1. VONDA BARBER
6485 Mountain View Dr., Park City, Utah • 808-398-1727 • vundabarhawaii@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Built coalitions between managers of different departments (ie. Facilities,
Operations, Communications, Computer Sciences, Purchasing, etc.) as well as with home-school networks and leaders in the
community.
• Personable phone skills and work relationships - Team player and ability to facilitate change.
• Outstanding customer service skills and great ability to understand customer's needs.
• Energetic with a passion for culture, travel, adventure, and quality resorts with the initiative to learn history and culture of the
area I live and visit. It is natural for me to go the extra mile to learn and continue learning my job and to help others I work
with succeed.
• Agile and an Ability to lift 70lbs. or more.
• High standards in morals and work ethics.
• Detail and multi-task oriented and possess strong motivation . Ability to manage and execute multiple priorities in a timely
manner.
• Involved in formulating changes and establishing policies which developed better management reporting and effective use of
information systems.
• Performed duties as Network Administrator as well as worked alongside Network Administrator
and assisted others in computer-related issues as needed at each job I worked.
• Uncommon ability to take a creative and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to read, interpret and enforce rules and policies. Experience in dealing with a wide variety of operational and safety
issues.
• Leader in the Community (Organized and Managed: homeschool groups, field trips, Musicals and Theatrical Plays with 5
different Performing Arts groups, Humpback Whale Assoc., AWANA, and President of National Association of Mothers for
North Florida, Lactation Consultant volunteer, Beach Clean-up and many other organizations).
• Initiated improvements in teamwork efficiency by promoting better communications and delivering strong positive employee
relations.
• Ability to connect with others and reduce conflict.
• Successful development and implementation of business operating procedures and budget planning in a widely diverse
workforce.
• Implemented a positive approach to accountability helping ensure that employees at every level of the organization embraced
accountable behavior and attitudes which shaped daily work and the achieved organizational results.
• Held and taught workshops teaching use of Computer software programs, Google Tools, Google Drive, Microsoft Powerpoint,
standard Microsoft Office Applications, and Budget planning using spreadsheets.
• Able to adapt to any changes. Take job very seriously.
• Started more than one business from ground up managing all aspects of applying for permits, marketing, budgeting, hiring,
and managing personnel. (Not only my own business, but for others)
• Property Management experience of multiple properties and Condos including own properties since 1989.
EDUCATION
Spanish - Able to communicate, speak, and write, but need to and very willing to continue education to become fluent.
Seminars / Training / Self-Taught: Attended numerous seminars, workshops, and on-line classes during employment and
unemployment for self-improvement, enhancing my children's education, and keeping up with today's technology.
Safe Sport Training Certificate 2014 Team USA
PADI Medic/ First Aid & Rescue Diver Certification 1998
2. ABE LEE REALTY SCHOOL 2004
Hawaii Real Estate Salesperson License #63576 / & Continuing Education Courses
SAINT LEO COLLEGE / Gainesville
Courses to sit for CPA exam & Masters in Accounting 1998-1999
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA / Gainesville
Bachelor of Science: Business - Finance, July 1994 (Academic Scholarship)
• Comprehensive curriculum combining business, management, and marketing with finance.
SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Gainesville, Florida
Associate in Arts: 1990 (Academic Scholarship 3.83 GPA)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Background Actress - Hawaii Five-O, Movies, TV productions and commercials.
Home-school Educator of children from Pre-school through High-school providing children with advanced education through
Character-Building Individualized Curriculum and Programs.
Coordinated and Supervised Numerous Activities from Science Experiments, Math Seminars, SAT Testing, Computer Training,
Curriculum Fairs, Transcript Seminar, Field Trips to Volunteer Community Events, Social Events, Theatre,
and more.
- Provided Tutoring prep for SAT, HSA, ACT, and ASSET Testing for All Ages of children and adults.
- Provided Training in use of Virtual Home-school web-sites, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets, MS Word, MS Publisher, MS
PowerPoint, Google Tools, and other computer software.
