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Patricia Dominguez

Austin,TX

Summary

Financial and Operational Management experience and training with a concentration in Utilities.

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.

Managerial professional with proven record of streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams. Known for strong analytical skills and commitment to achieving results. Teams rely on collaborative leadership and adaptability to changing needs.

Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.

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Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

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Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

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Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

2016
2016
years of professional experience

Work History

Div. Manager: Budgets, Finance, Contracts, Admin

Texas Department of Transportation
10.2013 - 12.2015
  • Perform highly complex contract management oversight for a $112 billion budget.
  • Project controls support; professional administrative policy.
  • Budget analysis, establish policies and procedures, provides consultation to the director and staff, and develops goals and objective that integrate support and functional activities.
  • Provide direction and management for Division operational and Consultant project delivery support functions.
  • Report to the Division Director or Business Operations Manager. Work requires extensive contact with consultants, governmental and transportation officials at the local, state, and federal levels and private entities.
  • Supervise a group of professional and technical employees.
  • Plan, organize and manage the fiscal day-to-day projects and activities of the Strategic Planning Division.
  • Direct administrative, financial and contract support functions of the Division through subordinate managers.
  • Oversee and manage the division’s budgets, contract management, financial analysis, financial reporting, contract and procurement management, internal controls and administration, payment processing, data processing, statistical analysis, report preparations, and document management activities.
  • Influence and review and evaluate service delivery methods and systems including administrative, control systems and internal relationships.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement to services, systems, and standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and internal control and make recommendations to the department director.
  • Establish work and program priorities. Monitor work progress and oversee development and administration of the departmental financial reports and analysis.
  • Conduct and attend meetings regarding the implementation of projects, strategic planning, or other administrative issues. Involves: Act as a liaison, departmental representative or leader in group settings.
  • Provide leadership and overall direction to major projects such as the annual budget development process or major purchases.
  • Investigate, respond to, and resolve sensitive and complex inquiries and complaints.
  • Respond to questions from departmental personnel or other departments for information and interpretation.
  • Represent the department in a professional manner as requested by the Director. Involved in the interaction with a variety of department heads, managers, supervisors, employees and the public to provide and gather accurate information for the department.
  • Oversaw budget management, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost reduction.
  • Reduced costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures across the division.
  • Enhanced team performance by establishing clear goals and providing regular feedback and coaching.
  • Promoted innovation within the division by encouraging creative problem-solving techniques among staff members.
  • Spearheaded adoption of new technology that streamlined operations and improved service delivery.
  • Enhanced communication channels within division, leading to improved information flow and decision-making.
  • Identified areas of improvement in operational workflows to better align resources with organizational goals.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on industry standards, guidelines, and policies, conducting internal audits as necessary.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion, leading to more dynamic and innovative team environment.
  • Built strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration efforts both internally and externally.
  • Managed complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring they were delivered on time and within budget.
  • Established clear and consistent policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and adopting best practices across division.
  • Fostered a positive work environment through open communication channels, transparent decision-making processes, and employee recognition programs.
  • Enhanced employee performance with comprehensive training programs and ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Optimized financial performance with prudent budgeting practices, cost control efforts, and revenue generation initiatives.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to streamline operations, significantly enhancing efficiency and productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance fairly using objective metrics for promotions, bonuses or other rewards.
  • Oversaw cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination on complex projects or initiatives.
  • Exercised independent judgment in onboarding, training and motivating division staff to maximize performance.
  • Spearheaded change management initiatives to ensure successful implementation of new systems or processes within the division.
  • Set and oversaw division budgets in excess of $120 million per year.
  • Supervised daily planning, coordination and administration for department operations.
  • Increased division efficiency and compliance by streamlining processes and implementing new management strategies.
  • Communicated and collaborated with stakeholders to achieve division objectives.
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships that expanded division's capabilities and access to new markets.
  • Controlled costs by streamlining operations and reducing waste.
  • Achieved consistent growth in market share through targeted marketing efforts, competitive analysis, and strategic planning activities.
  • Directed launch of new product lines, meeting and exceeding projected sales targets.
  • Led division through period of significant organizational change, maintaining focus and achieving key objectives.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction rates by addressing concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
  • Achieved substantial revenue growth, expanding division's client base through targeted outreach efforts.
  • Established metrics for success, monitoring performance and making adjustments to strategies as necessary.
  • Improved workforce morale and reduced turnover through introduction of comprehensive employee development programs.
  • Implemented customer feedback system that led to noticeable improvement in client satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Led negotiations with key suppliers, securing favorable terms that improved bottom line.
  • Supervised daily planning, coordination and administration for division operations.
  • Reduced operational costs without compromising on quality by optimizing supply chain management.
  • Increased division efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new management strategies.
  • Implemented data-driven decision making to improve operational procedures and drive overall business success.
  • Strengthened division's market position by leading team in development of innovative strategies.
  • Expanded division capabilities by identifying strategic growth opportunities and pursuing relevant partnerships or acquisitions.
  • Developed strong team dynamics through regular communication, collaboration, and goal-setting initiatives.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform product development and positioning strategies.
  • Improved project delivery times with efficient resource allocation methods and proactive task management systems.
  • Handled escalated complaints involving division operations and work of personnel under supervision.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to efficiencies, resources and internal controls.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Engaged in service delivery, processes and procedure training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Exceeded financial goals and increased sustainability through effective financial strategy and business planning.
  • Executed the planning, communication and marketing thru pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Demonstrated service and pricing strategies to show potential customers benefits, advantages, planning and encourage purchases.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Prepared Rates, Budgets, Financial, Service, Strategy, Contract presentations for Decision Makers and Stakeholders showing success and credibility of services and related financial impacts.
  • Organized regulatory events and interacted with community to increase regulatory compliance, service, environmental and financial impacts.
  • Aligned company goals with division outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating financial, staffing and contract management systems.
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support, and customer engagement strategies.
  • Delivered recommendations to long-term accounts to promote governance and financial to Decision-makers
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving staff qualify for l leadership positions.
  • Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.

