Helen Logan
Dalton
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive organizational success. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
SEASONAL SITE MANAGER
Purple Pepper Farmstand
Clarks Summit
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed daily operations of farmstand including opening, closing procedures, cash handling, balancing and security protocols.
- Maintained records of inventory, sales and other relevant data.
- Prepared detailed progress reports for stakeholders, highlighting milestones and addressing potential issues.
- Coordinated promotions such as holiday discounts and clearance sales; created displays for maximum visibility.
- Provided guidance on product selection based on individual customer needs.
- Modified plans in response to delays, bad weather and sales fluctuations.
RETAIL SALES TEAM MEMBER
Purple Pepper Farmstand
Scranton
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Implemented visual merchandising standards to enhance store presentation.
- Collaborated with management to develop promotional strategies for sales events.
- Established strong relationships with customers by providing excellent service.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
GIG DRIVER
Uber; DoorDash
Scranton
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections regularly.
- Followed all traffic laws and safety protocols during operations consistently.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Picked up clients from specific locations to transport and drop off at destinations.
- Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
- Managed time effectively to meet tight delivery deadlines.
- Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
SEASONAL SITE MANAGER
Purple Pepper Farmstand
Clarks Summit
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed daily operations of farmstand including opening, closing procedures, cash handling, balancing and security protocols.
- Maintained records of inventory, sales and other relevant data.
- Prepared detailed progress reports for stakeholders, highlighting milestones and addressing potential issues.
- Coordinated promotions such as holiday discounts and clearance sales; created displays for maximum visibility.
- Provided guidance on product selection based on individual customer needs.
- Modified plans in response to delays, bad weather and sales fluctuations.
CONTROLLER
Domestic Violence Service Center, Inc.
Wilkes-Barre
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed internal systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency in reporting.
- Conducted meetings with team to provide instruction and gather input.
- Supervised employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll and budgeting.
- Maintained current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies, and directives, and current accounting standards.
- Skilled in using various software applications and programs including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues.
- Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Managed grant application processes from initiation to submission.
- Coordinated reporting timelines and deliverables with internal teams and funders.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Acton Technologies
Pittston
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored accounts payable transactions for accuracy and proper general ledger posting.
- Proofed invoices for typographical, contract rate and mathematical accuracy.
- Assessed cash flow and forecasted cash requirements to ensure adequate liquidity.
- Minimized chance of shrink or loss through inventory audits.
- Researched and analyzed reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures.
- Examined account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures.
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING/ACES$ FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Scranton
10.2008 - 10.2018
- Leveraged leadership expertise to direct a team of staff accountants and motivate the team to attain goals.
- Functioned as a key member of the executive procurement team charged with implementing growth initiatives.
- Spearheaded all year-end financial statement audit activities and responded to inquiries from executive management regarding financial results and other related matters.
- Acted as a subject matter expert by developing company-wide policies and implementing system controls to ensure adherence to the policies.
- Ensured the timely maintenance of financial records and monitoring of cash flow.
- Engaged with representatives of federal/state agencies and sustained multi-million dollar banking relationships.
- Scheduled training for direct reports and delivered their annual reviews.
- Supported various cross-functional operations, including platform issue resolution, facility planning, security, and risk assessment.
- Acted as interim CFO for six months and trained the new CFO.
- Led the transition for multiple firm software changes and served as the primary contact for related issues.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
JONES KOHANSKI & CO., PC - CERTIFIED PUBLIC
Moosic
12.2006 - 09.2008
- Functioned as the Chief Field Auditor on the annual audits of local non-profit and governmental entities.
- Dispensed quality training to personnel in audits and delivered various client services.
- Honed skills in 501(c)(3) accounting practices.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR
MCGRAIL, MERKEL, QUINN & ASSOCIATES - CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Scranton
01.2001 - 05.2006
- Contributed to annual audits of organizations across multiple industries, including SEC, banking, manufacturing, retail, non-profit and governmental entities.
- Acted as the Chief Auditor for multiple pension audits, while enriching knowledge of payroll systems and ERISA requirements.
- Collaborated with a team of auditors in implementing a strategic plan to provide outsourced internal auditing services to the banking industry.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
University Of Scranton
Scranton, PASkills
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Compliance oversight
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Operations management
- Coaching and mentoring
- MS office
- Financial management
- Documentation and reporting
- Facility oversight
- SOP development
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Trends analysis
- Business administration
References
References available upon request
Assessments
- Principles of accounting, Expert, 04/21
- Accounting skills: Bookkeeping, Highly Proficient, 02/21
- Attention to detail, Highly Proficient, 02/21
- Project management skills: Budgeting, Highly Proficient, 10/20
- Remote fit, Highly Proficient, 11/20
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
SEASONAL SITE MANAGER
Purple Pepper Farmstand
09.2025 - 12.2025
RETAIL SALES TEAM MEMBER
Purple Pepper Farmstand
04.2025 - 09.2025
GIG DRIVER
Uber; DoorDash
11.2024 - 03.2025
SEASONAL SITE MANAGER
Purple Pepper Farmstand
09.2024 - 11.2024
CONTROLLER
Domestic Violence Service Center, Inc.
01.2023 - 08.2024
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Acton Technologies
03.2022 - 12.2022
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING/ACES$ FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
10.2008 - 10.2018
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
JONES KOHANSKI & CO., PC - CERTIFIED PUBLIC
12.2006 - 09.2008
STAFF ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR
MCGRAIL, MERKEL, QUINN & ASSOCIATES - CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
01.2001 - 05.2006
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
University Of Scranton