Project Manager

Francesca Tomtishen

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Porter Ranch, CA 91326

Cellular 818-***-****

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Summary of Qualifications

Over 20 years experience in accounting and financial fields; 10 years

accounting experience working in

the entertainment industry and over 10 years project accounting and

management in the construction management industry. Provided customer

service and support to internal departments as well as external clients.

Performed production/operations accounting, residuals, billing,

collections, payroll, treasury functions, AR/AP, accounting best practices

and managed various programs for pension distribution. In construction

management for L.A.U.S.D. my experience is in project accounting and

controls, project management, contract administration and change

management. Proficient in use of various project management software

systems and L.A.U.S.D. Software applications. Possess strong communication

and analytical skills that contribute to my ability to provided customer

service and act as a liaison among internal departments and external

clients.

EXPERIENCE

HNTB July

2002 - Present

Los Angeles Unified School District ~ Los Angeles, CA

Cost Lead / Cost Specialist II at LAUSD Local Region 1 & Program Controls

Downtown

Guide Program/Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Project Controls

Managers in the

development of scope, schedules and budgets for a $4.5 billion dollar

construction renovation and upgrade program. Interface with the project

technical staff to define scope of work, need for change to budgets and

schedules, and identification of variances from the original budget.

Prepare pre-bid and post-bid budgets and funding to execute awarded

contracts. Review Construction Contract budget against expenditures.

Perform contract functions as assigned. Perform program reconciliations to

ensure accurate budget authority and scope. Coordinate with program

controls management to complete deliverables and meet project milestones.

Generate variance reports. Interface with corresponding departments to

resolve project status and funding inquiries.

Cost Specialist at LAUSD ~ Local Region 1 Northridge, CA

Create and maintain data integrity of cost coding system in Expedition for

program controls. Utilize P3 and Expedition software to perform contract

management, change control and document control. Construction schedules,

processing of submittals, RFP's, change orders, closeout documents. Process

budget modifications to request funding. Review and process contractor

payment applications and vendor invoices for invoicing to LAUSD

Sr. Reports Analyst at LAUSD~ Local Region 1 Northridge, CA

Prepare status reports and other related project planning and control

documentation to Project and Program managers. Develop forms and reports

for use in processing transactions in Expedition. Process RFP's, RFC's and

change orders. Enter project data and compile reports for Local Region 1

Program Review Meetings. Development and implementation of various tracking

applications, along with the roll-out of new policies and procedures to

execute projects. Created project control procedures and trained staff on

the uses, functions, and relationships of the District's systems (IFS, PIC,

and SAP/BTS).

Software Used at LAUSD:

Expedition/Contract Manager, Maximo, P3, Citrix, Timberline, Oracle, Oracle

SQL, Oracle 10G & 9I, MS Project, BTS, SAP, SQL, Macros, MS Access, Crystal

Reports, Windows 2002, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,

Lotus, QuickBooks, LAUSD Applications: IFS, PIC, FIRS, and FRDB.

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Francesca Tomtishen

AXIUM October 1997

- December 2001

Manager / Pension Contributions

Managed weekly processing of pension contributions for film production

companies.

Responsible for show Set ups, files and database. Provided Motion Picture

Pension and Health Plan with weekly contribution reports. Responsible for

all Pension Health and Welfare reporting to unions; Hollywood IA, Basic

Crafts and Teamsters. Reviewed all union and non union contracts. Reviewed

union contract provisions and regulations and kept up to date with all

guild agreements. Managed and performed accounts payable, receivable and

collections. Extensive computer use; Microsoft Word, Excel, and Macola

accounting software. Updated and maintained all department files and

contracts. Assisted clients with problems and questions regarding pension

contributions. Trained and supervised support staff.

Software Used at Axium:

Macola Accounting, Windows 2002, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Lotus

Fred Wolf Films January

1996 - October 1997

Script Coordinator / Animation

Responsible for coordinating flow of all written materials; treatments,

outlines and scripts. Managed and tracked script schedules. Communicated

with writers and reported status of all written materials.

Coordinated recording schedules. Booked actors for recording sessions and

prepared appropriate contracts. Processed talent residual payments and

copyrights. Provided administrative support to Vice President of Studio

Operations and Producers. Processed all fan club mail. Maintained inventory

of office and art

supplies. Updated and maintained all contracts with office equipment

vendors.

Software Used At Fred Wolf Films:

Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Script Thing for

Windows

Metro Goldwyn Mayer November 1992

- January 1996

Residuals Payroll Clerk

Provided administrative support to Residual Supervisor. Responsible for

show set ups and payments. Reviewed union contract provisions and

regulations, deadlines, industry standards and requirements governing

residuals. Extensive computer use; Lotus, WordPerfect, WYSIWYG & Windows.

Resolved

payroll discrepancies for clients. Extensive contact with Screen Actors

Guild, Directors Guild, and

Writers Guild.

Software Used At MGM:

Windows 2002, Word, Excel, Lotus, WordPerfect, WYSIWYG & Windows

Universal Studios

February 1991 - November 1992

Administrative Assistant ~ Entertainment Department

Provided Administrative support to Entertainment Managers. Filing, Copying,

Accident Reports, Answering Phones, Scheduling meetings, distributing

correspondence, maintained files and greeted clients.

Entertainment Partners March

1989 - February 1991

Residual Clerk ~ Part Time After School

Provided Administrative support to Residual Supervisor. Responsible for

show folder set ups, filing, copying, answering Phones, Scheduling meetings

and distributing correspondence.

Software Experience:

Expedition/Contract Manager, Maximo, P3, Citrix, Timberline, Oracle, Oracle

SQL, Oracle 10G & 9I, MS Project, BTS, SAP, SQL, Macros, MS Access, Crystal

Reports, Quickbooks, Great Plains Accounting, Macola Accounting, WYSIWYG,

Lotus, Windows 2002, Microsoft Office, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint,

Lotus, QuickBooks, Act 2000, Xymox, Script Thing for Windows, Filemaker Pro

and LAUSD Applications: IFS, PIC, FIRS, and FRDB.

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