Brent Penny
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Nashville, TN. 37122 www.linkedin.com/pub/brent-penny
SUMMARY
A multi-skilled Compliance Specialist with excellent knowledge of finance, accounting,
and contract management procedures. Exceptional analytical and verbal
communication skills at all levels within a Fortune 500 company. Managed consistent
customer contract details that require accurate compliance and distribution information.
Compiled revenue recognition and open revenue reports, confirmation of service,
invoicing and analysis within SAP auditing regulations.
• SAP, Saleslogix, and Salesforce • Interfacing with external systems and
administrator performance optimization
• Knowledge of AP/AR processes and • fulfillment of invoice requests and
procedures contract amendments
• Experience with EDI documents and • Knowledge of XI product mapping and
ANSI X12 standards configuration
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Discovery Education Assessments, Nashville, TN 2008-2014
Compliance Specialist
Contract creation and management in SAP. Assuring clean and consistent customer
account detail in Salesforce and Saleslogix database. Monthly Aging meeting
coordinator for the Assessment division.
• Improved training manuals and implementation of validation rules reducing errors in
Salesforce and SAP by an average of 15% a year from 2011 to 2014.
• Contract and invoicing discrepancy numbers decreased by an average of 10% a
year from 2011 to 2014 as a result of the application of Salesforce validation rules.
• Improved accuracy in monthly aging report by 10% in 2011/2012 and an additional
25% a year from 2012 to 2014.
• Increased reporting accuracy of fulfillment for our Professional Development
services by 20% from 2012 to 2014 by improving efficiency in tracking deliveries.
• Fulfillment of all invoicing discrepancies as they pertain to contract amendments
within SAP and Salesforce guidelines.
• Decreased confirmation of service errors in SAP per weekly interface by 15% which
was directly contributing to invoicing inconsistencies.
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Wacissa River Music, Nashville, TN
Landscape Architect/Consultant, 2004-2008
Design, consultation, and installation of shrubs, trees, stone walkways, outdoor lighting,
and seasonal grasses. Post installation maintenance of pruning and fertilizing.
• Increased clientele from 3 to 25 from 2005 to 2008
• Preparation of expansion through implementation of talent management strategy.
• Increased annual revenue from $42,000 in 2005 to an eventual $58,000 in 2008.
Stromboli’s, Starkville, MS. 2000-2004
Owner/Operator
Established Stromboli's Pizzeria providing a locally owned alternative for the Mississippi
State University community specializing in stromboli, pizza, calzones, and panini.
• Created a business model, trained and managed a staff of 8 employees.
• Increased revenue on average of between 12 to 15% over the following 3 years
• Solidified Stromboli's as a favorite in the Starkville community that is still operational
today.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Business Management
LCAVC, Vernon, AL.
Certifications
SAP Administration/Contract Management
Salesforce Admin Essentials
HACCP certification