Current project: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system replacement. Currently serving on the Selection and Project Oversight Committees. Managed the significant streamlining of antiquated financial business processes to enhance efficiency in the interim until a 20+ year old ERP system is replaced, including collaboration with consultants on current processes and desired future state needs.
Current project: Collaboratively leading a project to transform and modernize the County's Capital Improvement Planning Program to include alignment with the Board of Supervisors' strategic goals and initiatives, Comprehensive Plan, and long-term financial objectives.
Prepared the County's annual operating and capital budgets in coordination with Administration, the Board of Supervisors, Constitutional Officers, and a complex network of departments and agencies receiving County funding.
Led a team of professionals in obtaining multiple Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) awards for high quality financial reports, including the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award.
Deputy Town Manager
Town of Woodstock
Woodstock, VA
2021 - 2022
Assisted the Town Manager in leading the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Steering Committee to formulate a spending plan in alignment with federal guidelines and the Town's Strategic Plan.
Developed an Employee Service Recognition Program.
Coordinated the Town's first ever benefit series and annual wellness fair for employees.
Director of Finance
Town of Woodstock
Woodstock, VA
2019 - 2021
Developed the Town's first Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), Budget-in-Brief, and five-year capital improvement plan.
Mentored rising public administration students through in-house and virtual internships.
Effectively collaborated with Town Administration and Town Council to guide the Town's financial activities while suffering severe revenue losses related to the COVID pandemic, including appropriate handling of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) CARES Act Utility Relief Funds.
Led a team of professionals in obtaining the Town's designation as a Triple Crown winner with the Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, and Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards.
Supervisor, Financial Operations
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel)
Edinburg, VA
2017 - 2019
Effectively led the selection process and implementation of the MediusFlow accounts payable software project, leading to increased efficiencies and strengthened internal controls.
Led a team of Accounts Payable professionals in efficiently processing over one million invoices for payment annually.
Collaborated with various departments and vendors to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices to ensure exceptional internal and external customer service levels and service delivery.
Administrative Services Manager
City of Winchester Department of Social Services
Winchester, VA
2017 - 2017
Effectively evaluated and streamlined financial processes for the organization to maximize efficiency and adherence to appropriate accounting practices, including the development of month-end and fiscal year-end closure procedures, monthly reconciliation processes, and increased internal controls.
Partnered with the Children's Services Act (CSA) Coordinator to evaluate and improve internal processes, to maximize efficiencies, and to ensure compliance with program regulatory requirements.
Served as the fiscal liaison between local, state, and federal government agencies, ensuring high-quality support services to the community and organization, including finance, general operations, facility management, and contract administration.
Staff Accountant
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
2017 - 2017
Successfully led the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Student Refund Project, aimed at transitioning from paper check student refunds to ACH student refunds, while reducing Virginia unclaimed property filings.
Purchasing & Accounts Payable Manager
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
2015 - 2017
Drove initiatives in developing and implementing effective policies, procedures, and internal controls resulting in recognition from the Office of the Controller and various other departments for increased efficiency and improved customer satisfaction rate for streamlined processes, shortened turn-around time for payments and purchase order creation, and the provision of sound solutions to issues.
Purchasing & Accounts Payable Assistant
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
2012 - 2015
Developed and implemented improved purchasing card program procedures by designing training content for new card holders resulting in increased efficiency for documentation review, internal customer satisfaction, and journal entry preparation.
Permit Technician
Shenandoah County
Woodstock, VA
2012 - 2012
Collaborated with Community Development staff to ensure fast, efficient service delivery to citizens associated with building inspections and zoning code enforcement.
Provided administrative support to Community Development leadership, the Planning Commission, and the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Accounting Technician II
City of Staunton
Staunton, VA
2007 - 2012
Served on the implementation team for a newly Council-adopted stormwater management fee program including collaboration with Public Works, City Engineering staff, Information Technology staff, and the Finance Department.
Provided exceptional customer service to citizens including billing explanations, account adjustments, and the explanation of any new fees for service (stormwater management program).
Department Secretary
City of Staunton
Staunton, VA
2006 - 2007
Collaborated with Planning and Inspections staff to ensure fast, efficient service delivery to citizens associated with building inspections and zoning code enforcement.
Provided administrative support to the Director of Planning, Building Official, Fire Marshal, City Engineer, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Board of Building Code Appeals.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Public Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
10-2020
MBA -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
01-2017
Doctorate - Public Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Certification
Virginia Women's Municipal Leadership Institute Certificate
Accomplishments
Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business, Member