- Taught and tutored students in all Core Course subjects, Foreign Languages (mostly Spanish), IEW Writing Intensive, Acting,
and more.
Business Development: Assisted in start-up of business, business planning, development, auditing of records,
building and maintaining web-sites for small businesses on as needed basis.
Hawaii 08/03- Present
THE CLEANING COMPANY Honolulu, Hawaii 3/2008 – 09/2014
Owner / President
• Owned and operated cleaning company for cleaning of newly constructed homes and high-end homes. Owners
of these homes and interior designers consistently called me back stating they trusted me and really wanted me to manage the
cleaning of their homes for special events, sales of high-end homes, and giving special designer touch for remodels. Managed
cleaning, polishing and setting of HGTV Designer Challenger home.
PROPERTY MANAGER of own property and assisted many others in management of their property for numerous years.
CENTURY 21 REALTY SPECIALISTS CORPORATION Honolulu, Hawaii 3/04 – 03/05
Real Estate Sales Executive - RS# 63576
• Involved in all segments of marketing, promotion, & sales of residential homes& condos
W. L. BARBER CONSTRUCTION, INC. Gainesville, Florida 9/01-12/02
Controller
• Managed all areas of accounting; job cost coding; contracts; inspection reporting
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Gainesville, Florida 7/96-7/99
Coordinator, Budgeting
• Coordinated and provided guidance for budget execution, audit procedures, and financial reporting of funds.
• Coordinated the development & preparation as well as managed the Physical Plant Division Operating Budget and Health
Center Operating Budget of $88 Million. Conducted and prepared ad hoc analyses of fiscal and budgetary matters.
Trained department heads in analyzing and reporting budget vs. actual.
• Built teams to create formulas for rates for profit generating departments.
• Managed and Monitored effective and efficient operation Human Resources Dept.
• Responsible for assisting in problem resolution for issues related to financial activity.
• Participated in review, development and implementation of business operating procedures within the Physical
Plant and Health Science Center Operations. Involved in formulating changes and establishing policies which
developed better management reporting and effective use of information systems.
MARY KAY
Independent Beauty Consultant 1996 - Current
3. • Continue to provide loyal customers with satisfactory results in caring for their skin and resolving problem
issues with aging skin and teenage acne prone skin.
PHARMOS CORPORATION Gainesville, Florida 9/94-6/96
Controller
• Joined the Corporation when cash flow problem was severe. Formulated and implemented plan to ease
situation by cutting costs (operational costs, research & development costs, etc.) renegotiating contracts,
designed and implemented budget for operational costs as well as job costing, and monitored all
expenses.
• Handled all Human resources, including payroll, 401k administration, Health insurance and other benefits.
Later on delegated these and other responsibilities to other personnel.
• Network and System Administrator; solved all computer problems.
• Suggested and assisted in consolidation of Corporate (New York) and Florida operations.
• Formulated new chart of accounts and job cost system. Created numerous reports in Timberline to provide
custom budget reports, job cost reports, etc.
• Established format and procedures for project cost systems; educated field personnel on cost reporting.
• Assisted in filing for grants. Filed necessary Financial Status Reports and all other reports for approved
grants.
• Developed and implemented policies and procedures.
• Formulated and implemented Administration of Contracts. Wrote, approved, & tracked payments & work
against contracts.
5/89-9/94 CASABLANCA EAST CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Gainesville, Florida
Property Manager
Provided property management for 180-unit (plus growing) residential condominium complex. Directed
maintenance, major repairs, and daily operations.
Performed all accounting (trial balance, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll,
reconciliations, billing, collections) and finance (financial statement analysis, cost analysis, budget analysis
and forecasting): performed purchasing; managed office work flow; prepared financial statements for CPA
review.
• Restructured and computerized all accounting / financial functions.
• Designed and implemented collections strategies.
• Consolidated a full-time position into a part-time one.
