Christine Sawyer, Cae Email & Phone Number

Responsibilities and Accomplishments:* Coordinate the preparation and presentation of the organization’s $26 million operating budget* Chaired, and now member of ACHE’s Social Media Task Force which researches, recommends, and helps implement social media activities and strategy* Integral member of ACHE Dues Billing Committee which manages the annual dues billing cycle of over 38,000 members* Oversee processing of dues payments, education registrations, advertising billing and cash receipt activities* Coordinate the recognition and reconciliation of education, publication and sponsorship revenue totaling over $16 million* Responsible for payroll supervision, 401k administration, investment portfolio contact ($26 million), insurance plan activity and presentation/financial reporting to ACHE’s Audit and Finance Committee and Board of Governors during six month CFO position vacancy (July 2006 – January 2007) * Lead contact for external audit and tax return preparation* Supervise Accounts Receivable accountant

* Directed the daily functions of Accounts Payable Department; including supervision of staff, process improvement implementation, and resolving vendor issues/concerns * Coordinated collection of data for and generation of yearly 1099 reporting, daily and weekly aging reports, weekly cash flow forecast and other reports * Purchasing Manager for Central and Regional offices; including vendor negotiation * Supervised payroll clerk and bi-weekly payroll processing for 700+ employees* Determined monthly insurance and other cost allocations* Performed all accounting functions for CHASI’s for-profit subsidiary

*Prepared financial statements for internal and external reporting*Analyzed and reconciled both income statement and balance sheet accounts *Summarized account variances for management and board review*Performed budget input and review for both Association and Trade Show Divisions*IT liaison during association management software selection/implementation process and performed as key contact/system administrator for accounting software selection, implementation and weekly maintenance*Oversaw revenue and expense accounting for twenty-two trade and consumer shows generating 30 million in revenue*Collaborated with IT programmer to modify/enhance accounting software

Mba, Management

Activities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta - International Honor Society in Business

Ba - Business Administration, Business

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