ISO Techniques for better company operation.
•First Qtr 80% Increase Commercial Accounts for Banking and Financial Institution clients
Education
•University of Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK MBA (CBA) 2002
•Arizona State University, Tempe Az-BS Accounting/Psychology/Mgmnt
•Board of Regents Leadership Scholarship Recipient
•Sworn Certified Illinois SWAT/AzPOST SAU Tactical Commander
DDA/GM/Ford Certified Parts/Warranty/F&I/Service Admin/Writer/Trainer
Six Sigma Lean Master Green Belt HACCP-Auditor CHA
PMP Certification EST Training Certified Automotive Title Clerk
OSHA 500 Certification (Job Site) Certified ISO9000:9001LeadAuditor
Cyma Software Trainer Certification Intuit Pro Advisor Certification
Sage Software Trainer Certification Microsoft Dynamics/Oracle Certified
Certified Management Accountant NW3C Financial Crimes Investigator
ADC-COII/SAU/Mgmnt Team ACFE CPE Forensic Accounting/Audit
Confidential Security Clearance Letter of Clearance** Chandler/DPS
SLT Enterprises LLC Phoenix, Arizona 1980-Present International Accounting Management Consultant
Accounting: Increased profit 150% through better cash management & procedures. Internal Auditor procedures.Sarbane Oxley compliance. Financial reports, cost analysis, functional design, cashflow analysis projects. EDP Audits Forensic reconstruction and improved cost controls through better cost analysis, function design and auditing. Rapid month end, quarter end, and year end closing. All closing entries fully documented with control of internal audit.
Auditor: Lead Auditor, Ratio Analysis,Sampling, Audit Letters, Opinions, Variance,. Recommendations, SOX
Automotive: Started several successful dealerships & repair shops for different clients. Warranty, Parts Banking: Commercial Banking. Loans. Investments, ACH, New Accounts, ZBA Accounts, Money Markets, CD
Consulate:Advisor for the Islamic Republic of Iran/Israel. Embassy representation, Commerce. Immigration
Construction: Project Management thru accounting, phase audits and change orders. AIA Billings. Improved profit
Counseling: Designed Employee Assistance Programs, Crisis Intervention (On call) for Value Options & Others Credit Mgmt: Collected $1.75 Million in three days for SEC company w/better policies, procedures & customer svc.
Database: Designed databases using ACCESS, FOXPRO, SPSSx, Crystal Reports, SQL, SAS, Goldmine, C++
Financial Svc: In process of updating all licenses for compliance for Insurance & other investment areas. Auditor UW Hospitality: Dominos/PizzaHut Mgmnt Improved profit margin, staffing, training, financial accounting. Budgets/PR
HR Admin: Recruit, Benefits Negotiations, Policy, Procedure Manuals, Employee Assistance Programs. Staffing
Insurance: Insurance Quotes, Risk Management Assessments, Negotations, Claims Analysis, CustomerSvcs
Library: Tempe Public Library-Page, Phoenix Public Library (Ocotillo)-Page/Asst Librarian, Chandler-Asst Librarian
Management: Policy & Procedure Manuals/Staff Training/Productivity Analysis of Positions/Desk Audits/Costing
Real Estate: Commercial building purchases and lease negotiations. Property management consulting & software
Software: Technical Trainer for several different companies. Custom Crystal Reports, Offsite Client Accounting
Start ups: All licensing, tax compliances, employee compliances, Policy & procedures. Management Training.
Taxation: Tax mgmt, tax prep, audit, Corp, LLC, K1, Fuel, Sales, Excise, ATF, Payroll, Luxury, M/E, Q/E, Y/E

Thunderbird Fire Department: Executive Director- EMT FF Fire Scene & Investigation, Grants, SAU Perimeter Command
Phoenix Fire Department: Quality Control, Courses in Arson Investigation, Mobile Home Firefighting, Perimeter, HAZMAT
Consultants in Data Processing-Integrated Dynamics w/Oracle & Crystal Reports.Timeslips/ACT/Access/MAS90/Sage Cyma Systems-Technical Trainer 1981-Offsite client accounting, Crystal Reports, Reports, Auditing, Knowledgebase Complete Marine & Rec Services Inc/Auto Junction/Elite Automotive/USA Automotive/ADOT OGI-Audits/Controller SWCC/Hebard/McCarthy Construction-Project Controller/AIA Billings/Lien Process/Contract Compliance/Closeout/Funding Audits The Vatican/Sisters of Mercy of the Alleghany, 1978 to Pres-Personal Advisor to Pope John Paul II/Auditor for Twin Towers
Fannin/Merrill Lynch/Coldwell Banker Real Estate, 1980- Real Estate Agent, Property Manager/Coordinator
First National Bank of Az-Teller/Personal Banker/Mortgage/Asset & Underwriting. Assistant to Branch Mgr.Commercial Banking Affiliation: Rotary, IMA Board, NAPW, ASU Alumni Assoc, 4H AQHA, Caucasian, International Student Union