SHERRI L. RICHARDSON

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Chicago, IL 60643

773-***-****

abhfrk@r.postjobfree.com

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EDUCATION Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida

Bachelor of Science: Computer Information Systems

Minor: Business Administration

Relevant Course: Discrete Mathematics; Database Management Systems; Systems Design

and Development; Programs, Files, and Data Structures; Information Systems in

Organization; Computer Concepts and Organization; Fundamentals of Programming;

COBOL; Internet Programming with

JAVA; Expert Systems; C Programming; Information Systems Development Project;

Introduction of Microcomputer Applications; Data Communications, Principles of

Marketing, Financial & Managerial Accounting, Principles of Economics

WORK EXPERIENCE

3/07 – Present CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois

Business Manager

• Oversee department operational budget (unrestricted and capital) for the Office of

Information Technology

• Create requisitions, purchase orders, process invoices, reconcile Procurement card

expenses and petty cash reimbursements for goods and services using PS Financials

8.9

• Reconcile Excel budget spreadsheet to PeopleSoft financial reports

• Prepare and execute budget transfer requests; reclassify improperly recorded expenses;

and create new accounts when required

• Assist in resolving vendor and customer service issues

• Prepare grant/capital financial reports for Vice Chancellor/CIO

• Track all budget allocations and expenditures on Microsoft Excel spreadsheets

• Prepare annual fiscal year budget with Vice Chancellor/CIO & Deputy CIOs for

submission and approval by Finance department

• Work with Vice Chancellor/CIO and management team to align tactical and budget

goals for upcoming fiscal years

• Inform Vice Chancellor/CIO and management team of funding status and ensure

expenditures are within the department`s budget annual plan and policies

• Assisted Upgrade team with implementation and testing of PS Financials System from

version 7.5 to 8.9

• Coordinate all conference travel arrangements for staff and other administrators as

assigned

• Monitor and communicate with employees and consultants concerning department

procedures, methods and office operations

• Develop policies and procedures to ensure budget control

• Identify opportunities to simplify, improve or redesign department business processes

• Responsible for the maintenance of the accounting functions for the department

including accounts receivables, accounts payable and departmental budgets

• Assists with creation of job postings and budget approvals using PS Human Resources

9.0

• Other general duties as assigned

7/00 – 3/07 CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois

Assistant to the Vice Chancellor/CIO

• Generated requisitions, purchase orders, processed invoices, reconciled Procurement

expenses and petty cash reimbursements using PeopleSoft Financials 8.9

• Managed receptionist/clerical support staff members

• Tracked all budget expenses on Microsoft Excel spreadsheets

• Handled all sensitive and confidential information for department management

• Performed administrative duties for the Vice Chancellor, Deputy CIO and all

department directors

• Assisted with the expenditure control and reporting of grants

• Coordinated meetings and required resources for presentations

• Coordinated all conference travel arrangements for department staff and other

administrators as assigned

• Monitored office procedures and coordinated department’s orientation materials

• Scheduled, coordinated and documented department staff meetings

• Communicated with employees and consultants concerning department procedures,

methods and office operations

• Assisted with preparation of training materials for initial rollouts of the PeopleSoft

Student

Administration System

• Other general administrative duties as assigned

SKILLS PS Financials 8.9, PS Human Resources 9.0, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft

Project, Adobe Acrobat

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