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Budget Development & Administration ~ Financial Planning & Analysis

Internal Controls ~ Reporting ~ Forecasting ~ Audits ~ Capturing Cost Savings

         Adept at organizational transformations and crisis management; able to reinvent businesses to achieve or surpass fiscal, administrative, and operational targets.

         Proven skills in analyzing a company s processes, procedures, expenses, and controls to minimize risk and fuel revenue growth.

         Excel at revamping budgeting, forecasting and planning functions, and establishing accounting and financial reporting systems from the ground up.

         Strong skills in developing processes and tools to align with corporate and regulatory criteria while sufficiently meeting specific financial reporting and operational support needs.

         Exceptional talents in elevating staff morale, inspiring enthusiasm and confidence, and promoting clear direction and vision to achieve remarkable team cohesiveness.

         Highly skilled at introducing procedures and controls to optimize information flow and transparency.

BARC Electric Cooperative, Millboro, VA, 2011 to Present

Manager of Finance and Member Services

         Initially brought on board to spearhead finance functions and assumed Member Services department in 2013 based on outstanding prioritization, organizational, and time management skills.

         Overhauled financial reporting systems and management/Board reports to increase clarity.

         Enhanced budget compliance by proactively investigating sources of gains/losses, and by closely monitoring key ratios.

         Reinforced internal controls by standardizing procedures for balancing cash and wiring funds.

         Delivered 10-year forecasting tool to scrutinize potential long-term impact of business decisions, especially with respect to future debt, equity, and operating cost levels.

         Revised and solidified billing and credit processes to substantially reduce credit losses by 75%.

         Prepared 20-year equity retirement plan to guide Board of Directors in critical decision-making activities.

         Exercised sharp critical thinking abilities to successfully handle two FEMA disaster claims.

         Strategically refinanced debt to decrease interest costs, positively impacting bottom-line.

         Governed annual financial audit resulting in zero audit adjustments.

Self-employed, Charlotte, NC, 2007 to 2011

Trader

         Employed a vast range of analytical tools and investment approaches to perform trading of stocks, bonds, and options.

         Demonstrated an exemplary ability to work within strict deadlines, handle high volumes of work, and adapt to changing needs and circumstances.

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Tanner Electric Cooperative, North Bend, WA, 2006 to 2007

Controller / Assistant Manager (temporary)

         Delivered high-impact consultative guidance to General Manager and Board of Directors including performing strategic planning and rebuilding financial record-keeping and reporting systems following loss of all records.

         Transformed company from not producing a financial statement in six months to reliably generating timely and accurate statements within six weeks.

         Established credibility with lenders to restore confidence and avoid potential cash problems.

Washington Rural Electric Cooperative Association (WRECA), 2003 to 2005

General Manager / Chief Lobbyist

         Brought on board to fulfill crisis management assignment following resignation of organization s General Manager.

         Cultivated, nurtured, and maintained professional relationships with legislators, state agencies, and Governor s office to facilitate seamless achievement of mutual goals.

         Actively promoted organization to boost membership from 60% to 100% which sustained effectiveness at State Capitol without increasing dues.

         Evaluated, drafted, and successfully promoted legislation which provides crucial economic incentive funds to help remote rural areas.

Inland Power and Light Co., Spokane, WA, 1989 to 2003

Assistant Manager / Chief Operating Officer

         Championed new financial reporting system which resulted in multiple consecutive years without requiring financial adjustments by auditors.

         Slashed billing write-offs by 75% through enhanced screening of new service applicants, increasing collections, and fine-tuning requirements for targeted deposit.

         Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to foster a productive workplace climate, vital to minimizing turnover and enhancing team morale and productivity.

         Authored and persuasively negotiated meaningful service area agreement with competing utility to reduce wasteful duplication of facilities.

BA in Business Administration; emphasis in Professional Accounting

Eastern Washington University

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), North Carolina #35264

QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

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HIRING AGENT NAME

TITLE

COMPANY NAME

ADDRESS

CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE

DEAR__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a senior-level financial management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

I bring to you a seasoned background in all aspects of financial management, extensive talents in realigning and refocusing business operations, and excellent skills in audits, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, and conceiving high-impact process improvements. My meticulous attention to accuracy as well as outstanding analytical and reporting skills would enable me to effectively transition into your organization and garner immediate results. Additionally, I have led multiple software implementation projects to improve accounting and financial operations for companies in diverse industries.

As a proactive contributor to your company, I will prove to be a highly accomplished and autonomous leader committed to supporting you in achieving your goals through sharp financial acumen and superior initiative. I am confident that I am an ideal candidate for this role, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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