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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department FoundationDirector of Finance And Administration
Nov. 2023Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesAs the Director of Finance and Administration, I am responsible for ensuring financial and organizational effectiveness for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Foundation by managing the organization’s finance and administrative functions. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Managing all aspects of the Foundation’s financial functions, including directing and overseeing all financial activities of the organization, including preparation of financial reports and forecasts for growth and developing and administering the organization’s overall financial policies and functions to include all accounting, budget, credit, insurance and tax issues.
- Direct and increase the effectiveness and efficiency through improvements to office functions and coordination and communication between departments.
- Improve the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of the LVMPD Foundation mission - Serve as the organization’s key contact for external vendors and partners, including facilities, insurance, HR Information Systems, Information Technology (IT), and philanthropy tracking tools.
- Manage all HR functions of the Foundation, including new hire training, payroll, benefits programs and eligibility, and coordination and training and development to enhance staff performance.
- Manage the development of the annual operational budget.
- Serve as a senior leader of the Foundation in supporting the Executive Director in meeting goals and achieving operational and financial excellence.
- Manage and oversee all aspects of general office administration.
- Supervise support staff personnel by providing feedback, positive reinforcement, and/or suggestions to improve productivity and ensure the goals of the office are performed.
Rapport LeadershipDirector of Business Operations
Jan. 2023 - Nov. 2023Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesAs the Business Operations Manager, I collaborated with senior managers to develop performance goals and long-term operational plans. I assisted executive leadership in maximizing efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration. I set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity while working with the CEO to develop financial and budgetary plans. Lastly, I analyzed operational processes and performance and recommended improvement solutions where necessary. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Developed, implemented, and monitored day-to-day operational systems and processes to provide visibility into the goals, progress, and obstacles of critical initiatives within Rapport Leadership.
• Planned, monitored, and analyzed critical financial metrics for day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks by management and staff.
• Worked with executive leadership to develop strategies for ensuring growth internally and externally and implement process improvements to maximize output and minimize costs.
• Adhered to the company’s policies and standards and ensure that laws and regulations are followed.
• Managed the company’s Human Resources department to ensure the company is led with integrity and established and maintained a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment.
pilotED Schools of Nevada|Cactus Park ElementaryBusiness & Operations Manager
Jun. 2022 - Jan. 2023Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesAs Business and Operations Manager, I lead the implementation of school-specific and region-wide systems, collaborating closely with and reporting directly to the Principal, Assistant Principal, and COO. I ensure that all school and business operations run seamlessly so that teachers and leaders can focus as much attention as possible on instruction. Primary duties & key responsibilities are associated with campus operations, enrollment, human resources, attendance, facility, risk management, finance, compliance, information technology, and collaboration with academic leaders to inform operational decisions. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Meet regularly with the campus operations team, including the front office manager, facilities manager, school nurse, bus drivers, technology team, and recess coach, to collaborate on problem-solving and planning.
• Support leadership team in staff recruitment and hiring process by sourcing potential candidates, conducting introductory calls, reference calls, background checks, and interviews.
• Lead onboarding for new employees by creating an onboarding schedule and providing new staff training sessions.
• Ensure expenses stay within the board-approved budget.
• Analyze spending and compile the board's month-end, annual, and projection reports.
• Make payroll journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase requisition forms, staff reimbursements, stipends, petty cash, deposits, federal and private grants management, and financial reporting.
• Run bi-monthly payroll. Track and balance PTO and leave. Track time for hourly staff.
Richland County Coroner's OfficeChief Of Staff
Jan. 2021 - Jun. 2022Columbia, South Carolina, United States- Served as the second in command to the Coroner of Richland County, South Carolina managing a 50-person staff and a 3.5 million+ budget for the 4-term Coroner.
- Directed day-to-day operations in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment that runs 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
- Established operational policies and standards and established numerous processes to make the organization more efficient.
- Provide daily counsel for Coroner and her executive leadership team. - Hire results-driven staff with emphasis on the importance of teamwork; create internal teams to tackle major issues, ensuring strong communications and best results among the coroner's office team.
- Manage all Human Resources matters including but not limited to employee relations, payroll, onboarding, terminations, and conflict management.
I Won't Starve AcademyExecutive Director
Jul. 2020 - Jul. 2022- Reported to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, and fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the organization.
- Supervised and collaborated with organization staff.
- Strategically planned and implemented programs and services the non-profit offered.
- Planned and operated the annual budget.
- Served as I Won't Starve Academy’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the general public.
- Established and maintained relationships with various organizations and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance I Won't Starve Academy’s Mission.
- Engaged in fundraising and developing other revenues.
- Oversaw marketing and other communications efforts.
- Oversaw the organization's Board and committee meetings.
- Established employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit.
- Reviewed and approved contracts for services.
University of South Carolina-ColumbiaBusiness Manager
Aug. 2016 - Apr. 2018McKissick MuseumFinance Duties
• Manage financial records of the Museum, including drafter and monitoring organizational, project specific grants and grant budgets.
