Manager Human Resource

JENNELLE M. JAMES, SPHR

email: abntyy@r.postjobfree.com

**** ******* ***** *****: 314-***-****

Hazelwood, MO 63042 Cell: 646-***-****

Senior Human Resource/Finance & Accounting Professional

MBA in Finance – UNC Kenan Flagler Business School

Positive results oriented professional with combined Human Resource, Accounting & Finance skills and

qualifications. Combines financial expertise to consistently deliver strong and sustainable financial gains and cost

reductions. Comprehensive HR experience marked by sound values and integrity. A creative thinker with strong

communications, interpersonal, and execution skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PEOPLE PRAXIS, INC. August 2007 to Present

Human Resource & Accounting Consultant

Client – Vi-Jon

Client - National Institutes for Health, Division of AIDS (DAIDS)

Client – Technisource – Robert Half Management Resources (November 2007 to May 2008)

Workforce Planning & Analysis

Support strategic initiatives to enable organizations to build and shape their workforce. Prepare organizations to

face the difficult challenges in attracting, developing, and retaining a workforce competent to address new

objectives, new technology, and new business requirements.

Benchmarking demographic information for the entire company, from 1200 to 4000 employees, by position

title and leadership type providing a baseline/supply analysis to measure future trends/demand analysis

against.

Determining a more effective and efficient use of workers to prepare for restructuring, reducing, or

expanding its workforce

Performing analysis and staffing projections for budget purposes, and to link expenditures for training and

retraining, development, career counseling, and recruiting efforts to corporate strategy.

Reviewing staff generated workload data to prepare reports and analysis to support staff allocation and

workforce planning.

Developing summary reports and prepared findings for presentation to executive team.

Developing and initiating business development activities, including company communications, marketing

and presentations to potential clients.

Financial Analysis & Cash Management

Upgraded documentation and processes for corporate external audit that resulted in successful SOX compliance.

Prepared complex cash reconciliations (ranging from $10- $20 million) between treasury, AR and parent company).

Reduced corporate accounting close process by nearly 85% within the first month.

Analyzed accounts and uncovered balance sheet adjustments ranging from $10K to $30K among various

accounts post purchase.

NEW YORK CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST, INC. August 2006 to July 2007

Corporate Controller (Not-for-Profit)

Prepared nearly $10 million in operating budgets for 13 different churches and a nearly $7 million Consolidated

Budget within 3 months for a successful board approval and adoption. Prepared monthly P&L variance analysis and

explanations for 13 churches and a Consolidated Forecast and Working Capital Report.

Managed and directed an additional investment of over $4 million in restricted funds allocated for foreign

mission support in Africa, the Caribbean and South America.

Supported successful external audit process by preparing schedules and financial statements - reducing the fee

by 25%.

JENNELLE JAMES, SPHR

SAM SCHWARTZ ENGINEERING, PLLC 2004 – 2006

Controller/HR Director

Managed/supervised all accounting functions including monthly close and financial analysis, budgeting - including

revenue projections, AR, AP, payroll, daily cash management and taxes for this nearly $10 million

transportation/traffic engineering, planning and construction services firm. Transitioned the HR function into a

strategic business partner working with senior associates to drive key business and performance initiatives.

Researched and analyzed job levels and prepared job descriptions and compensation models based on industry

surveys and comparisons; participated in industry surveys covering benefit and compensation, resulting in a

50% reduction in market trend/survey costs.

Established improved accounts receivable and collection policies and procedures that reduced outstanding

receivables by 33% (over $400,000) within the first year – results funded international growth of parent

company.

Launched an international arm of the company; coordinated with foreign business influences (i.e. accountants,

lawyers, bankers, and insurance representatives) to effectively establish local presence.

Recovered over $40,000 in net profits within first month – project missing mark-up that was detected during

month-end closing.

Effected a 16% reduction in annual premium costs in an environment of double digit increases. Reduced

recruiting fees by 71% by conducting in-house recruiting and selection.

SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTANT 2001- 2004

Business Consultant/Career & Personal Coach

Accounting & project management software set-up and implementation; provided coaching and HR

leadership in all areas, including benefit and compensation, HR policy design and implementation; tax

preparation and planning.

RICHARD COOK & ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS 1999-2001

Business Manager

Defined employee roles & responsibilities, designed and implemented benefit programs; a performance based

appraisal and incentive compensation plan. Directed and supervised all accounting functions including AR, AP,

payroll, taxes and cash management of this architectural firm.

Recovered nearly $300,000 in aged receivables within first 6 months.

Managed firm’s growth from $1 million to over $3 million in revenue while managing a 50% staff increase.

CHASE MANHATTAN BANK 1994 - 1999

Learning Manager – Training & Development Division 1998 - 1999

Designed, developed and facilitated investment related courses using business experience and knowledge to

engage participating branch and sales managers.

Completed Alexis Design Program resulting in internal program designs and internal cost savings.

Market Intelligence Analyst 1997 – 1998

Small Business Financial Services Division

Prepared monthly highlights covering market trends and developments, circulating from senior executives to

branch managers throughout the bank.

Prepared and presented competitive reviews, analysis and product/service comparisons that either validated or

opposed initiatives prior to significant product/service expenditures and/or development.

Relationship Manager 1 994 – 1997

Personal Banking Services Division

Managed more than 525 client relationships, which was a 25% productivity improvement that represented over

$50 million in assets.

Generated monthly revenue streams of $77,000 on deposit, credit and investment products.

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JENNELLE JAMES, SPHR

KIDDER PEABODY & COMPANY 1992 - 1994

Financial Consultant

Acquired and managed retail and institutional clients including North Carolina Mutual Life and Carver Federal

Savings Bank. Generated revenues from $12,000 to $36,000 monthly.

Licensed: Series 7, 63, 65 and by New York State to sell and solicit Life & Health Insurance.

Invited guest lecturer of Celebrity Cruise Lines to discuss investment approaches and options.

EDUCATION

1990-1992 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

Master of Business Administration. Concentration – Finance.

Fall 1991 Manchester University, Manchester, England

Major Project - Mergers & Acquisitions target; Minor project – Small Business Consultant.

1984-1988 Howard University, Washington, DC

Bachelor of Business Administration. Concentration – Marketing.

REFERENCES

Furnished Upon Request.

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