DEANNA R. PARKER

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” John Maxwell

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Lane#1133

Glen Allen, VA 23059

304-***-****

s8vdal@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dynamic, results driven leader with a strong track record of performance in turnaround and high-paced organizations. Consistently evolve the advancement of financial operations, timely and accurate financial information, and improved planning and forecasting processes in a fast-paced, complex business environment.

Partner with senior leadership in taking the organization to higher standards of performance as the company reinvents its processes, pursues growth opportunities, infuses best practices, and restructures and integrates its financial services. Serves as an integral part in the development and preparation of short-term and long-term financial plans and annual budgets.

Capable of transitioning underperforming organizations into highly effective ones as well as leading organizations through accelerated growth or rapid change via change management and superior communications. Relied upon by senior management as a key strategist, solution-finder, and problem solver who excels in creating win-win scenarios optimizing stability, compliance, and resiliency.

Expert establishing brand, creating competitive advantage, creating customer and shareholder value, articulating vision and value proposition leveraging third party partners and alliances, fostering teamwork across functional areas to exceed desired results.

EDUCATION

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY Master of Business Administration Morgantown, WV

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science Finance Ypsilanti, MI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UNIVERSAL FORD SALES INC Controller Glen Allen, VA 2008 – Present

Manage infrastructure, processes and operational efficiencies to maximize current financial performance and support the overall growth strategy for the dealership.

Oversee financial and accounting system controls and standards and ensure timely financial and statistical reporting in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.

Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditions for use in planning of capital expenditures and making investment decisions. Drive organizational strategy based on forecasts and actuals derived from company performance. Reduced expenditures by $32K per month.

Designed operating variance reports to expedite the period end close and provide greater analytical variance coverage.

Conducted critical internal and external audits ensuring successful compliance and strategic direction of company operations.

Determine optimal capital structure and develop capital management strategies to ensure the optimal allocation of resources among businesses and products.

Deliver advice and perspective to operating management on all significant business decisions. Provide timely and accurate communication of the company’s strategy, performance, to all stakeholders.

Ensure accurate records are kept in conjunction with record closings once per month. Compile and prepare financial information in support of accounting and financial analyses, including consolidated reporting.

RETAIL/ACCOUNTING Consultant Mount Dora, FL Monroe & Amite, LA Taft, CA 2006 - 2008

Managed the accounting departments for various automotive franchises articulating often to senior leadership forecasting and analysis of overall company performance and effective sourcing/training of accounting team members; developed budgeting and forecasting procedures as well as internal controls, policies and procedures.

Prepared, reviewed, and distributed monthly reporting packages highlighting key financial results to senior management. Engaged department managers in the process of establishing benchmarks and procedures.

Effectively communicated financial strategies on all levels. Partnered with senior leadership to examine business conditions and recommended expense reductions and cost controls across the organizations.

Areas of Expertise

C-Suite Partnerships

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Client Relations

Contract Negotiation

Vendor relations

Systems conversion

Systems administrator

Capital planning

Budgeting/forecasting

Turnaround management Information technology

Microsoft Office Suite

Windows Operating System

ADP

Reynolds and Reynolds

UCS ORGANIZATIONS/ CHARITABLE ACTIVTES

United Way – Volunteer

DEANNA R. PARKER

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” John Maxwell

3117 Stone Arbor

Lane#1133

Glen Allen, VA 23059

304-***-****

s8vdal@r.postjobfree.com

Aeneas Williams Automotive Group Chief Financial Officer Monroe, LA 2005 – 2006

Established benchmarks for sales by building integration between departments. Successfully managed $30M in assets creating substantial transparency and visibility of company financials to senior management for purposes of critical financial planning.

Leveraged multiple franchises while utilizing economies of scale and streamlined operations.

Streamlined processes with the elimination of business process silos tailored toward support of articulated revenues.

Worked closely with managers and office staff to collect vehicle receivables within 2 days. Supervised an office staff of ten people and crossed trained staff to allow the accounting office to work more efficiently.

Provided guidance for monthly preparation of financial statements and analyses (variance explanations, charts, graphs) for distribution to management to include preparation of consolidating journal entries and intercompany eliminations.

Created a working financial statement using GAAP procedures within a ninety day time frame.

Campus Ford Lincoln Mercury Controller Morgantown, WV 1997 – 2005

Responsible for all accounting functions, human resources and information systems. Prepared daily reports for managers to review against forecast. Held weekly status meetings to discuss areas of improvement needed to meet the company’s objectives. .

Managed and implemented a comprehensive strategic plan for dynamic growth along with the senior management team including long-term and short-term growth objectives and clear accountability metrics within the organization.

Negotiated vendor agreements and cost reductions on service offerings. Conducted spend analysis, analyzed markets, identified sourcing value levers, located, evaluated and secured mission critical partners.

Surveyed market conditions, analyzed economic activities, managed market conditions effectively, and generated profits.

Developed a standard quality procedure to quote new business opportunities. Evaluated potential business opportunities using market, financial, and operations cost data.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Exceptional Training & Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrated Analytical Problem Solving/Change Management

Business entity leadership

Effective Communications

Presentation Skills

Community Organizing

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