Michael Solazzo
PULASKI,NY
Summary
Honest financial professional skilled in financial forecasting to identify revenue and expenditure trends. Accustomed to utilizing data to draft complex reports to inform decision-makers and guide stakeholders to achieve business goals. Demonstrated success in [Job Title] roles over [Number] years of industry success. Organized [Job Title] with [Number] years of superior financial performance. Hardworking and proactive with strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry protocols. Ready to contribute value to team through excellent work ethic and commitment to meeting corporate financial goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Accomplished in reducing expenses, streamlining financial operations and improving reporting functions. Highly organized and systematic with in-depth understanding of [Industry]. Detail-oriented financial professional adept at coordinating fiscal plans, AP and AR operations as well as inventory management. Good mathematical, communication and problem-solving abilities. Advanced skills in [Software].
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Treasurer
Ringgold Fire District
09.2021 - Current
- Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
- Planned and managed $1,000,000.00 annual budgets, tracking expenses, and investigating discrepancies to maintain optimal controls.
- Coordinated with external auditors to enforce compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Executed financial due diligence tasks on daily basis to maintain optimal company finances.
- Advised management regarding significant expenditures to keep operations in line with budget limitations.
- Oversaw financial reporting process to facilitate timely and accurate financial statement preparation.
- Developed and maintained internal control systems to protect organizational assets.
- Established policies and procedures to support compliance with laws and regulations.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Prepared and presented financial reports to inform senior management and board of directors.
- Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
Rolling Operator
Novelis Oswego Works
01.2015 - Current
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
Executive Director of Operations
Donald McFee Memorial Ambulance Service Inc
01.2007 - Current
- Collected and interpreted key metrics to determine which programs met desired outcomes or required further streamlining for success.
- Increased new capacity and technology bases to bring more highest level of care services.
- Increased employee retention 50% through improvements in leadership and development.
- Supported business growth through strategic planning and process development.
- Made decisions with broad and positive impact on security management operations.
- Leveraged experience through vital management positions guiding business to success.
- Streamlined company processes and procedures while enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Raised profits by 100% within 12 months through planning.
- Led business initiatives resulting in numerous multi-year contracts.
- Monitored internal controls to protect client facilities and assets.
- Provided transformational support to clients by planning and implementing security interventions.
- Increased profitability by optimizing sales and fulfilling lower overhead costs.
- Surpassed annual revenue targets by over $500,000.00 through effective oversight of daily operations and strategic initiative implementation.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
Director of Operations
Northern Oswego County Ambulance
06.2001 - 08.2009
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oswego High School
Oswego, NY06.1998
Skills
- Effective Project Completion
- Maintenance Requirements
- Shareholder Relations
- Mechanism Design and Analysis
- Operational Leadership
- Nonprofit Communications
- Shift Coverage
- Business Management
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Motivational Leadership
- Schedule Oversight
- Overseeing Fundraising
- Windows NT
- Quality Assurance
- Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
- Business Policies and Procedures
- Capital Spending
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Budget Controls
- Data Recovery
- P&L Administration
- Organizational Structuring
- Develop Policies
- Network Intelligence
- Budgetary Reviews
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Emergency Management
- Cardiac Arrest
- Ambulance Transport
- Medication Administration
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Patient Management
- Documentation
- Safety Protocols
- Environmental Compliance
- Safety Compliance
- Machinery Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Production Operations
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Work Order Review
- Job Specifications
- Critical Thinking
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Mentored new employees and provided detailed feedback on milestones, resulting in a [Number]% increase in overall job satisfaction within [Number] months.
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Treasurer
Ringgold Fire District
09.2021 - Current
Rolling Operator
Novelis Oswego Works
01.2015 - Current
Executive Director of Operations
Donald McFee Memorial Ambulance Service Inc
01.2007 - Current
Director of Operations
Northern Oswego County Ambulance
06.2001 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
Oswego High School