Earl P. Burke, MBA

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www.linkedin.com/in/earlpburke001 Clinton, Mississippi

Education Finance & Operations Administrator

A technology-centric school district administrator with balance of operational, analytical, and contracting acumen.

Strategic financial and operations executive behind rapid cost saving advances in organizational capability and performance; credited with harnessing data and analytics to accomplish core business goals and drive growth. Fiscally aware leader who motivates teams to top achievement and retains high-value talent. Success in identifying areas of improvement and boosting efficiencies that lead to strong bottom-line performance.

Strategic Program Planning / Business-Driven Analytics / Financial Planning & Analysis

Revenue & Fund Balance Growth / Creative & Analytical Thinking / Executive Team Leadership

Qualifications in Action

Generated $3M in revenue through sale of school property and created continuing annual revenue stream of ~$224K in property taxes.

Achieved annual savings of ~6% by proposing and negotiating external partner agreement to manage substitute teacher workforce; annual cost savings of $230K through negotiation of district-wide HVAC maintenance agreement.

Produced 3% annual personnel cost avoidance with proposal, research, and implementation of new ERP system.

Outstanding School Business Official of the Year in 2015 from Mississippi Association of School Business Officials.

Recipient of International Eagle Award (2015) and Distinguished Professional Eagle Award (2012) from Association of School Business Officials International.

Certificates of Commendation in Fixed Asset Management and Financial Accounting from State of Mississippi, Department of the State Auditor.

Career Experience

Hinds County School District, Raymond, MS 2004 to 2019

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF BUSINESS SERVICES & OPERATION and CFO, (2014 to 2019)

Provided comprehensive senior leadership and strategic development of core initiatives to improve financial and operational performance without compromising integrity of organizational values, ethics, and service-level. Leveraged robust knowledge of accounting principles and overall business acumen to contribute to establishment and achievement of business objectives and revenue goals with minimum resource expenditures.

Crafted Executable Business Plans that Improved Operational Efficiencies: Managed and oversaw $850M+ in capital assets while proactively identifying areas of opportunity and developing strategies to address deficiencies.

oOwned accountability for contract and process reviews that drove multimillion-dollar cost savings, including 6% for third-party management of substitute teacher workforce, $230K through negotiation of new HVAC maintenance agreement, and $550K by privatizing district’s student transportation services.

oAccountable for management and execution of construction initiatives and outcomes – supervised project deliverables and budget administration of new multimillion-dollar middle schools and school additions.

oIntroduced Section 125 Flex Plan resulting in 28% savings for district and staff through decreased tax payments.

oCoached principals, administrators, and athletic directors on budgeting processes that balance fiscal responsibility and student well-being.

oManaged inventory of fixed assets in compliance with State Auditor’s office and to increase accountability while reducing theft.

Directed Organization-wide Financial Framework that Maximizes Business Lines and Drives Bottom-Line Profitability: executed deliverables stemming from profit and loss responsibility and maintenance of organizational financial objectives.

oLed central financial planning, analysis and forecasting and provide financial management reporting to monitor integrity and maintain efficient spending across business lines.

oEnsured cohesive financial, strategic, and operating plans to drive disciplined growth and strengthen controls, scale infrastructure for growth, and emphasize ROI of programs.

oMitigated collections and compliance risks by directing staff to oversee billings, project close-outs, and service delivery.

oManaged high-level financial planning and analysis and all peripheral functions, while concurrently directing operations, information systems, facilities, and resource allocation to exceed performance and profit goals.

Influential Executive Partner Resolving Critical Operations Issues and Producing Improved Institutional and Student Well-Being: collaborated with peers and leaders to determine performance objectives and metrics and develop strategies to achieve pre-established goals.

oServed on strategic planning committee to guide improvement initiatives that supported district’s operating mission.

oMember of district wellness committee to improve health, wellness, and safety for students, staff, and parents.

oPartnered with bond election committees and delivered public presentations that resulted in successful election of bond referendums that benefited district schools.

oDeveloped crisis management plan to ensure post-crisis financial stability and operational recovery; assisted with damage assessments and completed insurance and FEMA claims after hurricane Katrina.

oLeveraged NPMA training to research and draft new property control manual to govern processes for acquisition and disposal of district property.

oManaged compensation structures and salary schedules and implemented and communicated changes as necessary.

oDeveloped and implemented purchasing system in adherence to bid laws, policies, and state statutes.

DIRECTOR, BUSINESS AFFAIRS & OPERATIONS and CFO (2004 to 2013)

Supported executive business and finance teams in delivery of financial strategies and oversight that enables organizational sustainability and program health. Directed general accounting activities, including tax compliance, payroll, and cost accounting. Contributed to development and control of operating budgets through performance of in-depth analysis of revenue, cost allocations, and expenditures to ensure optimal cost and expense controls. Skillfully managed cash flow and maintained responsibility for key financial performance indicators through reporting and analysis of accounting activity.

Utilized Analytics and Hard-Line Negotiations to Streamline Financial Operations that Drove Efficiency and Cost Savings: conducted on-going needs analysis and process evaluations to identify opportunity and implement measures for performance maximization that contributed to significant cost savings.

oAchieved annual personnel cost avoidance of 3% through research, proposal, and implementation of new ERP system.

oProduced annual cost savings of $125K by researching and implementing improved processes in district maintenance department.

oProvided expert counsel to Board of Trustees and Superintendent on financial forecasts, budgets, and reporting.

oSuccess in recognizing under-performing areas and implementing improvements that boosted efficiencies and cost savings.

oSupervised plant maintenance, property control, public land management, and school district child nutrition departments.

Education & Credentials

(In progress) Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, Mississippi College, Clinton, MS

MBA, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS

B.S., Business Administration, Belhaven College, Jackson, MS

Certified Administrator of School Finance & Operations SFO, ASBO International

Certified School Business Administrator, State of Mississippi Department of Education

Certified Professional Property Administrator, National Property Management Association, Inc.

Certified Professional Property Specialist, National Property Management Association, Inc.

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