Manager Management

PATRICIA SCOTT

**** ****** ***** ****

Lawrenceville, GA 30045

(Telephone) 678-***-****

(Cell) 772-***-****

E-mail: *******@*******.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Multi-faceted finance professional with expertise in international and

inter-company accounting. Diverse company experience ranging from small

entrepreneurial businesses to Non-Profit organizations and Fortune 500

companies. Computer Proficiency in QuickBooks Pro, MS Excel & Word.

CORE STRENGTHS

Financial Analysis Cost Reduction Budget Management

General Ledger Maintenance Payroll & Payroll Taxes Accounts

Payable & Receivable

Strategic Purchasing Research & Analysis Procedure

Development

Effective Communication Data Management Fundraising and Grant

Writing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ST. LUCIE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, Fort Pierce, FL

June 2004 -June 2009

Business Manager

. Increased profitability of the organization to operate in the black

through the acquisition of additional funding. Developed and implemented

procedures and systems that significantly improved controls on spending

resulting in a 31% decrease in costs and a 300% increase in productivity.

. Attained $600,000 in funding and seven lots from local government and

corporate funding in 2009. Attained over $337,000 in funding from local

governments in the previous year.

. Prepared and submitted financial statements and reports of all affiliate

activities to the board. Prepared the agenda for board meetings and

attended board meetings.

. Reviewed cash flow on a regular basis for the effective and efficient

financial operational and administrative management of the affiliate.

Assisted the treasurer in the annual budget development.

. Developed community relationships, including interaction with existing

and potential sponsors, nonprofit agencies, governmental agencies,

businesses, churches and other groups.

. Managed Habitat staff, volunteers and daily office operations. Performed

screening and hiring of staff.

. Managed Habitat programs, including land acquisition, the construction of

affordable housing for low-income families, selection and support of

qualified families, volunteer recruitment and coordination and ReStore

operations.

Office Manager/Full-Charge Bookkeeper

. Maintained computerized accounts payables, accounts receivables, prepare

journal entries, bank reconciliation, payroll, payroll taxes, sales taxes

and financial statements.

. Developed and maintained various Excel spreadsheets for financial

analyses, cost reporting, reconciliation and reports. Managed mortgage

and escrow accounts and maintenance of volunteer database. Managed

company store financials and SHIP repairs program.

. Managed, coordinated and scheduled staff and volunteer activities,

special events and programs.

. Prepared various forms, reports and documents in compliance with local,

state and federal regulatory requirements. Prepared documentation for

various grants and proposals

. Negotiated and developed service provider and vendor contracts.

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PERSONNEL PLUS, Port St. Lucie, FL Sept 2003 - June 2004

. Provided Accounting and full-charge bookkeeping services to various

companies. Assigned to St Lucie Habitat for Humanity converted to full

time employment 6/1/2004.

UNILEVER RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, Edgewater, NJ Sept 1987 - Dec 2002

Staff Accountant

. Managed $120M international accounting budget, including monthly closing

manual inputs to GL, reporting, related accounting issues and site cash

reimbursement.

. Coordinated and categorized updates to monthly infrastructure variance

analysis for $20M budget.

. Reduced journal entry process from one week to two days.

. Created and implemented new process that significantly improved controls

on ad hoc spending. Process was adopted by sister companies.

. Initiated and implemented company's first on-line system for tracking

domestic and international invoices; process significantly facilitated

handling of invoices and reduced volume of telephone inquiries and

payment delays.

. Handled all aspects of reporting on international transactions.

. Maintained effective communication with overseas counterparts, vendors,

and client companies.

Buyer

. Purchased bench lab supplies, scientific equipment, office supplies, and

computer hardware and software; negotiated $30,000 to $50,000 cost

savings annually.

. Built ongoing working relationships with external suppliers and internal

customers

. Processed up to 60 orders daily and maintained 24-48 hour turnover.

. Handled all aspects of tax reporting and various logs related to

purchasing.

Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

. Processed invoices check requests, freight adjustments, journal entries

and accruals.

. Maintained and reconciled petty cash account in excess of $100,000.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Business Management, 1998

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ

Leadership & Management Seminar, 2009

Indian River State College

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