Lori Thomas Email & Phone Number

United States

Palo Alto, Ca

EA to the VP for Business Affairs and CFO

San Francisco Bay Area

EA to the President of the Americas/ VP of Sales

San Francisco Bay Area

I joined the Zayo team through the acquisition of AboveNet. Accomplishments include:- Spearheaded project to collect and document company’s international network expenses which resulted in accurate operational service-level tracking and financial budgeting.- Project Managed and implemented an automated cost management system which streamlined the invoice audit and A/P delivery process for international suppliers, resulting in an accurate system equipped with reporting capabilities and the reduction of manual input & errors.- Performed financial accruals, expense analysis and presented monthly variance report to the CFO.- Enforced cost control via supplier invoice audits, billing error detection, and dispute resolution for international network expenses which positively impacted the bottom line ($24 mill annual budget).- Maintained own calendar, travel arrangements & expense reports.- Scheduled & conducting web conference meetings with internal and external parties.- M&A: Supported activities to document financial obligations and assimilate processes as both the acquired party and the acquisitioning party.

San Francisco Bay Area

I enjoyed 11 years as Senior Telecom Analyst before being promoted to Manager the last year preceding the acquisition by Zayo Group. Accomplishments include:- Supported senior level management and Finance with preparation of performance to budget reporting.- Devised & implemented project plan to improve more than a dozen departmental processes.- Supervised staff of 2; conducted staff meetings, training sessions, and quarterly reviews.- Managed vendors and reviewed contracts to ensure compliance of terms and invoicing.

San Francisco Bay Area

- Enforced cost control via supplier invoice audits, billing error detection, and dispute resolution for leased network expenses, resulting in $1.2 million cost savings/avoidance.- Developed and implemented department policies and procedures.- Administrated and trained employees on internal audio/web conferencing platforms.- Examined internal telecommunication usage for cost reduction.- Managed projects throughout Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and emergence, including the reconciliation of 52 supplier-filed claims resulting in a $9 million favorable impact to the bottom line.- M&A: Drove initiatives to consolidate the internal telecom services of 5 companies, including the implementation of common business practices, reporting systems, and cost reduction.

San Francisco Bay Area

Accomplishments include:- Promoted from Receptionist after 3 years.- Trained and supervised staff of six; coordinated staff meetings and agent activities for four offices.- Procured office materials & maintained equipment.- Prepared internal and external office correspondence.- Designed company training manual & revised office forms and front desk procedures.- Maintained in-house database and generated production reports for office manager.- Backup support for front desk office.

San Francisco Bay Area

- Routed incoming phone calls, greeted walk-in clients, and distributed office mail.- Prepared and maintained hard copy filing system of forms and real estate transactions.- Procured office materials & maintained equipment.- Prepared internal and external office correspondence.- Composed and edited advertising copy for monthly publications.