1. Deborah Sue Cappo
18525 Red Oak St., Prairieville, La. 70769 225.328.8853 scappo@cox.net
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
Highly versatile business administrator with extensive experience in all aspects of administrative duties
for retail, construction, and oil & gas companies. Accomplished track record of developing and enhancing
business relationships for increased profitability with skills in accounting, project management and
customer and vendor relations. Strong leadership skills with an enthusiastic attitude and computer
proficiencies to coordinate multiple ongoing assignments with efficient and effective measures.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Leadership ● QuickBooks, TimeSlips Microsoft Office Suite ● Office Administration
Payroll, Invoicing ●Budgeting, Financial Planning ● New Business Development ● Profit & Loss Analysis
Strategic Planning ● Accounts Payable & Receivable ● Reception Duties ● Multi-Tasking
Market Research ● Customer Service ● Vendor Relations ● Inventory Control ● Reconciliations, Audits
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PERFORMANCE CONTRACTORS,BatonRouge, LA
OfficeManager& SiteAccountant,2013 – Present
Completes field purchasing, payroll, inventory control and tracking charts for accurate invoicing
Coordinates purchase orders and cost code analysis while completing accurate of employee sign in
sheets, vendor relations, maintenance of rental vehicles, new hire packets and rate changes
Manages project control logs and cost plus projects and ensures accurate employee rate sheets and
billable timesheets for efficient payroll
HARRISONLAW, LLC., Baton Rouge, LA
BusinessAdministrator&Paralegal,2005– 2011
Established accounting system with QuickBooksand business operations for streamlined service
ProvidedProfitand Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Analysis and General Legers
Managed all accountspayable, 401K accounts, accounts receivables
Completed payroll and tax deposits while providing CPA with quarterly and yearly reporting
Coordinated accurate billing using Timeslips while completing extensive research on permit
applications to provide needs and use analysis on various ongoing community projects
Delivered strong multi-tasking skills and legal research forvarious permit and licensing projects
Key Accomplishments:
Assisted in performing due diligence for large industrial mergers and buyouts
Handled all secretarial and reception duties, including, phones, supplies, mail, and correspondence
Remodeled, decorated and furnished offices at One American Place, including network hardware &
software
Maintained all accounting records for Mitigation Banks requiring reconciliation and reporting to U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers and managed funds and contracts for purchase of credits
Ensured all clients’ needs were met, supporting staff for Managing Member and Associates Attorneys
DANNYAND CLYDES FOOD STORES,INC., Gretna, LA
DirectorofAdministration – IT andAccounting,2000 – 2005
Led innovation, insights, and research for $2B division focused on brand growth in retail and food
service and out-of-home channels
Supervised all aspects of retail accounting, including monthly profit and loss statements, accounts
payable, receivable, payroll and general ledger in addition to taxes, licenses and permits of operation
Collaborated with firm’s CPA on all matters for year end audits
Designed, built, and maintained data entry screens, staged all hardware and upgraded all software
Maintained network and e-mail system, troubleshooting and outsourcing technical support
Created price book & scanning database for data exchange and provided field support for managers
Assisted Human Resources in developing training materials for store level operations.
2. DEBORAH SUE CAPPO, Page 2
J. KELLY NIX AND ASSOCIATES, Baton Rouge, LA
Project Manager, 1998 – 2000
Spearheaded Project Management efforts and remained responsible for design and implementation
of database for Fortune 100 Client and online startup company
Directed field collection and assembly of information for analysis and overall efficiency and
performance enhancements
Provided clients with information on employees, retirees, and contractors for lobbying purposes
Consulted with company partners to compile information on procurement systems of schools in the
southern states
Presented locally and for trade shows on e-procurement and product development
Previous positions include Information Systems Administrator and Senior Staff Member for Cracker
Barrel Stores, Inc.
EDUCATION
Computer Science Studies, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Accounting Studies, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Training via IBM, Host Software Providers, and Microsoft
Trained on IBM, UNIX, Windows NT and Microsoft Small Business Operating Systems
Legal Research and Legal Case Management Software Studies, Louisiana State University
QuickBooks Accounting Studies, Louisiana State University