1. Phyllis M. Chestang
2271 N. Lake Avenue, 6489
Altadena, CA 91003 (626) 421-2500
E-mail:peachtree5319@gmail.com
Auditor/Business Analyst
MBA/Certified IRS tax preparer with comprehensive experience and professional strengths in internal controls, business systems
analysis, database management, financial reporting, business process reengineering, transportation performance, operational and
financial statement auditing. Completing PhD in Management & Decision Sciences and second year law studies progress.
Experience with diverse industries including airline/aircraft, electronics, manufacturing, governmental fund/non-profit
accounting, professionalservices, IT, consulting, et al.
EDUCATION
BA, UCLA
MBA, George Washington University, International Business & Finance
PhD Candidate, Mgmt. & Decision Sciences
Certifications and Professional Affiliations
CPA, (Candidate), Los Angeles Chapter, California Society of CPAs
Certified Auditor, County of Los Angeles, Office of the Assessor & Trained Appraisor
State of California Teaching Credential (K thru Adult)
Advanced Excel (macros, pivot tables), SPSS, SAP, Oracle, VB, C++, Peoplesoft
COMMUNITYSERVICE- Board advisory/Mgmt. interface
UCLA Health Industry/Medical Device showcase /Technology Entrepreneurs -‘Pitch
Sessions’/Office of Intellectual Property (OIP) – Spring 2015-Physicians, inventors,
technology researchers ‘pitch’ their business models for growth stage financing from angels,
VCs, investors, et al. Kaiser Permanente & UCLA Reagan Hospital contracting management
representatives shared insights into ‘processes’.
UCLA Start-up/Entrepreneur Advisor-Industry contact- Summer & Fall 2015
“Start-Up” UCLA-California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at UCLA ’Summer
Accelerator/Pitch sessions. (2015); support nine teams as they demo products; oversight
& review.
UCLA Biotech Industry Conference - Spring 2015
Industry conference and innovator/inventor information exchange of current trends and
investment opportunities- bankers, attorneys, scientists, researchers. In collaboration with
UCLA Anderson school; the Easton Technology Management Center, et al to develop
leaders who shape technology’s future. Through innovative courses, creative workshops,
high-profile events, and immersion in the most vital areas of high-tech business culture,
these events prepare the next generation to drive change in technology.

2. UCLA Extension - Business & Finance- University Faculty - 2012 to present
Teach finance, business and management courses on campus and online providing
industry ‘expert’ guest speakers, recommend outreach and additional tools to enhance learning.
Managing international students expectations and supporting their acclimation to US business &
educational systems. Innovate and create engaging, updated finance syllabus for global
marketplace & competition.
Board member US Green Builders Council-Inland Empire Division, Emerging Builders
(non-profit) Advised and staffed internships and Frontier Project expansion/operations.
Board member/industry advisor, Mt. San Antonio, Regional Information Security Staff
(non-profit/educational unit) provided advisory services to support funding proposals and
presentations that garnered $4 Mil. National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
Board advisor/Fiscal Mgmt Pasadena Delta Foundation (non-profit fiscal agent)
Provided advisory services to manage investments and funding health, education, etc.
projects for non-profit, Pasadena Chapter Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.
Moderator/presenter Southern California Women’s Health Conferences 2011 & 2012
Dr. Susan Nyanzi, LA County Public Health, Preventative Screenings; Dr. Jimenez,
Women & Violence, Dr. Faye Lee,Women’s Cardiac Issues
Glendale Memorial Hospital- “50 PLUS” program- support and upgrade 1200 member
database,support programs, members and provide information via on-site, in
person, telephone and mailing materials.
University ofPhoenix/Health Administration Accounting, Finance & Statistics- in-depth
training and instruction supporting student success and ensuring top tier grades &
matriculation.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
University ofLa Verne, La Verne, CA (2013 to present)
Teach economics (micro & macro), finance, business and management courses on campus and online
providing industry ‘expert’ guest speakers,recommend outreach and additional tools to enhance learning.
Management international students supporting their acclimation to US business & educational systems.
Pasadena ‘Art Night’ (2005 to present) - Docent/Special ACCESS Transit services- supported and
provided information regarding all routes for this twice yearly city sponsored event with over 10,000
visitors.
University ofPhoenix- Colleges ofBusiness& Natural Sciences - 2007 to present - Conduct
workshops on finance, business, economics, statistics, accounting, computer systems, largest-for profit
university in the US. Courses include ‘Health & Wellness”, Mathematics, Strategic Planning, MBA
Economics, et al. Poster session/research presentation re: UCLA Geffen partnership-orthopedic related.

3. Contracts/Consulting including:
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) 2007-2011 - 89 cities/jurisdictions audited for
compliance with contractual operational and financial guidelines. TDA/FTA governmental regulations
and GAAP/GAGAS compliance issues.
FEMA/SBA/Financial Consultant - $1bil. Community Disaster Infrastructure Program,Hurricane
Katrina, Hurricane Irene/New Jersey -financial/inspections to support recovery.
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD)- thru 2006/2007 Approx twenty (20) cities, and
water districts audited for compliance with accounting standards,and operational/contractualguidelines.