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Responsible for managing Pilbara Group’s US business and supporting the US clients. Pilbara Group has enhanced the existing historical cost model methodology used within the Higher Education industry through the development of a predictive modeling solution using regression analysis to allow Executives to take the next step to plan and achieve strategic targets. Both of Pilbara Groups models provide cost and profitability through the use of activity-based cost (ABC) principles to allocate and… Show more Responsible for managing Pilbara Group’s US business and supporting the US clients. Pilbara Group has enhanced the existing historical cost model methodology used within the Higher Education industry through the development of a predictive modeling solution using regression analysis to allow Executives to take the next step to plan and achieve strategic targets. Both of Pilbara Groups models provide cost and profitability through the use of activity-based cost (ABC) principles to allocate and assign revenue and expenses to university outputs (courses, programs, research and other non-teaching products). Show less

Jacksonville, Florida

Lead consultant for the Navy-wide Mission Essential Tasks Costing Model. Responsible for maintaining and updating the data cleansing tools to import required sources of data – APF Non-Labor data [STARS], NAF Payroll and HR [ADP], NAF Non-Labor data [SAP], Military Payroll [DJMS] and HR data, Civilian Payroll [STARS], and Civilian HR data [DCPDS]. Required to actively seek out solutions to problems, design small IT databases or spreadsheets to assist with the development of these… Show more Lead consultant for the Navy-wide Mission Essential Tasks Costing Model. Responsible for maintaining and updating the data cleansing tools to import required sources of data – APF Non-Labor data [STARS], NAF Payroll and HR [ADP], NAF Non-Labor data [SAP], Military Payroll [DJMS] and HR data, Civilian Payroll [STARS], and Civilian HR data [DCPDS]. Required to actively seek out solutions to problems, design small IT databases or spreadsheets to assist with the development of these solutions. Show less

Oversaw the creation and development of a subsidiary that marketed a mortgage acceleration product on a direct sales basis. Directed the creation and development of a proprietary website to market the same mortgage acceleration product for large financial institutions. Negotiated the back office functions for both of these projects with a leading financial institution. Created and fostered existing relationships with leading financial institutions, such as GMAC, First National, and… Show more Oversaw the creation and development of a subsidiary that marketed a mortgage acceleration product on a direct sales basis. Directed the creation and development of a proprietary website to market the same mortgage acceleration product for large financial institutions. Negotiated the back office functions for both of these projects with a leading financial institution. Created and fostered existing relationships with leading financial institutions, such as GMAC, First National, and Citicorp. Relationships were formed around ancillary financial and insurance products to be promoted to our client’s existing customer base. Developed the company policies and procedure manual. Responsible for two geographical dispersed locations including: accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer service, collections, purchasing, inventory control, auditing, and general facilities management. Show less

NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER Created a successful long-term relationship with Columbia/HCA ITNS Management, included adapting to the Columbia/HCA Corporate Culture. Managed the conversion of Columbia/HCA facilities and affiliates to Metrocall paging and telecommunication services. Resolved customer complaints within Metrocall and Columbia/HCA and conducted audits of local area offices. Produced financial models for the various programs offered within the Master Agreement. Reported account… Show more NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER Created a successful long-term relationship with Columbia/HCA ITNS Management, included adapting to the Columbia/HCA Corporate Culture. Managed the conversion of Columbia/HCA facilities and affiliates to Metrocall paging and telecommunication services. Resolved customer complaints within Metrocall and Columbia/HCA and conducted audits of local area offices. Produced financial models for the various programs offered within the Master Agreement. Reported account data to include penetration levels, on-going project results, and key information to upper management of both Metrocall and Columbia/HCA. REGIONAL OPS MGR – SE REGIONResponsible for all operations within the Southeast region including Customer Service, Collections, Inventory, Sales, Purchasing, and Accounting. Managed operations of 41 locations throughout the Southeast consisting of five Area Managers, and 85 exempt/non-exempt employees. Controlled annual revenue in excess of $30 million. Show less

Performed audits and reviews of corporate business units and support groups, including major construction projects, as a team member or lead auditor. Obtained four promotions within the Internal Auditing Department during my five years with the company. Assessed areas of risk, quality, effectiveness of processes, and adequacy of internal controls during audit engagements. Prepared and presented audit results, process improvements, and elimination of redundant controls to business unit… Show more Performed audits and reviews of corporate business units and support groups, including major construction projects, as a team member or lead auditor. Obtained four promotions within the Internal Auditing Department during my five years with the company. Assessed areas of risk, quality, effectiveness of processes, and adequacy of internal controls during audit engagements. Prepared and presented audit results, process improvements, and elimination of redundant controls to business unit executive management. Accountable for audit budget, auditee satisfaction, and quality recommendations. Show less

Mba, Business Administration

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