Cathy McClarnan, Consumer Services

Hi, I'm Cathy McClarnan. I am currently looking for a consulting position in St. Louis, MO

Cathy McClarnan's Bio:

Cathy McClarnan is a dedicated and diligent decorator but she is so much more. Decorating On A Shoestring’s mission statement is also their tagline Transforming homes into personal paradises and businesses into powerhouses of success and creativity…. ALL on a shoestring budget! Cathy directs a company that utilizes discounts and savings programs whenever possible. In addition, so as not to break the budget AND squeeze every ounce of value out of it, the company will repurpose things you already have. Cathy started designing spaces when she was old enough to move a four poster bed and dresser around. When that wasn’t enough she learned to sew to make her own draperies and bedspreads. Still craving more knowledge to create both beautiful and organized spaces she learned to stain and paint furniture. The love continued when she found a position at a framing store to learn how to cut mats and build picture frames. She has worked with two local painting contractors and has received an award from the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America for her work with their chapter. Her closest childhood friend and repeat client describes her as “being fearless about taking on most any project in or out of the home” What sets Cathy McClarnan apart from other decorators or designers is that she gets to know the likes and dislikes of the people who live in the home or office, finds out what is not working and works with the space and budget constraints to come up with a solution that beautifies, increases value and or productivity. Because as she often says, “If you surround yourself by things you love, you'll love coming home to your surroundings.” The same holds true for what might otherwise be the drudgery of the office. Cathy’s list of clients includes: First time homeowners or apartment dwellers Homeowners wishing to “down” or “up” sizing and wishing a comprehensive plan for their new space Homeowners who want to “age gracefully” in their current space Business owners (Physicians, Financial Planners, Self-Employed Home-based) who want to have a great first impression or want their space to work more efficiently West St. Louis County Rotary @ HavenHouse Services Decorating Consultations with an hourly fee, as few or as many as you need or as your budget affords Home Staging Home and Office Organizing Event Planning Picture and Memento Framing Decorating On A Shoestring wants to help you plan your home or office to be able to adapt as your family or staff, finances, challenges or circumstances change without having to redo everything. They work on the 90/10 rule of having your home or office work for you for the things you do on a day-to-day basis or 90% of the time. Then they create a game plan for a few things you need to tweak for the other 10% of the time. A perfect example would be the holidays when you are seating many guests. It makes no sense to have a table for 14 set up in your kitchen all year if you are a family of 3 for the rest of the year. Instead of having a huge table all year, why not have a table with multiple leaves? Have chairs that serve as side chairs in a home office for most of the year but can be moved in a moment’s notice to add to the holiday table. Decorating On A Shoestring also applies the 90/10 rule to advertising. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Decorating-On-A-Shoestring/640419046034328?ref=hl Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/DOASinMO/ and their website - www.decoratingonashoestring.biz will address and serve 90% of their clients very effectively, so they won’t spend money on expensive large page print adds or time Tweeting. While Cathy McClarnan is employed with Decorating On A Shoestring she would consider a part time or consulting position with a store like IKEA decorating vignettes to showcase their products. Take advantage of Cathy McClarnan's solution seeking capabilities first hand by calling her NOW @ (314) 565-4908.

Cathy McClarnan's Experience:

