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Human Resources Manager

Location:
Abingdon, VA, 24211
Salary:
open
Posted:
November 05, 2012

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Anita McGinnis

***** ******** ***** . ********, ** 24211

276-***-**** . *************@*****.***

Senior-level Accounting, Finance and Operations Manager

* Establishing Accounting and Operational Infrastructures

* Managing/Guiding all Levels of Financial and Business Operations

* Serving as a "Turnaround Specialist for Multi-Industry Companies"

Senior-level accounting, finance, and operations professional with a proven

track record of achievements for directing daily business and financial

operations of multi-industry companies and implementing systems/procedures

that turn around underperforming operations, reduce costs, generate revenue

growth, and maximize productivity.

Offer achievements that include: (1) directing system upgrades and

process/procedure implementation that reduce costs and streamline

operations; (2) developing/implementing financial controls that enhance the

accuracy of financial records, improve financial reporting, strengthen risk

management, reduce losses, and increase profitability; and (3) developing

cost savings measures during times of economic hardship and sales volume

decline. Strong skills for consulting with senior management on corporate

improvement strategies. Additional areas of strength:

. corporate/financial reporting .

financial/accounting controls .

Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

. budgeting & forecasting .

business process analysis .

cost analysis/control/reporting

. employee training/development .

expense/budget variance analysis .

human resources

. corporate/investment finance budgeting . growth/expansion

strategies

. contract

negotiations

. systems and technology implementation . performance

improvement

.

strategic

alliances

. audit coordination .

regulatory compliance .

client & vendor relations

Professional Experience

Greeneville TA, Pioneer TA, and Crockett Enterprises, greeneville, TN,

2012-present

Controller/VP of Operations

FREE SERVICE TIRE, INC., Johnson City, TN, 2008 - 2012

Accounting Manager & Operations Director

Recruited into this senior management role to turn around the unprofitable

commercial division (six locations with ~100 employees) that sells tires

and fleet maintenance services to commercial accounts. Reversed negative

growth trends and achieved profitability in less than one year by

performing comprehensive analysis and implementing strategies that

restructured the entire division.

. Developed and implemented new systems, processes, and policies

that streamlined workflow efficiency and improved all

operational/management functions, including reporting, internal

communication, strategic planning, human resources, finance, and

information technology.

. Handle all aspects of financial management, planning, systems,

and controls; budgeting; accounts payable and receivable; and payroll

management (including employee benefits administration).

. Developed and continue to administer all fundraising and

accounting systems/procedures tracking/managing pledges, billings, and

receipts, and recording revenue transactions.

. Prepare annual audit and serve as a liaison with outside

vendors.

. Eliminated more than $285,000 in annual inventory shortages by

hiring, training, and implementing an independent inventory control

team that managed inventory at all six locations.

. Developed a new incentive plan that rewarded managers based on

multiple measurable performance indicators.

. Implemented an organizational restructuring plan that reduced

employee headcount and labor costs by 30%.

. Reduced expenses at one location through aggressive cost

controls that cut monthly expenses from $335K to $115K per month at one

location and $120K to $140K per month a other five locations.

. Implemented GPS tracking devices on the service vehicles and

conducted time studies that eliminated wasted revenue and more

effectively tracked billable hours.

. Increased profit from a loss in 2007 to up to $300K/month total

for all six locations in 2011; simultaneously strengthened morale and

teamwork through improved communication and leadership direction.

Anita McGinnis - Page 2

MABO MANAGEMENT, INC., Abingdon, VA, 2006 - 2008

Chief Financial Officer

Directed all aspects of accounting and operations for seven companies in

three states including a new automotive dealership,

engineering/manufacturing facility, specialized outdoor sports retailer,

charter boat fleet service, and three coal mines.

. Turned around and achieved profitability for the

engineering/manufacturing company, auto dealership, and charter boat

service that were planned to be closed.

. Restructured the engineering/manufacturing company, conducted

extensive operations analysis to identify/correct underperforming

areas, collected $2.1M in past due receivables, and returned the

facility to profitability.

. Re-stabilized and contributed to the successful sale of the

auto dealership by resolving $1.25M in back taxes owed to the IRS,

preventing foreclosure, reducing inventory, and cleaning up accounting.

. Directed operations of all companies except the mines and

managed a total of 128 employees.

. Traveled extensively to all business locations to oversee

operations and financial administration, conduct audits, and resolve

inventory, cash flow, accounting, and management issues.

. Implemented best practices and a team approach to drive

operational improvements, improve morale, and motivate staff to peak

performance.

. Administered benefits and compensation programs for all

employees.

. Maintained and upgraded multiple business systems, including

Job Boss, QuickBooks, Point of Sale, and ADP.

PETERBILT OF BRISTOL, INC., Glade Spring, VA, 2004 - 2006

Controller / Director of Human Resources / Operations Manager

Managed daily operations of this dealership, ensuring compliance with

franchise, local, state, and federal policies and regulations. Recruited as

one of the original management team members to start a new franchise

location for the nation's top rated, top of the line, customized truck

manufacturer.

. Developed the entire human resources, finance, and operations

infrastructure that grew the dealer from start-up to a highly

profitable location that was sold for $2.0M in 2006.

. Developed and implemented operational policies (including

employee handbook), data collection and analysis systems, and

administrative procedures that improved efficiency and performance.

. Developed and administered the annual operating budgets,

conducted on-going financial and operating analyses, and prepared all

financial/business reports for senior franchise management

. Represented the organization at various business meetings.

Additional Experience:

Auditor / Controller / System Administrator, Star Chevrolet,

Greensburg, PA, 2003 - 2004

. Performed extensive forensic accounting and auditing that led to the

discovery and resolution of a large embezzlement scheme and sales tax

fraud issues. Resolved numerous other accounting issues for the

dealership.

Controller / Director of Human Resources / Systems Administrator, Fox

& James Inc., Latrobe, PA, 1999 - 2003

. Managed finances for six locations of this truck dealership

generating more than $30M in annual revenue.

Education

B.A., Business Management (1998) - UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, Greensburg, PA

Activities / Distinctions:

. Secretary of the TN Trucking Association

. 2003 Leadership Award; Honorary Chairman Business Advisory

Council



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