Beverly Richard
Garland,United States
Summary
Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Highly collaborative Director of Finance with strong skills in statistical analysis and performance. Poised and sharp with skill to translate financial metrics into actionable details. Exceptional performance outlining strategic financial directions for business growth. Motivated Director of Finance promoting more than 5 years of proficiency in identifying and analyzing trends and partnering with other departmental leaders. Action-oriented individual with experience tracking actual business results against plans, including acquisitions. Offering exceptional issue resolution and staff training skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Officer
Living Water Christian Center (DFW)
Garland, TX
01.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet company revenue goals.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
- Supported operations management, sales and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
Sales Manager
Kroger's Grocery Store
Dallas, TX
03.2014 - Current
- Attended industry shows, conventions and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
- Interpreted sales and pricing policies to departmental personnel and customers.
- Maintained marketplace visibility marketplace by participating in industry-related and community activities.
- Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
- Met with clients, delivering presentations and educating on product and service features and offerings.
- Utilized metrics to modify low-performing sales and marketing programs and plans to increase effectiveness.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complemented overall corporate operating plan.
- Recruited and hired top-level talent to add value and expertise to sales department.
- Reviewed customer service agreements for terms and conditions pricing and accuracy.
- Led account planning strategy sessions aimed at retaining and acquiring customers and increasing business opportunities.
Deli Manager
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Garland, TX
01.2003 - 10.2012
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.
- Developed special promotions to increase revenues.
- Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
- Integrated service and team management strategies to boost business profits.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings with thorough training and effective customer service policies.
- Inventoried food products and associated materials on weekly basis.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Controlled inventory costs by carefully managing portion control and reducing waste.
- Set schedules for 7 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Set and oversaw weekly and special event menu plans.
- Created new recipes, outlined steps and training staff on correct preparation.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control.
Lead Teacher
Young Steps Learning Center
Lancaster, TX
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success.
- Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Dietary Aide
Lancaster Health And Rehabilitation
Lancaster, TX
01.2000 - 06.2001
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Increased aide productivity by working closely with staff to redesign cleaning protocols, processes and workflows.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
Dietary Aide
Westridge Nursing Home
Lancaster, TX
02.1999 - 12.2000
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Increased aide productivity by working closely with staff to redesign cleaning protocols, processes and workflows.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors and prep areas.
- Washed plates, cups, serving and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Upheld efficiency of meal services by pre-setting tables before patients arrived.
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments and tray card.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Added food items, beverages and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct rooms.
- Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
- Assessed individual nutritional risk and status by interviewing patients and reviewing medical charts.
- Referred patients to appropriate outpatient settings for additional diet education and support.
- Provided in-depth information on nutritional care to maximize health.
- Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping and use by other medical professionals.
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Educated patients about therapeutic nutrition, ingredients selection, food prep and meal planning.
- Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices.
- Organized and planned medical nutrition therapy for 45 patients and residents.
- Planned, directed and monitored clinical functions of dietetic staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Argosy University
Phoenix, AZ 06.2013 - 06.2020
Skills
Financial administration
Account Reconciliation
Business Development
Bank security expert
Strategic and financial planning
Sales professional
Budget forecasting
Revenue Generation
Cost control and reduction
Data trending
Process implementation
Relationship building and management
Reporting familiarity
Familiar with account coding
Staff Management
Cash handling expertise
Human resources knowledge
Financial analysis and reporting
Business development expertise
Timeline
Finance Officer
Living Water Christian Center (DFW)
01.2017 - Current
Sales Manager
Kroger's Grocery Store
03.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Argosy University
06.2013 - 06.2020
Deli Manager
Walmart Neighborhood Market
01.2003 - 10.2012
Lead Teacher
Young Steps Learning Center
01.2001 - 01.2002
Dietary Aide
Lancaster Health And Rehabilitation
01.2000 - 06.2001
Dietary Aide
Westridge Nursing Home
02.1999 - 12.2000