Finance Manager

Quachina Berry

*** ***** ****

Memphis TN, *****

901-***-**** ********.*****@*****.***

SUMMARY PROFILE

Results oriented Finance and Accounting professional with proven track record of reducing operational costs and department turnover. Skilled in analyzing data and facilitating decision-making in complex situations. Recognized for skills in leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Expertise includes:

• Major Account Management

• Program Development and Training

• Microsoft Office programs

• Open Office programs

• New Hire Training and Development

• Performance Management

• Quickens and QuickBooks

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

MOSAIC, Memphis, TN 2011

Nonprofit faith-based organization serving people with intellectual disabilities

Business Manager II

As part of upper management with Mosaic, I managed 100 employees along with 10 supervisors in various departments. Spoke to organization leaders about the company to gain sponsorships and ongoing support. Managed the completion of accounts receivable and accounts payable process and maintained all financial records. Knowledgeable of Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security regulations which resulted into efficient state billing submissions. Maintained and coordinated the development of annual budgets.

• Supervised accounting staff, property management staff and their related functions, including hiring, training and completing performance evaluations.

• Analyzed state billing regulations that replenished various expense accounts totaling $120,000.00.

• Monitored office technology to ensure all equipment functioned properly resulting into minimum downtime. Developed new techniques that enhanced productivity.

• Prepared mid-month and month-end financial reports enhancing efficient operations.

• Developed corporate and personal budgets while utilizing people soft, excel and other developed spreadsheets.

• Managed and provided oversight on all agency credit cards that led to 100% available documentation for auditors.

SunTrust Bank, Memphis, TN 2007-2010

Branch Manager

Cultivated and managed new and existing client relationships. Oversaw, high-net-worth, clients’ financial needs and their related businesses. Staff branch with qualified candidates and conduct annual evaluations.

• Supervised staff to ensure the highest level of customer service was provided, resulting in top rankings within the Memphis region.

• Developed techniques, coached and supervised team of financial service representative’s assistant manager, which lead to turnover decrease.

• Train staff on prospecting techniques & building solid pipelines that enabled them to meet set goals.

• Managed branch financials that carried outstanding loans and deposits balances of $10MM to $20MM due to effective time management and consistent high moral.

Shelby Residential & Vocational Service, Memphis, TN 2006- 2007

Nonprofit organization serving people with intellectual disabilities

Financial Case Manager

Maintained and reconciled accounts for two hundred clients while utilizing SAP.

• Performed accounting & bookkeeping functions using QuickBooks with client billing & collection on A/R.

• Managed monthly invoices and budgets, while monitoring associates accountable for producing financial documents and reports.

• Made use of trend reports to examine balance sheets and income statements that prevented a corporate loss of $75,000.00.

Regions Bank, Memphis, TN 2003- 2006

Bank Teller II

Worked with clients daily, meeting their banking needs and answering or referring their financial questions to the appropriate individuals.

• Processed client’s deposits and loan payments, whiling maintaining a balanced drawer each day.

• Trained new employees on policy and procedures.

EDUCATION:

Masters of Health Service Management, Strayer University Memphis, TN

-anticipated graduation date June 2012-

Bachelors of Business Administration-Graduated Cum Laude, Belhaven University Memphis, TN

Associate of Applied Science-Business & Commerce-Banking & Finance, STCC Memphis, TN

COMPANY SPONSORED TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Omaha Nebraska

Successfully completed PeopleSoft program management and development

Certified Proactive Management Trainer

Successfully completed 501 (c) (3) regulation training

Extensive training on low-income housing

Extensive training on auditing and analytical review of financial and medical records

Successfully completed corporate budget review and development

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