Penny Visser has over 20 years of experience in finance and operations management. She has held roles such as CFO, COO, and Director of IT at People Of Color Network in Phoenix, Arizona, where she helped grow the company from $4M revenue to $33M revenue. She also served as Accounting Manager at Performance Dynamics in Phoenix and CFO at Peak Community Services in Logansport, Indiana. Visser received her M.S. in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2002 graduating Magna Cum Laude. She is seeking new opportunities in finance leadership.

1. Penny Visser
3701 W Pleasant Ln
Phoenix, Arizona 85041
602-799-4289, pvisser61@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
People Of Color Network Phoenix, Arizona
CFO, COO, Director Of IT October 2003 - October 2014
 Helped growing the company through acquisition from 6 employees and $4M revenue to 250 employees and
$33M revenue
 Performed multiple functions including: HR,billing, customer service, all aspects of finance including payroll,
A/P,A/R
 Once the company grew,role focused on financial analysis, strategic planning and operations management
 Managed relationships with AHCCCS,Medicare and Medicaid.
 Earned a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in Healthcare January 2014
 Promoted to COO position in July 2014 due to excellent performance
 Analyzes financial reports to identify opportunities to increase profitability
 Earns recognition from managers for strong performance
 Prepares and gives presentations to board of directors
 Interviews and assesses job applicants to make hiring decisions
 Maintains a strong team by properly coaching, counseling, and disciplining direct reports
 Consistently received bonuses and salary increases based on good performance
 Liaises with information technology support to solve important computer related issues
 Cultivates talent by training and mentoring new employees
Performance Dynamics Phoenix, Arizona
Accounting Manager February 2003 - October 2003
 Performed accounting functions including payroll, A/P,A/R, and financial reporting
 Had a reputation for providing outstanding service to customers
 Made changes to business processes that resulted in improved profits
 Kept a positive attitude while addressing customer service problems
 Fulfilled duties with limited guidance
 Resolved conflict by building trust and respect from clients and coworkers
Peak Community Services Logansport, Indiana
Chief Financial Officer April 2001 - February 2003
 This company met the needs of developmentally challenged adults. It was funded by Medicare. My department
took care of all financial aspects of the business. I worked with the Board of Directors, provided financial
analysis and budgeting.
 Identified opportunities to increase profitability
 Nurtured talent by mentoring employees
Wrapped In Elegance Kokomo, Indiana
Owner and General Manager May 1999 - December 2000
 Retail store selling wedding, party, and prom apparel
 Managed and operated the business including: customer service, purchasing, inventory management, cash flow
management, giving presentations to clients, planning events, and marketing
 Received outstanding feedback from customers
 Conducted financial analysis to increase profitability and efficiency
 Trained new employees to become effective team members
EDUCATION
Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, Indiana
M.S. in Business Management April 1996 - April 2002
 GPA: 3.9; Graduated Magna Cum Laude
 Elected for leadership roles and served as an officer in student organizations