Finance & PMO Analyst - Procurement & Testing
Resume:
LAURA MCDERMOTT
Edgewater, Florida
*******@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mcdermott-37311a92
Finance and PMO professional with experience spanning corporate media and public sector environments with a strong foundation in financial and operational support, procurement coordination, systems and application testing, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in streamlining onboarding and workflow processes, creating standard operating procedures, coordinating application enhancement testing, managing purchase orders and invoice resolution, and maintaining accurate procurement and asset records. Supports system reliability and operational effectiveness by aligning technology updates with business needs, obtaining competitive pricing, and coordinating surplus asset disposition in compliance-driven environments.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Service-AutoNow, Jira, SmartSheet, SailPoint, Workday, SAP software / Vendor and Resource Data Analysis / Cross Team Collaboration / Contract Management and Procurement / Workflow Process Optimization / Record Management and Compliance WORK EXPERIENCE
NBCUniveral Comcast 2022-2026
Financial Analyst
• Collaborated with IT teams to improve and test application changes and updates, supporting system reliability for operational effectiveness and increased workflow optimization
• Lead contractor onboarding processes by reviewing contract details, scope of work, and onboarding requirements prior to engagement, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and procedures
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhanced tracking accuracy and reduced onboarding delays
• Maintain detailed tracking of contractor records, including onboarding status, assigned equipment, and access requirements using Smartsheet, Service/AutoNow, and SailPoint
• Streamlined the onboarding process to increase efficiency and improve the experience for new employees
• Act as a liaison between project teams, hiring managers, and support departments to coordinate onboarding, system access, and asset provisioning
• Coordinated testing activities for application enhancements, helping to identify issues and support successful implementation
• Supported process improvement initiatives by evaluating existing workflows and recommending more efficient operational approaches
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between finance and IT stakeholders to align system updates with business needs
• Created a standard operating procedure for the role, supporting process consistency and day-to-day PMO operations
City of Orlando 2012-2022
Senior Accounting Specialist
• Coordinated procurement activities for IT equipment and services, ensuring compliance with municipal purchasing policies and procedures.
• Initiated and tracked purchase orders, monitored delivery timelines, and provided status updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborated with vendors and Accounts Payable to facilitate timely invoice processing and payment resolution.
• Maintained procurement records, including asset tracking, tagging, and documentation within Workday.
• Supported cost-effective purchasing decisions by obtaining competitive pricing and vendor quotes.
• Managed surplus asset disposition by coordinating with external vendors for equipment pickup and disposal, while proactively resolving procurement and asset-related issues to prevent operational disruptions.
• Maintained procurement records, including asset tracking, tagging, and documentation within Workday. Assisted in obtaining competitive pricing and vendor quotes to support cost-effective purchasing decisions
• Resolved procurement and asset-related issues proactively to avoid operational disruptions
• Created a standard operating procedure for the role, supporting process consistency and day-to-day operations
EDUCATION
Seminole State College
Associate in business
TECHNICAL SKILLS
ERP and Accounting Software / Contract Management Systems / Version Control /Customer and Vendor Relationship Management
Core Application Competencies
• SharePoint
• Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Teams
• Workfront
• JD Edwards
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