Project Manager Management

JOSEPH J. BARONE JR., CPA, MBA

***** ******* ***** • South Riding, VA 20152 • ********@***.*** • 703-***-**** (Cell) • 703-***-**** (Home)

Highly-respected INTERNAL AUDIT LEADER skilled at delivering people, process, and technology solutions

that increase margins, safeguard assets, and drive accountability for results. Proven internal audit philosophy

based on cost-effective execution, top-quality deliverables, and solid-working relationships facilitates open

communications and problem solving, while satisfying key stakeholder interests. Exceptional leadership and

people management skills inspire employee loyalty while optimizing individual and team contributions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Internal Audit / Finance Leadership Business Process Re-engineering Policy & Procedure Development

Cost-Effective Audit Execution Cross-Functional Project Management Assessing / Fixing Problems

Corporate Governance Standards Financial Reporting / Processes / Controls Managing Outsourced Resources

Enterprise Risk Management Dependability / Achieving Desired Results Unyielding Integrity / Ethical Values

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TIME WARNER, INC. – Dulles, VA / New York, NY 2009 to Present

Leading media and entertainment conglomerate, whose businesses include interactive services, filmed entertainment, television networks, and publishing.

PROJECT MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT (TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT)

Leading multiple internal audit projects across Warner Bros. and Time Inc. business units.

RCN CORPORATION – Herndon, VA and Wilkes-Barre, PA 2005 to 2008

$740 million facilities-based carrier of bundled data, video, and voice services to 400,000+ residential and small business customers in Northeast U.S. and Chicago

VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE OPERATIONS / STRATEGIC PROJECTS

Following Internal Audit success, requested by CFO to assume new role tasked with finding / recovering revenue and

cost-saving opportunities, while improving productivity of shared-service Collections and Programming Accounting teams.

Effectively managed annualized budgets of $10 million and 35+ employees across multiple locations.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Collections / Revenue Assurance

Delivered $15 million of EBITDA benefits via new credit policies, tactical collection schemes, reduced credits /

adjustments, requiring installation fees on sub-prime customers, more aggressive late payment fee assessments, etc.

Improved weekly cash collected by over 800% and decreased non-pay customer churn, despite a slowing economy

Right-sized department via 25% headcount reductions, while increasing overall team effectiveness and morale

Programming Accounting – Video

Decreased reserves by $5.5 million through proactive negotiation of open audit disputes with programmers

Built new, centralized Contract Management System, enabling real-time access to key contract compliance terms

Transitioned all team responsibilities from PA to VA, managing all HR matters for new and departing employees

Strategic Projects PMO

Created and centrally managed prioritized listing of companywide process improvement opportunities and projects

Managed efforts to ensure compliance with new Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) requirements

Directed cross-functional bill redesign effort aimed at reducing invoice-related calls / inquiries from customers

Led internal and external resource teams responsible for multi-phase launch of new Customer Relationship

Management (CRM) system via Salesforce.com and new eCommerce platform via Sterling Commerce

VICE PRESIDENT, INTERNAL AUDIT

Established / executed a new departmental vision aimed at reducing costs, focusing compliance efforts on highest risk

areas, standardizing documentation, and providing necessary assurances to Board of Directors, Audit Committee, CFO,

CEO, external auditors, etc. Managed 10,000 hour audit plan and team of 6 to 10 internal and external resources.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Reduced SOX compliance costs $1 million while creating a repeatable and cost-effective compliance program

Revamped Compliance Hotline program, communications, training, and reporting protocols for Audit Committee

Established Policy Committee and championed need for more formal, companywide policies and procedures

Received “Top Performer” designation from CFO for 2005 and 2006 performance review periods

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XO COMMUNICATIONS, INC. – Reston, VA 2004 to 2005

$1.4 billion provider of managed voice, data, and IP solutions for businesses, government, carriers, and service providers, including more than half of the Fortune 500

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CORPORATE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE

Managed annual departmental budget of $2.5 million, consisting of 17,000 project hours and co-sourced team of 10 to 12

individuals. Facilitated all aspects of 2004 and 2005 Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance efforts (e.g., scoping, execution,

remediation, certifications, Audit Committee reporting, Steering Committee meetings, external auditor relations /

communications, etc.). Performed a number of special reviews and confidential investigations at the request of the Audit

Committee, Chief Ethics Officer, and Executive Management.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Saved $900,000 of professional service fees as a result of competitively bidding / changing co-source provider

Instilled departmental standards focused on frequent communications, timely execution, and high-quality deliverables

Developed new Audit Committee communication protocols and coordinated quarterly corporate governance reporting

Implemented quarterly follow-up procedures to monitor and manage timely remediation of deficiencies

AMERICA ONLINE, INC. / AOL TIME WARNER, INC. – Dulles, VA 1998 to 2004

World’s largest Internet service provider and media / entertainment conglomerate

SENIOR MANAGER / MANAGER / SENIOR, INTERNAL AUDIT

First staff member of AOL’s Internal Audit department. Performed first-time reviews of critical business processes,

systems, and controls. Assigned by department VP to lead domestic and international projects of highest sensitivity /

importance across multiple divisions and disciplines. Managed day-to-day administration of a department growing from

15 employees in one location to 40+ employees in four locations, including a 100,000+ hour audit plan.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Developed introductory risk assessment framework / approach to fit AOL’s fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture

Recommended and helped write AOL’s inaugural Financial Policies and Procedures Manual

Developed scalable audit execution methodology to ensure high-quality, consistent deliverables on all global projects

Led project team of 20+ individuals responsible for independent preparation and review of documents in response to

the SEC / DoJ’s 2003-04 investigation of AOL Time Warner’s advertising revenue recognition practices

ERNST & YOUNG LLP – Philadelphia, PA and Vienna, VA 1994 to 1998

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT AND IT AUDITOR

Supervised the execution of financial and IT audits for various clients in the financial services, sports entertainment, and

media industries. Consulted with clients on SEC reporting requirements in the preparation of Annual Reports on Form

10K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10Q, initial public offerings of debt and equity securities, proxy statements, etc. Audited

all operational aspects of a small community banking institution, including deposits, asset valuations, residential and

commercial loan underwriting, reserves for loan losses, etc.

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (INACTIVE STATUS)

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

International Business / Marketing

Washington, DC • August 2002

SYSTEMS / APPLICATIONS

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, Visio, Project, Oracle

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Financials, Hyperion, PeopleSoft, Convergys ICOMS, Audit

Accountancy / Computer Applications Command Language (ACL), PwC TeamMate

Notre Dame, IN • May 1994

SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT • January 2007 (in preparation for new VP, Finance role at RCN)

ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS / ACHIEVEMENTS

High School / Youth Football Official – Northern Virginia Football Officials Association – 2002 to present

NCAA Division I Men’s Tennis Championships – Director of Operations – Notre Dame, IN – 1994

Notre Dame Club of Philadelphia – President, Campus Segment – 1993 to 1994

Football Manager – University of Notre Dame – 1991 to 1993 (awarded 75% tuition scholarship senior year)

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