Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
Generic

MICHAEL STARKS

Pocatello

Summary

Detail-oriented and analytical professional seeking a position in accounting where I can leverage my finance education, hands-on experience with accounts management, and technical skills in Excel and financial analysis. Known for accuracy, efficiency, and a strong ability to translate data into actionable insight.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

UPS Air Driver

UPS
01.2016 - Current
  • Maintained accurate delivery logs and route records with full attention to detail
  • Routinely resolved delivery issues and managed time-sensitive scheduling
  • Demonstrated strong customer service in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Apartment Manager

Collegiate Inn
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Managed accounts receivable/payable, tenant billing, and monthly budget reconciliation
  • Prepared financial reports and tracked income/expenses to support property profitability
  • Assisted tenants with financial planning related to rent and utilities
  • Consistently achieved occupancy and revenue goals through effective lease management
  • 60 Units

Agronomist Assistant

Stukenholtz Labs
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Created custom Excel-based programs to analyze water table patterns, improving farm irrigation strategies
  • Programs are still in use today to communicate actionable data to farmers, helping guide crop decisions
  • Supported senior agronomists in project tracking, research analysis, and client communication
  • Assisted in developing crop management strategies and techniques.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Skills

  • Accounts Payable/Receivable – Oversaw AP/AR responsibilities in property management
  • Financial Analysis – Developed and interpreted reports to support better budgeting and planning
  • Excel Development – Designed water analysis programs still in use today to improve agricultural reporting and farmer communication
  • Budgeting & Forecasting – Helped tenants create monthly budgets and coordinated property expense forecasting
  • Data Accuracy – Maintained highly accurate records, from tenant ledgers to scientific data
  • Software – Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, macros), Word, PowerPoint, and financial tools
  • Communication – Able to explain complex data clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Financial management
  • Budget reconciliation
  • Lease administration
  • Customer service

Certification

  • Quick Book Certified
  • Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
  • Series 63
  • Prepared for Series 6
  • Currently preparing for Series 7

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

UPS Air Driver

UPS
01.2016 - Current

Apartment Manager

Collegiate Inn
01.2015 - 01.2017

Agronomist Assistant

Stukenholtz Labs
01.2010 - 01.2016

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

Thomas Edison State University

Bachelor of Science - Finance

MICHAEL STARKS