Savvy Financial Specialist helping clients identify and achieve financial goals through comprehensive array of products and services to develop sound, long-term financial strategy. Highly competent at delivering prudent financial management and implementing innovative accounting standards that impact business.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Case Manager|Financial Specialist|Remote
Fund 17
New Orleans , LA
05.2020 - Current
Conducts small business expertise and financial guidance for executing Fund 17's entrepreneur programs: Bench Marks Program, The Accelerator Program, Capital Ready Program, Be the Boss Program and Community Business Incubator.
Provides counseling to entrepreneurs for developing business pitch, business model canvas, business plan, business budgets, marketing strategy, knowledge of accounting software, Kiva Loan and other loans/grants opportunities.
,Conducts Quickbooks Online Webinars for entrepreneurs to help manage their finances and generating financial reports.
Initiates conversations with entrepreneurs to uncover financial needs and make referrals to business partners.
Works diligently with business case managers to coordinate team development activities and trainings.
Small Business Mentor
Score New Orleans Regional Chapter
New Orleans, LA
06.2015 - 10.2021
Established leadership coaching of small business owners/prospective business owners, which enable them to find daily motivation, solve problems and make effective decisions
Contributed in conducting 12 seminars and workshops in year to help small business owners meet their goals and achieve success
Listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing small business owners' concerns
Reviewed business plans and identify small/long term goals to keep them on track per year
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
Assistant Guidance Center Coordinator
Humana, Humana Guidance Center
Metairie, LA
08.2013 - 05.2015
Provided effective organizational support by greeting visitors for average of 66 per day
Managed office activities by maintaining communication between clients, tracking records in computer and filing all documents
Oversaw technical, operational, clerical and customer service support activities.
Presented Health and Awareness Program quarterly, administrative needs, and event set-up and breakdown of daily activities
Planned and executed Apple iPad training and other calendar events to seniors and guests
Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
Wireless Consultant/Manager of Operations
US Departmen Of Agency (USDA), Risk Management Ag
Washington, DC
01.2000 - 08.2011
Served efficiently as Administrative Liaison to implement organizational change management: Human Resources, payroll processing, procurement, information technology and other operations to ensure efficiency and performance
Initiated and maintained new wireless enterprise software solution over 200 users
Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to provider that would both challenge and refine product offerings to wireless users
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and wireless data usage
Delivered business strategy and developed systems/procedures to improve quality and efficiency of operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Skills
Small Business Development and Enhancement
Business Administration
Organizational Change Management
Information Technology Management
Accounting and Budgeting
Training & Development
Adjunct Accounting Instructor
Interpersonal and Written Communication
Project Management
Financial Software Analysis
Microsoft Office Products
Toastmaster Public Speaking
Team Work and Building
Attention to Detail
Proficient in Google and Microsoft platform
Affiliations
Member, University of New Orleans, Alumni Association
Médecin généraliste at Happy Medical , situé sur avenue Luzizila n°17, Quartier Musey, Commune de Ngaliema, Kinshasa (RDC).Médecin généraliste at Happy Medical , situé sur avenue Luzizila n°17, Quartier Musey, Commune de Ngaliema, Kinshasa (RDC).