PAULENA DAVIS
Prestonsburg,KY
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with extensive experience at Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center, driving strategic financial initiatives and ensuring compliance. Expert in budget oversight and risk management, I excel in fostering community partnerships and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead teams and implement cost control measures for sustainable growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Director
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center
Prestonsburg, KY
08.2016 - Current
- Provided executive leadership for workforce development center serving 235 students and 120 staff, enhancing program effectiveness and student outcomes.
- Oversaw $40M in funding across five-year budget cycle, ensuring strategic allocation and financial sustainability.
- Direct all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance.
- Lead strategic planning initiatives and risk management efforts.
- Ensure compliance with Department of Labor and federal financial standards.
- Supervised cross-functional leadership teams and strengthened community partnerships, fostering collaboration and resource sharing.
Finance & Administration Director
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center
Prestonsburg, KY
08.2006 - 08.2016
- Managed financial reporting systems, delivering insights for executive-level decision-making.
- Directed financial operations, enhancing budgeting, forecasting, AP/AR, and payroll processes.
- Implemented cost control measures, ensuring compliance and safeguarding financial integrity.
- Led audits and strengthened internal controls.
Finance Supervisor
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center
Prestonsburg, KY
06.2000 - 08.2005
- Developed internal controls to enhance financial accuracy.
- Oversaw AP/AR processes and facilitated audit support.
- Supervised financial transactions and maintained accurate records for budgeting processes.
- Developed financial reports to assess center performance and resource allocation.
- Managed payroll processing and ensured timely disbursement to staff members.
Controller
Ramada Inn and Conference Center
Paintsville, KY
01.1996 - 06.2000
- Managed full-cycle accounting, payroll, reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated audits, ensured regulatory compliance to support organizational integrity.
- Managed financial reporting and analysis for hotel operations.
- Oversaw budgeting and forecasting processes for conference center events.
- Implemented cost control measures to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Sullivan University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Sullivan University
Associate of Applied Science - Office Administration
University of Kentucky
Skills
- Financial Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Oversight
- Financial Reporting
- Cost Control
- Fiscal Oversight
- Audit Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Internal Controls
- Government Accounting
- Non-Profit Accounting
- Operational Efficiency
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Executive Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Staff Development
- Business Development
- Staff Development
Timeline
Center Director
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center
08.2016 - Current
Finance & Administration Director
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center
08.2006 - 08.2016
Finance Supervisor
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center
06.2000 - 08.2005
Controller
Ramada Inn and Conference Center
01.1996 - 06.2000
MBA - Project Management
Sullivan University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Sullivan University
Associate of Applied Science - Office Administration
University of Kentucky