Joshua Watkins
Arlington,TX
Summary
Accomplished leader, skillful in assessing business conditions and developing optimization plans to drive key improvements. Excellent finance knowledge with expertise in reviewing business practices, competitor activities and personnel management policies to make proactive changes. Good relationship-building, communication and problem-solving skills. My walks in life have given me a diverse perspective, and a drive to utilize my abilities to lead and provide results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager of Accounts Payable
McKesson
Irving, TX
12.2022 - Current
- Effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Demonstrated positive and proactive approach in identifying solutions, creating innovative applications and managing programs.
- Experience with leading, coaching, and training multiple teams.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Providing coaching for leaders in new process improvement, to better interact with and to receive more from your team.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Facilitated monthly team meetings to discuss more efficient procedures and eliminate duplicated efforts or antiquated processes.
Board of Directors Finance Committee Member
Helen Y Davis Leadership Academy
Boston, MA
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality in regard to internal organizational affairs and information.
- Heavily Involved in enrollment planning/recruitment.
- Assisting in Developing overall departmental budgets and monitors and adjusts budgets as necessary.
- Collaborated & coordinated on all marketing pieces for the office, including all student brochures, emails, branding ads, related marketing media, and the Office of Admissions & websites.
- Develop and execute annual recruitment plans to drive enrollment growth ensuring student academic quality and revenue targets.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging stock market trends.
- Established excellent relationships with residents and family members by proactively identifying problems and acting appropriately to garner resident engagement and satisfaction.
- Verified operational viability by overseeing marketing and sales, budget controls and expense management.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Engaged in fundraising and resource development efforts by reaching out to interested partners and donors.
Union Representative
Harvard University
Cambridge , MA
11.2017 - 01.2022
- Acted as a liaison between the company, its shareholders, and relevant outside organizations.
- Provided advice and interpretation of labor relations policies and agreements to enhance company positions.
- Attended municipal council meetings, and sat on committees to voice opinions on local issues and make the University's presence in the community known.
- Interpreted contractual agreements for employers and employees to support collective bargaining and labor relations processes.
- Taught frontline leadership to improve labor and management interactions, reducing grievances and arbitration needs.
- Fostered clear and proactive communication with staff to address needs and delegate tasks.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Elections Committee
Harvard University
Cambridge , MA
11.2017 - 01.2022
- Oversaw election proceedings to maintain impartiality and fairness and assisted voters with adequate information.
- Oversee the development, organization, and implementation of all campus election programs.
- Facilitated cooperative activities with representatives of registered political parties and candidates to resolve issues and problems.
- Discussed task completion and impending projects with advisory committee to finalize.
- Built and updated crisis communication plans to handle diverse situations.
- Identified target audience and developed optimized communication plans to engage and interest individuals.
- Leverage expertise to devise and actualize corporate communication plans.
- Managed multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while managing client expectations.
Education
Master of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA05.2021
Skills
- Proficient in software related to running a company, including accounting software, analytical software, and database user interface and query software
- Strong knowledge of administration and management as well as human resources, including strategic planning, leadership techniques, personnel recruitment, and compensation and benefits policies
- Excellent command of the English language for accurate presentation of ideas in written and oral format as well as to comprehend the ideas of others
- Qualified leader who is aggressive when necessary and compassionate when required, and has an ability to get along with all types of people in a variety of situations
Certification
· Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Professional (LBBP), [Management and Strategy Institute] - [2021]
· Six Sigma Champion (SSCC), [Management and Strategy Institute] - [2021]
· Project Management Certification, [Harvard University]-2022
· Strategic Management Certification, [Harvard University]-2022
Timeline
Sr. Manager of Accounts Payable
McKesson
12.2022 - Current
Board of Directors Finance Committee Member
Helen Y Davis Leadership Academy
01.2022 - Current
Union Representative
Harvard University
11.2017 - 01.2022
Elections Committee
Harvard University
11.2017 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Harvard University