Director of Finance
Resume:
JOHN G. SAMES, MBA
***** ***** ******** ****** *****, Oklahoma 74137
*********@***.***
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Exceptionally astute, tenacious, and accomplished senior executive equipped with broad-based experience in directing financial operations of multi-million dollar organizations. Possesses stellar reputation in maximizing performance of financial operations with emphasis on strategy formulation, policy and procedure development, cost reduction, and profitability improvement. Excels at performing high-profile executive roles, making high-stake decisions, and overcoming complex business challenges. Innate leader equipped with interactive, motivational, and decisive management style in developing dedicated financial service teams to support business objectives. Recognized for keen eye to detail and capability to accomplish goals and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced, competitive environments. Bilingual in English and Greek.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Financial Operations and Management
- Business Development and Forecasting
- Continuous Process / Productivity Improvement
- Financial Reporting and General Accounting
- Strategic Development Planning
- System Design and Implementation
- Problem Resolution and Decision Making
- Leadership, Training, and Team Building
- Articulate Oral and Written Communication
- Organized with Strong Analytical Abilities
- Client Relationship Administration
- Superior Interpersonal and Negotiation Skills
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH ~ TULSA, OK
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS 2001–PRESENT
Direct and coordinate daily aspects of the parish focusing on operation, administrative, and finance activities. Administer church budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. Meticulously lead a staff with more than 40 employees along with the operation of three separate entities with a total annual operating budget in excess of $4M. Establish and implement new policies and procedures to parish personnel toward fulfillment of its mission and objective.
Notable Accomplishments:
- Streamlined the parish accounting system and implemented new financial and accounting guidelines
- Incurred an annual savings of more than $60K by effectively negotiating new health insurance coverage for parish employees
- Played an integral role as member of the parish Endowment Committee responsible for managing parish endowments totaling to more than $12M while administering parish oil and gas property leases simultaneously
- Initiated the development of a transition plan while directing and completing a $7M facility renovation project, which was completed on time and within budget
- Provided expert oversight and guidance to a $1.75M renovation of facility HVAC and electrical systems along with $75K renovation of facility lighting systems
- Recognized for formal legal organization of the Iron Gate Trust, which is one of the largest local feeding ministries
- Functioned as a Board of Director of the Trinity Episcopal Day School while negotiating and implementing the relationship with the Community Action Project (CAP) of Tulsa; rendered high level of assistance in the operational and financial reformation of the school in 2006
TV GUIDE, INC.–SUPERSTAR / NETLINK GROUP, LLC ~ TULSA, OK (1995–2001)
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 1999–2001
Presided over in all facets of Programming and Legal Affairs, including contract negotiations, legal transactions, and network relationships. Worked collaboratively with the CEO to provide significant strategic and operational direction to the company. Fostered positive working relationships with the staff to develop their competencies and achieve maximum performance level.
Notable Accomplishments:
- Primarily held responsible for negotiating the following contracts, resulting in significant savings:
~ Encore Media Group contract: saved more than $5M over the contract term
~ ESPN contract: saved more than $2.5M over the contract term
~ Encore Media Group contract: saved more than $6M over the contract term
DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES 1997–1999
Successfully managed and coordinated the startup of the new company consisting of more than 200 employees. Conceptualized and implemented innovative business plan for the company to optimize efficiency, improve performance, and increase sales. Built and cultivated long-term quality relationships with clients to provide total satisfaction as well as to generate referrals and new business opportunities.
Notable Accomplishments:
- Instrumental in negotiating and securing contracts with initial major clients including Time Warner and AT&T
- Surpassed first year projections for the company with $10M in revenues through demonstration of exemplary performance, dedication, and high-degree of personal commitment
MANAGER OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS 1995–1997
Displayed unsurpassed leadership and expertise for new and existing business services projects, including the development of new computer-based accounting and business relationship applications. Evaluated financial statements and reports to measure productivity and goal achievement as well as to determine areas needing cost reduction and improvement.
Notable Accomplishments:
- Oversaw the IT Department in the design of a system to serve 15,000+ clients and accounted for more than $25M in annual revenue
- Generated $22M in revenue through the development of automated DIRECTV rec¬onciliation process, which examined in excess of 50 million records
- Regarded for significant contribution in designing an IT system that linked the call center to other areas of the company including HR, marketing, and accounting
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Business Instructor ~ TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TULSA, OK: 1995–2002
Adjunct Business Instructor ~ THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA, TULSA, OK: 1998
Supervisor, Revenue Special Projects–Controller's Division: 1992–1995 / Senior Business Analyst–Controller's Division: 1990–1992 ~ AMOCO PRODUCTION COMPANY, TULSA, OK: 1990–1995
EDUCATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ~ Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK
Graduated with high honors
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING ~ Northeastern Oklahoma State University, Tahlequah, OK
President’s Honor Roll
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT STUDIES
~ Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, OK
~ Rose State College, Midwest City, OK
TRAINING and LICENSURE
Oklahoma Life, Accident, and Health Insurance Agent Training: 2004
Licensed Resident Producer L A & H, Oklahoma Insurance Agent #8203604 (Inactive)
Becker CPA Exam Training Course: 1992
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, National Association of Church Business Administrators
Member, Tulsa Chamber of Commerce
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, ACS, Metasys HVAC Control System and Adobe Acrobat
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