LYNNE M. SEARLES
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 *****.*******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Innovative and strategic thinker with extensive leadership experience in
corporate Administration and Accounting. Demonstrated progressive growth in
responsibility and authority by driving successful business practices.
Experienced in building relationships, and identifying and implementing
proper technologies. Skilled in coaching and mentoring resulting in
improved service delivery to internal and external customers, increased
productivity and higher revenue. Skilled communicator, tailoring messaging
to target audiences from front line teams to executives. Highly skilled in
presentation tools, including MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and other MS Office
tools.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
General Accounting Financial Reporting
Complex Spreadsheets & Modeling Risk Management
Financial Analysis Systems Design & Implementation
Microsoft Office Suite Treasury, Banking & Cash Management
Human Resources Management Legal & Regulatory Compliance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Amtec, LLC, Boca Raton, FL
1990 - 2012
$40 million provider in the Telecommunications field in broadband
installation and construction services; contractor for Cable Multi System
Operators (MSO) such as Comcast and Time Warner Cable; multi-state
operations with over 500 employees and subcontractors
Business Manager
Full responsibility for corporate administration, insurance and risk
management, billing, fleet, operations reporting, real estate, field
support, human resources and internal systems
. Established successful communication sharing process within the
Corporate Office and across business units which resulted in expedited
problem resolutions
. Implemented software programs, including Red Beam for inventory and
fixed assets; HRB for Human Resources tracking of over 500 employees;
conversion to and maintenance of PEO arrangement
. Created and successfully implemented weekly payroll processing for
production employees; successfully tracked the customer billing
. Maintained contracts with all subcontractors including insurance
verifications
. Established and maintained insurance and risk management programs
including negotiations of annual premiums, loss control and
prevention, and claims management and reporting
. Consulted with corporate attorneys on all legal matters including
preparation and explanation of supporting documents
. Collaborated with IT to create a "green" environment for all working
documents
. Integral member of the executive team that included CEO, President,
COO and CFO
. Created and maintained operational reporting with full analysis for
executive management
. Managed the Human Resources Department
. Established, negotiated and maintained all corporate benefits programs
. Maintained company manuals and forms
. Maintained and established company policy and procedures
Accounting Manager
Full responsibility for general accounting and financial reporting
. Implemented and maintained accounting software, Sage Business Works
. Implemented and maintained fixed asset software, Red Beam
. Monthly financial reporting and account analyses
. Hired and managed Accounting Department that included up to seven
personnel
. Multi-state reporting
. Established and maintained Payroll Service provider and PEO
relationships
. Established and managed credit facility with Accounts Receivable
factor
Other Positions held:
Underground and Aerial Supervisor, Project Administrator, Regional
Administrator