Cathay Battard
Reserve,LA
Summary
Detail oriented, positive, professional with 20 years of Field and Corporate Construction experience. I offer the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, while being able to maintain a proven high level of confidentiality and diplomacy. Contributions include positivity as part of a team willing to help with various tasks as needed. Additionally, I offer well-rounded experience in office management, subcontracts, timekeeping/payroll, invoicing, purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Specialist
Saulsbury Industries
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Effectively managed and control cost, general accounting, cost accounting, conduct audits and create and submitted cost reports
- Closely worked with the project management team and informed them of the impact and cost diversity or variances
- Setup Cost Breakdown Structure for each scope of work
- Set up budget manhours and tracked cost by code according to the CBS
- Facilitated the issuance of contract components and documentation such as Labor Rates, Equipment Rates, Small Tools, Consumables, Per Diem and Travel
- Set up Project Tracking Tools such as Project Status Reports, Budget Cost reports, Payroll, Summaries, Field Change Orders and Rental Equipment Logs
- Reviewed requisitions - materials, subcontracts, rentals, etc for proper coding then sent to Purchasing
- Prepared and issued Project Status Summary reports
- Reviewed Vendor invoicing for accuracy before forwarding to Accounts Payable
Office Manager / Accounts Payable
Turnaround Special Forces
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Outsourced purchase requisitions for best pricing
- Issued purchase orders to vendors for consumables, material, rental equipment and subcontractors
- Collected, matched and verified delivery tickets
- Coded and entered invoices for payment
- Processed invoices and printed checks weekly
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients regarding past due payments
Office Manager / Cost Estimator
Turnaround Special Forces
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Coordinated communications and acted as liaison between project stakeholders, clients, contractors, engineers and subcontractors
- Verified codes, entered and balanced timely daily and submitted payroll to corporate office weekly
- Verified backup for per diem before submitting weekly payments
- Invoiced client weekly according to terms of the contract
- Prepared estimates used by AGF Management for planning, budgeting and scheduling work
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Optimized resource allocation by evaluating historical data and forecasting future needs based on anticipated projects.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing detailed explanations of cost estimates and addressing their concerns promptly.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
- Prepared and presented cost reports to keep stakeholders informed of job progress.
Human Resources Specialist
River Parish Contractors
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks providing I-9 forms, handled onboarding paperwork
- Scheduled drug testing per facility requirement
- Updated personnel files with rate changes, transfers, terminations, etc.
- Developed and maintained up-to-date database of employee records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Administered employee leave requests in accordance with FMLA guidelines, maintaining compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Office Manager
Turnaround Welding Services
02.2002 - 01.2016
- Trained and supervised Field Office and Corporate Timekeepers on company policies and procedures
- Upheld the highest standards of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information, earning a reputation for trustworthiness and professionalism.
- Audited, reviewed and compiled payroll reports, records and related summaries then billed client accordingly
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Processed weekly cost reports for both internal and client review
- Researched and resolved time discrepancies.
- Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Weekly updated committed vs actual costs
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
- Provided essential support during audits by maintaining thorough documentation of timekeeping procedures and records.
- Served as a trusted advisor to project managers on matters related to budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monthly accruals for credit cards and expense reports
- Coordinated travel accommodations for management and craft personnel
Education
Business Administration And Management -
Philips College
New OrleansBusiness - General -
Riverside Academy
Reserve, LASkills
- Microsoft Access
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- JD Edwards
- QuickBooks
- Track
- Great Plains
- Spectrum
Timeline
Cost Specialist
Saulsbury Industries
10.2023 - 11.2024
Office Manager / Cost Estimator
Turnaround Special Forces
02.2023 - 05.2023
Office Manager / Accounts Payable
Turnaround Special Forces
04.2021 - 09.2023
Human Resources Specialist
River Parish Contractors
04.2020 - 12.2022
Office Manager
Turnaround Welding Services
02.2002 - 01.2016
Business - General -
Riverside Academy
Business Administration And Management -
Philips College
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