Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Finance Manager
TFS/ Howard University
04.2022 - Current
Prepared and monitor budgets by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial data.
Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
Create and implement processes and procedures.
Coach and develop employees.
Review and execute procurement requests.
Build financial models.
Protect assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls.
Develop analysis, projections, reports and presentations necessary to support the business needs.
District Operations Manager
Credit Corp. Of Virginia
11.2019 - 03.2022
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align operations with corporate objectives.
Traveled to over 23 locations to manage each store and perform reviews of individual managers and employees.
Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Developed processes to save on costs and prevent losses.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Recruit, hiring and training of team members.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
Enhanced regional branch performance by implementing proven management processes to increase revenue.
Conducted monthly audits to ensure every loan endured loss prevention method to ensure customer legitimacy.
Manage a 12 million dollar portfolio of investments.
Operations Director
Washington Commander Football Team/ Fedex Field
02.2016 - 11.2019
Led, supervised and provided strategic direction for workforce of 135 employees.
Evaluated overall performance of teams by gathering, analyzing and interpreting self-created KPI data metrics.
Coordinated restoration, upkeep, orders of facility materials, and preventative maintenance efforts during off and on seasons between various groups, i.e. painters, plumbers, cleaning staff, construction workers, night managers.
Create and establish budget, reporting, planning, and internal auditing of equipment, supplies, materials.
Negotiated up to 28% decrease in 16 contracts and leases, per season.
Created KPIs based on productivity of maintenance procedures, developed Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to measure costs and quantity of equipment, supplies, construction materials.
District Operations Manager
Rent A Center Retail Stores
03.2006 - 02.2016
Oversaw sales & account management for 18 locations with volume of 6 million dollars in monthly revenue.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Initiated a culture of trust, excellency and accountability by understanding individual managers’ needs, motivations retaining over 80% of top performers, providing opportunities for self-development and career advancement.
Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Tracked weekly sales to develop detailed reports for senior leadership.
Surpassed business sales targets by devising, deploying and optimizing sales strategies.
Grew YOY sales 15 million by consistently meeting and exceeding quotas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
CEDAC
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Skills
P&L Tracking
Financial Budgeting and Revenue Growth
Customer Relationship Development
Financial Analysis
Budgeting and Expenditures
Business Development and Planning
Inventory Control
Recruiting, Hiring, Coaching a Development
Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
Bilingual English and Sapnish
Project Planning
Revenue Generation
Process Improvement
Accomplishments
Surpassed Profit & Loss metrics which increased growth beyond company-wide standard by 35-45%.
Negotiated up to 28% decrease in 16 contracts and leases, per season.
Developed new business strategies for business growth and revenue generation for 15 million dollar company.
Awarded recognition into the Million Dollar Club for achieving over a million dollar revenue (2012 – 2016).
Awarded “Best District Manager” out of 45 individuals due to achieving YoY over 30% profit several years in a row.
Timeline
Business Finance Manager
TFS/ Howard University
04.2022 - Current
District Operations Manager
Credit Corp. Of Virginia
11.2019 - 03.2022
Operations Director
Washington Commander Football Team/ Fedex Field
02.2016 - 11.2019
District Operations Manager
Rent A Center Retail Stores
03.2006 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management