Kendra Nova
Lanham,MD
Summary
Motivated Director of Finance promoting more than 14 years of proficiency in identifying and analyzing trends and partnering with other departmental leaders. An action-oriented individual with experience tracking organizational strategic results against plans, including acquisitions, and offering exceptional issue resolution and staff training skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
Theological College
11.2023 - Current
- Managed a high-performing finance team, providing guidance and mentorship to foster professional growth and development.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team in developing long-term financial goals, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes by implementing more efficient software systems and optimizing data management.
- Optimized cash flow management through diligent monitoring of receivables, payables, and investment activities.
- Instituted best practices in financial management processes by conducting regular reviews of procedures, policies, and systems for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Successfully managed multiple, concurrent projects by prioritizing tasks and allocating resources efficiently.
- Negotiated favorable vendor contracts by leveraging strong analytical skills and industry knowledge for competitive advantage.
Director of Finance
Casa, Inc
12.2019 - 11.2023
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Managed day-to-day operations within 10-person finance department for non-profit organization.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
Senior Business Manager
Kipp DC
05.2015 - 11.2019
- Responsible for overseeing business operations for 4 schools (Pk3- 8th grade) located in one campus
- Responsible for$10 million dollar budget
- Responsible for productivity and efficiency reporting and development of best practice solutions to improve business operations
- Finance
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and all other financial operations, including credit cards, petty cash, and reimbursements
- Served as support to headquarters- and school-based compliance requirements by providing financial component of all compliance reporting
- Developed and managed process improvements to ensure quality of business operations functions within school and between school and Headquarters
- Assisted with monitoring fiscal performance and work with principal, Director of Finance, and Director of Operations to find most efficient and effective uses of funds to support school's mission
- Managed procurement and purchasing at school site, including supplies, furniture and equipment, and information technology investments
- Maintained inventory and manage fixed assets tracking
- Worked with teachers and administrative staff to implement procurement processes that synchronize with Headquarters financial systems
- Supported school leadership in maintaining personnel records and ensuring that all employee information is current and complete
- Served as main point of contact on site at school campus for all facilities-related issues, including coordinating efforts among all facilities personnel, security personnel, and external vendors
- Supported Headquarters- and school-based compliance requirements by maintaining accurate lunch forms for each family, auditing and compiling accurate monthly lunch counts, and collecting lunch payments from students
- Served as full-time and engaged member of KIPP DC's staff, including accompanying students on field lessons, assisting with student recruitment and enrichment activities, and working with other staff members to ensure fulfillment of KIPP DC's mission.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
Business Manager
Mundo Verde Public Charter School
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Assisted with the production of financial statements for the board
- Negotiated with vendors to decrease expenses and
- Mitigated business risks
- Monitored cash discrepancies
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and investments.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make critical business decisions.
- Enhanced data collection, financial analysis, and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on an accrual basis.
- Worked with outsourced accounting firm ( Ed Ops) to support during 990's, audit, and other needs necessary
Operations Manager
Chavez Schools
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Responsible for overseeing business operations; office and inventory management; establishing and maintaining vendor partnerships; providing general administrative oversight and school support ;and supporting student recruitment and enrollment initiatives
- Implement, monitor, and lead school operations for 824 students around full spectrum of requirements, including:
- Determining logistics for events, communications, data collection, technology and inventory management
- Overseeing procurement of all goods and services for school
- Collaborating with Human Resources to perform onboarding, and benefits enrollment for employees
- Processing payroll, time and attendance
- Reconciling all school-level expenses and Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable including funds collection from field trips, book fair, after-school programming, etc
- Ensuring all enrollment documents meet state and federal compliance guidelines and requirements
- Developing staff, parent and student handbook and disciplinary records.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Medical Assistant
PN Urgent Care
06.2012 - 12.2013
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Medical Assistant
XpressMedcare
01.2008 - 05.2009
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
Education
MBA - Masters in Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2015
BSN - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA05.2026
Skills
- Payroll ( ADP, Paylocity, Insperity, Paycom, Workday,)
- Financial and Compliance Monitoring and Reporting including forecasting
- Financial Reporting to steak-holders
- Lender Relationships, Variance Analysis and Cost Accounting
- Financial Budgeting and Reporting and planning
- Capital Expenditures
- Business Planning
- Risk Mitigation
- Investor Relations
- General Ledger Accounting
- Staff Evaluation & Employee Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Internal Auditing
- GAAP Principles
- Account Reconciliation
- Business Operations
- Revenue Projections and Cashflow Forecasting
- Critical Thinking
- Bookkeeping Support
- Audit management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Finance
Theological College
11.2023 - Current
Director of Finance
Casa, Inc
12.2019 - 11.2023
Business Manager
Mundo Verde Public Charter School
06.2015 - 06.2017
Senior Business Manager
Kipp DC
05.2015 - 11.2019
Operations Manager
Chavez Schools
05.2013 - 06.2015
Medical Assistant
PN Urgent Care
06.2012 - 12.2013
Medical Assistant
XpressMedcare
01.2008 - 05.2009
MBA - Masters in Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
BSN - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
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