Decorator at Decorating On A Shoestring
March 1992 - Present | Chesterfield, MO
Decorating AND Accounting….. particularly ways to have something beautiful AND save money are Cathy’s passions. Even when her career steered her more to Accounting she continued decorating part time since 1992. Cathy thinks that it's a left brain, right brain thing that makes her balanced as a whole. Decorating is so different than it was 20 years ago with the creating and extreme popularity of the HGTV, DIY shows, but also with video conferencing. Cathy McClarnan can now have a video consultation in Missouri for someone in Colorado, just by being taken on a video tour of the home. Cathy typically utilizes Pinterest and Houzz getting clients to visualize what they want in their new space which saves the client hundreds to thousands of dollars in consultation fees and allows them to become an active part of the decorating process. A large portion of Decorating On A Shoestring’s clientele just wants help. That help can be choosing paint colors, furniture placement, figuring out how to get the biggest bang out of a $500 budget. Yes, they can work with that low of a budget! Decorating On A Shoestring also offers free advice on their Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Decorating-On-A-Shoestring/640419046034328?ref=hl and Pinterest @ https://www.pinterest.com/DOASinMO Cathy McClarnan’s position entails: • Fostering new clients by increasing social media and website presence and networking • Working with clients to determine style, budget and vision • Determining color palettes, furniture options and room layout • Using computer-aided design to create drawings • Planning, estimating and tracking budgets for projects • Selecting samples, including flooring, carpet, and paint to be approved by client • Evaluating the best furniture, window treatments and artwork based on the client’s budget • Supervising the installation of the design which may include hanging drapes and artwork and furniture arrangement • Coordinating work schedules with staff, subcontractors and suppliers or vendors such as painters and carpet/floor installers • Following up with clients to ensure job was performed to design/specs • Performing accounting duties, completing paperwork and hiring assistants
Medical Practice Manager at Sound Health Services, P.C
October 2010 - October 2013 | St. Louis, MO
From the end of 2010 until the beginning of 2012 Cathy McClarnan performed a dual role within Sound Health Services, P.C. as both the Payroll Accountant AND the Practice Manager for Pediatric Otolaryngology - ENTs Just For Kids! As a Divisional Practice Manager, Cathy McClarnan: • Acted as liaison between patients, physicians, staff, ancillary facilities and the central office to facilitate flow of information/issue resolution. • Managed and scheduled staff, prepared and updated procedures including training and orientation for new employees. Accounting duties included accounts payable, payroll, budgets, profit and loss statements then analyzing data to make recommendations for increased profitability of the practice. • Marketing duties involved providing content and promoting stories, awards, campaigns, etc. via Facebook, divisional website and visiting referring physician’s offices. Cathy McClarnan’s selected accomplishments included: • Creating and maintaining a divisional website www.entforkids-stl.com and Facebook page www.facebook.com/ENTsJustForKidsInStl • Introducing cost saving strategies by having an office sharing arrangement with another practice. • Building a patient focused team • Developing the most profitable/flexible office staffing models
Business Office Manager at Porter Kickham, Inc.
1999 - December 2012 | Ellisville, MO
Michael J. Kickham and Guy-Robert Porter had a dream to be a one stop shop for all the BIG financial decisions in your life. Cathy McClarnan was a major part of the team who not only managed all aspects of the financial planning office and staff but also by obtaining both her Insurance and Mortgage Brokers licenses. Cathy McClarnan's duties as the Business Office Manager included: Performing all daily accounting, A/R, A/P, banking, schedule coordinating, purchasing, training, directing the front office staff, client relations and providing administrative support to principles. During her time with Porter Kickham, Inc., Cathy McClarnan often took on new assignments and worked with principles to improve efficiency of procedures. Some of Cathy McClarnan's selected accomplishments include: • Completely revamping the A/R and A/P system to ensure that files or bills were handled in a timely and consistent manner. • Resolving an inherited 6 month correspondence and filing backlog in two weeks • Creating a projected cash flow system to reflect incoming commissions versus pending bills
Accountant at QuickBooks to Go
1999 - December 2012 | Chesterfield, MO
Cathy McClarnan started a small business outsource accounting service to handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, payroll, budget and financial statements allowing business owners to focus on growing their businesses. As an Accountant AND an Entrepreneur, Cathy McClarnan can help you with: • Marketing • Website • Show you the value of LinkedIn • Determine what staffing models are the best and most economical for your company • How to save on office supplies, business cards, check printing and MORE!
Payroll Accountant at Sound Health Services, P.C.
December 2008 - 2012 | St. Louis, MO
As the Payroll Accountant, Cathy McClarnan developed and implemented payroll protocol, set up cross checking reports to verify ETO with QuickBooks calculations. Cathy McClarnan also recorded, deducted and paid voluntary and 3rd party deductions in a timely manner. Cathy McClarnan was also calculated deductions for group health, life, and disability insurance premiums and communicated to employees. Administered 401(k) and flexible savings plan contributions and disbursements. Some of Cathy McClarnan's selected accomplishments included • Saving approximately $10,400 a year per year by setting up and maintaining payroll “in house” with QuickBooks Pro • Co-creating and maintaining a company handbook that was used through 2012 • Reducing payroll inflation and manual errors by evaluating and setting up online timekeeping system

Cathy McClarnan's Education:

St. Louis University
Certificate
Concentration: Small Business Development
Hickey Business School
Concentration: Accounting Program

Cathy McClarnan's Interests & Activities:

Cathy McClarnan balances her left brained accounting with a love for right brained creative design, interior decorating and when weather permits, exterior landscaping.

Cathy McClarnan

Residential and Commercial Decorator | Consumer Services

Hi, I'm Cathy McClarnan. I am currently looking for a consulting position in St. Louis, MO

Cathy McClarnan's Bio:

Cathy McClarnan's Experience:

Decorator at Decorating On A Shoestring

Medical Practice Manager at Sound Health Services, P.C

Business Office Manager at Porter Kickham, Inc.

Accountant at QuickBooks to Go

Payroll Accountant at Sound Health Services, P.C.

Cathy McClarnan's Education:

St. Louis University

Hickey Business School

Cathy McClarnan's Interests & Activities: