♦ Spearhead finance operations for the company and additionally functioned as a TSA Security Coordinator for two years. Leverage analytical expertise to perform cost analysis and develop forecast models based on past performance. Act as a subject matter expert by training and supervising personnel in all aspects of accounts payable/receivable.♦ Play an instrumental role in evaluating partnerships with other Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers during annual global meetings in Asia; held individual meetings with members from 78 other countries. Standardized a process to identify billing/pricing inconsistencies and coordinated temporary labor for peak periods. Successfully initiated the company’s first financial system.

♦ Currently providing oversight for all aspects of finance and budgeting for the firm. Generate detailed quarterly and annual reports. Engage with accountants to discuss tax planning and audits. Deliver quality support for the financial operations of sister companies in England and Venezuela. Accurately maintain ledgers in foreign and USD currencies. ♦ Produce comprehensive cost analysis reports to support project bids in $40M+ contracts. Continuously drive process improvements, including establishing new billing procedures that enhanced the reporting process and optimizing a key system to better monitor actual versus planned operating costs. Negotiate with domestic/global vendors regarding contract prices and terms.♦ Established the company’s first financial system, which included integrating all information in a centralized source, creating items in QuickBooks, and inputting all vendor and customer information. Initiated and improved all administrative processes for the business. Accurately documented and evaluated customers’ expenses to determine their order/shipment volume and enable optimal business decision making.

♦ Co-founded the 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation established to provide college students with financial assistance. Maintained bookkeeping responsibility with optimal accuracy. Dispensed financial records for required audits and IRS filings.♦ Exhibited analytical abilities in preparing the annual budget for the board and ensuring cash flow through financial planning based on estimated expenses/income. Successfully secured $150K+ in annual funds to assist with tuition for four students nationwide.