Project Management

Ronald J. Buttafogo

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SUMMARY PROFILE

Personal Strengths Strong communication skills in interrelating with people at all levels. Ability to

manage a variety of tasks and responsibilities simultaneously and effectively; to exercise prudent

judgment in decision making areas. Career reflects hard work, reliability, competence and confidence

underscored by personal commitment and performance. Characterized by colleagues and competitors as

highly focused, tenacious and competitive, with a strong desire to succeed, and an unwavering

commitment to the achievement of excellence.

Financial Management Pro active and results oriented professional with broad experience in all

aspects of financial management. Demonstrated hands on management style in the development and

implementation of strategic plans to ensure company growth. Solid planning and organizational skills in

coordinating all aspects of each project from inception through completion. Sees the big picture and

plans appropriate strategies to achieve results. Well disciplined with proven ability to manage multiple

assignments efficiently under pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules. Ascertains needs and

goals, streamlines existing operations, turns around unprofitable functions, envisions new concepts and

future trends, and follows through with development, direction and accomplishment. Effectively

communicates direction, commits people to action and conveys complex information in easily understood

formats.

EDUCATION

•MBA – International Business

Fairleigh Dickinson University

•Bachelor of Arts – Economics

Minor - Italian

Rutgers University

28 College Credits in Anatomy, Chemistry, Physics

Literacy Volunteers of America – English Tutor

Huntington Learning Center – Tutor

NJ Approved Business Administrator

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AIG Insurance Inc. - Chartis, Berkeley Heights, NJ

Accountant – Loss Compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley, Reconciliations 2006-Present

Analyst for SOX Compliance through the third party loss compliance payments and receipts.

• Reconcile third party Accounts Payable according to SOX compliance with AIG

financial systems and SAP. Perform quarterly SOX requirements.

• Produce monthly cash reports, loss advance, monthly billing and reconcile with third

party reporting through the SL and GL.

• Implements quarterly adjustments and accruals to accurately report to upper

management fiscal performance and trending each quarter.

• Process monthly loss advances and payables based on insurer’s contracts.

AT&T, Morristown, NJ

International Accounting & Finance 2003 – 2006

Auditor/Analyst of the international settlement accruals for Africa, Pacific, Mexico,

Central/South America for Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

•Implemented process for accrual analysis and reconciliation of international billing and

payments from 2000 to present under SOX initiative.

•Participate and provide input for strategic planning of multiple data systems for

accuracy and integrity in reporting information to general ledger.

•Analyze A/R and A/P of international settlements to approve payments or billing.

•Consult in developing procedures with various groups to confirm accuracy of data and

reporting all financial transactions and monthly financial reports.

•Identify, implement and evaluate objectives, priorities and activities within the assigned

areas of responsibilities.

Concert – AT&T/BT Joint Venture, Morristown, NJ

International Traffic Engineering and Performance 2000 – 2002

Managed the international calling patterns and financial data to the European Region.

•Implemented cost effective routing of international traffic to 20 countries, 5-7 million

minutes per day, based on cost, revenue, and technical projections per country.

•Justify budgetary recommendations and monitor financial activity from inception to

completion of projects.

•Developed Business Standards and Procedures as US representative with our UK

partners for Concert – UK joint venture.

•Managed the quality issues affecting revenue and cost containment.

•Coordinated and managed Impact Analysis for the critical call traditional and non-

traditional routes to increase revenue during critical time periods throughout the year.

•Liaison between Concert and telephone administrations throughout Europe for capital

and capacity issue.

•Partnered with Marketing and Systems to help coordinate daily traffic data and route

implementation for key country promotions, billing, and cost projections.

•As Project Leader for Europe, trained new employees on region requirements and

systems.

•Supported Y2K project by ensuring all critical business functions were tested

AT&T, Morristown, NJ

Network Improvement 1997 – 2000

Network Quality and Performance - Latin America

•Managed, planned and coordinated all network quality issues between AT&T and

Central/South American telecom partners.

•Recommended capital improvements or contraction of networks based on data and

financial analysis that increased revenues from 100K to 1 million.

•Represented AT&T at yearly regional quality conferences including revenue projections.

•Supported system and technical upgrade initiatives for all the multinational telephone

companies throughout the region to increase call volumes 1%-2% annually.

•Provided leadership as process representative on issues to better streamline business and

promote revenue growth/cost containment.

International Network Finance

Financial Analyst 1993 - 1997

•Managed all expenses and revenues for the International Network Division.

•Provided receivables and payables information for monthly review based on GAAP

standards.

•Implemented monthly and yearly budget plans based on business forecasts to decrease

intra-company costs 10%-15% annually.

•Provided monthly billing and capital expenditures to all departments along with

recommendations on cost control.

•Represented the International Division on the AT&T Income Statement during

competitor cost analysis project for Board of Director review.

•Provided consolidated financial results and analysis for Director review.

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