Rose Kern
Portland, OR •--• www.linkedin.com/in/rosekern
MBA Finance/ QBO ProAdvisor / Business Analyst
Engaging and process-oriented professional with the capacity to work independently and to excel within an inclusive
and innovative team culture.
— Key Qualifications —
Visionary professional with over 19 years of experience in small business management and a unique ability to
establish and refine manufacturing processes to accomplish specific volume, productivity improvements, and profit
goals.
Collaborative team-player with high emotional intelligence with the capacity to manage and build a world-class team
of individuals focused on operations, business development, real estate, and hospitality.
Creative problem solver, known to attract, motivate, and retain a group of high performing professionals focused on
operations, process improvements, business development, real estate, hospitality, and quality customer service.
Outstanding leader, manager, coach, and mentor with a remarkable ability to uncover root causes and encourage
teams to discover previously unrealized solutions with focus on values and culture.
Highly effective communicator, motivator, and strategist with the capacity to use creativity to determine the best
course of action for the business as a whole through use of skills that transfer across multiple industries and positions.
Professional Experience
Picoco | Portland, OR
Asset Manager December 2016 to June 2020
Riverview General Contractor LLC | Portland, OR
Operations Manager / Director of Finance and Administration | April 2002 to Present
Establish strong foundation for success by coordinating and leading annual audit process including oversight of annual
budgeting and planning process. Deliver key contributions toward success through effective project management, risk
management, bookkeeping, and licensing with oversight of SAIF, CCB, and OSHA compliance.
Selected Contributions:
Demonstrate reliability and ingenuity through management of organizational cash flow and forecasting.
Create environment for sustained success by hiring subcontractors; update and implement business policies and
accounting practices; oversee prospecting and sales.
Exhibit innovation and capacity to excel through implementation of robust contracts management and financial
management / reporting system.
GCA | Portland, OR
Facilities Account Manager (Boeing Account) | September 2014 to April 2015
Demonstrated insightful leadership and enhanced clarity of mission through sales of services and solutions. Employed
refined relationship-building skills and collaborative mindset to oversee weekly safety meetings; trained employees on
routine safety issues.
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Selected Contributions:
Leveraged experience and training to maintain the budget, fulfill contractual obligations, supervise staff, and
order supplies.
Shaped a vibrant culture by ensuring high-level customer satisfaction.
PHCNW | Portland, OR
Account Supervisor | October 2011 to June 2012 / June 2013 to April 2014
Demonstrated calm, clear-headed leadership as primary point of contact for high-level Federal, State, and County
Property Managers. Delivered transformative improvement by establishing priorities among several assignments;
completed responsibilities on time and ensured quality resolutions.
Selected Contributions:
Provided insightful vision and guidance for customers through sales of services; established and maintained
contractual obligations.
Employed balanced, disciplined leadership in oversight of budget, supply, HR functions. and work schedules.
Skillfully resolved staff and customer concerns.
Mocha Delight | Portland, OR
Owner / Manager | September 1996 to January 2017
Demonstrate leadership and perseverance to drive innovation by ensuring customers are happy, loyal, and satisfied.
Develop corporate cohesion by hiring, training, and motivating staff with focus on job satisfaction and quality service.
Selected Contributions:
Exhibit superior attention to detail through management of inventory, pricing, and supply price management.
Provide vital structure through daily banking and bookkeeping, tax oversight, ordering, and work schedules.
Real Estate Investment / Management | Portland, OR
Investor / Manager | April 2002 to Present
Define direction that catalyzes coordination through effective screening, contract leasing, maintenance, risk assessment,
insurance oversight, and complaint resolution.
Educational Background
Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Finance
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, OR
Associate of Applied Science in Management and Supervisory Development
Portland Community College, Portland, OR
Technical Skills and Achievements
Microsoft Office Suite | QuickBooks | Quicken | Professional Program Certificate in Management and Supervisory
Development | Professional Program Award in Leadership | Professional Program Award in Human Resource
Management | Professional Program Award in Customer Service Management
