Donald Berard
Bothell,WA
Summary
Well rounded finance and budget supervisor with proven expertise in budget planning and management. Proficient in financial systems applications and budget preparation, development and management.
Adept at leading teams and optimizing the budget process.
Overview
2015
2015
years of professional experience
Work History
Budget Supervisor (Management Systems Analyst Sup)
City of Seattle Police Departtment
Seattle, WA
11.2002 - 06.2014
- Develop and coordinate the planning, preparation and management of SPD Biennial and Mid-Biennial Budget over $300 Million per year utilizing a budget staff of four
- Prepare and review Budget Issue Papers and responses to questions from the Dept of Finance and and City Council
- Prepare monthly department-wide expenditure controls analysis (planned vs actual expenditures), ad hoc spreadsheet preparation, coordination of responses for both internal management and external departments or agencies
- Proficient in financial systems applications and budget preparation, development and management
- Highly developed organizational and leadership skills
Management Systems Analyst, Senior
City of Seattle Dept. of Design, Construction and Land Use (DCLU)
Seattle, WA
04.2000 - 10.2002
- Led the Operations Branch in development and coordination of the biennial and mid-biennial budget for ten inspection and permitting programs
- Act as lead supporting the Operations Branch managers with the development and administration for their budgets
- Perform financial analysis, program status, contract administration and ad hoc analyses for Operations Branch managers
Senior Financial Analyst
Modus Media International (MMI)
Preston, WA
04.1999 - 03.2000
- Prepare Profit and Loss (P&L) pro-forma analysis for current customer programs and prospective new business
- Provide profitability research of internal departments (Operations Fulfillment, Response Management, etc.)
- Prepare budget and forecast data for monthly and quarterly updates
- Assist G/L Accountant with monthly accumulation of product line data and cost reporting improvements
- Perform or assist with special projects as directed by the Controller
Senior Pricing Analyst
Raytheon, Naval & Maritime Systems
Mukilteo, WA
1990 - 1999
- Managed all aspects of major proposal submittals including proposal and cost estimate calculation, cost proposal submittal, risk and profit assessment, fact-finding and negotiation support
- Facilitated major proposal pre-award and post-award contract audits
Senior Financial Administrator (Cost Analyst)
Raytheon, Naval & Maritime Systems
Mukilteo, WA
1988 - 1990
- Prepared financial budgets and analyzed performance-to-plan expenditures
- Presented financial performance narrative for executive review
- Monitored expenditures and completed cost status and variance reports
- Conducted program cost studies and analyses as directed and performed inventory cost assessments
Education
Master of Science -
Seattle University
Seattle, WABachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Washington
Seattle, WAAssociate of Applied Science - Marine Engineering Technology
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WAHigh School Diploma -
O'Dea High School
Seattle, WASkills
- Budget planning, preparation and management
- Program cost analysis and management
- Pricing analysis
Timeline
Budget Supervisor (Management Systems Analyst Sup)
City of Seattle Police Departtment
11.2002 - 06.2014
Management Systems Analyst, Senior
City of Seattle Dept. of Design, Construction and Land Use (DCLU)
04.2000 - 10.2002
Senior Financial Analyst
Modus Media International (MMI)
04.1999 - 03.2000
Senior Pricing Analyst
Raytheon, Naval & Maritime Systems
1990 - 1999
Senior Financial Administrator (Cost Analyst)
Raytheon, Naval & Maritime Systems
1988 - 1990
Master of Science -
Seattle University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Washington
Associate of Applied Science - Marine Engineering Technology
Seattle Central Community College
High School Diploma -
O'Dea High School