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Driven, focused, and hard-working Chief Financial Officer with 20+ years of experience and a proven ability to lead others and oversee daily accounting operations within fast-paced environments. Experienced in managing cross-functional teams, leading large-scale accounting/financial projects, and creating innovative operational processes. Highly adept in improving operational efficiency levels in addition to maintaining strong communication with others.

Accounting Best Practices Fundraising/Grant Proposals GAAP Principles Financial Analysis

Process Improvement Project Accounting Leading Teams Risk Assessment/Cost Control

Lending Programs Regulatory Compliance Year-End Tax Reporting Budget Development

  Direct day to day operations within a fast-paced environment with a concentration on increasing community engagement and communication

  Act as a member of the Finance Committee within the board in addition to handling duties as the Village Administrator and Village Liaison

  Design and implement innovative strategies aimed at improving community services/resources along with improving the quality of life within the community

  Oversaw financial operations within a healthcare focused organization which included leading accounting, insurance, financial systems, and auditing

  Design and implement innovative strategies focused on increasing productivity, monitor capital budgets, and lead the cost-reporting process

  Supervise a team of 7 accounting team members which requires providing individualized coaching and training in addition to handling financial reporting/analysis tasks

  Successfully attained a $550 thousand increase in profit in 2015 from the previous year, decreased operational expenses by over $125 thousand in 2016, and created 6 grant proposals which resulted in being awarded over $1.2 million in funding

  Played a lead role in developing new infrastructure tools used during periods of high growth which streamlined processes, monitored productivity, and allowed for quicker financial operations

  Coordinated operations within a retail banking environment which included overseeing customer service programs, providing training to staff members, and improving community relations

  Attained a branch rating of #22 out of 106 branches, ranked consistently in the top 20% of branches in regard to customer service, and achieved service levels of over 100%

  Instrumental in providing sales/business development training which resulted in achieving a 91% ranking for the branch along with consistently exceeding branch sales metrics

Bachelor of Science, Marketing, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL

Member, Dolton Chamber of Commerce, 2014-Present

Finance Chairman, Chicago Global Health Alliance NGP, 2014-Present