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INA FEATHER

Newnan

Summary

Strategic executive with 20+ years of global experience in accounting, treasury, and logistics. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to optimize financial processes and achieve significant cost savings. Expertise in budgeting, cash management, and logistics contracting in high-growth environments. Proven ability to align financial objectives with business strategy and provide actionable insights to C-level stakeholders.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Specialist/ Transportation Specialist/ Transportation Manager

NATO
Tirana
08.2018 - Current
  • Interpreted information using simultaneous and consecutive modes for all involved parties.
  • Executed sight translations of various documents, including agreements and reports.
  • Received daily calendar assignments from NATO Interpreter Coordinator, completing required logs accurately.
  • Secured sensitive information for Generals, government agencies, and attorneys.
  • Performed month-end closing activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Developed financial models to analyze capital investments and project performance.
  • Monitored cash flow trends to project future funding requirements.
  • Ensured compliance with local tax laws through quarterly filing.

Finance Specialist/ Transportation Specialist/ Transportation Manager

Satair
Peachtree city
08.2018 - Current
  • Prepared Monthly Business Reviews to assess performance metrics and strategic goals.
  • Conducted Weekly Ops Reviews to ensure operational efficiency and effective resource allocation.
  • Supported 3PLs with timely responses and comprehensive guidelines for logistics operations.
  • Collaborated with Finance and Planning teams for accurate budget forecasting and resolution of disputes.
  • Managed workload prioritization based on urgency and importance to enhance productivity.
  • Created, managed, and amended PO requisitions, providing essential data for PO creation.
  • Identified root causes of system drawbacks, implementing resolutions to improve processes.
  • Audited transportation costs, raising disputes when necessary, and reconciling vendor statements.

Purchasing - Senior Manager Consultant

Ascent Logistics
Newnan
  • Ground transportation contracts
  • Air Charter short haul ground transportation provider sourcing and price negotiation
  • Air Freight rate negotiation
  • Collaborated with external vendors to negotiate contracts that met company requirements while minimizing costs.
  • Developed long-term relationships with key stakeholders including customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts with suppliers and clients to improve cost-effectiveness.

Corporate Program - Director Consultant

Ascent Logistics
Newnan
  • Prepare and analyze Monthly Business review and QBR
  • Set up KPIs for each department
  • Create and develop the tools and methodology for the company overall
  • Set up corporate policies
  • Set up and develop Concur expense report program for separate divisions and corporate overall ( Concur)
  • Set up corporate credit card program
  • Set up Credit card payment process and credit terms for all customers
  • Set up and develop procurement team
  • Coordinated communication between multiple departments within the organization in order to ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Facilitated team-building exercises among staff members in order to foster a collaborative work environment.
  • Analyzed performance data from past programs and made recommendations for improvements.
  • Organized and facilitated meetings with key stakeholders to ensure successful program outcomes.
  • Created project plans, monitored progress, identified areas of improvement, and reported results to management.

Treasury - Senior Manager Consultant

Ascent Logistics
Newnan
  • Initiated and approved daily wire and ACH transfers to maintain timely cash flow.
  • Reconciled daily cash activities to ensure accuracy in financial records.
  • Updated and presented weekly cash forecasts to aid in financial planning.
  • Performed monthly bank reconciliations to verify all cash balances at month-end.
  • Monitored bank access for authorized personnel, managing security protocols effectively.
  • Ensured compliance with internal controls through regular audits and adherence to policies.
  • Collaborated with Department VPs and Controllers during annual financial audits for transparency.
  • Reported daily cash activities for precise financial tracking and management.

Corporate Tax

Villela and Shits CPA Firm
Newnan
  • Performed asset amortization for hospitals across South and South East Region using Sage software.
  • Conducted audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
  • Completed filings with state and federal agencies to maintain regulatory standards.

