Sandy Rockwell

About: Sandy Rockwell

As the President of Simplified Bookkeeping Solutions, Mrs. Rockwell brings with her a wide array of business experience that spans over 20 years. She is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor with Intuit; she is also certified through the Universal Accounting Center as a Professional Bookkeeper (PB) and QuickBooks Specialist (QS). Previous to founding SBS, she successfully started and developed three companies. Sandy's wide range of business start-up experience includes executive management, accounting, HR policies/procedures, sales and marketing. She specializes in QuickBooks and has experience in several other accounting programs. Mrs. Rockwell's career has been highlighted and recognized by several awards. In 1993, she was featured in Family Business Magazine and also named "Woman of Accomplishment 1996-1997" by the American Business Women's Association (ABWA). In her spare time, she founded Weathering Storms Ministry and is currently writing her first book for publication. She enjoys time with her family, spending time outdoors, reading and cooking.

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