1. Thomas M. Kelso
153 East 96th Street, Unit #4C, New York, NY 10128
(757) 848-7616 Thomas.kelso805@gmail.com
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SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS:
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, Power Point), QuickBooks, Turbo and other related Intuit tax software
(for 1040’s, 1120’s and 990’s), Lotus, WordPerfect, FileMaker Pro, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop
EXPERIENCE:
League of Professional Theatre Women, New York, NY 06/2016 – present
Bookkeeper
 Twice monthly, I reconcile the accounts and verify the financial records of a non-profit dedicated to promoting and
supporting female voices and perspectives in the commercial theatre.
 Established procedures for filing taxes and worked with auditors for annual review.
Music for Life International, New York, NY 10/2014 – present
Bookkeeper
 On a monthly basis, I handle the accounts, deposits, bill payments, and tax preparation for a non-profit charitable
organization that conducts fund-raising events for relief and anti-violence programs through classical music.
 Instituted system for processing and reimbursing expenses.
 Filed annual and revised taxes.
 Processed 1099 notices for contractors.
 Set up classifications to keep funding and expenses separate for various projects.
Indo-American Arts Council, New York, NY 11/2011 – 08/2016
Business Manager
 Held full responsibility for managing all receipts and bill payments for 501(c)3 non-profit.
 Provided documentation and records for annual audit and taxes.
 Created and maintained databases for receipts, payments and membership records, and handled basic bookkeeping and
accounting.
 Ran box office for New York Indian Film Festival, IAAC Literary Festival, IAAC Dance Festival, and all events requiring
ticketing.
Phoenix Financial Tax Service, Virginia Beach, VA 01/2011 – 05/2011
Tax Preparer
 Prepared and consulted on 1040 and 1120 returns for individuals and small businesses, and advised and prepared financial
statements for tax purposes.
 Set up quarterly tax payments and advised clients on reporting, payment and documentation needs for sole proprietors and
self-employed businesses.
Emergency 24, Chicago, IL 04/2004 – 09/2007
Operations Manager (12/2006 – 09/2007)
 Supervised up to 15 operators in four separate offices. Trained new staff and reviewed performance of existing staff. Also
maintained special analysis projects.
Analyst – Special Projects Division (05/2005 – 11/2006)
 Created and maintained an interlocking database for 67 different profit centers. Reviewed data entry changes, monitored
high traffic clients, and maintained licenses and permits. Was main contact between Emergency 24 and client alarm
companies. Processed and distributed reports to all client companies.
Operator (04/2004 – 05/2005)
 Responded to incoming signals and notified property owners, authorities or responsible parties as directed.
Brickyard Bank, Lincolnwood, IL 11/2001 – 08/2003
Financial Analyst
 Analyzed and spread prospective and current loan customers, as sole analyst for four loan officers.
 Verified financial soundness and credit worthiness on a loan portfolio of over 150 million dollars.
 Communicated directly with bank customers regarding financial requirements.
 Created spreadsheets and analysis tools for department use.

2. Citibank, Chicago, IL 08/1997 – 10/2001
Administrative Assistant, CitiBusiness Group
 Main administrative assistant for loan officers and analysts in the small business loans group.
 Created documents and applications to coincide with newly-acquired units after merger with Travelers.
 Sole point of contact with national reporting center in San Antonio, as well as corporate headquarters in Delaware.
 Monitored status of marketable collateral on outstanding loans.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Jeopardy! 09/2002
Quiz Show Contestant
 Three-time champion and originator of the fan-favorite "Tease-Out Metric" tactic for helping contestants parse clues.
EDUCATION:
Louisiana State University, Ph.D. studies towards a degree in Theatre History
Catholic University of America, MFA in Directing for the Stage. Thesis production of William Mastrosimone’s The Woolgatherer is
available in the University’s collection.
Texas Christian University, BFA in Acting and Directing. Completed the University and Departmental Honors programs, and
graduated summa cum laude.