Project Manager Human Resources

Doris J. Roberts

**** **** **** ***** . ************, IN 46240 . 317-***-****

************@*****.***

Financial Management / Operations / Compliance

Highly innovative and results-oriented professional with a solid record of

contributions leading to improved financial performance, regulatory

compliance, heightened productivity and enhanced internal controls. Focus

on achieving bottom-line results while formulating and implementing new

technology and process improvements to meet organizational needs.

Demonstrated research, analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent

communication skills and superior ability to communicate with individuals

at all levels and varying backgrounds. Skilled trainer, mentor and coach;

able to take charge and direct personnel in stressful situations while

maintaining composure. Effective at directing staff, working within a team

or independently.

Organizational Leader Process Improvement Specialist

Astute Problem Solver Cutting Edge Business Manager

Full P & L Responsibility Regulatory Compliance Principal

NOTABLE SUCCESSES

< Realized $2M in savings by identifying and eliminating "excessive"

overtime. Improved payroll processing operations despite 60% staff

reduction. Eliminated complaint backlog. Recruited by Governor's office

to lead Human Resources from crisis to proactive style of management.

Overcame resistance to change, quantified annual payroll expenditure

($300M), championed and led project team to replace manual payroll system

with automated system.

< Company won new multi-billion contract. Financial Analyst on Competitor

Assessment Team. Study used to determine optimal teaming arrangement for

manufacture of new generation of fighter plane. Compiled financial data,

prepared forecasts and performed analyses showing implications of varying

business assumptions.

< Received Corporate Office Commendation for consecutive unprecedented,

annual "above-average" compliance reviews. Increased revenue 24% and

reduced costs 15% achieving distinction as most productive agency.

< Corporate IRM approved $160M plan. Designed and automated management

reporting system. Project Manager for development of company-wide

Information Resource Management (IRM) Strategic Plan. Provided guidance

to 40+ managers, project leaders and administrators on forecasting

methodology, planning assumptions, financial guidelines and performance

objectives.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Financial partners group (MetLife/New England Securities) 2009-2010

Financial Advisor Indianapolis, IN

Provide financial planning, risk management and investment advisory

services to individuals and small businesses. Series 7, 66 and

Life/Accident & Health License.

ROBERTS CONSULTING 2006-2009

Management Consultant Indianapolis, IN

Provided consulting on a wide range of business issues from strategic

planning to business process improvement for operational efficiency and

cost effectiveness. Coached individual executives on specific business

challenges. Developed policies and procedures manuals. Installed accounting

systems. Implemented financial controls for revenue enhancement and cash

flow management.

International Profits Associate 2004 - 2005

Project Manager/Senior Business Consultant Buffalo Grove, IL

Provided advice to small and mid size companies on how to improve profits

by analyzing business operations, developing and implementing plans

designed to correct deficiencies. Installed accounting systems, developed

and provided training on internal operating procedures. Provided expertise

in financial management, operations, human resources, sales, marketing,

inventory control, and strategic planning.

Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA) 2001-2002

Director of Human Resources (Appointed by Governor of Indiana)

Indianapolis, IN

Directed recruitment, affirmative action, hiring, compensation, benefits,

labor relations, staff development, and training. Directed payroll

operations and benefit administration for 10,500 employees. Ensured

compliance as mandated by federal laws, union agreements, state personnel

policies, and procedures.

Prudential Insurance Company of America 1994 - 2000

Operations & Control Manager (including HR Functional Manager)

Indianapolis, IN

Directed Indiana operations with day-to-day responsibility for decisions

regarding budgets, financial management, human resources, technology,

regulatory compliance and facilities. Profit/loss responsibility for multi-

facility operations. Developed long-term business strategies; set sales,

staffing, and expense objectives.

Boeing Corporation (formerly McDonnell Douglas corporation) 1982 - 1990

Senior Specialist - Automation 1988 - 1990

Internal consultant specializing in Executive Information Systems. Designed

systems and tools to facilitate decision-making and enhance productivity.

Directed teams of specialists to solve hardware and software integration

problems and implement new technology. Responsible for resource planning,

budgeting, and expenditure approval.

Specialist - Financial Planner 1986 - 1988

Managed Information Resource Management (IRM) strategic planning

activities. Involved in budget negotiations, strategy and policy

formulation. Highly complex computing environment included CRAY super

computers, multi-vendor mainframes, mid-range and microcomputers. Evaluated

IRM capital investment proposals.

Senior Financial Planner 1985 - 1986

Reported to Vice-President of Plans and Operations Development. Performed

ad hoc financial studies, analysis of DoD budgets and briefings on related

programmatic and budgetary issues for executive decisions support.

Financial Planner 1984 - 1985

Reported to Director of Financial Planning and Administration. Prepared

financial forecasts compiled and analyzed financial data and performed

analysis showing implications of varying business assumptions.

Associate Financial Accountant - F/18 Program 1982 - 1984

Managed accounts receivables for multi-billion dollar F/18 production

program (international and domestic) in compliance with DCAA/FAR regulatory

requirements. Submitted monthly and bi-weekly invoices to DoD. Prepared and

maintained all statements, schedules, reports, ledgers and documentation.

Selected for high potential training program.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Harvard UNIVERSITY - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Master of City & Regional Planning - Specialization in Public Finance &

Management

Indiana UNIVERSITY - Bloomington, Indiana

Bachelor of Sociology - Dean's List, Alpha Kappa Delta National Honor

Society and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Completed 26 of 41 hours toward

post-baccalaureate certificate in accounting

BOEING CORPORATION

Fiscal Division High Potential Training Program included accelerated

managerial training courses, executive staff assignments, special projects

and membership on problem solving committees.

COURSEWORK

Fiscal Training Program Contracts & Pricing Training Subsystem

Manager Training

Managerial Competence in Engineering Quality Improvement Program

Management Improvement Program

Effective Communication Personal Productivity Improvement

Affirmative Action Program

Managing the Problem Employee Ethical Decision Making Participative

Management

Performance Appraisal Technical Coordinator Training Support

Certification Training

Network Administration

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