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The Perry Bender Purpose:

Sharing knowledge, experiences, and skills with a desire to be a blessing to those I encounter, with a focus on helping Small Businesses and their owners prosper physically, spiritually, mentally and financially.

Work History

The Bender Group

Jun 2001 - Present

Providing professional products and services of which help our clients achieve greater satisfaction and prosperity through their business.

Graham Woods/Davison Adminstrative - Saginaw, MI

Sep 1997 - May 2000

One of three CPA's in the office. Responsible for a variety of accounting, consulting and tax issues.  Involved with the implementation of new accounting and information systems with a Windows NT Network system.

Cooper Commercial Group - Controller, Flint, MI

Apr 1995 - Sep 1997

Controller/Property Manager - Oversee functions for over 20 accounting entities,Property Manager/Lease Administrator of 12 commercial office and retail rental properties.Reviewed and installed new windows based accounting & property management software.  Updated internal controls, and implemented monthly communication of P&L's to Property Owners.

Job Skill Technology, Inc. - Controller, Bay City, MI

Jun 1994 - Apr 1995

Controller/Incharge of complete accounting department.  Duties to include: A/P, A/R, G/L, Financial Statements, Tax Returns, Other Misc. and Managerial Duties.

 

Laine, Appold & Co. P.C. - Tax Accountant, Bay City, MI

Aug 1992 - Jun 1994

Tax Accountant - Duties include: business, trust & personal tax preparation, and other various accounting and auditing functions.

Nehls, Mitchel & Keidel and Associates, Inc. -Tax Accountant, Saginaw, MI

Jan 1991 - Aug 1992

Duties include: preparing Federal & State Corporate, Partnership, & Personal tax returns using Creative Solutions software; communicating P & L's to clients & other misc. duties.

Plante & Moran Accounting Firm - Accounting Internship, East Lansing, MI

Jan 1990 - Apr 1990

M Bender Tool Grinding, Inc., - Family owned Business, Reese, MI

Jun 1976 - Dec 1989

Responsible for sharpening rotary burrs, setup and operation of fluting machine, assisting in hiring, investment, bookkeeping and decision making.

Reese Auto Polishing & Reconditioning Center - Owner, Reese, MI

May 1982 - Dec 1984

Entrepreneur of business venture, consisting of: Investing, Purchasing, Bookkeeping, Marketing, Public Relations, Accounts, and Hiring.  Reese Auto Polishing & Reconditioning is still in business today.

Education

MSU-East Lansing, MI

B.A. - Accounting/Business

Sept 1988-Dec 1990

 

Delta College, University Center

Associates Degree-Liberal Arts

Sept 1983-April 1988

 

Financed 100% of college expenses.  90% through work and 10% through scholarships.

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant

(State of Michigan)
 - Nov 1993 - 
Passed all four sections of the CPA Examination (at the first attempt)  (#1101023218).

Interests

Girls Fastpitch Softball ...

2009

There is nothing greater than watching kids grow, learn and accomplish more than they ever dreamed. I've been coaching girls fastpitch for over 7 years. We've won a few tournaments, lost a few and learned a whole lot in between. The smiles are what makes it worthwhile.

Volunteer Work

Missions

Haiti Mission Trip

In July of 2006 I had the privilage to travel to Haiti on a short term mission trip.  I was one of six team members, responsible for the delivery of a donation of money from our church and to help with the labor to build a school for the children of St. Michel.  It was a life changing experience!

 

I have also  been involved with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization, and more currently involved with the church as a member of the ushers team, and the Treasurer of our Baseball Softball Association.

Scholarships

M.S.U. Community College Honors Scholarship