Michele Whitaker Email & Phone Number

Baton Rouge, La, Us

Baton Rouge, La, Us

Baton Rouge, La, Us

- Directs all foundation financial and administrative operations - Manages all financial activity including financial analysis, reporting, reconciliation, tax and budget forms, along with internal audit functions- Collaborates with Executive Director to develop and manage foundation budget long-term financials- Assists Executive Director in developing and maintaining financial policies and procedures- Leads annual financial statement and audit process and serves as the main point of contact for auditors- Oversees scholarship award process and endowment allocations- Designs and administers policies, procedures, and processes to support foundation goals and operations - Supports fundraising efforts by managing donor acknowledgements, establishment, and management of fund agreements - Manages Advancement operations team

- Directed administrative functions to keep business operations running smoothly- Supported Executive Director and advised on organizational management, workflow, and personnel decisions- Developed management system that streamlined workflows and increased productivity- Wrote polices and composed an employee handbook - Implemented workflows increasing operational efficiency- Managed projects - Accurately managed accounts receivable, accounts payable, expense and payroll accounts- Managed all HR responsibilities- Responsible for configuring and maintaining software accounts

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Us

- Directed administrative functions to keep business operations running smoothly- Worked with CEO to design organizational structure improving organization and productivity- Collaborated with CEO and team leaders to develop cross-team communication and workflow procedures that increased efficiency and performance- Led transition from QuickBooks to Sage 50 and redesigned the accounting structure to ensure legal compliance and board satisfaction- Accurately managed accounts receivable, accounts payable, expense and payroll accounts- Designed and maintained financial reports, optimizing accounting workflows and financial forecasting - Maintained a strong relationship with the board financial officer, bolstering board confidence- Resolved tax issues and maintained tax compliancy- Secured R&D tax credits from Louisiana Economic Development (LED) - Managed all HR responsibilities to ensure compliance

Baton Rouge, La, Us

- Maintained accurate retail transaction accounting records- Investigated internal fraud to prevent loss- Solved customer problems- Managed accounts receivable- Partnered with marketing manager to coordinate donations and sponsorships- Created a cashier training class reducing transaction errors- Collaborated with developer to enhance user experience and functionality of the company’s proprietary software

• Assisted District Claims Manager and Field Adjusters in daily tasks.• Accurately issued indemnity and expense payments.• Efficiently labeled, indexed and filed documents using digital imaging software.• Updated claims using specialized software.• Coordinated communication amongst claimants, vendors and adjusters.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Implemented staff development techniques to foster professional growth.• Developed and implemented tools and procedures to ensure smooth operations. • Maintained impeccable manual and automated records leading to high evaluations. • Reconciled and managed financial accounts using Defense Finance and Accounting System.• Received multiple Army Achievement Medals and Army Commendation Medals due to exceptional service and contributions as the Vanguard Dining Facility Administrative Supervisor.

Hammond, La, Us

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, Operations

Bachelor'S Degree, Applied Behavioral Science