Andrew Kootman: Owner in San Diego, CA

Effectively took a start-up company with debt and grew it to a profitable venture that is being sold to Groupon, Inc. Efficiently managed all the accounting, cash-flow, and daily operations of the company. Established budgets and goals for the employees and the marketing team to execute. Published metrics and KPIs to be incorporated into the monthly financials and scorecards to meet Company goals. Extensive experience in sales through establishing partnerships with local restaurants. Launched the company with 17 restaurant partners and have now signed over 300 restaurants in San Diego. Experience in managing full-time employees and managing over one hundred active drivers. Duties included market analysis to determine proper staffing of the drivers to meet the volume of customer orders, while not overstaffing in order to maximize driver earning potential. Experience in digital and guerrilla marketing.

Excelled as a staff accountant in preparing compilations, reviews, audits, and 401(k) audits for clients up to $100 million in revenue. Received a promotion to Senior Accountant in just 18 months. Managed teams on audits and was responsible for assigning and reviewing their work and preparing the financials statements and disclosures. Gained extensive experience in understanding and improving client's internal controls and financial reporting procedures. Lead the firm on all non-profit engagements.