Controller
Resume:
SHARICE M. LANCE, M.B.A.
**** ***** ***** *****, **** 1095
Henderson, NV 89011
**********@**.***
Controller
P&L / Process Improvements / Program Compliance /
Project Management / Strategic Planning
Start-ups / Sales / Business Re-engineering / Metrics /
Capital Projects / PR / Training
My multi-business experience has led to correcting
turnover, increasing thin margins and dealing with
a fickle public. I have
improved performance, profitability and attendance
in the education industry, having been promoted to
President after only five years.
My ability to drive sales, oversee facilities
management and build-outs, develop personnel and
lead program compliance and accreditation is a
matter of record.
- Managing all business operations of multi-
sites
- Hiring and training key staff members
- Researching and establishing new programs
- Developing and managing facility improvements
My experience is supported by an Executive MBA from
the Colorado Technical University and a BS in
Accountancy from Northern Illinois University.
Additionally, I hold a Change Management
Certification from the Colorado Technical
University. I am known as a hands-on, high achiever
who is action oriented.
Career History & Highlights
President of Operations, Career Education Corporation, 2007 to 2009. $10M division of $1.7B educational institution. Directed all areas of college, including academics, sales, financial aid, accounting, HR, IT, facility management, student services, career services, alumni relations, PR, advertising and marketing. Held P&L of $10M and led staff of 12 direct reports. Achieved 17% margins in 5th year of operation.
- VP of Finance & Operations, 2004 to 2007. Promoted to operational responsibility for finance, accounting, IT, HR, facilities and purchasing. Built yearly budgets, purchased all equipment and supplies, managed IT polices and procedures.
- Director of Student Finance, 2003 to 2004. Promoted to ensure standard financial services model at all 10 campuses. Developed operational model and implemented program.
- Financial Analyst, 2002 to 2003. Evaluated financial trends, reviewed month-end reports for ten campuses. Consolidated data for division and reviewed budgets and forecasts.
• Saved $30K in one term. School lost Director of Sales and Director of Education at the same time, leaving four months with no leadership. Led daily sales meetings, built-in incentives and awards for teams. Managed weekly education meetings. Decreased class offerings by 16, saving $30,400 in one term.
• Led start-up to open on time and within budget. College was to open early October, with no staff in July except sales and build-out behind. Hired finance, IT, bookstore teams and Director of Education. Set up weekly meetings with contractor and subs with daily walk-through of 40,000 sq. ft. Received certificate of occupancy, opened next day.
• Project managed the implementation of 10 revised curricula. Built timeline, drafted communication to students / faculty, mapped courses in database, adapted class schedule, revised marketing materials, updated accreditation documents, facilitated accreditor and state approvals.
• Designed and implemented operational standard for 10 campuses. Each of 10 campuses had a different process for processing financial aid. Developed and reengineered processes including process flows, implementation plan, training program, reference binder and standardized forms. Decreased Day Sales Outstanding by 45 days in one campus.
• Increased sales. Sales department was challenged and attrition rates were high. Held daily sales force meeting, implementing weekly product knowledge training and sales training meetings. Held town hall meetings for current students to discuss concerns. Increased population by 16% in first two quarters.
• Delivered new curricula. Campus had not offered a new curriculum in two years. Reviewed market research for most desirable courses, researching local competition and meeting with industry professionals. Offered two new curricula in Fashion Merchandising and Game Design & Development
• Implemented crisis management. Student had a psychotic break. Cleared classroom, called police and spoke to student about what was happening. Managed situation eliminating any possible harm to himself and others. Met with students and instructors for safety counseling.
• Stepped-in as build-out project manager. Project managed a 15,000 sq. ft. build out for library, computer lab and design labs low on budget. Worked with contractors, subs and architects for space planning, materials, equipment and furniture. Completed on time and under budget.
Project Manager, Jones Lang LaSalle, 2001. Property Management & Real Estate firm. Directed the coordination of seven simultaneous projects to implement EDI for JD Edwards.
• Integrated acquisition financials from multiple databases. Company purchased large competitor and needed assistance with cash management, owner relations and integration of approximately ten accounting databases. Successfully transferred all information in conjunction with closure of acquisition accounting offices.
Assistant Controller, Jones Lang LaSalle, 1998 to 2001. Directed a staff of six in systems administration and cash management.
• Integrated financial information for company acquisition. Firm purchased small property management company with no integration team in place. Asked to integrate the cash management, including 400 bank accounts. Became point-of-contact for all displaced employees transitioning out, while implementing integration. Received double promotion to manage cash management and systems administration as a result of successful transition.
Education:
Executive MBA from the Colorado Technical University
BS in Accountancy from Northern Illinois University
Change Management Certification from the Colorado Technical University
The PMI Project Management Fundamentals Course
Presentations:
Multiple presentations for campus events and graduation
Speaker – Washington State Hill Day
Business Groups:
Project Management Institute
Northwest Career College Federation – Director-at-Large
Washington State Hill Day – Speaker
Ad Club of Seattle
Women in Film
Film Independent
Charitable:
Five-time breast cancer walker / 2-3 day events
Personal:
I enjoy cooking, reading, movies and researching green projects.
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