Project Manager

Michelle H. Callaway

**** ****** ***** **** *******, GA 30032 Cell: 404-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Accounting and Project Management professional with extensive experience working with multiple projects

across multiple entities.

• Areas of strength include job costing, financial analysis, operations and project management, process

development and improvement, critical thinking, and problem solving.

• Well organized and highly efficient working in a multi-tasking dynamic environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Raco General Contractors, Inc.-Commercial Developer in Atlanta, GA (2011-Present)

• Manage timely and accurate month-end close for 2 private companies with combined annual revenue of

$40M.

• Accountable for financial and job cost reporting, controlling costs, project billing via AIA forms, account

reconciliations, AP, AR, and monitoring financial performance.

• Track actual costs against budget for multiple construction projects with contracts totaling $25M. Meet

monthly with project managers to review and adjust job cost and remaining forecast.

• Manage rent roll and financial reporting for 10 commercial rental properties.

Selected Accomplishments

• Enhanced productivity by utilizing existing accounting software to automate tasks formerly performed

manually, reducing the month-end close process by 2-3 days.

• Created job cost report template for analyzing budget discrepancies and forecasts.

• Corrected incorrectly classified costs which allowed me to identify contracts performing at a loss.

CONSULTANT/FINANCIAL ANALYST

The Coca-Cola Company-Beverage company in Atlanta, GA (2010-2011)

Contract position retained through MDI Group to improve and streamline the budgeting and revenue processes for a

program of global SAP implementations. This internal global program consisted of 20+ projects with over 400

internal and external resources whose services are billed to the implementing Bottlers.

• Managed the recharge process for global bottlers with statements of work totaling $30M. Tracked and

compiled monthly costs per project and created recharge invoices. Worked with internal project managers

and bottler customers to answer questions and resolve disputes.

• Tracked actual costs against budget for internal project teams with a combined $12 million budget. Met

monthly with project managers to analyze current spend and correct resource over-allocations.

• Assisted Finance Manager with business planning, rolling estimates, and developing financial models used

for monthly reporting across projects.

• Designed and maintained database of over 200 vendor contracts, monitored spend against these contracts,

and met monthly with account managers to ensure change orders or resource allocation modifications were

made timely to avoid revenue loss.

Selected Accomplishments

• Served as turn-around catalyst, returning all Bottler invoicing to on-time bill distribution resulting in 40%

improvement of revenue collection.

• Managed the design, testing, and implementation of a program time recording system which reduced entry

time by 30% and subsequent billing preparation time by 20%.

• Trained 200+ resources in time recording system utilizing both Webex and classroom instruction.

FINANCIAL RECRUITER

Accountants International-Accounting and Finance placement firm in Atlanta, GA (2008-2009)

• Sourced candidates through existing database, advertising, Internet, and networking efforts.

• Screened candidates via phone and in-house interviews to evaluate skills, accomplishments, experience,

and job preferences.

PROJECT MANAGER

East Side Development, LLC-Residential Developer in Atlanta, GA (2003-2008)

• Prepared master plans to accommodate construction of 16 distinct house plans. Preparation included plan

estimating, cost budgeting, and the creation of project schedules and tasks.

• Maintained company database of master house plans including material lists and pricing, subcontractor work

descriptions and costs, project schedules, budgets, and vendor information.

• Collaborated with company owners, job site superintendents, vendors, and subcontractors to develop and

document formalized processes and procedures.

• Managed planning and preparation efforts for a 131-unit subdivision, including database management,

budgeting, marketing, and sales.

• Negotiated all aspects of homebuyer contracts including sales price, upgrades, and special requests.

• Maintained vendor and subcontractor relationships. Negotiated pricing and discounts.

• Retained responsibility and oversight of corporate accounting via management of accounting support staff

and staff estimator.

Selected Accomplishments

• Oversaw entire life cycle of 4-5 new home starts per month (permitting, project start, scheduling and

tracking, cost management, resource assignment, etc.) meeting 100% of scheduled close dates.

• Implemented a PO system for materials and turnkey services which increased net profit margins by 9%.

CONTROLLER

East Side Development, LLC-Residential Developer in Atlanta, GA (2000-2003)

• Performed all accounting duties for 5 separate entities with $20M in annual revenue including accounts

payable, account reconciliation, budgeting, variance analysis, journal entries, real estate transactions, cash

management/construction draws, and financial statement preparation.

• Monitored job costs and budgets to consistently maintain average net profit margins of 18% (well above the

industry national average of 8%).

Selected Accomplishments

• Championed the use of new technology, gained support of management, and led the implementation of

BuildSoft, an integrated accounting, project management, job cost, and estimating system.

• Achieved notable cost savings by switching insurance carriers and re-negotiating existing vendor contracts.

BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHER

Griffin Middle School-Smyrna, GA (1999-2000)

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

RCS, Inc-Wholesale Distributor of construction products in Norcross, GA (1991-1996 and 1998-1999)

AUDITOR

Miller Ray and Houser-Public accounting firm in Atlanta, GA (1997-1998)

SOFTWARE

MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Evolution Professional, BuildSoft, Peachtree Accounting, Lacerte

EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS

BBA Accounting, Georgia State University-Honor Graduate 1997

PMP Certified by Project Management Institute-April 2009

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist-MS Office Project 2007

Member of Junior League of Atlanta

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