Barbara Kirby Email and Phone Number

Warehouse Material and Contractor Manager

Review and negotiate Customer contracts, for the elimination of any unforeseen risk or liability related to Environmental Waste projects. Analyze Customer's credit worthiness, establish credit limits and increases, negotiate terms, and approve projects. Assist in the collection of outstanding Accounts Receivables, and communicate unique contract obligations to Payroll, Risk Management, Health and Safety, Human Resources, and the Billing Department.

Ford Flat Rock Assembly PlantGenerated client invoices for multiple maintenance and construction contracts. Served asvendor and supplier liaison, specializing in invoice, contract, waiver, and insurancedocuments. Prepared and disbursed contract documents and change order requests.Investigated and resolved open account receivable aged items. Monitored and reviewedbudget forecasts, and applied applicable adjustments. Reviewed supplier invoices forcontract compliance, approved for payment processing, and resolved payment obstacles.Worked closely with Project Managers to ensure operations were within specified contractguidelines.Ford Cleveland Engine PlantReviewed and processed field timesheets, and travel expenses for weekly payroll. AssistedProject Manager, Field Engineers, and Supervisors with cost allocation, invoices, contracts,budgets, and purchases. Monitored payroll expenditures, construction cost, and budgetutilization. Reviewed and allocated client purchase orders and amendments. Prepared clientinvoices, and executed AIA, sworn statements, and lien waivers. Recorded revenue receipt,and released supplier payments.

Ford Flat Rock Assembly PlantReviewed weekly timesheets, processed and reported the allocation of payroll expenses.Prepared general contractor invoices, remaining compliant with contract terms. Designedspreadsheets for tracking hours to completion, and material usage. Compiled employee data,and prepared monthly safety and minority reporting.Marathon Detroit Heavy Oil Upgrade Refinery ProjectResponsible for executing weekly progress reports, and monthly invoicing on variouscontracts. Worked diligently with the general contractor, to successfully finalize all subsystemclosing documents. Implemented checks and balances, to insure accurate and timelypayment documentation. Completed special projects as assigned.

Managed the operations of a media training facility, and movie production studio. Preparedfilm budgets, processed payroll, remitted tax payments, reconciled financial statements, andreviewed legal documents. Executed correspondences, negotiated contracts, and managedstaff. Duties were performed for daily operations, and periodic filming productions.

Responsible for the completion of GM/GMAC Executives household good moves. Scheduledselected mover and coordinated shipments. Approved estimated cost, to contract guidelinesfor over 100 clients. Audited and processed carrier invoices for payment.

1986-1997 - Performed corporate Controller’s Division duties including reconciliations,general ledger analysis, accruals, margin analysis, budget forecasting, month end close,Regulatory and Board of Director reporting, and prepared financial statements.1997-2004 – Administrator of client relocation programs, inclusive of home buyout valuesthrough an extensive appraisal review process. Prepared equity packages, closingdocuments, and completed contract specific requirements. Managed office purchases,equipment contracts, and administrative staff.