Anthony B Garrard
Starkville,MS
Summary
Accomplished Finance and Administration Manager with a proven track record at Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC, showcasing expertise in financial forecasting and strategic planning. Excelled in enhancing profitability and operational efficiency through critical thinking and effective team leadership. Proficient in Oracle Management Systems and adept at fostering continuous improvement, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and adaptability.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial and Administrative Manager
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
01.2000 - 11.2024
- Provided critical updates regarding location, division, and departmental progress to Business Unit VP for thorough assessment.
- Directed activities of more than 30 employees in procurement, logistics, and administration roles.
- Executed effective budgeting strategies for sales and operations.
- Assessed potential location acquisitions for strategic value.
- Directed incentive computation, analysis protocols, and endorsement processes.
- Explored and shared unconventional business growth initiatives with key division leaders.
Business Manager
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
01.1993 - 12.1999
- Coordinated budgeting efforts among sales locations, distribution centers, and internal departments.
- Evaluated inventory levels, product marketing strategies and customer profitability.
- Conducted detailed analysis and reviews of capital and lease requests.
- Reviewed sales agent performance to support decision-making.
- Ensured accurate computations through detailed incentive analyses.
Program Administrator
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
07.1990 - 12.1992
- Developed methods to report sales, purchases, and inventory data to suppliers.
- Ensured accurate reporting for optimal program payouts.
- Handled the accounting and coding of program payments to appropriate general ledger and sales rep accounts.
Research Assistant
Mississippi Agricultural Experiment Station
05.1989 - 06.1990
- Contributed to analyzing the financial impact of active aquaculture research.
Internal Auditor
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
03.1988 - 04.1989
- Executed compliance checks on sales and warehouse locations according to corporate guidelines.
- Evaluated data related to compliance with federal and state guidelines for the sale and storing of restricted use pesticides.
Education
Master Of Science - Agricultural Economics
Mississippi State University
1987
Bachelor Of Science - Agricultural Economics
Mississippi State University
1982
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle Management Systems
- Oracle Discoverer
- Agvance Retail Software
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Team building leadership
- Financial forecasting
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Profitability improvement
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Strategic planning
- Continuous improvement
- Problem-solving abilities
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Profitability improvement
- Analytical thinking
- Operations management
- Goal setting
- Strategic planning
- Continuous improvement
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Profitability improvement
- Analytical thinking
- Operations management
Accomplishments
1994 Helena SBU Support Person of the Year Award
1997 Helena SBU Support Person of the Year Award
2007 Helena SBU Support Person of the Year Award
2018 Helena SBU Support Person of the Year Award
1999 Helena Project Asset Super Users Training Team
Timeline
Financial and Administrative Manager
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
01.2000 - 11.2024
Business Manager
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
01.1993 - 12.1999
Program Administrator
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
07.1990 - 12.1992
Research Assistant
Mississippi Agricultural Experiment Station
05.1989 - 06.1990
Internal Auditor
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
03.1988 - 04.1989
Master Of Science - Agricultural Economics
Mississippi State University
Bachelor Of Science - Agricultural Economics
Mississippi State University
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