Kelly Manuel
Dayton,OH
Summary
Experienced Project and Financial Operations Manager with a proven track record in financial analysis, resource optimization, and systems management. Skilled in fostering strong stakeholder relationships and driving engagement in high-pressure environments. Expertise includes budgeting, forecasting, data analysis, and process improvement. Consistently delivering results that enhance operational efficiency and maximize resource utilization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Clearwater Security
04.2021 - 10.2024
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Optimized project schedules, identifying critical path tasks and reallocating resources to maintain momentum.
Finance Operations Manager
Teradata
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Integrated innovative technologies into existing systems, boosting overall efficiency across all aspects of finance operations management.
- Developed customized financial reports, providing valuable insights into key performance indicators for stakeholders.
- Monitored and maintained project financials/hygiene for AMS projects, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managed AMS revenue recognition cycles and billing events in Certinia, optimizing financial processes and ensuring accurate, timely invoicing.
Finance Operations Coordinator
Teradata
04.2015 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.
- Led successful projects from conception to completion, achieving objectives on time and within budget constraints.
- Managed all ongoing opportunities in Salesforce for supported accounts, collaborating with sales ops to ensure contract accuracy and alignment of services with project requirements.
- Maximized resource utilization by monitoring staff schedules and allocating tasks.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying revenue recognized, billing invoices and expense reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Wright State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
Wright State University
Skills
- Project Management
- Finance Operations
- Resource Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Project Planning
- Risk Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Revenue Recognition
- Stakeholder Communication
- Vendor Engagement
- Data Analysis & Research
- Skilled in Salesforce, Certinia, MondayCom, Microsoft Suite & SharePoint
Accomplishments
- Managed High-Value Client Portfolios: Oversaw multi-million-dollar portfolios across two organizations, consistently exceeding client expectations through strategic engagement and value delivery.
- Streamlined Revenue Recognition: Spearheaded a backlog initiative at Clearwater, resolving roadblocks in fixed-price projects, unlocking significant revenue, and optimizing operational efficiency.
- Led Cross-Functional Teams: Directed teams to complete projects on time and within budget, achieving a 90% on-time delivery rate and enhancing overall project efficiency.
- Enhanced Financial Oversight: Supervised project financials and ensured compliance with governance policies, maintaining accuracy and driving consistent financial reporting across the Americas.
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Project Manager
Clearwater Security
04.2021 - 10.2024
Finance Operations Manager
Teradata
05.2019 - 04.2021
Finance Operations Coordinator
Teradata
04.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
Wright State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Wright State University
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