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Augusta, Georgia, United States

To provide you the best customer experience I can

Central Savannah River Area

United States

Attending Networking Events Researching Industry LeadersTracking Industry TrendsParticipating in Industry Discussions

Ft Lauderdale Hq

Human Resources ManagerManage daily operations of the Americas HQ including corporate security, office services, logistics, and facilities management. Delivery of all occupational health, safety programs and initiatives for; 900 HQ and field sales staff, including driver risk and workers compensation claims management.*Driver education programs at 60% of prior year cost by reducing accident rates and claims costs through effective communications. *Planned and managed all health and wellness initiatives over last 3 years. *Conducted and managed accident and injury investigations for Workers Compensation claims determining cause, fault, action, support, and case resolution.*Planned and executed all aspects of the 2012 (total) interior renovation of 56,000sq.ft. Corporate HQ, including but not limited to design, construction, and furnishings, on time and within budget to accommodate an additional 150 personnel. MIGRATION MANAGER Provided business input and management to systems migration from JD Edwards to current Lawson platform for back office services that included Customer Service, Sales Administration, HR, Finance, Information Technology and Facilities, following integration of 2 USA based consumer goods businesses, and physical relocation of the combined business head office in 2012.*Ensured this project kept to its “Go Live” schedule through effective communication and risk analysis.

Director, Global Finance and AdministrationReported to the President and General Manager of this subsidiary software company, I managed all global finance and administrative functions, including Audit, Tax, Legal, Compliance, Facilities, Treasury, Payroll, Risk Management, Procurement, Sales Compensation, and Human Resources. Improved financial results, as demonstrated by a: $7M reduction in operating expenses, and a 12% increase in year-over-year recurring annual revenues implementing systems and strategies using stringent internal controls, travel management applications, client system audits, and account renewal management.  Created, managed and administered; $50 Mil annual P&L and budgets, including consistent on time delivery of periodic account consolidation and management reporting; managed seven direct reports in the U.S. and UK.  Negotiated beneficial terms and managed more than 130 customer accounts and vendor contracts annually.EMTEX SOFTWARE – ACQUIRED BY PITNEY BOWES Boca Raton, FLCORPORATE CONTROLLER 2004 to 2006Established and effectively managed financial systems, processes and procedures necessary to support the U.S. and Canadian startup subsidiaries of British based Emtex Ltd. Developed deferred revenue accounting systems, annual billing and compliance tracking Managed business operations during the 2005 acquisition of Option Software, Inc., In addition to a major role in the subsequent acquisition of by Pitney Bowes the following year, and the eventual corporate integration of all business functions.  Significantly improved productivity, efficiency, reporting, and employee satisfaction metrics by: Negotiating and implementing a first-class benefits offering for U.S. employees.  Automation of payroll and tax services resulting in six-figure savings annually.

Woburn, Ma

Director, Finance & AdministrationEstablished U.S. operations of this European software subsidiary funded by overseas venture capital. establishment of its business infrastructure, corporate office, vendor and banking relationships, contract negotiations, lines of credit and terms. Set up (GAAP) based deferred revenue accounting systems. Payroll and benefits, budget, and forecasting systems, FP&A, and management reporting.Managed all financial and administrative functions including Payroll, Benefits, HR, Purchasing, and Legal support as a leader in this startup firm with two Fortune 500 clients to 400% revenue growth, with a 6-fold increase in client base by spearheading a trade show strategy to enhance corporate identity and credibility in the U.S. market.  Infrastructure, contract negotiations, and vendor relationship management were the key to success.

Built and supported a sound business infrastructure

Boston - Ma

With a young company, you get to do it all! Customer service, Account Management, Consulting, HR Administration, Finance, Legal and a whole lot more.

Business Management

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba) Candidate, Business Administration, Management And Operations, 4.0