The document is a resume for Gabel L. Long, a finance professional with extensive experience in financial analysis, underwriting, and management within various companies. It highlights qualifications including strong financial acumen, leadership abilities, and effective communication skills, along with positions held at various organizations such as finance manager and bond field underwriter. The educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance and an Associate of Arts in Business.

1. GABEL L. LONG
35 E. Exposition Avenue Denver, CO 80209 (303) 564-0069 gabelong1978@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
 To use my financial analyst background and leadership skills to accelerate company growth and profitability.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Strong understanding and knowledge of underwriting and the financial industry and GAAP principles
 Skilled in financial data analysis, research and decision-making
 Increased billings at UPS by $2,000 a week by focusing on safety
 Experienced in supervising and training employees
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills including client negotiations and large-group presentations
 Practiced in conducting meetings with diverse clientele, attorneys, CPAs, bankers, agents and union employees
 Grew and built agent relationships to grow the book of business by securing their confidance
 Proficient in Microsoft Office and company-specific software
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Electrical & Lighting Contractors, LLC., Westminster CO
Finance Manager January 2016 - Present
 Develop annual budgets and monitor budget performance
 Oversight and management of finance and accounting systems suitable for a $2,000,000 electrical company
 Oversee budgeting, accounting, payables, auditing, payroll, receivables, cash flow, benefits management,
insurance/surety program and investing functions
AM Trust Group, Lakewood CO
Sr. Bond Field Underwriter August 2014 - January 2016
 Underwrote subdivision bonds with a complete understanding of how the development
company is structured, financed, backed and operated
 Led development partners in productive meetings to understand the goals of the company and
make a determination if the project makes financial sense given their financial wherewithal.
 Meetings include lawyers, CPAs, contractors, bankers and principals
 Underwrote subdivision bonds up to $2,500,000
EMC Insurance Companies, Inc., Greenwood Village CO
Bond Field Underwriter October 2007 - August 2014
 Analyzed balance sheets, income statements, tax returns, personal and business credit
reports and cash-flow statements to reduce company risk
 Underwrote contract bonds up to $30,000,000, with zero losses
 Proven ability to lead productive meetings with CPA’s, bankers, attorneys, agents and clients
 Ability to assess best outcome for both company and client.
 Example: worked with client to cease acceleration of depreciation to improve balance-sheet strength and
prevent reduction of bond credit
 Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/bids simultaneously with speed, accuracy and excellent
service as acknowledged by company agents
United Parcel Service, Inc., Denver CO
Finance Department Supervisor June 2005 - October 2007
Training Department Trainer January 2005 - June 2005
Loader/Pick-off January 2003 - January 2005
 Led a crew of auditors and trained new employees
 Managed a twenty-person union crew that billed over $10,000/weekly in extra income by finding packages that were billed
incorrectly
 Led my crew to achieve one plus year of no injuries which increased billings by $2,000/weekly
 Achieved most-accurate loader at UPS for three consecutive months leading to promotion after nine months
 Inspired team to improve from a bottom-performer to a top-performer
EDUCATION
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver CO, December 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Finance
Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood CO, May 2002
Associate of Arts, Business