Christopher Zemla
Taylors
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Tuttle & Associates, LLC, excelling in fiscal oversight and customer service excellence. Proven track record in financial planning and operations management, driving efficiency and quality in diverse environments. Adept at leading teams and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance business performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Finance
Tuttle & Associates, LLC
Greenville
05.2024 - Current
- I currently operate and direct all incoming funds for the real estate law firm. This includes handling earnest money deposit, IOLTA accounts, large wire and check deposits and disbursements as well. This also includes dealing with customers on a daily basis dealing with any financial questions they might have.
Custom Project Manager
Tidewater Lumber & Moulding
Greer
08.2023 - 05.2024
- I currently run the custom projects that cum through the smaller part of Tidewater. I work closely with sales reps to ensure that we have all the appropriate material and data possible so that we can make a custom item that our customers will approve of. This also includes conversing with vendors, keeping track of our project timeliness, and ensuring quality control.
Personal Banker
Wells Fargo
Greenville
06.2022 - 08.2023
- I currently work as a personal banker with Wells Fargo handling personal and small business accounts. Helping set up small LLC accounts and setting clients up with financial support and a financial advisor if needed.
General Manager
Knead Pizza
Lexington
12.2017 - 06.2022
- I currently help operate this business for 50 hours a week. This includes doing inventory, all guest relations and complaints, and insuring quality control. Along with using Excel and Word on a daily basis.
Manager
Flight Deck Restaurant
Lexington
04.2017 - 12.2017
- I handle any and all customer complaints dealing with the kitchen as well as handling anywhere from 15-20 employees on a shift. i also handled all closing duties involving safe count and payroll.
Manager
Texas Roadhouse
Columbia
01.2015 - 03.2017
- I was a corporate manager and handled the training of all employees and bartenders, included E-Verify and payroll assistance. i managed anywhere from 30-40 employees in one shift. dealt with customer complaints over the phone and in restaurant issues.
Foreman/Supervisor
Armor Construction
Sanborn
04.2011 - 01.2015
- I was an roofing and siding installer and worked my way up to foreman/crew supervisor. As a supervisor i was in charge of overseeing all work on job sites, ensuring we had proper permits, and final overlook of all work done on job sites. i was also in charge of ordering products, scheduling deliveries, and ensuring all products arrived on time and in good shape.
Education
Bachelor's - Sports Physical Therapy
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC04.2011
Skills
- Financial planning and analysis
- Operations management
- Construction oversight
- Banking services
- Food safety compliance
- Military experience
- Inventory control and management
- Leadership and team building
- Driving proficiency
- Budget management
- Materials handling expertise
- Security operations
- Payroll processing
- Fiscal oversight
- Phone etiquette skills
- Pallet jack operation
- Merchandising strategies
- Negotiation techniques
- Business development initiatives
- Presentation skills (PowerPoint)
- Customer service excellence
- Employment and labor law knowledge
- Sales strategies
- Cashiering operations
- Treasury management expertise
- Heavy lifting capabilities
- Training and development programs
- Restaurant management experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Word)
- Lending practices
- Retail sales strategies
- Financial services knowledge
- Information security awareness
- Profit and loss analysis
Certification
- ServSafe Manager, 06/19, 06/24
- Certified Notary Public
- CDL A
- Driver's License
- CDL
- NMLS
Additional Information
In every job I have had, I have worked my way into a management position or obtained any certifications that were required by me from the company I was working for. I don't take many vacations and genuinely enjoy working and learning new skills that I can apply to my job to be more beneficial to the company I work for.
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Director of Finance
Tuttle & Associates, LLC
05.2024 - Current
Custom Project Manager
Tidewater Lumber & Moulding
08.2023 - 05.2024
Personal Banker
Wells Fargo
06.2022 - 08.2023
General Manager
Knead Pizza
12.2017 - 06.2022
Manager
Flight Deck Restaurant
04.2017 - 12.2017
Manager
Texas Roadhouse
01.2015 - 03.2017
Foreman/Supervisor
Armor Construction
04.2011 - 01.2015
Bachelor's - Sports Physical Therapy
Citadel Military College of South Carolina