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Foster City, California, United States

• Spearheaded the establishment of a strategic business services partnership with corporate departments to ensure timely completion of their fiscal budgets to meet board deadlines
• Coordinated the budget development process with 13 corporate departments, ensuring seamless execution from inception to board approval
• Revamped governance policies to address decision-making on spending for initiatives not originally included in the corporate budget
• Proactively analyzed monthly budget variances and formulated thought-provoking questions in anticipation of corporate department meetings, facilitating productive discussions on financial performance

Stockton, California

• Drove the development of a $147M annual operating budget for seven fiscal years, including a persuasive presentation to the city manager and city council for projects that furthered council strategic goals
• Strengthened a short-staffed budget department by volunteering to calculating employer costs for bargaining unit proposals during the 2016 and 2019 labor negotiations
• Volunteered as a functional owner and subject matter expert during the multi-year Tyler Munis ERP implementation across finance and human resources modules
• Collaborated with labor, risk management, benefits, and workforce planning divisions to streamline critical processes, including the review of actuarial valuations, requests for proposals, and contract negotiations

Millbrae

• Appointed by the city manager to serve as the interim finance director during multiple finance director vacancies while continuing to execute the role of financial services manager
• Elevated a bond rating from AA to AA+ with Standard & Poor’s through effective representation of the city’s financial condition during rating calls
• Headed the finance management team during annual financial audits, collaborating directly with auditors and serving as the audit liaison representing the city
• Facilitated the completion of the annual comprehensive financial report by contributing to the management discussion and analysis and supplementary information sections
• Delivered exceptional financial reporting to the successor agency board, ensuring compliance with redevelopment agency regulations

Orange Cove, California

• Achieved the successful establishment of the City of Orange Cove police department from the ground up within the city manager’s six-month mandate by collaborating with the police chief, city manager, and external.
• Accomplished the development of the annual operating and capital improvement budgets for five fiscal cycles by collaborating closely with city management to ensure successful adoption and alignment with council.
• Effectively managed the city’s investment portfolio, valued at $10M, by diversifying and optimizing yield within limits of the council approved investment policy
• Supervised three finance staff and one outsourced IT consultant, achieving 100% retention for five years
• Served as the key liaison between city management and the external auditors, ensuring an efficient audit process
• Awarded a Key to the City from the city council upon separation from employment, in appreciation for dedicated public service for years 2010, 2011, and 2012

Mba, Business Administration, 3.5

Bachelor'S, Business Administration