Deijon Collier
Greater Richmond Region
Summary
MBA-trained Finance and Operations Leader with a strong track record managing $45 million in public-sector financial operations. Expertise in budgeting, grants administration, and compliance, coupled with recent experience in healthcare operations as an Ophthalmic Technician, illustrates a commitment to efficiency and quality in diverse settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
Legacy Eye Care
01.2025 - Current
- Supported daily healthcare operations in ophthalmology, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and patient-centered service.
- Collaborated with physicians, clinical staff, and administrative teams to enhance workflow efficiency and deliver quality patient care.
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow healthcare compliance standards.
- Developed understanding of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and patient service delivery to improve team coordination.
Director of Finance
Greensville County Public Schools
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led the Finance Department for a public school division serving approximately 5,000 employees and students across multiple schools and departments.
- Managed approximately $45 million in annual financial operations, including budget development, financial reporting, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll coordination, grants administration, and compliance activities.
- Partnered with executive leadership and the Superintendent's office to align financial resources with organizational priorities.
- Presented financial analysis, budget recommendations, and operational updates to executive leadership and the School Board.
- Supervised finance team of four, providing financial guidance and support to department leaders and administrators to enhance departmental fiscal responsibility.
- Oversaw approximately $7 million in state and federal grant funding, ensuring proper monitoring, reporting, reconciliation, and compliance.
- Conducted variance analysis, collaborating with department leaders to identify financial challenges and recommend corrective actions.
- Developed budget tools and reporting processes, implementing monthly financial review practices to enhance transparency and accountability in decision-making.
- Managed procurement activities, vendor relationships, contracts, and major operational initiatives.
- Supported technology modernization initiatives, including a districtwide Chromebook implementation that generated approximately $500,000 in savings through strategic partnerships.
- Led fleet modernization efforts through vendor coordination and long-term replacement planning.
- Strengthened financial processes to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
Central Services Finance / Accounts Payable
Halifax County Public Schools
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Streamlined accounts payable processing, financial documentation, reporting support, and administrative coordination for district financial operations.
- Coordinated with departments to ensure timely processing and maintain accurate financial records.
- Facilitated reconciliation activities and improved financial workflows through operational initiatives.
- Supported communication efforts and public relations activities related to district initiatives.
Branch Ambassador
Capital One
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted customers with financial products and services while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory standards.
- Partnered with leadership to support operational goals, customer experience initiatives, and business objectives.
- Ensured meticulous attention to detail while processing financial transactions. to detail in a highly regulated financial environment.
- Assisted in managing branch operations to ensure smooth daily activities., customer financial services, compliance-driven banking processes, and business banking activities.
Management Development Program Intern / Associate
GEICO
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Chosen for a competitive Management Development Program that provided exposure to business operations, leadership development, claims processes, and organizational functions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze organizational performance and operational strategies.
- Gained insights into insurance operations, process improvement, customer experience, and business decision-making.
Purchasing Specialist / Interim Director of Finance
Greensville County Public Schools
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Managed purchasing processes, vendor communications, and procurement documentation to streamline operational activities.
- Supported financial operations and compliance during leadership transition to ensure continuity and accuracy in reporting.
- Assisted with contract management and budget monitoring to enhance organizational improvement initiatives.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Maryland
College Park, MD01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA01-2017
Skills
- Healthcare operations
- Financial planning
- Budget management
- Financial reporting
- Accounts payable
- Grants compliance
- Contract management
- Procurement management
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Audit support
- Executive presentations
- Staff development
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-functional leadership
- Advanced Excel skills Google Workspace CARDINAL Virginia Financial System Virginia eVA Procurement System AS400 LINQ BRITE System Budget reporting Financial Data Analysis Systems
Timeline
Ophthalmic Technician
Legacy Eye Care
01.2025 - Current
Director of Finance
Greensville County Public Schools
01.2022 - 01.2024
Purchasing Specialist / Interim Director of Finance
Greensville County Public Schools
01.2022 - 11.2024
Central Services Finance / Accounts Payable
Halifax County Public Schools
01.2020 - 01.2022
Branch Ambassador
Capital One
03.2019 - 01.2020
Management Development Program Intern / Associate
GEICO
01.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Virginia State University