Instructor - Computer Applications and Accounting classes

MARK ANTHONY CUNNINGHAM

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly motivated and results-driven Business and Accounting Professional with over 15 years

of experience in financial analysis, project implementation, information technology, customer

service, auditing, and banking supported by a Master in Business Degree and Graduate

Accounting Certificate. Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, maintaining a

positive attitude with a keen attention to detail and quality. Works well both independently

and in teams, with strong Microsoft Office literacy and extensive computer experience.

SKILLS SUMMARY

Balance Sheet & Income Statement Excellent Written and Verbal

Analysis Communication

Gathering and Analyzing Financial Analytical approach to Problem

Data Solving

Relationship Management Project Implementation Ability

Audits and Compliance Microsoft Office Suite Expertise

Financial Projections SAP R/3 ECC 6.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Prism Career Institute, Upper Darby, PA (Direct Hire) 09/2012 – Present

Instructor – Business & Accounting (37 hours/week)

Facilitate courses such as Financial Accounting, Microsoft Office, and Business Math.

Redesigned course syllabus for students to acquire skills needed for parallel assignments.

Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' needs.

Designed audit process which eliminated attendance errors, giving students accurate scores.

Created shared access for Quality Assurance team to draft ACCSC documentation.

UGI/Amerigas, King of Prussia, PA (Contract Hire) 01/2012 – 09/2012

Distribution Forecast Analyst (42 hours/week)

Analyzed customer consumption patterns to increase efficiency of propane deliveries.

Liaised with customer service and managers to resolve issues and improve forecast models.

Communicated with site Managers regarding customer setup in SAP and other forecast

issues.

Managed accounts for telemetry customers, such as account creation and tank monitor

shipments.

Accenture assigned to Dow Chemical, Philadelphia, PA (Direct Hire) 03/2010 – 11/2011

Implementation Specialist/Project Support Analyst (40 hours/week)

Developed implementation plans for global hardware deployment in Asia Pacific and Latin

America.

Facilitated project implementation by gathering requirements and ensuring compliance with

schedule.

Liaised with team and third party suppliers to complete timely and accurate implementation.

Facilitated client involvement on deliverables where there is shared responsibility.

Computer Aid, Inc. assigned to Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Malvern, PA (Direct Hire) 08/2005 –

03/2010

Helpdesk Analyst/SAP Trainer (40 hours/week)

Identified, diagnosed, and resolved hardware, software, network, and peripheral

equipment issues.

Trained new analysts to support users with SAP applications

Redeveloped new analysts training to decrease classroom time and increase shadowing

opportunities.

Developed e-Learning training content in preparation of new SAP SRM launch.

Facilitated online SAP training via WebEx for Helpdesk analysts in Germany & the

Philippians.

Certainteed Corporation HQ, Valley Forge, PA (Contract Hire) 04/2004 – 01/2005

Accounts Payable Representative (45 hours/week)

Developed strategy to increase invoice payment accuracy which reduced errors and late

fees.

Liaised with business customers to resolve vendor invoice issues regarding purchase orders.

Trained representatives to use analytical skills for invoice processing, using SAP and

LiveLink.

Assisted other teams experiencing deficiencies within accounts payable to meet

benchmarks.

Temple University Health System, Philadelphia, PA (Contract Hire) 12/2002 – 08/2003

Associate Financial Analyst (40 hours/week)

Processed invoices, check requests, journal entries and purchase requisitions.

Reconciled monthly cost center expense report with finance to verify account spending.

Developed and applied new invoice process which reduced fees by meeting payment terms.

Amtrak High Speed Rail, Philadelphia, PA (Contract Hire) 10/1996 – 12/2002

Financial Analyst (40 hours/week)

Audited invoices and expense reports in compliance to government contract agreement.

Gathered and Analyzed weekly cost & performance reports prior to distribution.

Trained analyst to manage reporting process, with added time savings by truncating data.

Developed new strategy which reduced invoice lifecycle, safeguarding payment terms.

Mellon PSFS Bank, Philadelphia, PA (Direct Hire) 1/1995 – 10/1996

Customer Service/Teller (37.5 hours/week)

Assisted customers with routine account-related requests including but not limited to:

Opening accounts, submitting loan applications, and escorting to safe deposit box.

Researched customer issues, acting as liaison between departments when necessary.

Escorted bank personnel into the vault, maintaining dual access control.

Processed cash transactions and check deposits, maintaining accurate details for balancing.

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix, Online Campus Phoenix, AZ, Conferred May 2014

MARK ANTHONY CUNNINGHAM

***************@*******.*** 267-***-**** linkedin.com/in/markacunninghammba

Graduate Accounting Certificate, GPA 3.4

University of Phoenix, 30 S. 17th Street Philadelphia, PA, Conferred February 2012

Master of Business Administration, GPA 3.6

University of Phoenix, 30 S. 17th Street Philadelphia, PA, Conferred August 2007

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, GPA 3.3

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Vice President of Finance, National Black MBA Association, Philadelphia Chapter

Financial Chairperson, Drexel University Gospel Choir, Philadelphia, PA

Microsoft Excel 2000, Microsoft Office 2000 Specialist Certification.

Four time winner of the CAI Moment of Truth Award – Recognition of above & beyond

service.

Completed the ECS (Enterprise Computer System) Training the Trainer course.

Graduate of CAI’s Green Team - management trainee program.

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