Manager of Administrative Support Functions

City of El Paso
  • Under general direction, manage administrative support functions for financial services, management information services, planning and research, internal operations, and departmental records.
  • Plan, organize, control and direct administrative support functions, through subordinate managers, including any combination of budget preparation and administration, procurement, payment processing, data processing, dispatching, statistical analysis, decision support, report preparations, facilities, fleet and grant management, safety, supply, property and evidence management and document management activities.
  • Review and evaluate service delivery methods and systems including administrative and control systems and internal relationships.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement to systems and standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and internal control and make recommendations to the department director.
  • Establish work and program priorities. Monitor work progress and oversee development and administration of the departmental operating budget.
  • Analyze complex financial and technical data and information for reporting purposes.
  • Approve and expedite purchases, expenditures, and vendor payments.
  • Conduct and attend meetings and chair committees regarding the implementation of projects, strategic planning, grant proposal/administration or other administrative issues.
  • Act as a liaison, departmental representative or leader in group settings.
  • Provide leadership and overall direction to major projects such as the annual budget development process or major purchases.
  • Investigate, respond to, and resolve sensitive and complex inquiries and complaints.
  • Respond to questions from others within the department or other departments for information and interpretation.
  • Represent the City at various meetings and conferences and interact with a wide range of officials, department directors, coworkers, and the public.

Financial Planning and Budget Oversight

Las Cruces Utilities
  • Influence and oversee the development and monitoring of the Operating, Capital, Performance budgets of approximately $80 million (approximately 125 cost centers).
  • Influence and oversee strategic plan.
  • Influence and oversee Forecasting, Economic, Statistical and Variance analysis.
  • Influence and oversee cost of service studies, operational analysis, and feasibility impact studies.
  • Influence and oversee the Financial Planning for funding of Operations, Capital Projects and Equipment through rates, grants, external private and public borrowings.
  • Influence and oversee the Las Cruces Utilities rate filing participation in rate proceedings.
  • Influence and oversee the Application, Approval and Monitoring phases of external Funding Sources.
  • Influence, oversee and present Budgets, Cost of Service and Financial Analysis, Operational, Regulatory, and other related issues to City Council, Boards, Committees, Media, and the General Public.
  • Influence and oversee the coordination with various city departments such as, Finance, Audit, Community Development, Facilities, Legal and Information Technology as the utility liaison.
  • Influence and oversee the review, recommendation and implementation of internal and security controls, procedures and policies and include the coordination with external departments and agencies.
  • Influence and oversee interim CAFR reporting and other financial and operational reports for utilities to include such items as Sales Revenue Report, Budget Variance Report, Funding Reconciliation, and Ancillary Service Reports.
  • Influence and oversee the coordination with the Finance and Internal Audit Departments to ensure compliance to Governmental Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Accounting Principle and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
  • Coordinate with Auditors and external Consultants on various audits and studies.

Accounts Payable Supervisor; Assistant to the Controller; Senior Analyst of Special Projects; Principal Regulatory Accountant; Senior Regulatory Accountant; Regulatory Accountant

