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o Developed and maintained relationships with Real Estate Agents, Builders and Title Agencies.o Provided best financial options to meet clients’ needs.o Conducted marketing schemes and lead generation skills to increase business production.o Obtained NMLS Mortgage license for the State of Florida.

o o Managed HR functions including, but not limited to orientation, fingerprinting, background checks, and payroll.o Provided daily reports to clients and management for attendance, client charges, departmental assignments, and possible recruits.o Recruited and interviewed for staffing vacancies.o Liaison between client and temporary staffing for coaching and handling questions to resolve work-related problems.

o Assisted small business with restructuring client outreach through marketing and advertising to increase profit margin.o Reorganized filing systems for small business to accommodate additional clients.o Implemented cost improvement initiatives by advising to increase quantity purchases for price breaks.

o Coordinated with Project Managers to outline goals, budget, timing, deliverables, project scope, and required resources for approximately 30 projects.o Managed the preparation and reconciliation of internal reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing project financial information from project management staff and Accounting Department.o Prepared 3.1-million-dollar operating budget and operating variance reports.o Provided responses to audit findings and various other Construction Management related reports.o Assisted Director in developing policies and procedures related to financial project management and made recommendations to develop program goals and objectives.

o Prepared the preliminary and final compilation of capital improvements projects for Construction, Planning, Housing, Public Works, Environmental and Tribal Inspection Departments.o Presented requested capital projects to Tribal Council and tribal communities for review and approval.o Supervised staff: participated in decisions, assigned & prioritized work, provided training and staff development.o Managed project budgets ranging from $100K to $25 million with yearly success.o Created and managed $3 million department operating budget.

o Worked with Planning and Development Director to prepare budgets and cost application for project development.o Developed reporting standards and principles for effective management of project expenditures.o Reviewed expenses and determined that allocated funds were spent as specified.

o Ensured program expenses were charged correctly.o Create and maintain cash flow projection report.o Approved all invoices and pay applications using excel spreadsheets and Lawson software.o Assisted in preparation of Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Invitation to Bid (ITB).

 Prepare and submit check requests for approval Prepare and submit purchase order requisitions Communicate with vendors Utilize accounting, purchasing and order processing techniques using Lawson Software Maintain list of vendors/contractors Assist in budget preparation Prepare daily and monthly reports for tracking Assist in preparation of Request for Proposals (RFP’s), Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s) and Invitation to Bid (ITB’s)

 Open and close files – liability and workers compensation Conflict checks Data entry Assign file numbers Daily/weekly/monthly reporting Assign work to personal assistant File judgement liens/legal research