Management Human Resources

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Bronx, New York *****

718-***-****

Cell 646-***-****

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Summary

. Management skills necessary to build coordinated, loyal teams by

focusing on personal strengths, recognizing human needs, and

minimizing the effects of individual weaknesses.

. Management skills required to provide maximum flexibility and

resource utilization to program staff within funding and regulatory

goals and restrictions.

. Keen sense of risk exposure and ability to provide remedial

solutions.

. Patient and thorough training skills with a passion for designing and

implementing new systems.

. Excellent innovative evaluation and troubleshooting skills supported

with a solid knowledge of database structure and an excellent ability

to create 3-dimensional multi-functional spreadsheets.

. Above average written, oral communication, and group presentation

skills supported with Microsoft Word skills.

. 29 years financial, accounting and facility management

responsibilities for three very different multimillion-dollar

operations.

. Consistent record of clean audits from governmental and private

auditors.

. Developed arguments and financial support that generated hundreds of

thousands in additional revenues.

. Ability to access many non-financial areas including construction and

system development due to hands-on personal experience.

Professional Experience

Groundwork, Inc., Brooklyn, NY

Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (2006 to 2010)

. Designed and implemented a new chart of accounts and reporting system

to accommodate the requirements of 50 private foundation grants and

20 government grants from five separate agencies.

. Implemented a cash management program to generate revenue from idle

funds.

. In charge of the maintenance for two program/administration sites.

. In charge of Human Resources and developed a more manageable employee

evaluation process.

. In charge of IT, remedied long-term existing capacity problem in the

telecommunications system by using cash-management revenue generated

above.

. Evaluated and renegotiated cellular phone contracts to simplify

billing and save thousands of dollars.

. Restructured the use of credit cards to maximize control.

. Worked with Program Directors to help them understand the financial

aspect of the operation.

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, Bronx NY

Chief Financial Officer (2004- 2006)

. Developed a business team with a specific focus and pride in

achievement with minimal resources.

. Implemented cost allocation, purchasing, reporting, and cash receipt

procedures necessary to meet funding requirements.

. Responsible for a $14 million operating budget with a myriad of

programs and funding sources. (NYC DFTA, DYCD, BOE, UPK/ NYS OFCS,

Dormitory Authority, Legislative grants, CCAP, CFAP/ Federal Head

Start, CACFP, USDA, Private Fundraising & grants.)

. Managed financial aspect of $1.5 million renovation project funded by

grants and DA funds.

. Developed computer systems and trained staff to reconcile cash

accounts that had not been reconciled for several years.

. Worked with the CEO and the Board to develop an audit committee,

select a more appropriate audit firm and monitor financial operations

more closely.

. Developed a database of revenue sources that included contacts, due

dates, budgets, reports, etc.

. Developed computerized management reports, budget worksheets, cash

control systems, and accounts payable vouchers.

. Developed a cost manual that with the other implemented controls

passed the Federal Head Start Prism Review.

The New York Institute for Education, Bronx, NY

Director of Finance (1981-2003)

. Responsible for a $20 million operating budget supporting three

educational programs with residential components as well as a

national literacy program.

. Managed financial aspect of a $15 million capital Dormitory Authority

project concurrent with a $4 million privately funded capital

project.

. Pension administrator for a private plan covering 100 employees, and

responsible for the school administration of the State plan covering

150 employees.

. Acting secretary of the Institute's Finance Committee administering a

$100 million portfolio.

. Four-year chairman of Business Manager Committee consisting of 11

CFO's from similar schools.

. Initiated and developed the Institute's first systems in departmental

budgeting, salary charts, long-range financial planning and

computerized business & clerical functions. Initiated and

coordinated 3 separate computerized payroll systems and 2 general

ledger systems.

. Proficient in the preparation of the NYS CFR and RS reports and

Federal FS-10 reports.

Accountant/ Internal Auditor (1978-1981)

. Preparation of Federal, State, and City reports.

. In charge of Field audits for schools receiving Federal aid disbursed

by the NY Institute Regional Center.

Society for the Right to Die, New York, NY

Financial Consultant (During 1990 while employed at the NY Institute)

. Developed a computerized general ledger and reporting system and

trained bookkeeper in reporting and filing procedures.

Glenn Ingram & Company, CPA's, New York, NY

Staff financial auditor (1977-1978)

Hurdman & Cranston, CPA's, New York, NY

Staff financial auditor (1976-1977)

Education Graduated

Iona College, New Rochelle, NY 1985

Master of Business Administration with Honors in Management

Science

Long Island University, Greenvale, NY 1977

Bachelor of Science cum laude in Accounting, Honors tutorial

in Economics

Rochester Business Institute, Rochester, NY 1974

2-year diploma with high honors in Accounting

East Rochester High School, East Rochester, NY 1972

Regents Diploma, top ten in graduating class

Community Involvement

Head Coach for Morris Park Roller Hockey League- 6 years

Commissioner for Little League- 1 year

Head Coach for Little League- 3 years

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