Dynamic, articulate and intelligent Business with broad based finance management, accounting and business acumen and a proven track record of developing forexxxxxxsts, leading project management strategies, and streamlining business operations for increased efficiencies.  Equally experienced in office management, cost containment, administrative support and monitoring budget activities to bottom line business performance.  Fluent in business, financial and accounting systems including  Objects, Discoverer, Hyperion and SAP.

 

 

MacDonald-Bedford - Contract Executive Office Manager/Finance Manager                                                                         2010

   Enhanced business performance by identifying and reducing monthly expenses by $50K; successfully eliminated business obstacles by introducing standardized office management procedures, and effectively liaised between headquarters and satellite offices to build communixxxxxxtion and cohesion.

   Coordinated domestic and international travel, contributed financial savvy to developing forexxxxxxsts, performance analysis and preparing for internal/external audits.

 

Allstate - Office Manager /  Business Analyst                                                                                                                      2008 to 2010 

   Applied strong cost containment and financial sense to integrate strict internal budget controls resulting in a 25% reduction in expenses; delivered exceptional customer service, interacted and communixxxxxxted with key clients, and set up new accounts in proprietary CRM system.

   Spearheaded project management strategies for the installation of a new computer system upgrade.

 

Wind River Systems, Inc. - Finance Systems Analyst                                                                                          2000 to 2002

   Increased internal efficiencies by 10%+ by introducing new Oracle and FSG reporting protocols; managed international training and development strategies for super users, and created Oracle intranet site to support new applixxxxxxtions.

   Maintained Oracle ADI system; coordinated all finance projects from inception to completion; planned and participated in multiple key financial projects.

 

Ikon Office Solutions - Senior Financial Analyst                                                                                                                1999 to 2000  

   Boosted company performance by leading procedure development with a focus on improving efficiencies; contributed financial knowledge to developing and analyzing reports, improved journal entry processes and eliminated 3 days of labor investment each month.

   Created and analyzed financial and operational management division reports using Oracle financial database applixxxxxxtions; clarified revenue and expense issues, and assisted in the preparation for internal and external audits.

 

Waste Management - Assistant Controller/Finance Manager/Analyst                                                                           1997 to 1999  

   Contributed a combination of business, accounting and process improvement talent to driving improved performance and introducing streamlined internal procedures.

   Effectively prepared P&L reports, coordinated annual budget and quarterly projection processes, and conducted all analyses on accounts and variances.

 

Additional Related Experience

1994 to 1997:  Money Concepts - Financial Planner 

1992 to 1994:  Wells Fargo / Nikko Investments C Senior Int l/Domestic Fund Accountant 

1990 to 1991:  Deloitte & Touche - Staff Auditor  

 

MBA , Xxxxxx State University, Hayward C Emphasis: Accounting (pending thesis)

BS, University of Kansas C Emphasis:  Business Administration