UM is a global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with 4,800 people innovating on a roster of clients including Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, The Hershey Company, CVS Health, ExxonMobil, BMW and Sony.-Senior budget manager responsible for all activities related to a Fortune 500 client's budget from point of receipt of the approved budget up to the monthly budget report and account receivable while ensuring that media is actualized and partners are paid.-Develop financial reporting packages that help monitor the client approved budget across multiple departments and teams.-Design, implement, and improve standard reporting tools that both measure financial performance as well as key operational metrics.-Develop year end presentation and detailed financial analysis presented to senior management, Account Director, and client budget executives to assist to help inform the accrual process. -Identify opportunities and implement solutions for improving client and team delivery process.-Oversee the agency workflow and establish client specific processes to ensure efficiencies and highest quality of deliverables. -Identify best practices and develop new systems, processes, and tools for complex integrated client work. -Monitor all budgetary/billing projects against on the account and analyze work against client approved scope of work. -Developed and manage a detailed monthly financial calendar that is utilized across multiple departments to ensure that client deliverables are accurate and timely. -Lead team of billing analysts and and junior budget managers to ensure that budget reporting and media actualizations are accurate and timely. -Lead financial relationship with client marketing team.-Work with portfolio management and investment teams to define resource needs across the portfolio while adhering to a stringent budget calendar process.

Carat USA, part of Denstu Aegis, is a full service, award winning agency. Carat works with a variety of clients including, but not limited to: Pfizer, The Home Depot, Diageo, Smucker's, Red Bull, Outback, Adidas, and Procter & Gamble.During my time there I partnered with Planning team to create flowcharts in MediaTools based on client briefs and direction.Reconciled and maintained up-keep of budgets and flowcharts across the account as they changed due to cuts, savings and shifts.Had intimate knowledge of budgets across the business and delivered finance phasing reports/goals/productivity trackers.Worked with planning team to create and manage estimates, goals and buying specs for the TV/Video activation team.Served as the "go-to" person for day-to-day operational media services.Developed and maintained relationships with agency personnel from multiple disciplines including planning, activation teams, finance and operations.Facilitated training and account team utilization of standard tools (Planning/Buying).Supported defined strategies for sustained operational excellence across the accountWas an active member of the Operations Taskforce and implement / apply any best practices. Managed a team of 10 across three departments in digital activation, planning, and the billing/ reconciliation teams.

Resolution Media, an Omnicom Media Group company, is one of the largest performance media agencies in the world. The company manages more than $3.4B globally in media investments, with more than 2,600 specialists in 60+ offices worldwide. Resolution’s international network delivers digitally-integrated, full-service solutions in the areas of Search, Social, Programmatic, eCommerce, Content and Native.I was responsible for all activities related to client’s budget from the point of receipt to reporting and accounts receivable.I also, provided core support, as well as, overall supervision of the client budgetworkflow.Responsible for the review and analysis of the quarterly forecasting of revenue for various clients.Worked closely with finance director and account directors in order to create SOW's and staffing plans for my respective clients. Managed and worked on various clients including Warner Bros, Time Warne/Spectrum, Lowes, Dick's Sporting Goods, Iceland Air, Eli Lilly, and Coty.

OMD, an Omnicom Media Group company, is a dynamic, creative and influential agency network that collectively combines to make OMD the most awarded agency network in the world.During my time there I was responsible for all activities related to client budget from the point of receipt of the client’s approval to the budget report and accounts receivable.Provide core support, as well as, overall supervision of the client budget workflow.Serve as the primary contact for all client deliverables and troubleshooting as needed to meet client expectations. Review all media purchases, track discrepancies, and review and analyze accounts payable.Act as the dedicated single point of contact for all aspects of client billing. Managed and worked on various accounts including Warner Bros, Time Warner, Lowes, Iceland Air, Eli Lilly, and Coty.