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North Ridgeville, Oh, Us

Elyria, Ohio, United States

Perform short-term and long-range financial forecasts including projected costs and budgetary implications of new programs and projects. Consult with unit administrators to review budget needs and financial performance. Maintain and distribute periodic financial management reports, prepare and maintain Controller’s Office documentation and process workflows, and coordinate end-user training and reference material. Prepare financial resolutions and state and county budget reports. In coordination with the Controller, manage Financial Systems Analyst and assist with implementation and maintenance of financial software systems.● Serve as Finance resource to the College Equipment Committee, recommending process improvements, monitoring approved projects and related budgets

Elyria, Ohio

Monitored and analyzed the budgetary components of the overall College budget and investigated and resolved budget anomalies throughout the budget cycle. Established new accounts during the fiscal cycle as warranted by operational needs and provided financial background data for annual budget preparation. Planned and accounted for capital projects, fixed asset additions, construction in progress, and asset depreciation. ● Assisted Controller and Manager of Accounting in development of $70 million dollar annual operating budget● Drafted cost analysis reports, monitored staffing tables, and prepared short and long-term projections for over 30 academic and non-academic departments● Coordinated configuration and implementation of Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS) to provide financial stakeholders with improved budgetary insight, transparency, and contribution

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Managed day-to-day aspects of a small business including pricing strategies, bookkeeping, and contracts with consultants, vendors, and Fortune 500 clients. Managed technology, insurance, assets, intellectual property, and online merchant accounts. Administered government (GSA) contract and CRM database. Handled HR and personnel supervision and development, customer service, and program support.● Managed migration of 300,000+ object database from the desktop application ACT! to cloud-based HubSpot to provide staff and account management team with a comprehensive tool to collaborate and grow sales● Contributed to making a more empowered workforce by developing from scratch an extensive employee handbook, evaluation procedure, and the first business plan in the company’s 22-year history ● Collaborated with accounting consultants over a six-month period to strategically overhaul chart of accounts providing a more accurate picture of revenue streams, expense reduction opportunities, and bottom-line business performance● Modernized program recording technology and reduced annual technology spend by over $7,000 by implementing new recording procedures and equipment that utilized cloud-based storage and distribution

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Administered invoicing, bookkeeping, and reconciliation of expenses. Oversaw customer service, program support, and program fulfillment process. Maintained program accreditations, documentation, and office staffing and coverage.● Reduced program fulfillment expenses by 36% and decreased employee workload by redistributing duties and utilizing a third-party vendor for printing, packing, and shipment of program materials● Streamlined program logistics and eliminated redundancy by implementing a digital summary spreadsheet for checklists, notes, and reminders● Reduced healthcare expenses 27% while improving coverage by researching and implementing health care policies through the government exchange

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Maintained market profitability, product and service quality control, and staff supervision. Administered customer accounts of over $1.2 million annually. Oversaw approximately 90 monthly rentals and corresponding paperwork. Managed warehouse operations, inventory control, and ERP database maintenance and administration.● Improved revenue over 200% in the fast-paced Las Vegas events industry as the primary contact for over 250 valued clients, vendors, and partners● Recognized for managing over $2.5 million in rental inventory and warehouse assets with the lowest shrink and highest product integrity nationwide● Implemented procedures for payment terms execution resulting in the fewest violations out of 11 locations

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Coordinated fulfillment of bookings including inventory strategy, equipment logistics, and vehicle and crew utilization. Managed 12+ employees including project managers, warehouse associates, and installers.● Doubled clientele in under five years by building relationships through industry meetings and networking● Reduced turnover by approximately 30% and retained highly talented employees through network-driven recruiting, hands-on training, and leveraging a participative and practical management style

Canton, Ohio Area

Directed a team of 10+ employees in a retail environment to achieve sales goals and provide customers with a consistent first-rate level of service. Administered employee training, scheduling, evaluations, and communication. Responsible for profit and loss reports, operating income, and sales results of a multi-million-dollar business. ● Led team to 12th in the nation out of 190 locations in the first year by emphasizing teamwork, communication, and professional development● Improved service metric 210% by implementing service advocate program that focused on motivation, continuous training, and peer accountability

Strongsville, Oh

Achieved personal and location sales goals while providing outstanding customer service. Maintained product displays and marketing collateral. Received ongoing training and stayed current with consumer technology and product knowledge.● Promoted to Retail Manager of a new location after six months of consistently exceeding sales and secret shopper evaluation goals and motivating team to the top location in the region

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Analytics

• Graduated Summa Cum Laude • Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society Member

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Management

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude • Golden Key Honors Club member

Associate Of Science - As, Recording Arts

Associate Of Arts, Music