Mark LeBlanc
Greenwell Springs,Louisiana
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver who enjoys team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact the financial success of the sewer utility for over thirty years. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Dedicated to utilizing the latest financial technology to improve and monitor the financial performance of the sewer utility.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Public Works Director
City Of Baton Rouge And East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
01.2005 - 08.2019
- Interviewed job applicants, asking appropriate questions regarding background, expertise and education.
- Addressed conflicts with staff and public immediately, listening to all sides and making educated decisions regarding resolutions.
- Analyzed completed projects against established budgets to track spending and determine levels of success.
- Prepared operating budgets totaling $100 million annually for comprehensive sewer utility.
- Prepared capital budgets for $1.6 billion sewer capital improvements program.
- Prepared and modified sewer utility's comprehensive sewer financial model.
- Worked closely with engineers and contractors to control costs for all capital improvements projects.
- Retired from this position in August 2019.
Financial Projects Coordinator
City Of Baton Rouge And East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets resulting in an accurate accounting of operating revenues and expenses for the sewer utility.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with an accurate accounting of revenues and expenses for capital projects for the sewer utility.
- Assisted with the issuance bonded indebtedness to partially finance the capital improvements program for the sewer utility.
Accountant
City Of Baton Rouge And East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
12.1988 - 01.1998
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and prepared financial statements for the sewer utility..
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA08.1995
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.1987
Skills
- Presented budgetary items at Metropolitan Council Meetings
- Financial Oversight Sewer Capital Expenditures
- Monitored Sewer System Financial Compliance Requirements
- Public Administration
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
Accomplishments
- Prepared a multi-year comprehensive sewer financial rate model with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants
- Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Baton Rouge City-Parish Employees' Federal Credit Union.
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant
Interests
I enjoy collecting modern commemorative coins from the U.S. Mint and from other mints around the world.
I also enjoy the field of vexillology and served on a local government committee to redesign the Baton Rouge, Louisiana flag in 1995.
I enjoy reading biographies of historical figures and I enjoy the Revolutionary War era and the World War II era.
Timeline
Assistant Public Works Director
City Of Baton Rouge And East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
01.2005 - 08.2019
Financial Projects Coordinator
City Of Baton Rouge And East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
01.1998 - 01.2005
Accountant
City Of Baton Rouge And East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
12.1988 - 01.1998
Master of Public Administration -
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Louisiana State University And A&M College
- Certified Public Accountant
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