Maria Kelley
Southern Pines,North Carolina
Summary
Proven leader and strategic planner, adept in operations management and financial planning, with a track record of boosting efficiency and productivity by over 30% at U.S. Army Active Duty. Skilled in fostering strong client relationships and driving business growth. Excels in budget management and team development, ensuring project success and operational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Self-employeed
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to maximize satisfaction.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Kept sales receipts and maintained accounting records.
- Analyzed and interpreted accounting information to develop company expense budget.
- Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
Cargo Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2008 - 05.2018
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Maintained team flexibility and embraced change to adapt within dynamic markets.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to adopt new supply-chain technologies and track global product shipment and delivery.
- Developed and executed global supply chain strategies that boosted production readiness, stock availability, and product quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN11.2024
Skills
- Budget Management
- New business launch
- Planning and execution
- Business management and development
- Cost control and analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Small business operations
- Financial Planning
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Operations Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Software
Spreadsheets, writing, accounting, Microsoft Office, Google Drive,
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Self-employeed
08.2023 - Current
Cargo Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2008 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Purdue University
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