SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Seasoned management and business improvement professional with extensive experience in Accounting, Business Management,
and office operations.
Corporate Accounting/Management
Business Analysis
Business Operations Management
Business Systems Implementation
Business Requirements Planning
Business Process Improvement
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
From 1972 through 1999, worked in various hands on positions ranging from Assistant controller to Division Operations Consultant with responsibility to provide processes and systems based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to provide complete and accurate accounting practices. Also managed two Federal Credit Unions.
Utilized Accounting knowledge in providing valuable business analysis expertise. Designed 3 different data warehouses for different industries. Modified business operations, where necessary, to provide required data for these warehouses to support reporting for freight analysis, A/R aging reports, Sales analysis and profitability. Designed Accounting cost applications for valuation of in process material and finished goods.
Business Operations Management (Accounting and IT operations)
Demonstrated ability to manage personnel on a daily basis, providing critical services. Managed accounting department of 12 people in $30M production facility. Also, Managed 4 different IT organizations over 20 years. Ability to focus on high efficiency and provide reliable processes other corporate organizations can have confidence in.
Managed implementation of two ERP systems on midrange environments, including all financial applications, including Payroll, A/P, A/R,F/A, G/L, and Sales Service, inventory management, freight control, and CRM. The ultimate success of these endeavors was due to a thorough understanding of the Accounting and Business interface requirements.
On two occasions, provided business start up plans, complete with corporate office setup, communications, corporate IT business operations, staffing, and operating budgets. Much Accounting work is task and project oriented.
Acquired process improvement skills through Accounting and business analysis education. Earned Six Sigma Green Belt certification, and used these tools to determine the best business processes before implementing an application.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hands On Atlanta 2007 - Current
Business Analyst/Project Manager Pro bono work. Implementing Accounting and business systems. Since January of 2007, implementing accounting systems to support fundraising and grant request programs. Provided training, updated accounting data, and brought systems up to current status, including General Ledger accounts.
-- Push Push Theater - Installed Quickbooks, updated accounting systems, installed new network. Currently performing all bank reconcilations and monthly reporting. Appointed to board of directors, Treasurer.
-- Working Title Playwrights - Installed Quickbooks, updated accounting and business systems. Appointed to Advisory Committee as Accounting and Business Consultant.
-- Several other clients with similar results.
Self Employed 2004 – 2006
Mortgage Loan Officer.
Assisted clients in obtaining home mortgages from preliminary approvals to loan application, processing through lender and closing procedures. Also, provided clients with financial options to consolidate loans, improve cash flow, and provide action plans for financial stability.
abc School Supply Inc. 1999 - 2003
A leading distributor of school supplies and child care products.
IT Project Director/Assistant Manager of IT
Responsible for daily operations of AS/400, Corporate Network and Servers, all PC equipment throughout the company. Responsible for all corporate IT projects, such as equipment upgrades or systems implementation.
Developed and installed corporate data warehouse, including all reports and interactive displays for corporate sales and profitability reporting. Provided business requirements analysis for the project. Accounting understanding minimized the need for accounting personnel participation.
Managed corporate employee support center. Responsible for ADP Payroll System, IBS Integrated , Manhattan Assoc. (WMS), ACT!, NGS Reporting, Hands on project to implement ACT! (Customer Relationship Management) on Citrix server in newly created Internal Sales Department. Interfaced system with IBS mid range system to gain customer information.
Organized and managed several committees to improve business processes such as order fulfillment, credit card processing, inventory management, and freight carrier scheduling.
Simione Central National, Inc. 1996 - 1999
Start-up software company spin-off of Central Home Health Care, Inc. providing software services for home health patient care, including referral, health care scheduling, insurance billing, and all related accounting services.
Director of Customer Service/Implementations
Managed IT systems maintenance (AS400), new development, customer implementation, and customer service.
Developed a process for routine product releases based on program improvements, program fixes, and system upgrades. Improved releases from one in two years to one every six months.
Managed upgrades and interfaces for all Infinium business systems, including payroll, billing, A/P, A/R, G/L, fixed assets.
Developed service to assist customers in reducing A/R related to Medicare and Insurance claims.
LaRoche Industries, Inc., Atlanta, GA 1993 - 1996
Major domestic producer of agricultural and industrial chemical products.
Director of Information Systems Managed a nine person IT department operating with a $2.5-million annual budget.
Directed the successful merger of mainframe-based corporate systems onto new, less costly AS/400 architecture resulting an annual $2-million savings through elimination of mainframe maintenance and software contracts.
Improved inventory management through creation and implementation of a new corporate communications network connecting distribution centers and plants. Responsible for upgrade, interface, and maintenance of all Infinium Business Systems. Payroll, A/P, A/R, Fixed Assets, G/L.
Built corporate data warehouse for sales and profitability information saving company over $1-million annually by allowing proper recovery of transportation costs with orders.
LaRoche Chemicals, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA 1988 - 1993
New start-up company resulting from buy out of the Kaiser Aluminum Industrial Chemicals Division.
Manager of Information Systems
Managed on-deadline, six month project creating IT operations (including procurement of hardware, software, data communications, and server support) avoiding substantial fees for continued systems processing by Kaiser Aluminum.
Managed and participated in 18 month project to install and interface Infinium business systems and American Software manufacturing systems. Installed business systems (A/R, A/P, Payroll, G/L, F/A, and Financial Reporting) and merged new system with American Software (Order entry, purchasing, and inventory control).
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. , Oakland, CA 1979 - 1988
Major international producer of aluminum and industrial chemical products.
Senior Corporate Business Consultant
Provided business consulting and managed systems projects. Responsible to operating divisions for customer satisfaction.
Kaiser Refractories, Inc., Plymouth Meeting, PA 1972 - 1979
Producer of Refractory Brick
Plant Assistant Controller and Data Processing Manager
Managed accounting department of nine responsible for A/R, A/P, payroll, inventory control and financial reporting.
Education
Drexel University - Accounting, Business Administration.
American Intercontinental University Graduate in 5/2009
Project Management Professional Certified, Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
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