Operations Manager, Corporate, Construction

LINDA M. CAVALLARI

Post Office Box *** * Brentwood New York 11717-0435

EDUCATION

ADELPHI BUSINESS SCHOOL

Accounting Degree, September 1981

Organized and maintained a small business reference library at the school. Graduated as second in class ranking.

EXPERIENCE

DART MECHANICAL CORPORATION

Drafting Assistant, February 2001 to 2004

Corporate Office Manager, 2004 to 2006

Operations Manager 2006 to Present

Manage interface of Recordkeeping with Accounting and reconcile interchange of information by acting as liaison with contract management recordkeeping and accounting processes, entailing a supervisory position over both departments. Develop and maintain general office procedures and practices as well as procedures related to construction management information and processes. Human Relations - both internally and with business contacts. Prepare prequalification reports, payment requisitions, reconciliation of contract payments received and disbursed. Hire of office personnel including temporary, part-time, full time and management employees. I am responsible for dismissal of employees as well as parting procedure and interviews. Review office needs and control purchasing for corporate office. Provide support and assistance to corporate executives. Information Technology Systems Controller inclusive of System Software and System Security. Administer the support to maintain and upgrade all desktop computers, laptop computers as well as Network back up, System Servers and Operating systems, Internet Access, Email, Content Filter and Server Security as well as remote access. Manage daily procedures, company policy and adherence to company doctrine. Review internet use and business email practices. Keep files on personnel for review and legal purposes. Work with all legal issues including documentation. Research major purchases and oversee all department functions are included in vital information by use of shared network drives and policy. Oversee direct hires as well as part-time and temporary personnel. In this position, I instituted automated systems including scanning processes, naming protocol, paperless notification as well as research and control of legal documentation and litigation preparation. My responsibilities include securing all data in multiple media formats; digital and hard-copies. Oversee the close out requirements of projects for compliance and completion. Oversee all office personnel. My work requires me to be highly involved with contracts, sub-contracts, change order negotiations and pro-rata payment disbursement as well as all legal involvement of the corporation. My experience with spreadsheets, accounting and legal process enables me to work independently to approach problem situations in unique ways. The development of special spreadsheets outside the use of packaged software allows me to bring together many aspects of construction payments, resolving schedule of value changes and disbursements uniquely tailored to the project and subcontractors.

PC DOT COM

Vice President of Operations May 1999 to 2000

Manage all aspects of the operations of a small company engaged in the manufacture, maintenance and repair of personal computers. The company serves in both the public and business environments. Responsibilities included full charge bookkeeping, daily and monthly recordkeeping, monthly closings, materials management, inventory, purchasing, various PC repairs and upgrades, software troubleshooting for clients, scheduling outcalls, scheduling in-house repairs, and related office and technical work.

POPPER & SONS, INC.

Credit & Collections Administrator Systems Administrator September 1996 to April 1999

Manage Accounts Receivable functions. Oversee entry of invoices, credit memo's, cash receipts, debits and credits made to the AIR. Responsible for all collection efforts. Reviewed credit information, ran D & B reports, set credit limits on accounts. Reviewed established accounts for payment practices. Negotiation of better payment arrangements with delinquent accounts. Instituted new methods for accounts to build a credit history in order to establish credit on an open account basis. In charge ofY2K compliance and upgrade of computer systems. Designed and implemented new protocol from Windows 3.11 to Windows NT, including upgrade to existing LAN system, security system, and hardware. Implemented use of shared printer, eliminated various software in use by individuals and implemented common software used by the entire company. Installed MS Outlook as a common communications structure. Finished successfully, ahead of schedule, within budget. Mastered, used and trained others in V AI accounting Software. NYS Sales Tax Education and Certificate.

AIRWELD INC.

Data Processing Manager, September 1981 to September 1996

Referred to company by Adelphi Business School. Responsible for the company computer systems. Supervised all entry, invoicing and closings for company, all branches, subdivisions and wholly owned companies. I had increased responsibility and skill level throughout my employment. Successfully handled Credit and Collections, Cylinder Reconciliation, Special Cylinder Inventory Accounting, Spreadsheets for Cash and Sales, Office Manager, Coordinator of all computer functions, including some programming in RPGII, SEU, DFU and SDA. Oversaw cash applications and deposits. Responsible to attain accuracy in computer records and ease-of-use in applications. I hired my own team and was responsible for evaluations and termination, when necessary. I worked closely with the owners in preparing accounts for litigation. Filed claims for accounts in bankruptcy proceedings. Created and maintained a computer procedure journal, used for reference and training. I have handled most paperwork common to business.

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ACCREDITATION

MDI Consultants, Inc., GREAT NECK, NY

INTERNAL AUDITOR

ISO 9001

June 13, 1997

Windows NT, Level I

March 1999

Compliance Officer – Year 2000 Planning, Upgrade and Launch

International Who's Who of Information Technology

1998, 1999, 2000

SKILLS

• Manager, All Office Functions and Personnel, Multiple Departments

• Manager, Accounts Receivable and Data Processing

• Internal Auditor, ISO

• Inventory Control

• IBM Midrange Systems Operator I System 34, System 36, AS400

• Developed and Maintained DOS and PC functions

• Developed, Installed and Maintained LAN, Systems Emulation and Integration, Remote Access

• Developed, Installed and Integrated Y2K Solutions

• Full Charge Office Management – Integration of information and communication of data across departments.

• Operations Management – Second in Command – Review and implementation of all processes and procedures.

• Purchasing

• Development, Maintenance and Use of Procedure Books

• Quattro Pro for DOS

• Highly Proficient with Excel Spreadsheets for Windows

• Developed and Implemented Training for Computer Basics, MS Word Basics, Excel Spreadsheet Basics

• Calculator, Keyboards and Windows Basics

• Developed and Maintained Computer Systems Procedure Manual

• Human Relations, Personnel Review, Development and Implementation of Personnel Rules and Procedures

• Computer Systems Administration, Review, Budget, Expansion and Software

• Operations Management – including budget review and control, purchasing, and discipline in the workplace.

• Newsletter

• Cash Applications and Deposits, Credit and Collections on a Commercial and Industrial level

• Accounts Receivable Reconciliation

• Account Payment and Settlement Negotiations

• Full Charge Bookkeeping Knowledge and Experience

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