Driven, focused, and experienced analytical professional with 20+ years of experience in progressive financial analysis, accounting, and legal roles within fast-paced environments. Experienced in performing complex financial analysis, creating technical/legal documentation, and completing internal benefit plan audits. Equipped with a keen ability to manage large-scale projects, implement process improvements, and foster positive rapport with others.

  Directly managed both administrative and operational functions within a fast-paced environment with a focus on increasing productivity and efficiency

  Utilized superior analytical abilities in order to provide subject matter expertise in regards to employee benefit plans which included public pension plans, both 457 and 401(k) defined contribution plans, and health benefit plans

  Maintained legal expertise of HIPAA regulations, open government laws, state/federal labor laws, procurement laws, and regulatory compliance standards

  Instrumental in the drafting and negotiating contracts for city vendors/contractors in addition to creating plan documents and descriptions for health benefit plans

  Worked closely with senior level management in order to resolve issues related payroll, pension, and OPEB accounting while simultaneously leading benefit plan audits

  Played an integral role in beta testing of new technology applications which included Windows 10, Office 365, and electronic signatures

  Acted as subject matter expert in regards to a variety of employee benefit programs which included stock-based compensation plans and executive compensation

  Provided guidance related to GAAP rules/regulations, coordinated ERISA plan audits in order to substantiate tax status representations, and completed speaking engagements on a regular basis

Additional Experience Includes

  Manager, Compensation and Benefits Business Services-Grant Thornton LLP

  Compensation Consultant, Human Resource Advisory Services-Coopers & Lybrand LLP

  Consultant, PartnerSource, Inc.

  Associate, Human Resource Consulting-Ernst & Young LLP

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  National Association of Stock Plan Professionals Annual Conference (2001) 3 presentations Congress is from Mars...FASB is from Venus; Designing and Implementing Customized Stock-Based Compensation Arrangements; Family Law Issues in Stock-Based Compensation

  National stock option seminar series held in 10 cities -- Stock Options for Privately Held Companies The Secret to Attracting and Retaining the Talent You Need to Succeed

  National Center for Employee Ownership Workshops held in several cities Accounting Issues Associated with Stock Options; Designing Stock-Based Compensation Plans

  E-Trade Business Solutions Conference Various topics

  National Center for Employee Ownership National Conference Accounting for Stock Options

  Executive Enterprises Stock-Based Compensation Are you using the right plan?

  Association for Corporate Growth Conference Stock Option Plan Designs

  Society of Human Resources Management, Atlanta Current Trends in Stock-Based Compensation

  Certified Employee Benefits Specialists, Dallas How to Design and Implement Stock Option Plans

  WEB, Dallas Chapter The New Accounting Rules for Stock Options

  Dallas Benefits Society The New Accounting Rules for Stock Options

  National Association for Stock Plan Professionals Accounting for Stock Options

  Intrust & Deloitte & Touche Seminar Executive Compensation

  SEC Institute Tax and Accounting Issues Related to Stock Options

  WealthCounsel Stock Option Plan Design and Implementation

  Accounting for Employee Stock Purchase Plans Published by National Center for Employee Ownership as Chapter 3 in a book about Employee Stock Option Plans

  Deferred Stock Option Gains How It Works

  Accounting for Stock Options various articles and outlines

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Date

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include several years of experience in both financial analysis and legal roles which include a background in completing in-depth benefit plan audits, analyzing financial data, and negotiating detailed contracts. In addition, I have a strong background in maintaining productivity and efficiency within a fast-paced environment.

To complement my professional experience, I also possess stellar interpersonal and communication skills with an impressive educational background which includes a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree along with a Bachelor s degree in Accounting and Finance with a Minor in Economics.

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Dear ________________:

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