JOHN HERNDON
612-***-**** *********@*****.***
CONTROLLER HR DIRECTOR IT DIRECTOR
Talented management professional with a proven expertise in accounting, IT, and HR; exceptional ability to develop a smooth, streamlined, and growth-directed business operations. Maintain sound judgment, tact, and professionalism in a high-pressure setting. Adept at working in a fast-paced environment. Flexible, excellence-driven individual, who is able to balance multiple priorities. Recognized for stellar analytical and problem-solving skills. A supportive manager with an inherent ability for motivating assigned staff to attain the maximum of their potential. Dedicated and reliable with the determination and drive required to succeed. CORE SKILLS
Account & Vendor Management Payroll Accounts Receivable & Payable Talent Acquisition & Temporary Staffing Capital Budgeting Employee Relations Financial Statements Preparation & Analysis GL Sustainment Cloud Computing Data Loss Prevention Personnel Training Technical Support Large System Design Networking Sales Team Building IT Project & Program Management Workers Compensation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONTROLLER/OPERATIONS MANAGER/HR DIRECTOR @ Brainstorm USA June 2015 - Present CONTROLLER/IT DIRECTOR/HR DIRECTOR @ Wesley International, LLC April 2014 – May 2015 Steered monthly and year-end general ledger closing; prepared journal entries and financial statements, as well as dashboard reports on key metrics to evaluate departmental and company performance; spearheaded all IT and HR operations. Managed cost system; analyzed manufacturing expenses and variances; reported on findings and cooperated with executive leadership to implement corrective actions. Oversaw banking, billing, collections, credit management, A/P, payroll, and expense policies and control procedures. Prepared budgets and cash flow projections; consistently optimized financial processes to ensure compliance. Directed legal and risk management issues resolution; facilitated strict adherence to regulations and laws regarding employment, insurance, workers’ compensation, and business licensing. Managed applications for order processing, accounting, and HR
Led the conversion from MAS90 to a more efficient accounting and financial reporting package for the Brainstorm USA
Assisted with the transition from MAS 200 to IQMS; initiative successfully completed within 5 months while at Wesley International LLC
PRINCIPAL @ Jskquared Consulting January 2009 - Present Served as an integral part of the company, delivering Business Coaching, HR and IT consulting services for small and medium businesses. Handled in-depth operations analysis to develop innovative solutions for each client. Ensured alignment of individual contributions with client needs and overall objectives.
Recognized for an exceptional ability to utilize technical and functional knowledge, as well as prior experience and latest industry developments to formulate innovative solutions and facilitate continuous success for the client businesses
CONTROLLER/IT MANAGER @ LGS Staffing, Atlanta, GA February 2009 – September 2014 Delivered effective management of all IT projects and operations for 6 offices. Oversaw HR functions, related issues, and processes for all locations; developed and implemented solutions to optimize legislative compliance and operational efficiency. Propagated a culture of knowledge sharing; worked to streamline personnel communication and ensure proper understanding of aims and objectives. Administered cash flow, A/R and A/P, unemployment, and compensation matters, as well as controlled UE and WC rates for all states.
Introduced and successfully implemented automated payroll process
Successfully migrated all offices to 100% virtual IT environment
Managed business at the Pensacola, FL office during the BP oil spill cleanup project OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Executive Consultant Auto Claim Technology (Contract) 2008 Revenue Assurance Manager eAPPS Hosting, Atlanta, GA 2007 - 2008 General Manager Tulix Systems, Inc., Atlanta, GA 2007 IT Manager Global Net Access, LLC, Atlanta, GA 2003 – 2007 Senior Accountant/Sales Manager Global Net Access, LLC, Atlanta, GA 2003 Accounting/IT/Human Resources/Finance Manager HAY-DOBBS Architects, Minneapolis, MN 2001 - 2003 Accounting/IT/Human Resources Supervisor Aerospace Computer Supplies, Bloomington, MN 2001 Account Executive/Intern, Junior Branch Manager Integrated Logistics Solutions, Addison, IL 1999 – 2001 EDUCATION
MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, RICHFIELD, MN
AAS Degree in Business Administration/Accounting (Honors: 3.5/4.0 GPA) DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BS Degree in Technical Management/Business Information Systems (Honors: 3.5/4.0 GPA) KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL
MBA (Honors: 3.5/4.0 GPA); Sigma Beta Delta National Honor Society Member CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFIED WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROFESSIONAL
Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation, 2013 - 2015 VMWARE CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE: DATA CENTER VIRTUALIZATION VMware, License I2429439-A47I-B3DB956AB6B3, since Nov 2013 VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer Habitat for Humanity
AFFILIATIONS
Member of GDOL Employer Committee 2009 - Present Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing AWARDS
Sigma Beta Delta 2004
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
My SQL MSSQL Oracle Time Clock Plus ADP/Paychex LAN/WAN Administration MS Office Suite QuickBooks AS400 Deltek Temps Plus TCP MAS 200/90 IQMS PeopleNet CWCP LAN Architecture Microsoft Windows, XP, Visa, Server, MAC OS, Linux Lotus Office 365 Cloud Application & Hybrid Cloud