Therese Baker

Therese Baker is a retired professional based in Valparaiso, Florida, who has extensive experience in management, particularly in accounting, financial, and grant management within both for-profit and nonprofit sectors. She has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration from Troy State and an MBA from the University of West Florida, where she also completed a Graduate Entrepreneurship Certificate.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Therese has been self-employed since June 2021.

• Previous Positions:

  • Assistant Finance Director at CareerSource Okaloosa Walton (June 2018 - Present)
  • Finance Director at CareerSource Okaloosa Walton (June 2018 - June 2021)
  • Executive Vice President at Florida's Great Northwest (March 2007 - May 2018), where she oversaw IT, human resources, and administrative operations, including financial transactions and grant administration.
  • Accountant II at O'Sullivan Creel, LLP (June 2006 - February 2007)
  • Vice President of Finance at All South Deliveries, Inc. (May 1993 - June 2004), managing all aspects of finance, accounting, and human resources.

Skills and Specialties

Therese specializes in various areas including nonprofits, grant management, public accounting, private sector accounting, financial management, and software implementation.1