Herbert O. Dew, Jr.
Camden, S.C. 29020
803-***-**** or Cell 803-***-****
**********@*****.***
Summary I am a director, manager and cost accountant with extensive experience in governmental reporting, procurement and strategic planning.
Experience 1997-Present South Carolina Department of Corrections
Program Manager I, Division of Support Services
Financial director, administrator and supervisor of all aspects of the Agriculture Branch Program. Responsible for identifying and justifying future projects from inception to fruition. Responsible for the forecasting and implementation of all budgetary, risk management and accounting projections. Financial and strategic planning to produce an annual budget of $7 million in addition to 8.7 million in capital projects. Preparation and implementation of strategic and long-range proposals for sustained growth and profitability. Highly experienced with all computer accounting programs. Screen, interview and hire employees and managed 30 staff members at three locations across South Carolina.
1994 -1997 South Carolina Department of Corrections
Business Manager, Agriculture Branch, Division of Support Services
Managed the budget and accounting functions of the Agriculture Branch, which exceeded $5 million. Produced and managed financial statements to include profit and loss, strategic plans and human resources. Supervised three employees in the operation of the Branch Office. Assisted in the conversion of the Branch’s accounting system to a computerized system.
1983 – 1994 Reeves Brothers, Inc., Bishopville, SC
Dye Process Coordinator
Conducted all scheduling for fabric to be dyed, with 32 machines in operation. Supervised 27 employees in the operation of fabric dyeing. Converted fabric machines from manual to computerized system; wrote programs for the machine operations to include water levels, temperature settings wash cycles, chemical additions and dye additions. Printed and adjusted formulas for final product.
Coordinated, prepared dying and finishing shipments to customers
1972 - 1983 Palmetto Oil Company, Bishopville, SC
Staff Accountant & Assistant Manager
Annual sales and budget in excess of $25 million. Staff accountant and scheduled all shipments and billings; assisted in sales of product; was responsible for accounting procedures to include profit and loss, general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payable, and reconciliation of five checking accounts. Supervised three employees in the operation of cottonseed oil plant. Responsible for the conversion of the bookkeeping system from manual to computer.
Education
Awards Argosy University, Phoenix, Az.
Doctoral candidate in Accounting, 2012
Southern Wesleyan University, Central, SC
M.S., Management - GPA 3.74
B.S., Business Administration - GPA 3.34
2006 Recipient, The Blue Granite Recognition for Extraordinary Service to the People of South Carolina
2005 National Correctional Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Managing 40 hours
2001-2002 President, National Association of Institutional Agribusiness
2004 Past President, Bishopville Country Club
Professional References
Billy Ammons - Assistant Principal, Camden High School
59 Nautical Drive
Camden, S.C. 29020
Brant Freeman - Director of Guidance, Camden High School
1022 Ehrenclou Drive
Camden, S.C. 29020
Wayne Capell – Lee County Treasurer
Court House Square
Bishopville, S.C. 29010
803-428-344
Personal References
Jimmy & Becky LaFrage – 11 Egret Cove
Camden, S.C. 29020
432-1373
Ted & Rengy Marshall - 1708 Lakeview Drive
Camden, S.C. 29020
432-4033
David & Yulee Harrelson – 78 Cantey Lane
Rembert, S.C. 29128
425-5252