Human Resources Accounting

Randy Livingston

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ******* *****

City: Clearwater

State: FL

Zip: 33761

Country: USA

Phone: 727-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $110,000

Willing to Relocate

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Randy T. Livingston

3331 Masters Drive - Clearwater, FL 33761

727-***-**** (home); 727-***-**** (cell); ***************@****.***

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE EXECUTIVE

Extensive experience in corporate operations and administration, risk management, financing,

human resources, facilities management, and security. Proven ability to supervise diverse

work force and develop personnel. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Areas of expertise include:

Financial Reporting Budgets Regulatory Compliance

Long Term Planning Project Management Strategic Planning

Professional Experience

Clearwater Christian College, Clearwater, Florida regionally accredited liberal arts college founded

in 1966; serving 500-600 undergraduate students; 100-125 employees.

Vice President Financial Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, July 2000 November 2012

Reporting directly to the President, managed 7 direct reports and 18 indirect reports. Managed all

cash, accounting and budgeting activity, including relationships with bankers and auditors. Directed

all operations pertaining to Human Resources, Auxiliary Services, Plant Maintenance, Information

Technology, and Campus Security. Chaired Long Term Planning, IT, Safety, and Appeals Committees.

Led the process to replace campus-wide database system including vendor selection,

financing, and installation including employee training;

Introduced and directed utilization of one-card system for ID, recording/reporting chapel

attendance, managing board meal programs, bookstore and cafe purchases;

Directed EPA self-audit in concert with other ICUF (Independent Colleges & Universities of

Florida) schools under multi-party agreement with EPA; implemented Environmental

Management System as part of EPA settlement;

Led in the initiative to secure and work with outside consultant in assessing viability of

majors offered by evaluating their compatibility with mission, financial return, quality of

program;

Initiated and directed engagement with outside consultant (Noel Levitz) to work with

Admissions Department in securing best practices in recruiting and moving to data-centric

approach in awarding financial aid;

As Chair of the Long Term Planning Committee, directed cross-organizational analysis of

best practices in on-line education and the Colleges shortfall in those areas;

Led the initiative to secure long term site plan to control future development of campus

plant culminating in Development Agreement with the City of Clearwater;

American Electric Power, Inc. (AEP), Columbus, Ohio Investor owned electric utility headquartered

in Columbus, Ohio, and operating in eleven states. Utility career with AEP began in 1975 as Special

Studies Accountant with Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company, acquired by AEP in 1980

and renamed to Columbus Southern Power Company (CSP).

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Randy T. Livingston

3331 Masters Drive - Clearwater, FL 33761

727-***-**** (home); 727-***-**** (cell); ***************@****.***

Strategic Planning Coordinator, 1995 2000 (AEP Service Corporation)

With one other Coordinator reported to the Vice President of Strategic Planning who in turn reported

directly to the CEO and Chairman of the Board of AEP. Developed and implemented company-wide

strategic planning process. Shared responsibility for development of business strategies in response to

the deregulation of electric industry. Analyzed new business opportunities (e.g., joint ventures as well

as merger and acquisition opportunities).

Developed financial modeling to support acquisition of Central and South West

Corporation, a large utility operating in four states in the Southwest.

General Accounting Administrator, 1989 -1995 (CSP)

Directed activities of Electric Plant Accounting, Customer Accounting and Accounts Payable

departments representing six direct reports and 84 indirect reports. Served as accounting liaison with

regulatory agencies, including directing preparation of rate filings and providing accounting testimony

in rate proceedings. Assisted in development and implementation of accounting policy.

Director of Electric Plant Accounting, 1985 1989 (CSP)

Directed three direct reports and 57 indirect reports. Tracked construction, retirement, other work-in-

progress of electric facilities. Rendered billings for work performed. Maintained integrity of all

property accounts (additions, retirements, and transfers). Maintained depreciation records (book and

tax) for all depreciable property. Coordinated depreciation and other special studies related to plant

and property. Maintained accounting records for all facilities jointly owned with other utilities.

Tracked all Capital Improvement Requisitions, bondable property additions for mortgage indentures.

Other positions held: General Records Supervisor, 1984 1985; Financial Reports Supervisor, 1978

1984; Special Studies Accountant, 1975 1978.

Related Business Activity

2002 Nov 2012 Served on Board of Directors for FICURMA, Florida Independent Colleges &

Universities Risk Management Association, a property and liability insurance corporation for higher

education comprised of ten higher education institutions and four secondary schools. Insured property

presently exceeds $3.5 billion and its workers compensation pool includes 8,000 employees.

Participated in its organization including serving a two-plus year term as Chairman.

2003 Nov 2012 Served on Board of Directors for ICUBA, Independent Colleges and Universities

Benefits Association, a nonprofit Multiple Employer Welfare Association operating as a Voluntary

Employees' Benefit Association in the State of Florida. Drawing from 21 employers in education, there

are currently 8,400 employees covered in the medical plans offered by ICUBA. Participated in its

formation in 2003 and served on the Executive Committee since its founding including two years as

Chairman.

Education and Licenses

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, 1975, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Major: Accounting

Certified Public Accountant, State of Ohio

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