8/93-9/94 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PAPER INDUSTRY (NCASI) Gainesville, Florida
Administrative Assistant
Provided administrative support for environmental services including accounts payable, typing / editing
correspondence, labeling, distribution.
• Developed spreadsheets using scientific symbols and data.
12/93-5/94 SUNSTATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Gainesville, Florida
Teller III
Processed customer transactions; cross-sold credit union products / services; opened and closed accounts;
balanced cash drawer and ATM; expedited equipment maintenance.
• Promoted from Teller II; "Employee of the Month" (5 of 6 opportunities).
3/93-7/93 KRAFT GENERAL FOODS Northfield, Illinois
Tax Accountant / Executive Administrator
Performed accounts receivable, tax collections, bank reconciliations; processed tax refunds; created / typed /
prepared forms and schedules with computer applications.
5/91-2/93 HEALTH CARE PHARMACY SERVICES (HPS) Gainesville, Florida
Accounting Supervisor (Pharmacy services to LTCs)
• Promoted from Data Entry within one week; supervised up to 12; trained new employees; assisted in hiring;
cultivated new vendor sources.
1987-1991 Assistant Manager to Cafe Espresso, All Doug's Dairy Twirl Stores in North Gainesville, FL; All Pick A Flicks
Video Stores in Gainesville, FL.; Grand Ole Bakery & Catering Services ; Tennis and Racquetball Club &
Bar
• Managed inventory; ordered supplies; open and close store; balance registers; managed employees;
scheduling of hours; made custom alcoholic beverages, prepared food when cooks were busy, un-
available, and during non-peak hours.
4. VONDA BARBER
6485 Mountain View Drive, Park City, Utah 84060 • 808-398-1727 • vonda05@hawaii.rr.com
Please NOTE that references listed below are Hawaii Time Zone which is 3 hours earlier. Three references are on Eastern
Standard time and noted EST.
REFERENCES
Lisa Polous (Home-school Educator Associate) ▪ 808-386-3910 Cell ▪ 808-626-3931 Hm
Robert David Carpenter • 843-532-8681 Cell • 954-459-0484 Hm
CEO, Residential Design Concepts rdc29102@yahoo.com
Terri Manthey (Friend/ Business Associate) ▪ 920-579-2293 Cell ▪ 502-909-7154 Hm
EST
Garrett Saikley • 843-532-8682 Cell • 954-459-0484 Hm
Consulting Radiologist, Johns Hopkins Univ. gfsmd@hawaii.rr.com
Medical Center
Nikita Patalinghug (Co-worker / Bus. Partner / Friend) ▪ 352-222-1103 Cell
EST
Wilean Rovell Rixx (Manager / Friend) ▪ 850-225-0532 Cell ▪ 850-830-9797 Hm
EST 5736920553@mms.att.net
Kim Marquez (Home-school Educator Associate) ▪ 808-351-5181 Cell ▪ 808-206-7603 Hm
Cheryl Turansky (Pastor's Wife/ Friend) ▪ 808-927-7787 Cell ▪ 808-625-2232 Hm
Mark Turansky (Pastor/ Counselor) ▪ 808-484-1000 Cell ▪ 808-625-2232 Hm
Tara Wilmarth (Friend) ▪ 808-284-8163 Cell
taradise71@gmail.com
Michelle Spencer (Friend from Church) ▪ 808-286-2528 ▪ 808-592-5175
Finance Manager, Mercedes Benz
Lorena Storhaug (Friend) ▪ 808-636-3904 Cell ▪ 808-636-3904 Hm
LANGUAGES
English: Native language
Spanish: Able to communicate. Taking additional courses this year for advanced communication.
Hawaiian: Familiar with basic words, agricultural or history terms.
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Travel Water Skiing Snow Skiing Snowmobiling Diving Hiking
Cycling Boating Snorkeling Yoga Music Theatre
Guitar Volleyball Horse-back Riding Amusement Parks Gourmet Food Wine
Social events w/ friends and family