Terry Blake Email & Phone Number

Fort Worth, Tx, Us

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

As the Director of Human Resources & Payroll, I lead the development and direction of all necessary policies and activities to support an effective working and training environment that prioritizes the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the workforce. Oversee and direct all initiatives falling under the umbrella of Human Resources and Payroll including payroll administration, talent management, performance management, benefits programs, and organization design and development. In addition, I work alongside senior management to create a culture where team members can grow, develop and achieve outstanding business performance.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

In this integral position, I empowered and led a top-performing team to direct all accounting and human resource functions for the corporate office and 230+ nutrition centers across 49 countries globally. This included directing all aspects of the month-end close process, as well as accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, payroll, and benefits with optimal efficiency, timeliness, and data accuracy. Focused on elevating financial stability, growth, and compliance, I formulated and rolled out innovative strategies. Furthermore, I developed and presented accurate, informative monthly and annual financial statements to the executive leadership team, board of directors, and other key stakeholders. Leveraging my strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability, I identified creative solutions to complex business challenges, swiftly adjusted to change, and drove multiple projects to completion within strict time and budget constraints.A few highlights of this position include:• Grew revenue designated for specific projects by 18% in the last 3 years.• Decreased annual audit expenses by 33% by collaborating closely with external auditors to schedule and orchestrate audit activities during annual financial reviews.• Mitigated potential human error with data entry by leveraging an innovative system to generate analytical reports for project funding.• Maximized operational efficiency by re-engineering organizational design and internal controls during several stages of growth and expansion.• Slashed the number of underfunded locations by 33% by formulating in-depth analytical reports that presented monthly profit/loss for individual resource centers.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

With optimal accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, I led the end-to-end accounting cycle for the organization. Furthermore, I planned and orchestrated the month-end close process. I formulated and presented monthly and annual financial statements to the leadership team. Focused on improving financial stability, I tightened compliance with industry and regulatory standards, eliminated discrepancies, and strengthened controls.A few highlights of this position include:• Partnered with internal and external stakeholders to spearhead the integration of Blackbaud accounting and customer relationship management software programs on time and under budget by 9%.• Continually enhanced financial integrity and operational efficiency by identifying opportunities for improvement and fine-tuning systems and procedures.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Human Resources