1. TERRI A. COZZOLINO
1471 Bergen Rock St., Castle Rock, CO 80109 │ 303.638.6285
covoco1@yahoo.com │ https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-cozzolino-1a25a738
ACCOUNTING AND OPERATIONS ANALYST
A Professional project control specialist, accounting, and program management coordinator with comprehensive
experience in job costing, business administration, budgets and accounting, project coordination, and
operational excellence. Flexible and collaborative team leader with ability to handle heavy workload of
multiple projects and meet deadlines. Exceptional communication skills, business processes acumen and
action plan execution. Dynamic project leader with negotiation, team-building, reporting and tactical
implementation skills. Respected and admired for mature judgment, accuracy, loyalty, integrity, initiative,
dependability, credibility and meticulous attention to detail. Exceptionally customer-centered; considered an
expert at customer relationship building and maintenance. Strict adherence to all functional and governmental
provisions, rules and regulations with high moral and ethical standards. Understands finance issues and
trends affecting business and has expertise knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Highly
organized and detail-oriented with focus on process improvement.
Financial Planning and Analysis
Project Control
Cost and Trend Analysis
Budgets
Financial Reporting
Strategic Planning
A/R and A/P
Project Management
Operations
Client Services
Tax
Internal Audit
Vendor Management
Estimating
Contract Administration
Microsoft Office
QuickBooks
Sage/Timberline
Yardi
HRIS
MS Sharepoint
Human Resources
PR O F ESSI O N AL EX PER I EN C E
ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEMS, LLC., Englewood, CO 6/2015 – Present
Operations Analyst
Compiles, analyzes and interprets data to make tactical recommendations to COO and CFO. Applies
descriptive statistical data to business operations; participates in projects requiring reporting of key metrics;
and defines business requirements. Provides insights on all matters of business analytical or operational data
needs for several umbrella companies. Manages human resources to include candidate interviews and
performance evaluations; payroll; benefits program administration and insurance compliance; and employee
advocacy and conflict resolution; Manages accounting functions to include payroll, bookkeeping, and
production of financial documents.
Human Resource Management, Including payroll, benefits, and all governmental requirements
Oversees efficient and effective high level office administration, confidential support services and
business partnerships with COO, CFO and other internal stakeholders.
Consistently meets Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
SCHLANGER & COMPANY, LLC, Castle Rock, CO 3/2014 – 6/2015
Project Accountant and Construction Specialist
Managed project account receivables and payables; communication with subcontractors and clients; and
tracking and applying project costs. Managed daily entering of vendor billings and payments. Prepared and
posted journal entries, sales tax documents, and state and federal payroll taxes. Developed financial statements
and management reporting and coordinated annual tax returns and other government filings. Sought new,
innovative methods to continuously improve reporting processes and workflow. Identified, developed and
assisted in implement of key metrics to measure process performance and opportunity.
Managed several independent general contracting companies to include project control, payroll
preparation, and bookkeeping.
2. TERRI COZZOLINO 303.638.6285 │ covoco1@yahoo.com
Appointed special assistant to the company President due to flexibility, strong sense of urgency and
impeccable work ethic.
TRIPP CONSTRUCTION, INC., Castle Rock, CO 7/2013 – 3/2014
Project Controller (Contract Position)
Developed and monitored plans and control systems to meet project control operational standards by
contributing project control information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production,
productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying project control system
improvements. Provided project control budget information; monitored expenditures; identified variances;
implemented corrective actions. Developed project plans by advising team regarding project objectives and
requirements; directing development of, and verifying budgets and submittals.
Managed contract administration, subcontractors and vendors.
Hosted and facilitated recurring safety meetings.
NATIONAL VISION, INC., Denver, CO 3/2012 – 7/2013
Regional Operations Personnel Manager
Developed and administered office and operations management by developing and implementing various
systems and maintaining positive relationships with vendors, clients, and internal staff. Oversaw project
controls; collaborated directly with project managers, superintendents, and city and country representatives.
Prepared state and federal tax reports, federal payroll reports, and assisted with executive office
administration and intricate travel arrangements.
COLORADO VOLLEYBALL COMPANY (COVOCO), Englewood, CO 1999 – 2011
Owner / Operator
Owned and operated small business. Interfaced international organizations; designed and implemented
training programs and training manuals; managed relationships with uniform suppliers; performed all
marketing, advertising, bookkeeping, coaching, and facility operations. Developed and maintained new
business partnerships; interacted face-to-face with clients; and recruited and trained employees. Developed
and executed strategic marketing and revenue generation campaigns.
Coordinated all legal, finance, and marketing functions to meet company strategic objectives.
Recruited, evaluated and trained all incoming staff.
GENCO CONSTRUCTION, INC., Englewood, CO 1988 – 2000
Operations and Project Assistant
Provided time conservation to President of the company by managing internal and external customer
relations, taking on project management, and assisting in strategic planning. Worked Project Managers with
preconstruction management and Contract Administration, supported all job operations to ensure safety,
quality, schedule, and budget goals were met or exceeded. Prepared cash flow projections, and ensured
accurate job forecasting. Managed general human resources functions, hired and onboarded new
administration staff.
Developed and implemented system for handling large volumes of communication.
Maintained confidence and protected operations by keeping information confidential.
Managed logistics for meetings, projects and jobs when scheduled.
Safety Committee Colorado Contractors Association
ED UC AT I O N AN D CER T I F I C AT I O N S
Bachelor of Science, Accounting/Project Management, Southern New Hampshire expected December 2017
Coursework toward Bachelor of Arts, Psychology/English, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, 1987
Certified Event Planner
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EMT Health One Certificate
Certified Coaching Level 1 and 2 CAP
Microsoft Office Certified (Excel)