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Katy, Tx, Us

Katy, Texas, Us

-Responsible for all aspects of special projects from inception to conclusion including support and documentation development.-Plans, develops, implements, and directs various project plans for he benefit of the organization while adhering to the overall budget.-Coordinate with the project leader to clarify and develop comprehensive project plans with specific requirements of each project.-Communicate with project teams the scope and expectations of projects.-Schedule all meetings pertaining to projects and maintain documented timelines of tasks-Track project performance to meet budgetary objectives and analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.-Oversees the monitoring on construction, building renovations and maintenance of all facilities.-Responsible for coaching and development of assigned staff.-Monitor and ensures contractor/vendor/partnerships compliance for company contracts to include all utilities, services, facilities and security equipment.-Serves as first contact for any branch and ATM security incidents.-Coordinates and communicates with Lead Security Officers for the safety of all locations.-Serves as the Security Officer per NCUA Part 748.-Severs as the Business Continuity Plan Administrator.- Participates on Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity teams.

Katy, Texas, Us

(Interim for this position until the position has been occupied)-Responsible for all aspects of the credit union’s information system.-Responsible for developing and making recommendations relating to the on-going enhancements of the system.-Responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of the system.-Responsible for developing and revising information system policies and procedures.-Responsible for addressing compliance issues as they relate to the information system.-Responsible for all projects related to the information system.-Responsible for coaching and development to assigned staff.

Katy, Texas, Us

Project Manager:-Oversee and coordinate construction, facility maintenance and equipment maintenance efforts for new construction and remodels while tracking issues and actions ensuring projects remain on time and on budget-Monitor, tracks, and ensures vendor and contractor compliance with facility-related contracts and agreements-Coordinate with the project leader to clarify and develop comprehensive project plans with specific requirements of each project-Communicate with project teams the scope and expectations of projects-Schedule all meetings pertaining to projects and maintain documented timelines of tasks-Track project performance to meet budgetary objectives and analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals-Work with CEO to develop and manage annual budgetFacilities Manager:-Work as the liaison with contractors and vendors to address and resolve facility issues-With knowledge of vendor's scope of work, ensure work is being completed to credit union standards and is stipulated in contracts and agreements that the projects remain on time and on budget-Perform safety inspections on an annual basis-Participate on Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity teams-Access facility needs and present recommendations for improvements

Katy, Texas, Us

-Manage successfully a multi-million dollar core operating system, digital banking, and multiple ancillary systems conversion-Manage the evaluation process that included: RFP's, reference calls, demonstrations, analysis, and multiple other tasks-Manage multiple tasks and multiple resources that have their regular duties to complete along with evaluation and conversion duties-Manage a strict timeline through to a successful completion

Katy, Texas, Us

- Review reports, accounts, polices and procedures to verify compliance- Review OFAC reports and complete all BSA recordkeeping requirements- Coordinate with the compliance officer with annual compliance plan and on-going projects- Conduct compliance training for employees- Maintain vendor due diligence program- Research and maintain continually changing compliance and regulations within the industry and the organization- Project manage multi-million dollar core software change- Create and distribute compliance and risk management questionnaires and evaluate responses- Conduct compliance inspections at all branches and ATM’s annually and as needed- Conduct research for management and employees with all compliance related questions

Katy, Texas, Us

- Review daily and monthly reports to verify compliance with policies and procedures and to identify suspicious activity then report findings to management- Coordinate with the internal auditor on audits and establish objectives, scope and methodology of audit programs then compile reporting for the audit committee- Coordinate with management in regards to on-going compliance training and testing for employees- Research and maintain continually changing compliance and regulations within the industry and the organization- Create and distribute compliance, risk management, and audit questionnaires and evaluate responses- Conduct compliance inspections and audits at all branches annually and as needed

Katy, Texas, Us

-Manage the following accounting functions for client base of 100: accounts receivables, accounts reconciliation and payment processing, invoicing for cost plus and turnkey jobs, collections, and customer relations related to receivables processes-Manage sales and use tax filings-Manage job costing system-Coordinate with project managers for budgeting and costs related to jobs-Produce reports for project managers and president-Manage new hire processes, paperwork, and compliance-Manage employee benefits for health insurance, life insurance, and long and short term disability-Manage commercial insurances

Herndon, Va, Us

-Complete all assigned tasks for testing product within each quarter according to the project schedule-Maintain compliance of the SDLC with required reviews and translating the documents into effective test cases-Ensure product release criteria with assignments and manage the assignments for all stages of releases-Ensure the existing test specifications are updated every time a related functionality is tested-Report each defect record in the defect tracking software-Process all hot fixes through the testing phase and all client support requests for bug reviews within 48 hours

*In March 2006 Welcom was acquired by Deltek*-Manage the following accounting functions for client base of 500: accounts receivables and payables, accounts reconciliation and payment processing, invoicing, bookkeeping, collections, and customer relations related to all accounting processes-Manage yearly auditing of all accounting functions-Manage monthly sales and use tax filing on products and services-Complete due diligence for Deltek's acquisition of Welcom and transition of accounting information and duties-Manage the expansion of the company suite in regards to design, build-out, and transition of office personal upon completion-Manage the production and shipping department to ensure efficiency and accuracy

-Performed the following duties on assignments: accounts receivables, accounts payable, maintain legal files for projects, transcribe audio tapes, reorganize media department, medical data entry

-Manage and maintain projects and timelines for informational medical video production-Coordinate and assist with designers and writers on layouts for video packaging, CD-ROM packaging, monographs, business reply cards, mail outs, and print pieces-Assist in editing and proofing CD-ROMs, monographs, and scripts-Coordinate and assist faculty of medical professionals with presentations, symposiums, and other demonstrations

-Secure and manage facility leases, design and layout; purchase and set up computer equipment and furnishings for office set up; and facilitate expansions and relocations for 10 U.S. and 1 Canadian facility-Coordinate travel among 11 sites to maintain, manage, and support physical requirements of office facilities and personnel-Manage budget for existing office facility needs and future office facility needs in all aspects-Create, maintain and support inventory of office facility computer equipment and furnishing requirements-Liaison between property managers and Trinity Group senior management-Set up, maintain, and monitor usage of computer hardware and software-Relocate employees within corporate facility to include changes in telecommunication requirements-Assist accounting with questions and functions related to facility transitions

-Manage the following accounting functions for client base of 250: accounts receivables and payables, payroll, general ledger, bookkeeping and related customer relations, set up and maintain accounting software and files-Set up, maintain, and monitor usage of computer hardware and software-Locate, design, and obtain leases for 10 U.S. and 1 Canadian facility-Purchase furniture and computer equipment and set up facilities-Manage human resources general functions and maintaining employee files, obtaining pagers and corporate credit cards for new employees, and relocating instructors-Schedule and set up customer meetings, customer relations, and research advertising

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Business Administration And Management, Human Resources

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Business Administration And Management, General

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