A little about me?
So Glad You Asked!
Jared Wennstrom here. I'm a bookkeeping professional, but that's only one of many things I am.
First, Some Bona Fides...
I've completed professional training through Bookkeeper Launch (with certificate)
I am a certified Associate Digital Bookkeeper (see badge in footer)
I am a QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor
My previous work roles include small business ownership, software engineering and laboratory science
Now the More Interesting Stuff...
I am a US Army veteran, and love the outdoors, fishing and camping.
I'm a good cook, and I'm pretty handy around the house.
My wife and I recently moved to Saint Louis, MO from Central Texas. Most of our children (and all our grandchildren) are here. Also, Saint Louis has four seasons; not just "too hot" and "almost too hot".
In the Austin area we owned and ran a successful craft brewpub for almost five years. We loved the craft beer industry, but sold the brewpub for health-related reasons. I couldn't imagine going back to work for anyone else so I began looking for other ways to make a living. Bookkeeping, as it happens, plays to a lot of my strengths!
Why Am I Doing This?
Besides having to pay bills, there are some great reasons I chose this career out of all the ones I considered.
I have a unique perspective. I have experience as a small business bookkeeping CLIENT. I know what it's like to work with a bookkeeper. I remember what succeeded for me, and what I would have liked but didn't always get.
Bookkeeping is a relationship business. Working to increase your business success is exciting for me!
I'm a detail oriented person - ask any of my brewing assistants or medical lab staff! Every professional role I've held has demanded attentiveness, responsibility and persistence. As it turns out, those are huge advantages in bookkeeping - who knew?
If you're searching for help with your books, or want to grow your command of your company's finances, I'd like to help!
