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Lisle, Il

Lisle, Il

- Transitioned company to report on an Accrual Basis in Quick Books, utilize financial information for forecasting and reporting.- Initiated and seamlessly Integrated new expense system process into Quick Books, reducing errors and increasing efficiency of reimbursement- Developed a paperless billing process leveraging SharePoint for document sharing and collaboration

- Promoted to initiate and build an Employee Engagement function from the ground up; member of Senior Leadership Team reporting directly to CEO.- Developed and implemented an effective strategy to integrate the employee engagement function into company’s corporate culture, driving effective channels for employee voices.- Planned and coordinated all aspects of employee-focused events and communications, including company re-branding launch celebration and annual awards recognition ceremony; facilitated company-wide town hall meetings, incorporating employee-provided topics; established and maintained company e-newsletter.- Instituted and facilitated monthly team-building and recognition events for both local and satellite offices – achieved strong cross-team successes by strengthening interpersonal communications; - Collaborated with Human Resources to develop an enriched onboarding process to build on new employee enthusiasm and sense of community.- Utilized strong analytical and quantitative skills to evaluate employee feedback and institute innovative cultural initiatives in tandem with HR and senior leadership.- Appointed by executive management to plan and execute office expansion project, successfully incorporating ergonomic and design ideas gathered through employee surveys and focus groups.

- Selected to serve as key member of office management reporting directly to Vice President of Finance; responsibilities included managing accounts payable, generating financial reports, and overseeing company credit card accounts for multiple executives. - Identified and rectified areas of workflow weakness, strengthened key operational areas, managed compliance, and updated technology while driving integration among multiple partners and functions.- Executed smooth transition to new expense system and integration into QuickBooks; developed and delivered comprehensive training program to ensure employee knowledge of new system and procedures.- Orchestrated expense approval process for 100+ employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance; successfully reconciled $50K+ in company credit cards to the expense system.- Championed an initiative to overhaul travel system, resulting in a 50% savings per booking. - Built productive internal and external relationships through attentive and professional collaboration, enthusiastic leadership, and effective communication at all levels of the organization, resulting in a promotion to Director of Employee Engagement.

Greater Chicago Area

Reported Directly to Sr. Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel.- Supervised one direct report- Prepared and handled highly confidential communications- Managed all meeting logistics, expenses and travel arrangements (private & commercial flights) for Board members and other executives

Reported directly to Corporate Controller/Director of Audit.Provided support for 14 member Audit team.

Associate'S Degree, General Studies

Coursework,, Journalism