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Columbus, Ohio Area

Columbus, Ohio Area

Built and launched the Business Operations Center, a function of the college accountable for over 100,000 annual transactions from 11 academic and 5 leadership units. Oversaw annual expenditures of more than $175 million, enforcing compliance with university and college policies. Organized solutions to manage accounting processes such as delegating authority, implementing financial controls, and restricting or granting system access across units of the college. Authorized college-level bid waivers, accounting for state statutes and college contracts. Ensured Payment Card Industry compliance. Led teams in Wooster, Columbus, and 88 college locations across counties in Ohio.Key Achievements:● Development of Business Operations Center resulted in more efficient processes and removal of non-compliance practices to save $200,000 annually in salaries and benefits.● Opened up the annual budget by $150,000 through implementation of an Internet and cell phone policy that decreased employee time and audit risk.● Saved time and increased productivity through usage of video-conferencing during state-wide meetings; redesigned the Operations Center's website (cfaesfinance.osu.edu) to be more comprehensive and user-friendly.● Grew average customer rating of Operations Center to 3.53/4.00.

Columbus, Ohio

Led all budgeting and forecasting for federal, state, and locally funded $68 million budget across offices in all 88 counties of Ohio. Oversaw creation and implementation of new policies including adherence to federal reporting requirements. Authorized financial transactions and reconciliations as well as grants and contracts. Served on multiple committees as Interim Co-Director (Extension Human Resources, 2013-2014; CFAES Communications and Technology, 2010-2011) and Member (Extension Administrative Cabinet).Key Contributions:• Effected enhanced budgetary control measures by restructuring Communications and Technology into four units.• Developed and launched first annual capital budget and pay for services with customers.• Served as a member on Extension Strategic Plan, Refinement, and Restructuring committees.• Analyzed impact of 5.25% and 4.25% state budget rescissions and redesigned budget to accommodate shifts in funding.• Contributed to the creation of college's computer and tablet security policies.

Director of Planning & Budgets for the Web Properties Division, including CompuServe Interactive Services. $600 million revenue division of America Online, Inc.Key Contribution:• Introduced an electronic rebate process in place of the outdated hand-written one.

Columbus, Ohio

$800 million multi-national ISP and network service provider. Led finacial aspects and SEC negotiations of $550 million IPO and sale two years later for $1.4 billion to America Online and WorldComVP and Corporate Controller & Assistant Controller, CompuServe, Inc.Key Achievements:● Assisted in negotiations and contract review to close a $1.2 billion sale of CompuServe to WorldCom and AOL.● Directed financial reporting efforts to attain a $500 million initial public offering.● Successfully facilitated payroll implementation of PeopleSoft.

Clients mostly SEC registrants. Transferred to D&T from Ernst & Young (then Ernst & Whinney)