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London, England, Gb

Being a driving force for positive, global, social change!

London, England, Gb

I get to work with other #changeagents across the world to be a driving force for positive social impact! #proudlymoore #wearemoore #socialambition

San Ramon, Ca, Us

San Ramon, Ca, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Helping connect the change management community.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Brown Smith Wallace is a top 100, full-service, public accounting and business advisory firm, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Brown Smith Wallace has approximately 300 employees and offers a wide range of client services. The firm is an independent member firm of Moore North America (Moore NA), which is itself a regional member of Moore Global Network Limited (MGNL).- Lead efforts to increase Project Management Skills across Advisory Services Department. Including the development of a toolkit, pilot program, and training. - Lead cross-departmental teams to lead various Change Management efforts including implementation of Power BI, Microsoft Teams, Project Management, and Business Development. - Work with Partner Group to facilitate meetings, retreats, communication, and accountability. - Successfully manage simultaneous, cross-departmental, and cross-functional projects.- Work with ten departments to improve processes and promote digital business transformation.- Lead firm-wide implementation of Microsoft Teams, user training, support, and Champions Program.- Lead Digital Business Transformation Team to create organizational change through technology to gain efficiency and enhance user experience across the firm.- Regularly develop and deliver effective communication (written and verbal) for all levels: leadership, firm-wide, department, team, and individuals.- Deliver impactful training, meeting facilitation, and meeting presentations regularly. - Lead effort, communication, and training development for the implementation of Adobe Sign.- Used technology to improve processes and gain efficiency across the firm.*Effective August 1, 2021 Brown Smith Wallace is Armanino, LLP

St. Louis, Mo, Us

- Managed administrative team.- Tracked and submitted CPA license and business registrations and renewals.- Processed daily Accounts Receivable and assist clients in this area.- Implemented several operations process improvements including accounts receivable, daily mail processing, accounts payable processing, client invoicing, conference room scheduling.- Executed several vendor changes to increase satisfaction and improve processes. - Managed 67,752 square feet of office space. Including repairs, upgrades, and readiness. - Excellent project management skills to assist up to ten departments and various teams with simultaneous projects.- Maintained, strategized, and developed content for regular internal communications.- Coached others through performance issues and frustrations.- Developed the competency expectation matrix for the operations team.- Coordinated and facilitated team building activities.

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

CPA Firm Management Association enables accounting firm managers to communicate with one another and provide each other with the benefits of everyone's experiences in what was a new and emerging profession. Through a combination of local meetings and seminars, and national conferences, publications and surveys, CPAFMA, firm-based membership association, has offered maximum benefit to members at minimal cost. The Missouri Chapter was established through a partnership with MOCPA, CPAFMA and many accounting firms throughout Missouri.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

I had the privilege of working with the Missouri Society of CPAs and Firm Administrators from across the state of Missouri. We formed an environment where professionals in these types of positions could come together, share resources, learn new things, build community, and connect with others who understood their perspective. Through quarterly in-person and virtual round tables we learned from a variety of guest speakers and discussed topics relevant to our firms.

Springfield, Mo, Us

Elliott, Robinson and Company is a Medium-Sized Accounting Firm in Springfield, Missouri. In this position, I worked closely with the firm's 35 person staff and 7 member partner group. - Led all operational functions including recruiting, internal improvement initiatives, performance evaluations, internal communications, payroll, accounts payable, database management, billing, onboarding, mentoring program. - Managed all functions of the administrative team. - Developed and lead internal initiatives to improve processes, technology, and people development. - Work closely with partner group to manage staff, schedules, and multiple locations. - Handle insurance renewals, all vendor negotiations, and relationships. - Plan and execute: partner retreats, firm retreats, holiday party, recruiting events, client events, performance evaluations, mentoring program, firm improvement initiatives, CPE offerings. - Responsible for all facilities including two remodels and one new building construction. - Responsible for internal and external communication, including developing and maintain firm intranet and client newsletter. - Instrumental in the improvement and effectiveness of operations procedures firm-wide.

Point Lookout, Mo, Us

Ba, Business Administration

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