Kathleen Bilton

Director @Bilton Consulting Group Limited

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Kathleen Bilton is a seasoned consulting and accounting professional with over 15 years of experience in project management, accounting, and auditing. Specializing in construction and real estate development, she has a proven track record of driving business growth and improving financial processes. Kathleen has successfully led a small business through a major acquisition, recovered over a million dollars in overpayments, and secured substantial change orders through expert analysis. As Managing Director of her own consultancy, she excels in optimizing systems, providing comprehensive project management support, and enhancing operations. Her blend of strategic insight and operational excellence makes her an invaluable asset to any organization.

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Work Background

Bilton Consulting GroupManaging Director

Mar. 2020Florida, USA & England, UKSmall business operations consultants. Having worked for companies large and small, I bring experience from all tiers of an organization. My particular background is best suited to small to medium contractors and real estate developers. Certified General Contractor. Business & Entrepreneur Bookkeeping Coach- empowering others by understanding the data! Independent Process Management & Construction/Contract Consulting.

LUXCOMDirector of Operations

Nov. 2015 - Feb. 2022Coral Gables, FL-Adapt proactively to the changing needs of the business operations, anticipating potential issues, and putting in place whatever is needed, from accounting and construction contract procedures, to modifying documents and processes across all departments, to research and implementation of ERP & other software. -Ad hoc reporting and analysis across all departments. -Brainstorm process improvements with Senior Leadership & enact new directives. -Secured approximately $1MM in cost recovery utilizing forensic accounting & auditing skills, working directly with vendors for resolution and legal channels. -Advise, follow up on, and enforce compliance with agreements, Development Orders, and other procedures. -Project Manage the entitlement process for assigned projects, securing development approvals (including rezoning, land use amendments, etc.) and permits, working with Architects, Engineers, Attorneys, Land Planners, and municipal entities to achieve stakeholder objectives.

Madison Millwork & Cabinet Co.General Manager

May. 2011 - Sep. 2015Hollywood, FL-Working directly with top designers, architects, contractors, and private clients to help them realize their vision for everything ranging from custom cabinetry, built-in cabinet installations, to unique facades. - Lead an administrative and management team of 5, reporting to the CEO. - Schedule all construction activities. - Generate estimates & negotiates scope of work with clients & subcontractors. - Review & approve payables. - Complete, submit, and follow up on all pay requisitions for work in progress. - Review Shop Drawings for scope compliance. - Create and execute workflow procedures, job costing methods, and business operation standards. -Supervise work to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications, troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise with regard to special conditions. -Compile estimates and develop proposals on an ongoing basis, including tracking time & change order tabulations. -Negotiate contracts and RCOs. -Manage corporate level administrative functions associated with insurance policies, audits, accounting, hiring, human resources, and payroll. -Oversee completion work & closeout negotiations.

ATI EnterprisesEnrollment Compliance Officer

Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2011- On camera document review with students to ensure compliance with laws & industry-standard practices that all new students were advised of all associated disclosures & contracts for their program of choice, as required by law, including but not limited addressing program questions, implications associated with background checks, licensing concerns, etc. - Assist with candidate review / screening of local Admissions staff. - Review disclosures & documents for accuracy and update as needed under the guidance of Campus & Home Office Leadership. - Develop marketing materials for Director of Admissions, including design & data mining to reach out to potential students. - Assist with an internal audit, answering findings and bring new findings to the attention of the internal auditors, in preparation for an accreditation visit.

Tip Top Enterprises, Inc.Construction Manager / Consultant

Nov. 2008 - Sep. 2010-Expedite closeout of multiple projects that had been open & incomplete for 2-5 years,including final Change Order negotiations & settlements on same for Commercial underground, sitework, and landscape contracts. -Perform forensic review of accounting, contracts, change orders, open issues, etc. preventing any financial losses associated with long term projects. -Work directly with Owners, Attorneys, and Municipal Authorities that are required for the closeout process and pursuit of recouping any costs incurred by Tip Top. -Pursuit of new business opportunities, joint ventures, etc. -Institute & manage new workflow procedures to boost productivity & organization.