Deanna Huffman
Dallas,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented and performance-driven professional with extensive experience in managing complex, multi-faceted projects from conception to completion across various industries. Proven track record of driving operational excellence and employing best practices to achieve project objectives, optimize productivity, and enhance team performance. Adept at financial oversight, excelling in budget analysis, cost reduction strategies, and resource allocation to ensure project success and profitability. Demonstrated strong aptitude for program development/management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning. Experienced in designing robust evaluation methods to assess project/program performance, conducting meetings with senior management to address project issues, and making informed decisions on service delivery. Recognized for strong leadership, administration, accounting, and project management expertise.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Convergint Technologies LLC
10.2020 - Current
- Organize turnover meetings, manage project bookings and administrative tasks,
- Oversee financial applications and project management systems.
- Ensure successful installation and inspections of projects to minimize additional costs for company warranties.
- Execute multiple administrative tasks, such as coordinating requirements, working with design team obtaining city permits, and preparing budget meetings.
- Track and handle materials, including preparing purchase orders and addressing open issue logs with field specialists and managers.
- Conduct weekly meetings with project managers and operations supervisors to review forecasting, cost commitments, procurement of project materials, and budget allocation.
- Collaborate with Accounts Receivable to collect remaining amounts on completed projects. Coordinate project activities with sales, service and safety leaders.
- Managed and completed up to 60 projects with a budget of $1.5M, achieving a profitable outcome
- Collaborated with multiple project managers to ensure client satisfaction by delivering projects on time and within budget
- Handled change order requests and increased margin from 35% to 41% on original project by utilizing cost-saving strategies for materials and labor
- Promoted at Convergint, advancing from Credit Collection Analyst to Project Coordinator, demonstrating adaptability and proficiency in financial and operational roles.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
Accounts Receivable Manager
America's Travel Companies
10.2014 - 05.2018
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts receivable ledgers.
- Ensured timely payments from clients through effective communication and proactive follow-up.
- Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
- Implemented new collection strategies that led to recovery of lost revenue.
- Analyzed aging reports and provided recommendations for improving collections efforts.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships, fostering trust and open communication.
- Prepared bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Negotiated payment terms with clients to facilitate mutually beneficial agreements while maintaining company profitability goals.
- Created monthly reports detailing accounts receivable performance metrics for senior management review.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
Owner
Central Plains Appliance Repair
10.1998 - 05.2014
- Opened and managed appliance repair company
- Handled all billing, accounting and collection of invoices
- Setup budgets and projections of job costs, both residential and commercial
- Hired office personnel and service technicians
- Trained all office employees in dispatch and parts ordering and tracking
- Obtained contracts for work for manufacturing companies and home warranty companies, as well as setting up advertising for C.O.D. work
- Handled all claims research with warranty companies
- Dealt with customers on day-to-day basis from setting up service calls to following up upon completion of work
- Ordered all parts and tracked shipping and receipt of parts; including shopping with suppliers, eBay & amazon and other reputable sites to maximize costs
- Scheduled 10 technicians and set up routes for all jobs, including service and installation of appliances and parts
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.1985
Associate of Arts - Business
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05.1983
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Project Coordination
- Time Management
- Detail Oriented
- Scheduling
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Technology Integration
- Leadership
- Forecasting
- Procurement
- Project Planning
- Budget Analysis
Accomplishments
- Licensed Life Insurance Specialist - State of Texas
- Disney Sales Specialist - The Walt Disney Company
- Princess Cruise Specialist - Princess Cruises
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Convergint Technologies LLC
10.2020 - Current
Accounts Receivable Manager
America's Travel Companies
10.2014 - 05.2018
Owner
Central Plains Appliance Repair
10.1998 - 05.2014
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
University of South Florida
Associate of Arts - Business
St. Petersburg College
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