Richard Maida

To the Wise . . . an Investment

My Story

Personal Profile

Innovative Finance Professional/ Controller with years of diverse experience. A high achiever in managing all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, expense management, operations and administration. A team leader who effectively meets goals through strong leadership. Experienced in managing change, overseeing budgets and leading toward targeted goals.

Past Experience

Aim High, Work Hard and Love your Family

Adjunct Instructor, Colorado State University - Pueblo

April 2022 - Present

• Prepare and deliver lectures on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing and operations management

• Evaluate and grading of student work

• Plan, evaluate and revise curricula, course content, and materials

• Utilize various high-impact instructional strategies to facilitate student learning

Treasurer, A Safe Place for Pets

May 2021 - Present

• Preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, and financial position forecasts of a 60k annual budget

• Knowledge and experience complying with GAAP principals for Non-Profit entities

• Conduct and coordinate audits of company accounts in accordance with state and federal requirements

• Coordination of the financial planning, procurement and investment activities of the organization

• Process payroll and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions

Senior Forward Fuels Trader, Colorado Springs Utilities

January 2017 - May 2018

• Optimized Colorado Springs’ Gas Trading Portfolio for a $5-6 million average yearly profit

• Managed financial revenue and provided consistent review and support to maintain accuracy of accounting processes

• Negotiated prices or contracts of energy sales and purchases according to regulatory commissioned practices across the western United States

• Managed and supervised trading interns and real-time employees to ensure daily trading goals • Prepared documentation for regulatory audits to ensure compliance with legal and administrative guidelines

Education

Knowledge is Power

Masters of Business Administration, William Howard Taft University

William Howard Taft University is a private for-profit online university headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1976 as a graduate school providing continuing education for certified public accountants, the university provides distance education and offers academic programs up to the doctoral level. William Howard Taft University and Taft Law School together form the Taft University System.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Shippensburg University of Pennslyvania

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Founded in 1871, it later became the first teachers college in Pennsylvania. Shippensburg University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.