Manager Project Management

BonnieSue Nygard, MBA

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623-***-**** H / 623-***-**** C WWW.linkedin.com/in/BonnieSueNygard FINANCE AND OPERATIONS LEADER

Seasoned finance and operations manager with an MBA and diversified experience in financial reporting and controls, accounting and general operations, budget and financial analysis and strategic resource planning. Solid track record of developing and enhancing reporting and forecasting systems, improving efficiency and productivity through process evaluation. Strong analytical, problem solving, communications and influencing skills in project management. Proven initiator and problem solver. Change agent to improve efficiency. Strengths include:

Finance Management / Controls / Analysis

Process Improvement

Budget Strategic / Planning

Financial Performance Measurements

Vendor & Internal Alliance Building Training & Mentoring EDUCATION

MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT / MBA with a focus on International Finance THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT: - Glendale, AZ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ECONOMICS

Bemidji State University - Bemidji, MN

Minors: Business Administration, Mathematics, Psychology SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Responsible for the implementation, analysis, and monitoring of a $50MG&A Budget, $104M Fraud LOB Budget, $74M Technology Transformation LOB Budget

Created and developed an updated system for asset tracking, a more automated budgeting system, vendor resource reconciliation system which significantly improved efficiency and productivity with each system implemented

Provided in-depth financial analysis & comparative analysis for acquisitions

Produced Financial Statements for the SEC in house saving the company the outsourced fees of $6k each filing

Managed financial accounting, optimization of investment funds, cost benefit analysis (CBAs), portfolio change activities, & provided operational improvement recommendations

Detailed experience with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Collections, Payroll, Vendor Contracts, Workman’s Comp, Auditing, CBAs, ROI, accruals, monthly financial close, data collection & analysis

Knowledge and understanding of GAAP and SEC Reporting LEADERSHIP ABILITIES

Lead, manage, supervise, and provide training and education for up to 50 employees at one time. Virtually lead and managed a team in Manila, Philippines.

Established a team environment in the organization and provided training, performance goals, incentives for better retention, thereby fostering a superior customer service ethic and an overall environment of excitement resulting in low turnover and higher productivity.

Effectively re-negotiated vendor contracts saving the company an estimated 25% on costs

Negotiated with IBM to implement a detailed billing process, effectively managing IBM vendor relations for all AET

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Identified a gap in the new reporting system therefore created, developed, implemented an automated web based reporting system to fill gaps which resulted in more detailed reporting to leadership

Considered the SME in Financial Matters as well as software systems utilized PORTFOLIO / PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Drove process change and improvement in project management tool for improved accuracy & improved productivity in expense accounting for American Express Technologies.

Identified several deficiencies in the project management tool, developed and implemented process to fill the gaps, partnered to update the software which improved project manager’s productivity and efficiency.

Created a marketing plan that focused on the customer which has resulted in increasing the foot traffic and increased sales per transaction.

Central Point of contact for project managers, business partners, leadership, vendors, and tech finance. Served as the liaison between the business partners and technology (software engineers)

Highly proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office; ability to learn software programs quickly and in-depth.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

35TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 2015-2016

Manager, 2015-2016

AMERICAN EXPRESS, Phoenix, AZ 2006-2015

Portfolio Manager / Finance Manager, 2007-2015; Budget Analyst, 2006-2007 ENTREPRENEUR, Phoenix, AZ 2001-2006

Business Owner, 2001-2006

TRAX HOLDINGS, Phoenix, AZ 2000-2004

Finance Manager, 2000-2004

CSK AUTO, Phoenix, AZ 1998-2000

Budget Analyst, 1998-2000

AWARDS

Awarded for outstanding leadership 2010 - American Express

Awarded for outstanding individual leadership achievement Q2 2008 - American Express

Inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, – (a national business honor society) - Thunderbird

Nominated for the Barton Kyle Yount Award - Thunderbird

Highest honor granted to one student of the graduating class

Honored: Most outstanding student in Economics - Bemidji State University

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