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Maitland, Fl

Managed financial planning and accounting functions for radio stations generating annual sales in excess of $140M including financial statements, profit/cash flow and variance analysis, balance sheets, budgets, and forecasting. •Streamlined the budget process that decreased actual vs budget variances by 15% and reduced preparation time by 20%.•Improved revenue and expense forecasting accuracy by 30% as a result of a weekly reporting procedure with department managers.•Reduced inventory spoilage by 20% by providing sales leadership with weekly inventory status reports that highlighted potential problem areas.•Implemented sales order entry procedure requiring signed client contracts which reduced revenue adjustments and bad debt by over 30%.•Initiated monthly income statement reviews by department with department managers to review variances by line which increased communication and problem solving, reduced variances, and increased accuracy.•Analyzed over thirty individual business units and provided management with detailed suggestions to improve operations and profitability.•Achieved average score of 97% for both internal and external audits with highest score of 99% making Orlando a model office within company. Received letter of commendation from CEO for score of 99%.•Reduced outstanding receivables by significant margins which reduced bad debt reserve expense and reconciled balance sheets dating back several years reducing potential for financial and internal/external audit issues. For Q2 2012, over $200k was saved in bad debt expense as result of improved receivables.•Retained as Regional Controller in 2010 after reorganization that added two additional offices with staff reduction of 40%. •Enforced corporate policy, including SOX and SEC reporting compliance, while maintaining excellent interdepartmental relations.•Hired and supervised accounting staff of ten which improved day to day operations by increased efficiency and morale.

Dallas, Tx

Provided support to controller for daily operations, financial reporting and budgeting, month end close, payroll, human resources, staff development, and interaction with management team.• Consolidated duties of two positions into one which reduced payroll expense and increased efficiency.• Created and implemented more efficient procedures to streamline operation.• Awarded employee of year based on contributions that greatly improved operation, including payroll expense savings and software conversion.• Covered for vacant HR/payroll manager position for several months saving payroll expense and trained new hire.• Orchestrated conversion of traffic and billing software that enabled more streamlined and efficient process for daily operations.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Processed payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable including credit management and collections, and assisted regional controller and assistant controller with daily operations including financial reporting.• Consolidated two positions which reduced payroll expense and increased efficiency.• Awarded employee of the month for valuable contributions to operation such as payroll expense reduction and increased duties.• Handled same duties and responsibilities as additional radio stations were purchased which reduced payroll expense.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General, 3.77

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A), Business Administration And Management, General, 3.66