Project Management Manager

RAY KURUC

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PROFILE:

Expert manager, team -builder with extensive background in Finance, Accounting, Commercial and Project Management. Skilled work in financial analysis/reporting, pricing and managing proposals/projects. Applies strong planning and analysis skills to inform senior management of key trends and cutting company expenditures. Operates with a strong sense of urgency and thrives in fast-paced setting.

Core competencies include:

Proposal/Project Management --Budgeting & Cost Controls --Variance Analysis --Financial Analysis /Forecasting --

Process Improvements-- Strategic Planning-- Risk/Contingency Management-- Client/Vendor Relations Management

G/L Account Reconciliation--Employee/Team Leadership and Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Northeast Medical Group, Trumbull, Connecticut

A Medical organization that provides access to integrated high-value, patient center care. January 2017 May 2017

QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR (Contracting Assignment)

Track and report on established Quality Assurance metrics and Key Performance Indicators for assigned projects.

Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin Company, Stratford, Connecticut

The world’s leading manufacturer of military and commercial helicopters. September 2015 November 2016

PROPOSAL / PROJECT MANAGER (Contracting Assignment)

Responsible for project management, preparation, and timely submittal of CH-53K / Army / Aftermarket proposals.

Managed proposal projects from receipt of the RFP through contract award in coordination with the various subject matter experts in engineering, programs, supply management, contracts, finance, data management, PP&C, ITC, and estimating departments.

Applied the ACE Operating System as part normal daily standard work activity and certify compliance with FAR / DCAA. Regulations.

Novitex Enterprise Solutions, Stamford, Connecticut March 2015 –August 2015

A document and management solutions provider.

FINANCE MANAGER

Provide support to Operational group through information analyses and monthly review of revenue, cost of goods sold,

and gross margin.

Prepare journal entries to properly reflect financial results and variance reporting.

Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

BioMetrics, Trumbull, Connecticut November 2014 – February 2015

A company that provides prosthetic and orthotic products

FINANCIAL / ACCOUNTING ANALYST (Consulting Assignment)

Validate invoices, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions

DELIVERED RESULTS:

Resolved backlogged work, restored order and processes/records in disarray.

Demonstrated ability to fill in at a moment’s notice, quickly mastering new systems, processes and workflows.

Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut January 2014--June 2014

The third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST (Consulting Assignment)

Prepared financial reporting (budgeting, forecasting) for senior management by incorporating new and

existing reports along with analysis of business trends for Yale’s $121 million ITS Finance segment.

DELIVERED RESULTS:

Provided comprehensive financial information, analysis and advice to optimize the spend and use of software/ hardware/consulting services across all university departments/organizations.

BT Americas Incorporated, Shelton, Connecticut April 2003-- May 2013

One of the world’s leading providers of communications solutions and services.

CONTRACT MANAGER

Generated financial reporting / budgeting / forecasting of IT projects directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives for Unilever – A CPG manufacturer of leading brands in foods, home and personal care. Developed and managed financial models for proposals/sales forecasting.

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RAY KURUC

269 Navajo Loop, Shelton, CT 06484 203-***-**** / cell 203-***-****

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DELIVERED RESULTS:

Produced $100M revenue over 3 fiscal years and 20% EBITDA margins. Consistently met contract / budget commitments within cost targets, managing contract profit and revenue growth.

95% monthly on time proposal pricing/project completion rate thru proactive project management.

Generated 20% increase in revenues over the life cycle of project deliveries by building relationships with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels.

50% reduction in turnaround time implementing change control procedures which improved end to end process.

Computer Sciences Corporation, Shelton, Connecticut March 2001-- March 2003

An information technology company – Supporting Database Management and Consulting.

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST / ACCOUNTANT

Managed IT budgets, financial performance and control of capital projects for Oxford Health Plans- A recognized leader in the health and well-being industry.

DELIVERED RESULTS:

Generated $20M annual revenue and 15% EBITDA.

Generated $100K further revenue a month identifying additional billing volumes.

Produced 30% improvement in proposal/project turnaround time within a 3 month period by incorporating procedures/milestones and key performance indicators within internal/external departments.

Created tools/financial reports that accurately assessed customer’s operational requirements.

Pitney Bowes Incorporated, Stamford, Connecticut January 2000 -- February 2001

A mailing and messaging solution company- largest supplier in the world.

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST / COST ACCOUNTANT

Managed obsolete inventory budget. Audited financial data, performed G/L account reconciliation, variance analysis,

and product costing.

DELIVERED RESULTS:

Created a master catalog providing variable/fixed costs of all mailing products.

30% reduction on remanufactured inventory by conducting an intensive effort on reporting efficiencies and best asset utilization avoiding a negative revenue impact. Established new processes /procedures for reporting on mailing systems book values and manufacturing expenses that increased efficiency.

Additional Experience:

Inter- Act Systems Incorporated, Norwalk, Connecticut May 1999 - December 1999

A developer of the Inter-Act Promotion Network, an electronic marketing network located in supermarkets.

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST (Consultant)

Reviewed /Prepared monthly analysis of fixed assets, inventory, and retailer activity.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, Connecticut May 1988 - April 1999

The world’s leading manufacturer of military and commercial helicopters.

ACCOUNTANT-FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

Controlled accounting/financial activity and reporting for $100m stores inventory across several locations.

Processed all pricing activities associated with spare parts requirements..

96%+ proposal deliveries within US Government targets.

Negotiated US Government contracts generating $25m+ annual revenue.

Examined and provided recommendations on proposal/ (counter) offer profitability.

Managed all proposal pricing activities for the overhaul/repair of Commercial components.

30% proposal improvement on turnaround time by creating a commercial catalog of over 2,000 items.

Recognized by management as a:”Outstanding Achievement” for catalog creation.

Controlled all financial/cost accounting functions for $50m commercial inventory.

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RAY KURUC

269 Navajo Loop, Shelton, CT 06484 203-***-**** / cell 203-***-****

ac0pwe@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/raykuruc

EDUCATION:

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Accounting

Bachelor of Arts, History, Economics

TECHNICALSKILLS:

Proficient in Microsoft Office--Excel Word--PowerPoint--Outlook--

In-house proprietary financial software--SAP--Oracle JD Edwards--QuickBooks

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