Jonathan Swift

Jonathan Swift

MBA with experience in Operations, Project Management, Logistics & Graphic Design

Charlotte, NC
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Summary

Well-rounded business professional with experience and education suited for a variety of operational and management roles. Experience includes +15 years in vendor relations, +8 years in management, +7 years in finance & budgets, 5 years in supply chain & logistics, and 2 years in event planning and marketing. Worked in both for-profit and non-profit sectors. Passionate about people and processes. I enjoy improving inefficiencies, managing projects, and the leadership and development of others.

Experience

2019 Apr - Present
Senior Accounting Specialist (Temporary Contract)
LOWES CORPORATE / Wilkesboro, NC

-Conduct manual bank reconciliations for US & Canadian stores & prepare corporate deposits

-Root cause & journal issues related to store variances and exceptions

-Create detailed reports of Daily Summary discrepancies for SOX compliance

-Assisted with creating & editing training documents and training of India data center hires

2016 Mar - 2018 May
Program Director / Creative Designer / Event Project Manager
PROJECT PRIMAVERA / Palm Harbor, FL
(2016 Remote)

-Oversaw mentoring program at the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch w/ 25 children & 11 mentors

-Designed & managed all digital & print marketing content for organization & print budget

-Negotiated and coordinated with graphic/marketing material and apparel printers

-Assisted in planning, coordination, set up, and tear down of music festival w/ +17,000 attendees, 150 vendors, & 600 volunteers

-Advised & developed strategies for non-profit operations & fundraising events

2014 Feb - 2017 Jun
Logistics Specialist - Procurement
LOWES CORPORATE / Wilkesb
-Managed stock kitchen cabinet procurement program for +1,800 U.S. stores -Coordinated w/ vendors, stores, and transportation for job sites & disaster relief truckloads -Analyzed Excel, Access, & DART reporting to root cause inventory interruptions & maintain store service levels during production capacity issues & 20% product group growth -Experienced w/ procurement across multiple supply chain channels both import & domestic
2010 Apr - 2016 Jul
Finance/Business Manager
UNIFIED CITY CHURCH / North Wilkesboro, NC
-Oversaw budgets, deposits, procurement, accounts payable & financial decisions -Created/Maintained banking, accounting, financial reporting and donor records -Assisted in developing structure/strategy & obtaining non-profit status
2010 Oct - 2014 Oct
Instructional Designer / Facilities & Event Assistant
SURRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE / Elkin,NC
-Designed & created online distant education courses & training materials -Responsible for student services, event set-up, building security, scheduling & administration -Developed Adult Basic Education and GED curriculum packets & teaching presentations

Education

2012 - 2013
Appalachian State University
MBA / Management

GPA 4.0

2009 - 2012
Regent University
B.S. / Marketing
2001 - 2005
Surry Community College
A.A.

Skills