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Throughout my career in diverse industries including Fortune 1000 companies Walt Disney and PriceWaterhouse Coopers, I have initiated positive change.As Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, I have built highly productive, professional and “can do” team cultures driving enhanced growth and profitability at the local, regional, national and international levels.Combining strong operating knowledge with solid strategic planning, financial management and communication skills, I reduce expenses, streamline processes and create an edge in competitive markets.My common sense approach includes acquiring a clear understanding of a business operation providing a realistic framework to develop attainable budgets, accurate financial forecasts and proforma models to evaluate new initiatives and acquisitions.Attaining an in-depth financial foundation, Bachelor’s in Accounting and Certified Public Accountant License, and continually monitoring industry trends has set the stage for my proven ability to drive growth and safeguard margins.Notable Professional Achievements:◦ Led development and implementation of a 5-year strategic plan instrumental in a firm’s 3-fold growth to $75M◦ Oversaw the reorganization, upgrade and replacement of all technology systems and administrative practices dramatically improving efficiencies throughout a $100M firm◦ Relocated 6 offices enhancing a firm’s image while slashing their lease costs $3M over 4 years◦ Reorganized 4 accounting departments; improved productivity and billing/collection efficiencies◦ Improved risk management procedures saving 35% in 4 years of premiums◦ Initiated annual rate increases growing revenue while remaining competitive ◦ Implemented 5 new accounting, word processing and practice management systems◦ Negotiated equipment and vendor contracts at some of the lowest costs in the industry◦ Saved hundreds of thousands of dollars annually by effectively managing facilitiesSpecialties: C-Level Operations Management, Senior Executive, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director, Administrative Executive, CFO, Change Management, Business Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Information Systems Installation and Integratation, Outsourcing, Business Intelligence, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Policy Development, Reorganization, Business Development, Facilities Management, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Document Management, Revenue Growth, Cost Savings

Listed skills include Corporate Governance, Profitable, Corporate Law, Budgets, and 23 others.

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  University Of West Florida

  Accounting