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J OA N M . WO R K M A N

P.O. Box 2197, Richmond, KY 40476 phone 859-***-****

ABILITIES

COMMITMENT INTEGRITY

Knowledge Skills and Experience in administering sound Accounting Practices. Implements necessary

controls with motivated employees to ensure sound management of assets and funds. Values exceptional

relationships with customers, suppliers, and advisors in supporting financial management of contract services.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Customer Welfare Government Funding Human Resources/Hire, Assign

MultiSite Properties Regulations/Policies Training

Account Analysis/Review Financial Schedules Inventory Control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF

RICHMOND, KENTUCKY 2012 Present

IRECTOR

D

Successful administration as Executive Director of Low Income Public Housing. Oversee one million annually

from multiple funding sources/grants for both routine operations and capital improvements to assets in excess of 9

million dollars. Engages in resourcing the maintenance and modernization of over 300 housing units including

new construction efforts. Manage staff of 13 at 4 different sites throughout the city. Resonsible for all business

practices

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF RICHMOND, KENTUCKY 2008 2012

ONTROLLER/DEPUTY DIRECTOR

C

Administers Low Income Public Housing and Capital Funds according to Generally Accepted Accounting

Principles (GAAP). Maintains complex records and prepares financial reports for HUD and other regulatory

agencies. Oversees one million annually from multiple funding sources/grants for both routine operations and

capital improvements to assets in excess of 9 million dollars. Engages in resourcing the maintenance and

modernization of over 300 housing units including new construction efforts. Serves as Deputy Director with

positive counsel in all other areas of interest for successful administration of the Housing Authority.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Transitioned manual bookkeeping to automated sitebased effort decreasing substantial error rates, improving

information currency/reports, and providing quality data excelling in all four external audits.

Prepared first proper reports to Board of Directors with documentation for financials, budgets, and projects

status significantly improving information flow and decision making.

Reduced over 90 day Account Receivables balance by $40k and reduced annual writeoffs from $30k to $10k.

Reconciled 11 bank/investment accounts and managed account payables without penalties or charges as previously

suffered. Improved financial standing and Accounts Payable currency with 227 vendors.

Implemented employee Direct Deposit pay, Small Purchase Card program, business cell phones.

Focused efforts to successfully complete new employee handbook, revised job descriptions, first counselling

program, oncall maintenance, and formal professional development schooling of subordinates.

Dramatically streamlined office functions with purged and consolidated historical records of fifty years,

established record keeping practices, relocated key personnel to updated Robinson Terrace facility.

Established formal inventory control system reducing theft/misuse of supplies and improving resource

management with justintime approach for 250 line items and organizing three maintenance bays.

Recognized first High Performer Status with HUD in over 10 years reflecting a positive measurement in financials,

physical property, managerial methods, and capital fund areas.

Achieved LOCCS (Line of Credit Control Systems) Officer status for the approval of HUD grant and operating

funds.

KENTUCKY BLOOD CENTER LEXINGTON, KY 2007 2008

ACCOUNTANT

Served as the assistant to the Chief Financial Officer of a notforprofit blood center. Performed Accounts Payable,

Accounts Receivable and General Ledger Analysis with primary responsibility as the AP Manager.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Built alliances with departments to ensure a smooth flow of data and information.

Ensured current status of accounting books and records.

FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD FRANKFORT, KY 2005 2007

ACCOUNTANT

Served as the assistant to the Chief Financial Officer of a utility company with over 240 employees. Managed all aspects

of Accounts Payable with over 250 vendors.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Coordinated with Purchasing Agent to ensure all established Board policies and procedures were followed before

invoices are entered for payment.

Sensitive data pertaining to payroll and human resources kept strictly confidential.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

NAHRO National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Member

PHADA Public Housing Authorities Directors Association Member

KHA Kentucky Housing Association Member

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EDUCATION

B.S. IN ACCOUNTING

Methodist College Fayetteville, NC

Magna cum Laude

3.89 GPA

MBA FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY

01 Braddock Road, Frostburg, MD 21532-2303

Graduate December 2016

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certifications

Project Based Accounting for PHAs

Public Housing Specialist

Public Housing Manager

Capital Improvement Fund

Supervision and Management

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