Stephanie Ripka

About Stephanie Ripka

Utilizing the systematic approach used in construction and energy companies, Stephanie has been updating the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce\'s finance and database management processes for nearly 3 years. Members and guests are special so providing meaningful events, programs and follow up communicate our commitment to their interests. Stephanie also is involved in the operations of the Chamber participating in the Finance and Executive Committees, and the Board of Directors. The committees she oversees are from the Outreach Group consisting of Connections, Member Benefits, New Member Events, and Card Exchange Committees. Stephanie has been continuing her education at Strayer University working towards a Bachelors of Business Administration with a minor in Marketing. Over 25 years of experience in the Construction Industry for both the general and mechanical contracting. Her experiences cover all aspects of operations, marketing and business development, project management, accounting and cost-control. Stephanie was active in the energy auditing market sector and is a founding member of Tri-State Greenergy, LLC. Her firm specializes in energy saving designs and ideas for residential, commercial and industrial applications, reducing the carbon footprint and energy expenses. Stephanie has also worked in the Green Education field, getting “Green Advantage Environmentally Certified”. Certified in 2009 as a QuickBooks Pro Advisor, was an Ambassador for the Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Sustainable Business Network, Delaware Valley Chapter of the Green Building Council, Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and the Princeton Chamber. Specialties: Project management, high energy, research and systems creation. Electric bill analysis, giving you real power over electric utility penalties. History, Charts, Graphs. Newsletter writing on the electric industry and its impacts on business and life.

Experience

1. Master Bookkeeper,

   Re Max Properties, Ltd

   Jan 2017 — Present · Newtown, PA

   Manage Quickbooks for 6 companies in conjunction with Real Estate database software, including Commission payouts, agent reporting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable reporting, General Ledger and the liaison for the Accountants. Partner with accountants and insurance to perform audits and financial reporting as necessary. Use ACH to pay out commissions and vendors. Online banking functions and collections.

Education

• University of Massachusetts Lowell

  Business/Managerial Economics

  1979 — 1980

• Strayer University

  Associate’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2014 — 2016

• Bucks County Community College

  Marketing

  1981 — 1990