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PATTI HETRICK

Maple Grove,MN

Summary

To utilize skills, abilities, and experience with strategic facilitation, presentations, project management, finance, budgets with both private and public entities to make a difference to the organization and their clients.

STRONG FINANCE EXCUTIVE. TRAITS INCLUDE HIGH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, STRATEGIC PLANNER, EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR, AND TEAM PLAYER. Versatile business leader bringing 30+ years of experience as accomplished CFO Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in Corporate, Government and private industry. Results-oriented executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success. Results-oriented Chief Financial Officer bringing thirty years of experience in multiple industries. Strong history of achieving both financial and non-financial business goals with effective controls and planning. Seasoned Chief Financial Officer focused on helping companies accomplish missions and drive growth. Expansion-minded professional versed in navigating complex financial challenges.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

President and Owner

Cost Consultant, Ltd.
  • Consulted with businesses to analyze and oversee purchase and contract processes and reduce expenses.
  • Gained experience in matching the best vendor to my client that naturally was effective in price, production and transportation.

Director of Internal Audit and Special Projects

G&K Services, Inc.
  • Oversaw Internal Audit Function and Special Projects for Fortune 500 company that grew from $70 million to $700 million.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies

Internal Audit

Cargill, Inc.
  • Audit Supervisor in Worldwide Internal Audit Department.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
  • Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients

Budget Director

Anoka County
01.2008
  • Interpreting and communicating complex financial programs, budgets and capital funding plans to administrators, board members, faculty, law makers and staff with widely varying degrees of fiscal expertise.
  • Reviewed and advised on quarterly expenditure analysis for different program budgets
  • Created and updated [Software] spreadsheets to track, model and analyze vital fiscal information
  • Reviewed operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs
  • Analyzed revenues, expenditures and cash management
  • Executed financial controls, procedures, systems and forecasting techniques to evaluate budget status
  • Prepared project budgets, forecasting and inventory and material pricing points

CFO

Hennepin County LIBRARY
04.2021 - Current
  • Oversee all Finance/Budget, Contract, Personnel Management, Capital Projects, and Operations.
  • Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits
  • Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports

INTERIM LIBRARY DIRECTOR

03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Oversaw Library Function during Covid-19 transition of services, realigned budget, implemented strategic planning and 10-year Capital Plan.
  • Expanded public awareness of library offerings through [Process]
  • Held meetings to assess future policies, procedures and long-range plans
  • Officially represented library at local meetings and town hall events to advocate for sponsorship opportunities
  • Directed requests to appropriate maintenance personnel regarding physical improvement and upgrades necessary at all library facilities
  • Oversaw library staff and maintained ongoing training development program geared at educating personnel on library systems and equipment
  • Hired, scheduled and motivated library staff and volunteers
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets

Budget Director

Sherburne County
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Oversaw county-wide budget of $80 million for all county departments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts/ International Business - Accounting

Luther College
Decorah, IA

Skills

  • Knowledge of Government Finance and Programs
  • Accounting/Budget (Government, Corporate and Private)
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operational Analysis
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Facilitating Business Exercises
  • Bond Rating Preparation
  • Internal Audit
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft software
  • Lean Improvement Facilitation and Implementation
  • Public Speaking, Presentations, and Training with Boards of Directors/Conferences
  • Development of Financial Policies and Procedures
  • ERP System experience, Oracle, SunGard, Peachtree, QuickBooks
  • Product Development
  • Contract Management
  • Business Planning
  • Revenue Growth
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Partnership Development
  • Self-Directed
  • Organization
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Written Communication
  • Team building
  • Project Planning
  • Verbal Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Relationship Building

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of up to 50 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].

Certification

  • Certified Internal Auditor, 1992
  • Certified in Lean Process Facilitation

Additional Information

Experience in budget preparation and management, financial planning, modeling and forecasting, using a variety of automated systems to report and communicate both detailed and summarized financial information Forward-thinking organization, communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and bring together team members while working effectively under both extreme time constraints and longer-term strategic endeavors Experience interpreting and communicating complex financial programs, budgets and capital funding plans to administrators, board members, faculty, law makers and staff with widely varying degrees of fiscal expertise Experience managing a broad range of business operations and accounting functions; monitoring compliance, assessing equity of experience, coordinating reporting, evaluating service, projecting cash flow, and analyzing vendor contracts Experience serving as a change-agent in support of strategic initiatives, risk mitigation, new technology, new programming, organizational restructuring, and austerity measures Experience working with boards, state government executive/legislative fiscal staff, local governments and legislators in highly political environments to plan, organize, finance and demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of complex programming

Volunteer History

  • Children’s Safety Council
  • Sherburne County Bridges Board Chair
  • STIR-Sherburne County (Advocates for resiliency for families with Trauma experience)
  • Sherburne County Area United Way
  • Women’s’ Leadership Council-Original Member and President- 3 years
  • Finance Committee – 6 years
  • Awarded City of Elk River Volunteer Award
  • Elk River School District Special Education Advisory Board- 3 years
  • Classroom volunteer- 18 Years

Awards

GFOA National Award of Excellence 2012 for a video that “Brings the Budget Process to Life for the Citizens.” GFOA Budget Book – Anoka County has received this award 16 times, my responsibility for 5 years. Nominated to OpenGov Advisory Committee

Timeline

CFO

Hennepin County LIBRARY
04.2021 - Current

INTERIM LIBRARY DIRECTOR

03.2020 - 12.2020

Budget Director

Anoka County
01.2008

Budget Director

Sherburne County
01.2005 - 01.2008

President and Owner

Cost Consultant, Ltd.

Director of Internal Audit and Special Projects

G&K Services, Inc.

Internal Audit

Cargill, Inc.

Bachelor of Arts/ International Business - Accounting

Luther College

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