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Dawn Cook

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Finance/Operations Director with a proven track record of dependability and meticulousness. Accomplished multitasker capable of handling multiple cash management projects with accuracy and professionalism. Strong research skills in optimizing the efficiency and current operation of the cash management team. Strong Human Resource and Operation efficient skills. Functional Senior Director driving proven results within Govcon. Manages complex occupational issues while meeting business objectives. Strong operational skills and solid experience regulating policies and managing budget expenditures. Collaborates with management teams and stakeholders to uphold company vision.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Director of Finance and Contracts

COVERENT
04.2020 - Current
  • Managed and developed financial processes related to annual budgeting and cash flow forecasting
  • Managed day-to-day interactions and expectations for multiple federal projects
  • Created and led PM Management Training Program
  • Responsible for preparing monthly reports and checking invoices for accuracy, and maintaining invoicing log
  • Analyzed and prepared quarterly consolidated financial statements
  • Forecasting
  • Responsible for accurate final reporting by analyzing financial reports, budgets, and projections
  • Prepared accurate program expense variances and explanations at the end of the month
  • Prepared financial reports and presented them to Executive Management
  • Subcontractor Management of all agreements with subcontractors
  • Build Pricing for new and recompete responses to RFPs
  • Managed all Corporate Policies and Processes.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

CFO/HR Manager

TELEVATE, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Analyzed monthly expense variations and justified them
  • Examined and updated compensation benefit policies to create competitive programs and assure compliance with regulatory standards
  • Examined budgets, financial reports, and projections to provide reliable financial reporting
  • For numerous venture capital firms, I prepared quarterly LP financial reports
  • In charge of State Government contracts from award to completion
  • Managed compensation, benefits, and performance management systems, as well as safety and recreation programs
  • Managed understaffing, conflicts, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures
  • Prepared financial pages for senior management to review
  • Represented the organization at hearings and investigations involving personnel
  • Responsible for forecasting, accounting, and strategic supply planning
  • Responsible for posting receipts to the correct general ledger accounts
  • Through proactive communication, I resolve employment-related conflicts.
  • Enhanced cash flow management through the development of robust forecasting models, ensuring optimal liquidity for business operations.

CFO/CEO

TMI 2.0, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • Analyzed key financial data and planned company financial and project forecasted
  • Developed an analytical framework for identifying and creating opportunities for financial growth
  • Developed an analytical framework for the identification and creating opportunities for financial growth
  • Examined financial reports and forecasts to provide reliable financial projections
  • Identified and explored variations in financial plans and estimates by assessing financial outcomes
  • Identified and investigated variations between forecasts and financial reports by analyzing financial results
  • Prepared balance sheets and income statements, as well as projected cash flow.

Branch Manager

TATE ENGINEERING
01.2002 - 01.2008
  • Accurately balanced ledger accounts to record cost and end-month accruals
  • Established project management procedures, such as cash flow projections and project forecasts
  • Implemented cross-functional efforts in customer service and repair operations to improve supply chain processes
  • Investigated and resolved accounts payable inconsistencies
  • Monitored client payments due and promptly contacted clients with past due payments
  • Recorded a minimum of 75 invoices daily into the in-house accounting software
  • Represented the company at employee-related hearings and investigations
  • Responsible supervisor for 75 associates and two area managers
  • Worked with the financial director to create annual budgets.

Education

MBA, Finance -

STRAYER UNIVERSITY
Arlington, VA

Master of Science, Human Resources -

STRAYER UNIVERSITY
Arlington, VA

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management

Strayer University
Washington, DC

Skills

  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Account reconciliation
  • Government Contracting
  • Process Development
  • Budget development and control
  • Project Management
  • Costing and integration planning
  • Problem-solving
  • Detail oriented
  • Human resource management
  • Benefits administration
  • Contract Management
  • Proposal Pricing
  • Policy Creation
  • Practice Operations Management
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Policy Implementation
  • Pipeline Development
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Change Management
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Timeline

Sr Director of Finance and Contracts

COVERENT
04.2020 - Current

CFO/HR Manager

TELEVATE, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2020

CFO/CEO

TMI 2.0, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2015

Branch Manager

TATE ENGINEERING
01.2002 - 01.2008

MBA, Finance -

STRAYER UNIVERSITY

Master of Science, Human Resources -

STRAYER UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management

Strayer University
Dawn Cook