Management Manager

C. Elizabeth Swann

**** ******* ***** 704-***-****

Concord, NC 28027 704-***-****

abkq59@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

Over 16 years experience in the Finance industry with expertise in IT procurement, Expense Management and Purchasing. Strong

analytical and technical skills.

Skills and Strengths include:

• Research and problem solving

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP and Powerpoint

• Establish and maintains customer loyalty

• Specializing in employee expense control

• Effectively performs multiple tasks

• Adapts well to a changing environment

• Attentive to detail

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Maersk Inc. - Charlotte NC 1998-2009

IT Procurement Specialist/Expense Coordinator

One of the largest global containerized shipping company

• Ensure that all Corporate Visa statements are reconcile and properly verified for payment, help to maintain 1500

cardholder accounts. Purchased computer equipment for the company international, domestically and also for the 80

vessel ships and managed the $22M lease agreement for the computer systems int'l and domestically, acted as liaison

for all internal resources AR, AP, Credit Manager; coordination of client problem resolutions with the company.

• Monitor proper identification of signing authority for all executive levels; implemented credit card processing

procedures from manual to Web base.

• Implemented new credit card vendor; interacted with Bank of America and regional offices for service oriented attitude

in order to maintain good relations to customers/suppliers in general.

• Maintain monthly report for Visa late charges; ensured all that all Corp Visa statements are reconciled and properly

verified for payment.

• Executed and administer purchase orders, maintain bi-weekly meetings with suppliers to reduce lead times and learn of

new products; match customer PO with internal quotes, verify arrival of shipped equipment.

Okuma America Inc. - Charlotte NC 1995-1998

Purchasing

A world leader in the development of computer numeric controls and machining technology

• Interacted with engineering, account and manufacturing depts to meet product flow requirements, executed and

administered purchase orders.

• Adjusted buying quantities, techniques and scheduling to establish the lowest material excess while maintain the

highest yield, reducing lead time.

• Conducted weekly meetings with suppliers to establish a strong working partnership, learn of new products and

services and critique our customer/supplier partnership.

• Investigated all receiving, invoice and quality discrepancies and monitored material flow. Communicated with internal

and external customers to resolve issues and plan future purchases.

NYS Dept of Social Services, Albany NY - 1993-1995

To protect children, strengthen families, and help all to achieve maximum self-sufficiency

Employee Relations/Personnel

• Managed annual training budgets; developed a form for self assessment by workers

• Implemented highly effective internal cost reporting system using front line computer technology, completed monthly

financial statements.

• Managed an in-service training program for social work staff which increase their professional expertise and theoretical

background, met regularly with supervisors to evaluate the program on and on-going basis

Corning Incorporated, Corning NY - 1992-1993

World leader in speciality ceramics and glass

HR Associate

• Provided special services to employees and managers including team building educational training, role clarification,

long range planning, force reduction plans, QIT Safety Administration and Total Quality Management.

• Monitored divisional EEO programs and targets, coordinated all divisional outplacement activity, employment

assistance programs.

• Co-developed a recruitment plan to attract and select a staff of 100+ people in a full employment economy, recurited,

screened and interview applicants for exempt positions.

Ernst and Young Inc, NY - 1989-1992

One of the largest professional services in the world that includes accounting, auditing, tax reporting, tax advisory business risk

services, technology and security risk

Marketing Coordinator

• Administered computerized publications fulfillment system, coordinated all direct mailings and fulfill request for

literature.

• Organized public awareness / targeted market presentations, seminar, trade shows

• Served as liaison to management on special projects; introduction of publications, market research and development

and market information.

Bear Stearns Inc, NY - 1988-1989

One of the leading global company in investment banking

Trading Assistant

• Prepared and reconciled monthly advisors statements for investment company clients; provided trend analysis

information for clients.

• Handled the trading activities for institutional broker trading accounts insuring that proper compliance regulations

were being met.

Credit Suisse, NY - 1987-1988

One of the leading stockbroker and investment bank

Investment Analyst

• Sent out telexes for wire transfers and managed work-related discrepancies

• Implemented and periodically updated financial plans, keeping clients appraised of the status of their investments

Shearson Lehman Brothers, NY 1985-1987

A major wall street investment bank

Financial Investment Analyst

• Prepared and reconciled monthly advisor statements for investment company clients

• Implemented customized financial plans for Shearson clients; clarified their most immediate objectives and longer

terms goals

• Researched market conditions affecting clients current and future financial strategies.

Transport Workers Union, NY - 1982-1985

Covers workers in aviation, oil, waste management, gas, road transport, passenger vehicles and logistics

Health Benefits Coordinator

• Researched clam payment discrepancies disability and compensation benefits

• Involved with labor disputes and negotiation contract discussions

• Supervised, recruited and trained office staff of 20 non-exempt discussions.

Education

Baruch College

B.S. Business Management/Finance

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