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Laila Foster

Summary

Dynamic Senior Marketing Development Project Accountant at Fresh Express with expertise in general ledger accounting and a strong ability to train and mentor teams. Achieved streamlined month-end closing procedures, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Proven track record in managing budgets and fostering collaboration to drive project success.

Work History

Senior Marketing Development Project Accountnat

Fresh Express
  • Enhanced communication between accounting and project management teams with regular financial updates and collaborative meetings.
  • Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
  • Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
  • Increased efficiency of month-end closing procedures through streamlining tasks such as account reconciliations, journal entry preparations, and report generation.
  • Ensured consistent application of company expense policies across all project teams by providing training and guidance on proper procedures.
  • Read, escalated and reported invoices for projects of varying size and complexity.
  • Facilitated a smooth audit process with detailed documentation of project-related transactions, minimizing audit findings and recommendations.
  • Maintained accurate fixed asset records for assigned projects, ensuring proper depreciation schedules were followed according to company policy.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.

Financial Accountant

Orange County Tax Collector
  • Assisted in annual audit preparations, ensuring a smooth process with no major discrepancies found.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Identified cost-saving opportunities through thorough budget analysis and expense tracking.

Supervisor of Operations

TrueCore Behavioral Solutions
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly, offering constructive feedback designed to promote growth within their roles.
  • Managed scheduling and workload distribution, maximizing productivity without overwhelming team members or compromising quality of work.
  • Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction with consistent attention to detail and effective communication skills.
  • Established clear expectations for team members, fostering a positive work environment through open communication and accountability.
  • Adapted quickly to changing business needs, ensuring the operations team was always prepared for any shifts in demand or industry trends.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for new hires, improving overall team productivity and performance.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards in daily operations.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees swiftly and professionally, maintaining a harmonious workplace atmosphere conducive to collaboration.
  • Proactively identified potential problems before they escalated, addressing them swiftly and effectively to minimize negative impact on daily operations.
  • Reduced expenses for the department by optimizing resource allocation and closely monitoring budgets.

Assistant Head Coach

Kentucky State University
  • Evaluated game footage to identify strategic weaknesses; implemented corrective measures leading to improved gameplay.
  • Communicated frequently with other coaches, management teams and parents.
  • Determined needs and managed coach assignment schedule.
  • Recruited high-quality student-athletes by attending local sporting events and maintaining strong relationships within the community.
  • Spearheaded fundraising initiatives for essential equipment upgrades and facility improvements.
  • Created and managed schedules for seasonal lessons and practices.
  • Managed team budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to cover necessary expenses throughout the season.
  • Assisted in the development of comprehensive training programs for improved athlete skillsets and abilities.
  • Served as a liaison between coaching staff and academic advisors ensuring student-athlete eligibility for competition.

Project Coordinator

Kentucky State University
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success.
  • Developed risk management plans that effectively minimized project disruptions, maintaining momentum in face of unforeseen challenges.
  • Orchestrated onboarding of new team members, ensuring seamless integration into project workflows and culture.

Education

Master Of Project Management - Human Resources Management

Colorado State University- Global
Aurora, CO

Master Of Business Administration - Finance

Kentucky State University
05.2017

Skills

  • Microsoft office proficiency
  • Training and mentoring
  • General ledger entries
  • General ledger accounting
  • MS office suite

Timeline

Senior Marketing Development Project Accountnat

Fresh Express

Financial Accountant

Orange County Tax Collector

Supervisor of Operations

TrueCore Behavioral Solutions

Assistant Head Coach

Kentucky State University

Project Coordinator

Kentucky State University

Master Of Project Management - Human Resources Management

Colorado State University- Global

Master Of Business Administration - Finance

Kentucky State University

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