• Review and prepare monthly financial reports. Receipt and deposit payments, track earned and /or contributed revenue.
• Process travel authorization and reimbursements, and process accounts payable invoices, purchase orders and special contract supervise all procurement and University purchasing card activity. Development Duties
• Assist Executive Director with resource development. Process membership and membership renewals monthly. Coordinate Friend and Fund development activities and events.
• Draft and mail thank you letters to donors; maintain and oversee donor database; draft and execute annual fund plan. Advisory Board & Special Events Duties
• Serve as liaison to Advisory Board; schedule and attend all board and committee meetings; draft agenda and minutes for each meeting.
• Schedule, arrange and facilitate new board member orientation, update all board correspondence annually.
• Schedule, plan and implement McKissick Mixers quarterly. Arrange annual Gala logistics and budget annually. Human Resources Duties
• Enter and track employee attendance/timesheets weekly. Review leave request and overtime needs.
• Process HR actions for hiring, terminations, recruiting and position updates, new hire, work-study students, graduate assistants and volunteers. • Schedule annual performance reviews, maintain employee files, and manage and address museum employee relations concerns and provide trainings.
• Coordinate employee moral activities for birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. Student Relation Duties
• Ensure Students (Alumni of Museum Management Program, Graduate Students, and Work Studies) become stakeholders of McKissick by attending events, becoming members and eventually Donors. • Monitor and update student information in database.
University of South Carolina-ColumbiaOffice Manager, Recruitment & Employment Office
Jan. 2016 - May. 2017Columbia, South Carolina Area- Assist human resource management in the coordination of recruitment and employment, and records management functions. - Act as a resource on human resources matters, providing guidance, assistance and support to management, supervisors and administrators. - Assists with recruitment effort of employees and may participate on hiring committees. - Manages the first step in the informal complaint process within assigned areas.
- Maintains human resource records & accesses human resource data and compiles reports for data-driven decision making.
EM Administrative ConsultantsBusiness Consultant
Aug. 2015 - Dec. 2021I provide clients with finance and human resource advice to help them attain their business or personal objectives. I am contracted to identify business needs, assess financial situations, develop financial strategies, help clients make personnel decisions, recruit prospective employees, and build the company's infrastructure. Perform contract negotiations, logistical services, agenda planning, and on-site supervision for various corporate meeting events. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Analyzing operations of small and medium-sized organizations. Ensuring accounting systems provide owners and management with accurate numbers so they can measure their organization's success.
• Providing financial support, including meaningful financial analysis, in partnership with the leadership team in the development and execution of strategies and tactics.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly close, forecasts, and annual plans, as well as in planning and monitoring of Capital Projects
• Training owners and managers on how to build functional solid organizations human resource functions, such as compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, developing training and development for all levels of staff & drafting policies and procedures for employee handbooks.
• Providing benefit administration services – health and life insurance, 401k, and 403b programs.
• Preparing quarterly and annual, local, state, and federal tax returns.
• Managed event planning and execution for internal client and external PR and media events. Responsible for planning and coordinating large and small (150 - 3000 people) special events for clients and the general public.
J Haleem MediaChief Operations Officer
Jun. 2015 - Dec. 2021Columbia, South Carolina AreaMy role is to provide the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that JH Media has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. I accomplish this through a respectful, constructive and energetic style, guided by the objectives of the company.
Carolinas Credit Union LeagueCorporate Accounting Specialist II
Aug. 2013 - Aug. 2015Irmo, SC• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivables and billing for League’s affiliate companies Palmetto Cooperative Services LLC & PCSimages
• Perform month end duties for both affiliate companies, including but not limited to bank reconciliations, preparing and entering journal entries, and reconciling general ledgers
• Assist management in streamlining the billing process and procedures to improve productivity and customer satisfaction
John Shell Associates Inc.Accounting/Human Resources Professional- Various contract assignments
Dec. 2012 - Aug. 2013Columbia, South Carolina AreaAccounting/Human Resource Specialist Columbia, SC
• Assignment included working with Director of Finance & HR Manager of a large medical practice in Columbia, SC. • HR Duties included: Processing payroll bi-weekly using ADP & E-Time, Auditing staff time sheets weekly, Auditing employee files for current medical certifications, Prescreening and reference checking applicants, and reviewing and revising company policies.
• Accounting duties included but were not limited to: Processing invoices weekly, reconciling 5 bank statements, preparing and posting month end journal entries, entering annual budget in QuickBooks, preparing Month End reports for Practice officers and Physicians. Corporate Accountant Irmo, SC
• Assignment consisted of working with accounting staff of a large non-profit organization in Irmo, SC.
• Posted monthly billing for company’s affiliates in to Microsoft Dynamics – Solomon 7.0, weekly.
• Worked with Director of Finance & Accounting Manager and entered affiliate companies annual budget.
• Posted monthly journal entries for affiliate companies.
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