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Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Driving and creating analysis, management reporting, robust forecast, and making recommendations that helps business and finance executives make informed decisions and improve profitability.

Herndon, Va

Business Development Support: Managing and overseeing bids and proposals process by: - Ensuring appropriate direct labor rates, profit margins and cost assumptions are applied across all proposals- Work closely with Human Resources and In-House Counsel to ensure compliance with local, municipal, state, and federal benefits and pricing laws (e.g. vacation/PTO, relief/meal breaks, living wage ordinances, Prevailing wage requirements, CBA’s, DOL, WD’s) - Collaborate with commercial and operations managers to validate Request for Proposals (RFP) requirements: o Solicit management reviews and approvals during proposal developmento Estimate profitability for all bids and projectso Identify and mitigate risks by modeling alternative scenarios and pricing optionso Lead the preparation and submission of RFP documentsFP&A: Working closely with the VP Controller and VP of Finance in Ad-Hoc reporting and analysis.- Assisting in YOY forecasting/budgeting- Continue assisting the staff accounting team with FP&A monthly reporting and analysis.

Herndon, Va

Assisted with the transition of newly awarded project overseas with the Department of State : US Mission in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.Worked closely with the Federal Division as the banking, payroll and accounting liaison with our Honduran counterparts.Assisted in the preparation of account reconciliations and month end close.Worked closely with the controller and CFO in the preparation of SEC required filings.Prepare Ad-Hoc financial reports.Assisted in updating forecasting and budgeting tools for operations and finance monthly meetings.Worked closely with the assistant controller in preparation of monthly FP&A.Assisted with the quarter and year end audit deliverables.

Herndon, Va

Headed the implementation of the equity software Certent for the management of the company's stock option plans.Headed the implementation of the AVALARA software replacing the manual reporting of Sales and Use tax with over ten states in the USFiled monthly sales and use tax with over ten states across the USFiled monthly airport revenue fees for the BOS port authority, NY port authority, Miami Dade Aviation, Maryland Aviation Association, Westchester Med Assets, Pittsburgh concession fees and Los Angeles World Airports revenue filing.Worked closely with one of the company's top five customers in streamlining billing/invoicing and online invoice submissions as per the customer guidelines.Assisted in the cash collection process, AP and the different billing cycles processed in the accounting software WinTEAM.

Promoted to Office Manager in 2005.Successfully opened and managed an office branch expanding client base through referral relationships with auto dealers, business owners, mortgage brokers, homeowners, accountants and financial planners.Responsible of generating revenue, servicing and establishing a portfolio of clients throughout MD, VA, WV and DC.Act as a direct insurance and financial counselor, making recommendations and counseling clients about strategies to insure and protect their businesses, property, health, life, and save for retirement.Application of computer databases and specialized software to generate risk profiles and assign risk rating.Managing of time cards and weekly payroll.Processing of customer payments and refunds.Preparation of daily bank deposits and reconciliations.Preparation of weekly and monthly sales reports in Excel; designed and automated new reporting process.Administrative Tasks:Managing the insuring process including origination, underwriting, processing, and issuance of all insurance policies.Responsible for ensuring overall compliance with both state and federal insurance laws.Reviewing and validating insurance guidelines, and monitoring policy requirements to optimize underwriting efficiency.Drafting correspondence, managing of mail, email, fax communications, and daily reports with main office and Nationwide service center.Customer Service Tasks:Respond to email and fax inquiries, modify insurance coverage as required and inspection of vehicles.Data entry for quotes, place accident claims, and cross referencing of additional insurance products.

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General