Debra Hampton
Self-employed Accounting, Auditor, CFO
Columbia,SC
Summary
Accomplished at leveraging past lessons to inform future decision-making -Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving process, and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent leader, employee with strong communication and task prioritization skills. Versatile in critical thinking, problem solver and 20 years of experience in Healthcare, Education, Banking and Finance Accounting IT, IS and Logistic industry Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
PLP INC
01.1995 - 08.2024
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans for businesses and homeowners
- Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions
- Partnership with Home Depot, Lowes, independent contractors.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
General Manager/Ownership program
McDonald
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Training new employees and providing ongoing feedback to help them improve their skills
- Ensuring that the restaurant staff is following health codes and other regulations set by state or federal agencies
- Reviewing employee performance regularly to ensure that they are meeting company standards
- Collaborating with other managers on operational issues such as scheduling shifts, hiring new employees, and planning work schedules
- Maintaining safety standards by ensuring that employees are properly trained
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans
- Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting findings and recommended optimizations
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement
- Managed over 67 employees statewide.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Operational Manager
Sonesta ES Suites
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Business Analyst Operation Analyst/Decision Support/Assistant Controll-Manager/Healthcare Adminstration/Executive Assistant to the CFO
Northside Hospital Atlanta
04.2007 - 09.2018
- Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in Microsoft Excel and other software/datasets
- Ability to gather, review, and analyze financial and operation data
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and attention to details.
- Drafted reports on company financial metrics to assess successes and account for deficiencies.
- Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
- Assessed business requirements to forecast annual budgetary operational costs.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Accounting Finance and Computer Science -
BENEDICT COLLEGE COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
Doctorate -
Texas A & M COLLEGE STATION TEXAS
08.2024
IBM - undefined
Data Science Specialization
12.2023
No Degree - Certification
John Hopkins
Baltimore, United States08.2020
BUSINESS ANALYST - undefined
Villanova University PHILIDELPHIA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
08.2012
MBA/HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT - undefined
2010 AIU AMERICAN INTERCONTENTINAL UNIVERSITY
08.2008
Skills
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Advanced knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial Systems Tools
- Product Development
- Self-motivated with a desire to learn
- Advance knowledge and experience in Microsoft Excel and other software/databases
- Customer Inquiries
- Experience in process/ written policy system SEC, FDIC FDA, Joint Commission
- Project Management
- Succession Planning
- Financial Acumen
- Operational Excellence
- Corporate Governance
Volunteer Experience
- Habit For Humanity 2018 present
- American Cancer Society 2010-2018
- Teaching-2019-2023
- KISD Parks and Recreation Basketball, Volleyball, Golf Coach 2018-2021
- Susan Komen Breast Cancer Awareness 1994-present
- March of Dimes 1994-present
Golfing, Football Official, Coaching Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field
2018 I was the only female to compete with all men for the Longest Drive golfing tournament.
2024 I am the first Woman to officiate football for Jr High, and Varsity Football in Sumter South Carolina
2024 I am training for the LPGA
Timeline
General Manager/Ownership program
McDonald
09.2022 - 11.2023
Operational Manager
Sonesta ES Suites
05.2021 - 08.2022
Business Analyst Operation Analyst/Decision Support/Assistant Controll-Manager/Healthcare Adminstration/Executive Assistant to the CFO
Northside Hospital Atlanta
04.2007 - 09.2018
CEO
PLP INC
01.1995 - 08.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Accounting Finance and Computer Science -
BENEDICT COLLEGE COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
Doctorate -
Texas A & M COLLEGE STATION TEXAS
IBM - undefined
Data Science Specialization
No Degree - Certification
John Hopkins
BUSINESS ANALYST - undefined
Villanova University PHILIDELPHIA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
MBA/HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT - undefined
2010 AIU AMERICAN INTERCONTENTINAL UNIVERSITY
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