Manager Management

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Career Profile:

. Dynamic, results driven, self-motivated business professional with broad

scope of expertise.

. Exceptional financial management, business consulting, project management

and training experience.

. Extensive, productive career includes strong analytical, decision-making

and communication skills.

Professional Experience:

A.S.K. Unlimited LLC, Atlanta, GA

Independent Consultant

2002 - Present

. Consultation with companies to identify problems and provide

comprehensive solutions.

. Provide strategic planning, business plan development, and training

services to profit and non-profit organizations.

. Coaching, consulting and training provided to individuals and groups

designed to focus on acquiring proficient skills in the following areas:

work/life balance, effective leadership, career development, productive

communication and creative decision making strategies.

International Services Inc, Buffalo Grove, IL

Sr. Business Consultant

2010 - 2011

. Provided results based consulting to company clients to grow successful,

profitable businesses.

. Improved client business by training business owners on how to

effectively utilize turnaround strategies in this volatile economy.

. Furnished clients with tools for goal setting, capital/expense budget

forecasting, strategic planning, cash flow management and designing

effective marketing campaigns to improve bottom line results.

Clayton State University, Atlanta, GA

Business Development Consultant

2002 - 2009

. Provided customized consultation and coaching to business owners to

ensure growth and profitability.

. Developed comprehensive client solutions regarding business case

development, strategic planning, financial analysis, accounting issues,

capital funding analysis, marketing strategies and government

compliance/certification.

. Designed and presented business training seminars to equip entrepreneurs

and business owners in various industries with a knowledge base to

achieve business success.

MCI/WorldCom, Atlanta, GA

Telco Cost Manager

1997 - 2001

. Managed a team of financial auditors responsible for verification of

telco billed costs.

. Provided leadership in negotiation of cost dispute resolution with

telecom companies.

. Developed analysis resulting in a $23M cost savings opportunity for the

company.

Form-You-3 Weight Loss Ctr, Atlanta, GA

Franchise Owner /Operator

1995 - 1997

. Responsible for all business functions: Marketing, Finance, Accounting,

Human Resources.

. Managed a team of Weight Loss Counselors responsible for servicing

clients.

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Concert Global Communications, Atlanta, GA

Circuit Control Manager

1994 - 1995

. Initiated audit review of carrier invoices resulting in savings of

$95,000 to the company.

. Responsible for monthly financial analysis featuring Actual vs Budget

results.

. Tracked and verified international network inventory costs.

Syncordia Corporation, Atlanta, GA

Network Economics Specialist

1992 - 1994

. Maintained a Standard Cost Model with updates of international tariffs

and exchange rates.

. Development and analysis of Annual Network Capital Budget.

. Reviewed and evaluated Business Cases for potential business

opportunities.

Sprint Corporation, Atlanta, GA

Capital Expense Budget Manager

1992

. Managed a team responsible for preparation of Annual Expense Budgets.

. Provided and presented financial reports and analysis for management and

operational reviews.

. Maintained tracking system for capital expenditure projects.

GTE Corporation (formerly CONTEL Corp), Atlanta, GA

Financial Coordinator

1988 - 1991

. Coordinated the consolidation and analysis of Telephone Sector financial

planning results.

. Supervised Planning Analysts in development and analysis of financial

results for Business Plans, Strategic Plans, Annual Budgets and Monthly

Forecasts.

. Completed economic evaluations for Business Plan projections and

potential acquisitions.

Planning Analyst

1986 - 1988

. Assisted in the financial strategic planning process related to the

Telephone Sector results.

. Completed special projects as assigned.

Rockwell International, Canoga Park, CA

Financial Management Advisor

1980 - 1985

. Responsible for coordinating completion of all aspects of the division

financial planning cycle.

. Developed and analyzed Strategic Business Plans, annual budgets and

monthly financial statements; presented financial reports to upper

management.

. Provided leadership role on acquisition and divestment studies.

Financial Management Administrator

1978 - 1980

. Assisted in preparation and analysis of all financial planning and

variance reporting.

Education:

. Master of Business Administration, Finance & Accounting, University of

Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

. Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, Clark University, Worcester, MA

Technical Skills:

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), QuickBooks

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