Akirashanti C. Byrd

Akirashanti C. Byrd, CFE has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Akirashanti began their career as an Accounting Assistant at the United States Navy, where they managed the vegetable prep division and dining area. Akirashanti later worked as an Assistant Buyer at P*A*R*I*S*I*A*N, where they organized work schedules and implemented an associate orientation program. At Southern Progress Corporation, they served as a Staff Accountant, handling third party transactions and maintaining state files. Akirashanti then joined the Jefferson County Commission, starting as an Auditor and eventually becoming the Chief Accountant. In this role, they managed a team of 15 accountants and oversaw financial goals and controls. Additionally, they completed contract management activities and reviewed grant budgets. Finally, Akirashanti co-owned Curl Centric, an online community providing natural hair advice and support.

Akirashanti C. Byrd, CFE holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama at Birmingham - Collat School of Business. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained several certifications from LinkedIn, including "Boosting Your Team's Productivity," "Build and Manage Effective Teams," "Holding Your Team Accountable," "Managing Virtual Teams," "Leadership Fundamentals," "Managing Teams," "Become a Manager," "Coaching and Developing Employees," "Delegating Tasks," "Humble Leadership: The Power of Relationships, Openness, and Trust (getAbstract Summary)," "Leading Productive Meetings," "Leading in Government," "Make the Move from Individual Contributor to Manager," "Onboarding New Hires as a Manager," "Performance Management: Conducting Performance Reviews," "Performance Management: Setting Goals and Managing Performance," "Doing Good to Build a Profitable Business," "Bill George on Self Awareness, Authenticity, and Leadership," "Emerging Leader Foundations," and "Leadership Foundations: Leadership Styles and Models."