Organize and drive operations and finances by effectively developing and enacting company policies to increase organizational efficiency. Retain strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Advance strategic plans and sales objectives set forth by management. Develop policies to keep organization's budget low including operations, maintenance and labor costs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim VP, Finance and Administration
Pillar College
Newark (Remote), NJ
02.2022 - Current
Analyzed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations.
Oversaw hiring, adding valuable, talented professionals to strengthen management team.
Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
Managed expense tracking and personnel vouchers.
Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
Controlled accounting operations and oversaw transactions related to payroll, financial reporting, payables, and receivables.
Managed Directors, Senior Directors, and Executive Directors.
As member of Presidents Cabinet, I provided financial and administrative insight to fellow Vice Presidents.
Executive Director,Operations Business Development
Pillar College
Paterson, NJ
09.2021 - 02.2022
Worked closely with organizational leadership and directors to strategically affect operational direction.
Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
Evaluated license contracts and collaborated with legal counsel on negotiated improvements.
Oversaw operations of 5 locations.
Operations & Financial Administrator
Evangel Church
Scotch Plains, NJ
01.2020 - 09.2021
Collaborated with leadership in renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing common areas, multipurpose facility, restroom facilities, and classrooms.
Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them timely.
Worked with leadership to promote responsible stewardship.
Analyzed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations.
Prepared semi-monthly payroll for 30 employees and maintained all associated files.
Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
1,500 + weekly attendees.
Business Administrator
Canaan Church & Early Learning Center
Newark, NJ
01.2016 - 09.2019
Diligent Business Administrator with over 15 years of experience leading teams through successful corporate operations and sustainable growth. Cooperative facilitator of collaborative organizational structures and sustained productivity. Fiscally responsible budget and finance supervisor, providing oversight in collaboration with senior leadership and board.
Provided administrative leadership to organization, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget, and delivering compassionate care to community.
Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Launched expansion programs, resulting in acquisition of new facility and renovation of main campus.
Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
600 + weekly attendees.
Director of Finance and Operations
Luso Machine
Newark, NJ
09.2013 - 12.2015
Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
Developed and implemented daily operations plans such as delivery routes, employee assignments and promotional strategies.
Organized preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and line shutdown or production delays.
Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
Directed activities and initiatives to achieve regulatory compliance, foster good manufacturing practices and meet component quality standards.
Manager
Luso Machine
Newark, NJ
06.2002 - 09.2013
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Ministry Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12.2021
MBA -
Rutgers Business School
Newark, NJ
05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Nyack College
NYC, NY
05.2007
Skills
Servant Leadership
Public speaking
Operations management
Excellent work ethic
Organization and Time management
Strategic planning and execution
Cash flow analysis
Characteristics
Passion, Integrity, and Creativity.
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Interim VP, Finance and Administration
Pillar College
02.2022 - Current
Executive Director,Operations Business Development
Pillar College
09.2021 - 02.2022
Operations & Financial Administrator
Evangel Church
01.2020 - 09.2021
Business Administrator
Canaan Church & Early Learning Center
01.2016 - 09.2019
Director of Finance and Operations
Luso Machine
09.2013 - 12.2015
Manager
Luso Machine
06.2002 - 09.2013
Doctor of Ministry - Ministry Leadership
Liberty University
MBA -
Rutgers Business School
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Nyack College
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