Business Administrator

AG Lynch

Office, Project & Program Management Professional

Over 20 years’ Successful Experience in Responsible, High-Visibility, and Multi-Task Environments

“Solving Problems, Promoting Service, and Taking both Initiative and Direction”

? A positive-thinking, results-oriented, and team-spirited Administrative / Executive Support Professional

recognized for proactively exceeding organizational mandates over 20 years in diverse work environments.

? Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Economics. Technology savvy: QuickBooks, Small Business Financial Manager,

Internet, MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Publisher and varied applications.

Core Competencies & Strengths = Value Offered

? Office Processes and Operations ? Correspondence & Communications

? A/R, A/P, General Ledgers & Taxes ? Public Relations Support

? Financial Statements & Management Reporting ? Meetings, Agendas & Itineraries

? Budget Preparation & Management ? Payroll / HR, Benefits & Risk Management

? Purchasing & Ordering Equipment / Supply Inventory ? Banking & Finance / Credit Activities

? Public Speaking & Presentations ? Facilities Management

? Program & Project Management ? Year-End Audits & Regulatory Compliance

? Operational Expense & Cost Analysis ? Grant Writing & Management

? Customer Service & Client Retention ? Team Training, Supervision & Leadership

? Management / Staff / Board Liaison Roles ? Document Control—Information Processing

Experience & Performance Highlights

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH – Waite Park, MN 1999 – summer 2007

Business & Finance Administrator

? Held oversight of the Parish’s financial, administrative, human resources, development and facilities

operations. Reported to the Council / Board and worked collaboratively with various committees.

? Acted as the parish contact / liaison with the Diocese and partners / associates, and those served.

? Served as the resource to parish organizations in all financial matters ranging from planning to audits.

? Prepared, administered and reviewed the budget with the Finance Committee and department heads.

? Administered a cash flow management system with clearly defined purchasing and payment schedules.

? Monitored the collections, counting, recording and depositing of revenue from all sources.

? Oversaw all finances, including A/P, A/R, payroll, journal entries, taxes, financial statements and cash flow.

? Directed meetings that established financial / personnel policies / procedures: organizational planning;

budgeting, liability management, property management, security procedures and quality control.

? Initiated and implemented a DOS-to-Windows accounting system. Developed a specialized Contributions and Census

component; trained various users on the system.

? Orchestrated and developed a successful $5.4 million capital campaign.

? Managed a $750,000 educational and religious budget and a $350,000 endowment fund.

MORRISON COUNTY – Little Falls, MN 1998 – 1999

Project & Program Supervisor

? Directed the management and administration of the Energy Assistance Program, Food Stamps, Medical Assistance and

Disabled / Adult Programs. Managed a staff of 9 Financial Assistance Workers.

? Charged with learning financial and operational systems for position typically designated to seasoned staff with

tenure in the organizational ranks.

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HOUSING COALITION OF THE ST. CLOUD AREA, INC. – St. Cloud, MN 1992 – 1998

Program Director / Shelter Director / Property Resource Specialist

? Challenged to lead the management, administration and control of the Community Shelter, housing developments /

programs and the revolving loan program.

? Evaluated MHFA Housing Trust Fund grant proposals; made sound funding decisions for projects ranging from $5,000

to $3 million. Audited housing financials and resolved discrepancies / errors.

? Oversaw Asset Management of 3 multi-housing developments containing 56 townhouse units and 10 homes in a

leasehold co-op development.

? Directed Property Management for 3 low-income housing developments with 20 units of housing.

? Wrote grants that achieved a 97% rate of funding awarded to the Housing Coalition.

? Facilitated the creation of 8 joint program ventures with area agencies to meet community needs.

? Developed and secured funding for 14 programs for youth and families in a single year.

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES & LEARNING – St. Paul, MN 1997

Training Facilitator

? Contracted by the State to facilitate Reality of Poverty training for civic and non-profit organizations.

SOUTHWEST PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL – Annandale, MN 1990 – 1992

Case Manager

? Provided case management services and training for AFDC families, teen parents and individuals on General

Assistance and Work Readiness programs. Managed a caseload of 40; coached participants individually, and

facilitated large groups in job- and life-skills training activities.

EARLY BACKGROUND: Supervisor: NORWEST BANK (now Wells Fargo) – Minneapolis, MN (5 years)

? Hired as a trainee; soon promoted to supervise a staff of 30 in tracking and distributing up to $60 million

daily. Developed cross-training for, and manage the Vault area, ATM and Incoming Business Processing.

? As only supervisor on duty, managed operations autonomously in times of inclement weather. Frequently detected

and corrected errors, including literally finding a missing $360,000 check.

Education

ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY – St. Cloud, MN Degree: 1989

Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Economics (dual majors), Magna cum laude

? Curriculum emphasized Accounting, Finance, Forecasting, Policies, Organizational Management and Risk.

? Self-financed all expenses; balanced studies with internship / employment and parenting of 3 (now grown).

Accountant / Computer Systems Intern: Minneapolis Urban League (1988)

? Managed Accounting / IT functions for education, employment, individual / family assistance and youth

intervention / advocacy programs funded by grants.

? Analyzed the feasibility of organization’s accounting / computer system, and led the conversion of a manual

accounting system to a computerized one.

Past Professional & Community Leadership

? United Way Results Team 6 (current member). Past leadership: Directors Council, Speakers Bureau and Training

Opportunity Team Committee

? McKnight Foundation Services to Mankind Selection Committee

? Tri-CAP Board and Advisory Council

? Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Housing Trust Fund Committee

? Human Services Council Officer and Board Member

? Federal Emergency Management Agency Board Member

? Family Homeless Prevention & Assistance Program (FHPAP) Advisory Council

? Community Education Instructor

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