Zuri Williams (Garcia) Email & Phone Number

• Track and monitor 20+ projects across various contract types (T&M, CPFF, FFP) to provide Program Managers with detailed spend plans, resulting in an increase in profitability.• Implement advanced data analytics techniques to forecast budget variances with 95% accuracy, allowing for proactive adjustments and preventing cost overruns.• Utilize Cognos BI and advanced Excel skills to analyze data from million-dollar contracts to identify cost-saving opportunities.• Organize and provide financial information for monthly and quarterly reporting, improving accuracy by 15% and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.• Reconcile cost and revenue monthly, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to improve financial performance.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management to secure funding for critical projects, resulting in a decrease in cost overruns.• Coordinate with Contracts, Proposals, and other departments to submit Purchase Requisitions, Request for Proposals, and other documents to facilitate project execution on a tight deadline, resulting in an increase in project efficiency.• Manipulate complex financial data into easily digestible formats for executive presentations, leading to an increase in decision-making efficiency.• Manage employee hours effectively by analyzing project requirements and reallocating resources as needed, leading to a decrease in expenses.• Oversee cost management of subcontracts by running monthly reports and tracking hours to ensure profitability.• Perform budget calculations, analysis, and forecasts for each project, leading to decrease in project costs.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Implemented new overtime calculation system and created troubleshooting guide for team members leading to a 15% decrease in variances.• Managed the uploading of taxes and other key payroll duties, implementing streamlined processes that reduced payroll errors by 15% and improved overall payroll efficiency.• Processed payroll for 1,200 employees with precision and efficiency, ensuring accuracy in all calculations and timeliness in payment distribution.• Reconciled timesheets with Costpoint data for payroll processing, resolving discrepancies promptly and accurately to guarantee seamless payroll operations for over 1k employees.• Collaborated with the Controller and CFO as the payroll department's main point of contact during the manager's absence, conducting data queries and intricate research to support various audits and resolve paycheck discrepancies.• Managed payroll processing for 10 payrolls, 3 journal postings, and 2 quarterly reports during manager's leave of absence in compliance with federal and state regulations, ensuring accurate and timely payments to employees.• Coordinated with CHRO and Director of HR to resolve pay inconsistencies, facilitate promotions, and assist with new hire on-boarding resulting in an increase in employee satisfaction levels.• Worked directly with Pricing and Accounts Payable departments to ensure hours and codes are charged accurately to the appropriate contracts leading to a reduction in billing errors and ensuring accurate charges to contracts.

I help faith-centered millennials transform their resume & networking skills to land their dream job!- Coach students through exploring job opportunities and applying their skills and experiences to the position requirements- Use social media including Instagram and LinkedIn to reach a wider net of people who need guidance in their job search- Network with people to help them land their dream job by reviewing their resumes and training them for interviews

Lawndale, California, United States

• Streamlined payroll processes by implementing data entry protocols, increasing efficiency while maintaining strict confidentiality measures.• Rectified employer contribution calculations and deductions to provide for error-free reports and correctly process payroll.• Streamlined payroll process by facilitating data entry while maintaining confidentiality and following policies and procedures.• Designed and implemented user-friendly financial reports, reducing report processing time and improving accuracy.• Researched and resolved discrepancies in financial statements, resulting in a decrease in accounting errors and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.

Riverside, Ca

- Identified student’s skills and weaknesses to find class structure that would fit their needs and redesign over 200 workshops- Mentored and trained 3 students as they explored job opportunities which led them to secure jobs and cabinet positions- Trained and guided 500 students weekly on resume writing, public speaking, and more to help them through the job searchCHASS F1RST provides first-year frosh and transfer students with the tools, experiences, and opportunities to be successful at UCR and beyond. The program encourages student academic achievement, social integration, and cultivates self-development along with a strong supportive network of peers, staff, and faculty.

Riverside

- Streamline process by modifying intake order, allocating tasks, and having an emergency plan to file 12 plus taxes per session- Manage location by advising taxpayers, addressing concerns, and providing guidance to tax preparers to deliver quality service- Organize a team of 5 volunteers to promote tax understanding and awareness while ensuring that they adhere to standardsThe VITA program offers free tax help to people who generally make $56,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. In addition to VITA, the TCE program offers free tax help, particularly for those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. While the IRS manages the VITA and TCE programs, the VITA/TCE sites are managed by IRS partners and staffed by their volunteers who want to make a difference in their communities.

West Hollywood, Ca

- Consulted with CPA and CEO to prepare financial statements to develop a plan to help company reach its goals- Enhanced operations by coordinating with employees and negotiating with partner companies to increase revenue- Worked alongside CEO to manage dispatch system by forecasting problems to create a more efficient scheduling system- Expanded company’s network by negotiating with over 600 potential customers, employees, and investors to induce growth

Los Angeles, Ca

- Facilitated implementation of Time Plus program to reduce errors in time cards and improve income distribution- Assisted in transition of insurance companies to reduce company expenses and improve employee benefits- Compared employee insurance costs to net income to analyze most efficient insurance plan for the company- Analyzed expired contracts for beneficial partnerships to help management reduce costs

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration, Accounting & Auditing, 3.66

Award: Dean’s Honor List (8 Quarters)

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Principles Of Financial Planning

•Certificate Program covers investing tools ranging from savings accounts to IRAs. • Top 12% of the class •Chosen as a leader.