El Paso Electric
  • Assist with Senior Executive, Attorneys and Auditors the oversight of the regulatory filings and testimony related to accounting and tax issues.
  • Research and reporting of Utility Rate Filings, Legislative and Court proceeding; Accounting and Tax.
  • Coordinated Rate and Legal proceeding phases with various departments.
  • Legislative and Financial Requirement Reviews.
  • Reviewed and developed various economic and feasibility studies for contract negotiations.
  • Reviewed and developed cost of service models and reports and recommend revenue requirement and rate structures for cost recovery.
  • Analysis and briefs related to Utility regulation and legislation, Proof of Revenues, Hearing Examine Reports, Administrative Law Judges finding.
  • Recommend strategies in for rate filings, compliance and understanding of substantive rules, practice, and procedures for various jurisdictions, including Texas PUC, NM Public Service Commission, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • Rate and Contract filing strategic planning, development, and review of filing packages.
  • Rate and Contract filing strategic planning, development, and review of direct and rebuttal testimony of company witness.
  • Rate and Contract filing strategic review, analysis, revenue requirement impacts and proof of revenues from intervenor, hearing examiners and administrative law judges in our company’s filing and those of other company’s.
  • Rate and Contract filing strategic planning, development, and review of the discover and rebuttal phases of a filing.
  • Analyzed company operations and determined budget variance analysis and forecasting for cost of service modeling.
  • Coordinate various phases of company regulatory and legal proceedings.
  • Oversee and review divisions Budget development, monitoring and reporting as the Assistant to the Controller.
  • Coordinate with Senior Executive, Attorneys and Auditors the oversight of the Security and Exchange Commission 10 Q; 10 K; and 8 K reporting.
  • Oversee the Accounts Payable section of up to 15 employees and ensure the timely and compliant payments of approximately 30,000 invoices per month.
  • Oversee the maintenance of the companies accounts receivable and bank reconciliations.
  • Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closings, reconciliations, and reporting.
  • Coordinated with auditors the portion of the audit involving cash, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Coordinated with executive management and attorneys reporting and monitoring related to bankruptcy proceedings, court orders and planning.
  • Coordinated and implemented processes and procedures with Purchasing, Warehouse, Information Technology, Payroll and Financial Planning, Cash Management departments to enhance internal controls, efficiencies, and reporting.
  • Oversee reporting, monitoring, and compliance of IRS 1099’s, Bankruptcy Court filings and regulatory filings and related testimony.
  • Reviewed, monitored, and developed Section budget as Accounts Payable Supervisor.

Financial and Cost Analyst

Phillips Lighting
  • Budget review, develop, monitor and report of the plant by production line rolled up to the overall Plant operations. Included both operation and capital budget.
  • Review, develop and monitor cost rates for labor, materials and overhead by production line.
  • Review, monitor and report on inventory movement, accounts payable, accounts receivables.
  • Review, monitor and report on currency conversions for both Mexican and Dutch currency.
  • Review, monitor and report on fixed assets.
  • Review and prepare variance analysis and reports.
  • Forecast review, develop, monitor and report of the plant by production line rolled up to the overall Plant using a rolling 12-month forecasts. Included inventory levels, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Prepared and assisted in the oversight of monthly and quarterly reporting of the El Paso and Juarez, Mexico plant to the National and International Corporate office and included coordination with both offices as to reporting sequence and timing.
  • Coordinated with the El Paso; Juarez, Mexico; National and International Corporate office in the implementation of an enterprise software.

Cost Accountant

Siemens
  • Prepare journal entries and variance analysis for specified production lines.
  • Prepared analysis report for portions of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Financial Analyst

National Economic Development Assn
  • Prepare feasibility studies for small business.
  • Prepared loan packages for small business to present to band and Small Business Administration.
  • Performed financial and market analysis for small business to assist in counseling clients.

Education

B.B.A. - Accounting

University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
08.1981

Skills

  • Decision-making
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Operations management
  • Financial management
  • Business administration
  • Contract management
  • Business planning
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Budget control
  • Cross-functional team management

Timeline

Div. Manager: Budgets, Finance, Contracts, Admin

Texas Department of Transportation
10.2013 - 12.2015

Financial Planning and Budget Oversight

Las Cruces Utilities

Accounts Payable Supervisor; Assistant to the Controller; Senior Analyst of Special Projects; Principal Regulatory Accountant; Senior Regulatory Accountant; Regulatory Accountant

El Paso Electric

Financial and Cost Analyst

Phillips Lighting

Cost Accountant

Siemens

Financial Analyst

National Economic Development Assn

Manager of Administrative Support Functions

City of El Paso

B.B.A. - Accounting

University of Texas At El Paso

Supplemental Responsibilities

  • Texas Gas Service, Performs advanced level of accounting activities; analyzes and prepares studies and reports related to finance, accounting, taxation, and/or billing., Analyze and/or prepare information for reports, exhibits, and recommendations related to rate cases, legislative pronouncements, regulatory orders, regulatory tariffs, and finance, accounting, taxation, and/or billing related issues.
  • Texas Department of Transportation, Perform highly complex contract management oversight for a $112 billion budget., Provide direction and management for Division operational and Consultant project delivery support functions.
  • City of El Paso, Under general direction, manage administrative support functions for financial services, management information services, planning and research, internal operations, and departmental records., Plan, organize, control and direct administrative support functions, through subordinate managers.
  • Las Cruces Utilities, Influence and oversee the development and monitoring of the Operating, Capital, Performance budgets of approximately $80 million., Influence and oversee strategic plan.

Contact

(915) 740-7443, (512) 370-8257