Treasury Department/ Consulting and Billing

Floor and Décor
Smyrna
  • Generated invoices for over 800 contractors nationwide, ensuring timely processing.
  • Validated transaction amounts for credit purchases to maintain accuracy.
  • Approved contractor requests for credit purchases to facilitate operations.
  • Input and audited transaction amounts related to commercial credit for compliance.
  • Tracked cash activity associated with Commercial Business Credit efficiently.
  • Prepared cost allocation reports to support financial analysis.
  • Reconciled statements to verify account balances and resolve discrepancies.
  • Updated databases regularly to ensure current information availability.

Accountant

Coweta Club Golf and Resort
Newnan
  • Verified entries, calculations, and codes for accuracy across all financial documents.
  • Compiled comprehensive statistical, financial, and auditing reports on cash flow activities.
  • Managed disbursements for accounts payable and receivables to ensure timely transactions.
  • Maintained and verified the General Ledger system for consistency and accuracy.
  • Developed and implemented accounting policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Processed, coded, and reconciled accounts payable and receivable transactions.
  • Prepared weekly analytical reports to support decision-making processes.
  • Analyzed variance reports for management across all departments to identify discrepancies.

Event Manager

Coweta Club Golf and Resort
Newnan
  • Upgraded training programs to build a highly competent, customer-focused team that shared in efforts to maintain high performance.
  • Scheduled employees and maintained all banquet records.
  • Cut annual turnover by providing effective, hands-on leadership that fostered loyalty while motivating and empowering staff.
  • Oversaw ordering for a restaurant and three bars. Implemented controls to maximize quality while holding costs down.
  • Drafted and finalized departmental budget. Implemented and followed through with cost-saving plans.
  • Exercised stringent controls over P&L and operations, supply requests and inventories.

Office Manager, Services Coordinator

Help-U-Sell Realty
Sugar Grove
  • Reconciled monthly bank statements and created journal entries for accurate financial records.
  • Prepared comprehensive financial statements to reflect organizational performance.
  • Analyzed activities, costs, operations, and forecasts to assess progress on capital and ROI projects.
  • Hired and supervised 28 employees, aligning roles with organizational needs.
  • Addressed staff performance issues, optimizing team structure for improved productivity.
  • Scheduled employees while maintaining meticulous bookkeeping and tax records.
  • Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to company approval and signing.
  • Tracked invoices and payments, ensuring precision in accounts receivable and payable.

Education

Masters in Analytics -

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
05.2025

B.B.S. - Accounting, Finance, Economics - Minor

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Ga

Skills

  • Financial leadership and budgeting
  • Treasury and cash flow management
  • Transportation and freight contracting
  • Procurement strategy and negotiation
  • Financial planning and analysis
  • Import/export compliance
  • ERP and financial systems proficiency
  • Vendor management and auditing
  • Process optimization strategies
  • Multilingual communication skills
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, SAP, Great Plains, Peachtree, COBOL, C, Visual Basic, Python programming
  • Website design expertise
  • Budget forecasting techniques
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Team collaboration skills
  • Audit preparation experience
  • Cash flow forecasting methods
  • Bank relationship management strategies
  • Debt management expertise
  • Budget planning and control strategies

Community Service

  • Bridging The Gap, 2016-2023
  • Speedway Children's Charities, 2008-2014
  • Sugar Grove Fire Department, 2003-2006
  • Mercy Center Hospital in Aurora, 2001-2006
  • Red Cross in Tirana and Kosovo, 1996-1999

Timeline

Finance Specialist/ Transportation Specialist/ Transportation Manager

NATO
08.2018 - Current

Finance Specialist/ Transportation Specialist/ Transportation Manager

Satair
08.2018 - Current

Purchasing - Senior Manager Consultant

Ascent Logistics

Corporate Program - Director Consultant

Ascent Logistics

Treasury - Senior Manager Consultant

Ascent Logistics

Corporate Tax

Villela and Shits CPA Firm

Treasury Department/ Consulting and Billing

Floor and Décor

Accountant

Coweta Club Golf and Resort

Event Manager

Coweta Club Golf and Resort

Office Manager, Services Coordinator

Help-U-Sell Realty

Masters in Analytics -

University of West Georgia

B.B.S. - Accounting, Finance, Economics - Minor

University of West Georgia

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