Cherelle Lloyd, Mba Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

• Provide financial insight and strategic thinking for TNTP’s Business Lines• Develop and execute organizational budgeting and forecast processes and, in conjunction with the Directors, Business Operations and/or VPs and Partners, ensure timely and accurate forecasts• Develop and maintain business analysis reporting tools• Develop and support ongoing training and monitoring of Directors, Business Operations on key financial aspects of their roles including proposal budgets, forecast process and inputs, and monthly budget vs actual financial tracking• Work closely with the Strategic Growth team to develop actionable financial metrics/KPIs for recurring reporting to TNTP’s senior management and broader internal audiences • Prepare financial templates, reporting packages and ad-hoc analyses for TNTP’s Business Lines• Contribute to presentations for senior management and TNTP’s Board and Audit Committee • Participate in month-end closing process as needed, coordinating with Directors, Business Operations and Finance• Develop and monitor internal team project budgets and forecast inputs

Greater New York City Area

• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process; administers and reviews all financial plans and budgets; monitors progress and changes and keeps senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.• Oversee the overall personnel budget and hiring process for the division; review all vacancies, assists with and finalizing JD creation; partner with the Division of Budget Operations and Review and the Division of Human Resources to ensure approvals, posting, and finalization of candidates.• Conceptualize, build, direct, and administer financial models to address business questions and needs; align budgets and forecasts with organizational goals.• Develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures, analyzing the financial position of the organization, and managing day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll/benefits, and bank reconciliations.• Ensures that leadership understands operational implications of budget decisions and financial results to help make informed decisions by preparing and presenting business results, financial projections, and analyses as needed.• Supervise divisional procurement activity to improve efficiency and reduce liability by ensuring initiatives and operations are supported with effective procurement and contracts.• Through effective oversight, ensure the ongoing maintenance and updating of information systems and infrastructure.

New York, Ny

•Develop and implement standard policies, strategies and templates for indirect spend across the organization in order to reduce costs and mitigate risks.•Negotiate business terms and pricing for service contracts and oversee ongoing contract and relationship management for cross-functional agreements.•Establish and improve the overall vendor sourcing and evaluation process including developing vendor evaluation strategies and scorecards and performing routine vendor audits.•Assist with direct spend and inventory management initiatives as needed, possibly including placing orders, tracking inventory, developing forecasting models, paying invoices and analyzing reports. •Develop written policies and procedures to improve procurement efficiency.

New York, Ny

•Managed development of promotional items for new initiative launches for the Division of Operations for all institutions within New York City Department of Education•Analyzed and processed data across New York City public schools to inform and implement policy decisions for issues. •Planned, designed and executed projects cross-functionally, impacting city-wide seasonal goals •Performed quantitative analyses and manage communications for lead senior management team. •Managed relationships between facilities project officers and school staff in over 700 school buildings across the New York City public school system, serving as a liaison between the operations teams and instructional teams.•Prepared presentations and communications for external meetings to provide transparency into changing rules.•Created communications and policy plans and strategies impacting over 1.1 million patrons.•Streamlined and increase efficiency of existing communication systems to ensure correspondence to over 700+ education outlets•Represented the Deputy Chancellor’s office at key meetings involving external partners and other city agencies.

New York, Ny

• Managed project planning and implementation, including professional development activities, school and network communications and budgeting.• Drafted and monitored logistical project plans around all Middle School Quality initiatives including literacy work, teacher team work, instructional leadership work and culture support.• Managed and tracked $5.0 million budget, including reporting on spending and exercising judgment to escalate issues.• Supported and managed procurement and purchasing activities.• Coordinated the development, registration and execution of all contracts; monitored and evaluated contract services.

New York, Ny

• Developed project management plans for key initiatives of the division and the department.• Worked with the Director of Operations on budget modifications to ensure accurate categorical spending and monitored all procurement activities.• Managed the division’s table of organization on an HR web-based tool and responded to HR-related issues.• Assisted staff with internal and external communications (e.g., website content development and other communication vehicles targeted to key constituents).• Supported office requirements of staff including network system access, payroll distribution, wireless/blackberry distribution and other office support needs.

New York, Ny

• Procured services and commodities for NYC DOE and division initiatives using the department’s procurement guidelines and managed the division’s purchases in line with budgetary, program and staff needs.• Managed all general office support activities-event calendar maintenance, office supplies, event planning for public facing meetings and activities.• Managed and reconciled the division’s spending plan of $4 million+.• Served in a confidential capacity to the Director and Chief of Staff in reviewing and analyzing correspondence and data in areas such as budget, personnel, media, labor relations, and other areas as needed.

New York, Ny

• Assisted the Chief Family Engagement Officer in the conceptualization and execution of citywide parent leadership engagement and advocacy initiatives.• Managed and reconciled division’s spending plan of $5.5 million.• Coordinated citywide school staff and parent leader professional development opportunities.• Developed relationships with vendors and assisted in procuring various services.

Master, Business Administration; Operations Management, Marketing

Bachelor, Business Administration; Actuarial Science

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, Gamma Iota Sigma Academic Fraternity, Main Campus Program Board.