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Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

Weyauwega, Wisconsin, United States

Hustisford, Wisconsin

Manage the financial and human resource functions for the district. Develop the annual budget and monitor actual results, complete all payroll activities, file all federal and state required reports.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

Managed the accounting functions of CESA 6 including the annual budgeting process, month-end and year-end close, financial statement preparation and analysis, bank statement reconciliations and the review all accounts receivable and payable transactions. Oversaw the audit engagement including preparing all reports and schedules as required. Completed the annual report and the 990. Prepared grant and contract budgets and claims and provided guidance to school districts on Special Education budgets. Developed and implemented Business Office process improvements and efficiency measures to ensure timely and accurate year-end and month-end close processes.Staff Accountant Provided support to the Business Office and assist with:Journal EntriesFinancial StatementsAccount ReconciliationsData AnalysisGrant ManagementProcess Improvements

Appleton

Administered all aspects of vendor contracts, including preparation of bids, negotiation of contracts, procurement of goods and services. Developed strong business relationships with internal staff, outside vendors, and other public procurement professionals.• Assisted in bid process, leading to $65.5M being awarded in building referendum projects.• Wrote bid documents, publicizing bids per State Statute, holding pre-bid meetings and bid openings for 7 different major projects due for completion in 2015.

Oshkosh, Wi

Part-time Position.Managed financial operations of church including recording contributions, processing accounts payable, payroll, producing financial statements, preparing annual budget, and overseeing endowments.• Decreased expenses by 4% by analyzing and adjusting endowment and general operating expenses..

Menasha, Wi

Managed financial and administrative church operations, including accounting, purchasing, personnel, and facilities. • Oversaw merger of 2 parish offices and related staff into 1 office by redefining roles and responsibilities, fostering cooperation between staff members from each parish, and combining general ledgers.• Increased revenues by 15% by restructuring parish fundraising activities and increasing parishioner contributions.

Coordinated purchasing activities for the new Communication-Arts Center and other renovated spaces. • Collaborated with faculty and staff in writing specifications, soliciting bids and awarding contracts for $1.45M in furniture and equipment. • Assisted with facility planning and development and the formation of the campus Continuity of Operations Plan.

Led administrative services at UW-Colleges’ 7th largest campus. Oversaw budgeting process, financial and operational reporting, facility planning, budget forecasting, student financials, accounting, internal auditing, fleet management, risk management, purchasing, and auxiliary services. Managed departmental budgets of $4.1M with 5 direct reports.• Partnered with event manager and food service provider, designing and launching facility rental and food service programs which led to 300% increase in facility rental revenue and 200% increase in food service sales over 6-year period.• Managed purchase of $2.5M in furniture and equipment for the $13.9M campus renovation by analyzing needs, determining funding allocations, selecting products and vendors and following through on delivery and implementation.• Developed strategic financial planning process and empowered managers to create budgets from organization’s perspective, targeting growth areas and providing equity to academic and administrative functional areas.

Managed accounting functions for medium-sized non-profit specializing in housing and employment services. Prepared and analyzed monthly operating statements and internal financial reports. Oversaw development of $11M operating budget.• Reduced monthly close process by nearly 4 weeks and reduced audit time 50% by implementing American FundWare accounting system, standardizing and streamlining journal entry and cost allocation process, and redefining roles and responsibilities for accounting staff. • Provided financial analysis, purchasing and logistical support to project team, leading to purchase, build-out and relocation to new office building.

Provided timely and accurate cost analysis support and financial advice to the Tissue Manufacturing and Converting Departments at the Fullerton Mill.Collaborated with operations, planning and logistics, purchasing, and engineering personnel on various cost savings projects. Established annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, participated in the monthly financial closing process and provided monthly financial and operational reports.

School Business Management

Masters, Public Administration

Emphasis in municipal management and budgeting and social concerns.

Bachelors, Accounting, Marketing, Finance