DEMONTE COCKFIELD

• Oversaw the day-to-day financial analysis and reporting activities for a $2.3 billion portfolio with over 100 ongoing infrastructure construction projects across the Mid-Atlantic region for the subsidiary of Clark Construction Group
• Reported to the Financial Director and offer subject matter expertise to inform strategic planning and overall direction
• Tracked and evaluated project costs to identify trends, uncover deficiencies, and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports
• Generated procurement, engineering, and construction reports for contractors on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Partnered with Project Managers and senior executives to investigate and address any project budget variances
• Produced financial projections, implement cost controls, and shape recovery plans to mitigate risks and deficits
• Participated in quarterly leadership meetings to review progress and ensure performance targets are achieved
• Facilitated yearly internal and external audits by providing required documentation to maintain compliance
• Communicated with several contractors to secure sub accrual data and update spreadsheets each month
• Enabled informed decision-making by presenting key findings from complex data sets in clear, concise formats for senior leadership team members.

Key Achievements:

• Designed and instituted a new cost tracking systems with customizable forms and detailed reports to streamline data management, boost user friendliness, increase estimation accuracy, and optimize project profitability
• Reduced the processing period for sub accruals from multiple days down to hours by introducing a new system to simplify data collection, boost information quality, strengthen transparency, and maximize process efficiency.

• Managed a 12-member team in maintaining the safety and security of an upscale lounge on weekend nights
• Accountable for the team hiring, coaching, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation and management
• Monitored special events and private parties to ensure guests and staff complied with safety rules and policies
• Performed private security duties for high-profile clients including athletes, musicians, politicians, and celebrities
• Worked closely with the General Manager to calculate the nightly revenues and complete the closing duties.

• Built and nurtured client relationships to identify financial needs and offer sound advice and recommendations
• Provided expert customer service by answering inquiries and addressing issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of banking products and industry trends to provide expert advice to clients effectively.