Kiana Grant
Ventura
Summary
Dynamic start-up specialist with a diverse background in business, finance, customer care, operations, and inventory management. Recently transitioned to a caretaker and home coordinator role, effectively managing elder care and supporting individuals with special needs. Actively pursuing certification as a pharmacy technician while seeking opportunities in the animal care sector. Committed to leveraging a unique blend of skills and experiences to contribute positively in new environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager
Cloud Coast Media / Self-Employed
06.2008 - Current
- Prepare and organize all necessary documentation for annual federal and state tax filings, manage business tax and sales/use tax filings, and coordinate with outside CPA and bookkeeping services for the business.
- Maintain bookkeeping records, including bank statements, accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring the accuracy of financial and business records.
- Coordinate travel logistics, including flights, hotels, meals, and car transport.
- Manage digital and physical filing systems, ensuring all records are secure and up-to-date.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, phone calls, email correspondence, and business inquiries.
- Order office supplies and manage equipment and inventory.
Private Caregiver and Health Care Coordinator (Family)
Self-Employed
06.2018 - 12.2023
- Provided 24/7 in-home care for a senior with progressive dementia and complex cancer needs, managing all aspects of daily living, medication administration, and safety.
- Coordinated care with oncologists, neurologists, and hospital teams; acted as primary advocate to ensure adherence to treatment plans and comfort care.
- Managed medical, financial, and logistical needs, including scheduling appointments, navigating insurance, and managing household budgeting.
- Adapted to rapidly changing health conditions, implementing safety measures to prevent falls and manage behavioral changes associated with dementia.
- Maintained detailed medical logs and provided companionship, preserving dignity and quality of life through the end of life.
Business & Marketing Manager
OVIS LLC, DBA Event Art, Ojai, CA
Ojai, CA
03.2004 - 05.2008
- Department Manager in charge of the formation, growth and development of the start-up business.
- Responsible for event planning and efficient coordination and successful completion of Trade Shows and exhibitions to capture quality leads and position the company effectively in the marketplace.
- Manage all Marketing projects involved in the creation of promotional material, media and messaging, including but not limited to coordinating photo shoots, graphic designing, printing and website development.
- Created catalogs, brochures, postcards, trade show panels and banners and was in charge of overseeing the development and implementation of the E-commerce website.
- Worked as part of a team to develop, coordinate and implement promotional Marketing plans and strategies, including but not limited to advertising, e-business, mailings, and email and sale events.
- Department Manager in charge of overall ongoing business Operations and activities, including day-to-day supervision of Event Art office and staff, and business functions relating to Marketing and Operational principles, practices, procedures and initiatives.
- In charge of Accounting functions, including establishment of 2007 Budget and 5 year plan.
- Coordination of the production, pricing and distribution of products sold in a start-up environment.
Financial Analyst
Eddie Bauer, Inc., Redmond, WA
Redmond, WA
05.2001 - 05.2003
- Responsible for consolidated company internal financial reporting and analysis of variances, trends, and multi-channel strategies, Direct shipping expenses, and providing financial support to the Int’l division.
- Created and consolidated weekly sales and inventory reports, monthly company financial packages, seasonal Board packages, and yearly Budgets and LRP for reporting to Executives and Corporate.
- Responsible for internal financial models, forecasts, budgets, plans, research, analysis and reporting, for multiple concept P&Ls looking at trends and variances in sales, gross margin and expenses.
- In charge of EOM financial processes and journal entries necessary to close and report on the fiscal month, including Flash reporting, income and expense tracking, and reconciliations.
- Created multiple ad hoc reports focusing on expense control, analyzing opportunities for profitable returns and savings, and researching and explaining variances to budget, plans and prior years.
- Acted as primary contact for Spiegel Corporate and financial liaison to the Distribution Fulfillment Services, Tele-Services and International groups.
Financial Analyst
Rock Bottom Restaurants, Louisville, CO
Louisville, CO
06.1999 - 03.2001
- Responsible for internal financial reporting and budgets, including sales, productivity, and P&L reports, financial packages for the Executive team, and monthly and quarterly reporting of key financial measurables for multiple restaurants, regions and concepts.
- In charge of ad hoc reporting of financials through Oracle ADI, Discoverer, Excel and Access.
- Created multiple reports focusing on variance analysis and trend analysis, assessing actual vs. expected results, tracking and analyzing short-term and long-term comparables, and forecasting future trends.
- Took charge of the completion and implementation of the 2000 Budget upon the departure of the prior Finance manager, successfully accomplishing the task, meeting all timelines and banking covenants.
- In charge of the electronic set-up of the 2001 Budget structure and subsequent follow-through, while working with the current P&A manager in the creation and implementation of the 2001 Budget.
Operations Analyst
NetFlix.com, Inc., Los Gatos, CA
Los Gatos, CA
02.1998 - 04.1999
- Established key processes critical to the growth and success of this fast-paced E-commerce start-up, including efficiency tracking, flash reporting, and exceptions management.
- Created Excel and Oracle reports to analyze credit detail, order information, inventory control, shipping detail, system timing and processing times.
- Coordinated the effective functioning of the Operations team through logistics scheduling, tracking, forecasting and trend analysis.
- Served as the main Operations contact point resolving all operations-related inter-departmental issues.
- In charge of all customer-related credit transactions and troubleshooting, including bank correspondence, chargebacks, credit holds, transactions in Supercharge, and the use of Internet fraud prevention techniques.
- Managed a role instrumental in building the Purchasing department from the ground up, while assisting with the testing of customized programs and the functional implementation of Oracle and Supercharge, which contributed to the launch and successful establishment of NetFlix.com as a viable company.
Education
Professional Pharmacy Technician Certification -
Penn Foster
02-2026
Graphic Design, Photography, Marketing
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA12-2007
Accounting, Payroll, HTML
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA04-1999
BA - Economics, Environmental Studies, Sociology
University of California Santa Cruz
03-1993
Skills
- Volunteer experience with animals, raptors, photography, cinematography, and music studios
- Animal care, adult care and special needs care experience
- Financial management
- Project management
- Inventory ordering, tracking and management
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Documentation, organization and reporting
- Event planning and coordination
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Previous Employment
- Fractal Design 1996 - 1997 Accounting Clerk
- Mid-Counties Delivery Service 1995 - 1996 Office and Accounting Clerk
- Dominos Pizza 1994 - 1995 Driver
- Dream Inn 1993 - 1994 Night Auditor
- Ventura County Law Library 1986 - 1988 Library Clerk
Timeline
Private Caregiver and Health Care Coordinator (Family)
Self-Employed
06.2018 - 12.2023
Business Manager
Cloud Coast Media / Self-Employed
06.2008 - Current
Business & Marketing Manager
OVIS LLC, DBA Event Art, Ojai, CA
03.2004 - 05.2008
Financial Analyst
Eddie Bauer, Inc., Redmond, WA
05.2001 - 05.2003
Financial Analyst
Rock Bottom Restaurants, Louisville, CO
06.1999 - 03.2001
Operations Analyst
NetFlix.com, Inc., Los Gatos, CA
02.1998 - 04.1999
Graphic Design, Photography, Marketing
Moorpark College
Accounting, Payroll, HTML
Cabrillo College
BA - Economics, Environmental Studies, Sociology
University of California Santa Cruz
Professional Pharmacy Technician Certification -
Penn Foster