Project Manager Analyst

SABRINA D. HOWARD

***** **** *****, **********, ******** 20623

Cell Phone: 202-***-**** Email: *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Senior analytical position to contribute accurate, timely, actionable,

financial analysis and information to support business decisions to help

the Company accomplish its mission, achieve its financial plans, satisfy

its customers, and build win-win relationships with its suppliers to

enhance shareholder value.

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Senior Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Project/Program Controls Analyst

Educated and experienced professional with multi-faceted financial and

business management expertise and accomplishments acquired through

organization-specific and enterprise-level perspectives in small to large,

private and public, government and commercial companies. Well-disciplined

time manager who organizes, prioritizes, and manages multiple assignments

under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Collaborative team player who

works well with executives, management, and employees in multiple functions

and operating entities to achieve financial and operational goals.

Energetic change agent who initiates and leads improvement teams with value-

added, measurable results. Currently holds a TS/SCI security clearance.

EXPERTISE SUMMARY

Financial Planning & Expense Management & Forward Pricing Rates

Forecasting Reporting

Financial Analysis & Estimating, Pricing & Billings & Accounts

Reporting Proposals Receivable

Expense Budgeting & Project Controls Accounts Payable

Planning

EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS SUMMARY

General Dynamics - Alexandria, Virginia

May 2003 - Nov 2012

Senior Financial Analyst / Program Controls

Charged with the creation, execution, management and reporting of direct

and indirect budgets, rolling forecast, month and year end analysis using

financial metrics (labor, cost, margin, EBIT, revenue, funding, and cash

flow) along with pricing and proposal support for a strategic business unit

with a projected 2012 portfolio valued of $175M, supporting 500+ employees

worldwide, across 20 mission-critical IT programs, providing IT enterprise

solutions and mission support. Proactively engaged in determining

financial implications associated with changes (i.e. mission scope,

funding, rate impact) using automated tools to track performance (i.e.

Oracle, Hyperion, Smartview, BPM, and Microsoft Excel).

. Implemented financial model to streamline and standardized reporting

requirements and account reconciliation which decreased processing

time by 15%.

. Commended for attention to detail and communication skills.

Star Mountain Corporate Headquarters - Alexandria, Virginia

2002-2003

Senior Budget Analyst

Responsible for financial planning, forecasting, analysis, management, and

reporting of financial metrics (bookings, cost, earnings, revenue, margin,

cash, headcount, investment resources, and capital) for $70M, 5-division,

government, performance improvement services company for the annual

operating plan, three-year plan, and historical trend analysis. Actively

assisted with developing, planning, controlling, and reporting indirect

expense budgets, bases, and rates.

. Implemented quarterly business base analysis to provide facts and

data for strategic planning and to support due diligence activities.

Commended for report by executives and investment bankers.

. Implemented monthly financial plan status report to assist with

problem identification, corrective action, and plan achievement.

Identified cost/earnings and billing/cash receipts issues that were

successfully resolved.

SABRINA D. HOWARD

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Raytheon Corporate Business Development - Arlington, Virginia

2001-2002

Budget Analyst

Responsible for developing, planning, analyzing, supporting, managing, and

reporting $14M executive and staff budgets for 9 departments, including the

facilities pool for all 80 departments/offices and tenants of $16B

aerospace and defense, government contractor business development

organization. Managed and reported headcount status for 340 employees

domestic and international. Controlled 100+ consultant agreements worth

$4.7M to ensure adherence to policy, practice, and purchase order.

Assisted Finance Director with special analyses and projects to assist with

the growth and success of Raytheon.

. Assisted with implementation of budget controls that results in $2M

under-run with no impact to contribution or performance.

. Redesigned headcount report to include trend and future outlooks to

support proactive staffing and effective budget control.

IR Federal Credit Union - Riverdale, Maryland

1996-2001

Credit Analyst

Managed underwriting program for the issuance, collection, and control of

cash disbursements for $100M loan portfolio institution. Authorized $500K

of credit monthly based on financial risk analysis models. Designed $80K

of loan promotions and products to target new, geographically dispersed

clients. Recommended lending alternatives for high-risk loans, such as

collateral secured loans, to increase loan volume and quality and minimize

default risk.

. Loan volume increased by 9% with no increase in loan defaults.

. Client base increased by 11%.

Project Manager

Planned, organized, and supervised special projects, including the

implementation of $3M computer system utilized by over 100 employees.

Implemented standard financial processes, reports, and internal controls.

Expedited projects with short lead time. Spearheaded reconstruction of

crisis planning and risk management procedures for 15 departments.

. Processing time reduced by almost 50%.

. Commendation received for attention to detail and problem

solving ability.

COMSTAR Federal Credit Union - Adelphi, Maryland

1995-1996

Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist

Managed accounts receivable and payable and prepared financial statements

for $85M asset credit union. Balanced $250K daily branch transactions and

posted to the general ledger. Analyzed financial profiles and tailored

financial products to meet unique client needs. Streamlined financial and

administrative processes.

. Processing expense reduced by 25%.

EDUCATION SUMMARY

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Finance, Towson State

University, Maryland, 1994

Master's Certificate, Business Analysis, Villanova University, November

2010

Member, National Leadership Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation,

May 1992 - present

Member, National Association of Female Executives, January 2001 - present

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