Manager Management

Maribel Gonzalez

P. O. Box ******

Mobile: 210-***-****

San Antonio, Texas 78278

E-mail:***@***.***

Goal-oriented financial strategist with proven successes at senior levels.

A powerful personal producer and innovative solution provider whose strong

profit orientation is enhanced by exceptional analytical skills. Extensive

experience dealing with senior decision makers. International business

experience. Fluent in both English and Spanish.

An accomplished manager skilled in complex planning and forecasting,

process improvement, model development and analysis, system automation, and

pricing strategies. Strong strategic planner who can turn around marginal

business situations. Creative team builder and trainer equally effective

in group presentations or one-on-one negotiations.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

General Management Financial Management Profit and Loss

Model Development Cost Benefit Analysis Strategic Planning

Planning and Forecasting System Development and Testing Budget Planning and

Controls

Financial Product Development Process Improvement Benchmark Studies

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

. Developed an economic model that enabled better understanding of the

levers that impacted metrics; generated revelation that the existing

business model could not support the desired growth expectation in long

range planning. RESULTS: Led to a new strategic focus for company

executives.

. Drove improvement changes in monthly reporting process by creating and

automating standardized reporting; forming a control committee which acted

as an oversight board to review any changes made to the P&L; developed a

monthly forum for reviewing results. RESULTS: Led to a decreased cycle

time in month end processing and consistency and alignment by executive

team members.

. Managed a global initiative that led to the transformation of the global

planning forecast processes, systems, and resource allocations. This

included the implementation of an investment optimization process utilized

in the strategic planning process to identify key initiatives for the

company. RESULTS: Created a more flexible and robust forecast and planning

cycle for the entire global organization.

. Created an automated auditing tool used to monitor the expenses of over

10,000 employees that led to a cost savings of $7 million in one year.

RESULTS: Yielded a cost savings of $7 million in one year.

. Developed a pricing methodology and model, incorporating call center

management principles and activity based costing concepts. RESULTS:

Created opportunities to bid on additional Fortune 100 strategic clients.

. Designed and automated the operations monthly reports. RESULTS: Enabled

over 300 managers faster access to critical information needed for daily

decision making.

. Developed and maintained an on-line management information profitability

system; conducted extensive training sessions on the new systems.

RESULTS: Provided detailed client level information for over 800 accounts.

. Streamlined complex hiring procedures by creating a process and model for

use by the operating offices. RESULTS: Significantly reduced cycle time

and empowered front line management in the decision making process.

. Developed a compensation program reflecting profitability measures rather

than sales volumes. RESULTS: Aligned business metrics with desired

behavior and improved business economics.

Maribel Gonzalez 210-***-****

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Pure Green, San Antonio, Texas

Founder/Owner

2009-present

USAA, San Antonio, Texas

2005-2008

Executive Director of Enterprise Cost Management Team

American Express Financial Advisors, Minneapolis, Minnesota

2002-2005

Lead Financial Officer for Retail Retirement Products

2003-2005

Director of Corporate Planning and Forecasting

2002-2003

American Express, New York, New York

1993-2002

Transformation and Change Director

2000-2002

Relationship Leader for Corporate Services Interactive

1999-2000

Director of Finance

1998-1999

Finance Senior Manager

1996-1997

Senior Financial Analyst

1993-1995

American Express, Houston, Texas

1991-1993

Financial Planning Analyst

Wiltel Communications Systems, Houston, Texas

1989-1991

Staff Accountant

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration, Texas A&M University, Kingsville,

Texas

INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY

Texas Green Network, Co-Founder and Board Member

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member

United States Green Building Council Member

Oak Meadow Elementary Former Board Member

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