Renee Davis
Summary
Dedicated, accomplished, and results-oriented financial leader with 13 years of extensive experience in managing the financial operations of educational institutions. Seeking the position of Chief Financial Officer at Dekalb Preparatory Academy to provide strategic financial direction and support in achieving the school's mission and goals. Expansion-minded professional versed in navigating complex financial challenges.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations/Assistant S
ZEST Preparatory Academy
10.2022 - Current
- Oversee day-to-day District and school operations in accordance with organization objectives.
- Collaborate with Executive Director to manage District grants and spending for over $2 million; CSP, GEERS II, CSGF, etc.
- Develops successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Collaborates with Founder/Executive Director to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Negotiate and closed multiple contracts to support the founding school opening; furniture, technology, supplies, cleaning, etc.
- Develops and deploys onboarding documents, programs, professional development to increase employee engagement.
- Prepare board reports and represent the District externally and conference and events.
- Design and spearhead District accounting procedures.
- Develop systems to accurately support all human resource related functions; payroll, benefits, retirement; coordinates with District external stakeholders.
- Create and implement impactful strategies to increase company brand awareness and engagement.
- Established goals and procedures for solicitation, funds management and disbursement.
- Create organizations brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies.
- Develop systems to successful enroll over 230 students in founding year, meeting all enrollment benchmarks.
- Serve as Districts Title I Budget Coordinator; serve as GaDOE security officer.
Manager of Strategy and Logistics
District Of Columbia Public Schools
10.2010 - 06.2022
- Led day-to-day accounting and all financial operations/reporting required for the District of Columbia government funding sources, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with school instructional leaders and stakeholders to develop short and long-term financial plans, resulting in 20% increased improvement in student related resources focusing on student achievement and community engagement.
- Spearheaded the implementation of school-wide financial reporting systems as well as forecasting, budget, and cost containment procedures; reduced month-end reporting time by 50% via new systems and team training.
- Developed and managed $7million budget for the school, individual programs, and new initiatives, facilitating effective resource allocation.
- Forecasted operating costs for scheduled projects by strategizing with cross-functional teams to reverse a downward trend in past-due account collections with better automated outreach.
- Led financial planning and analysis meetings with school leaders by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning to support school-wide initiatives and providing actionable insights to support decision-making.
- Negotiated and executed contracts with funding sources, vendors, and collaborative service providers, securing over $300K in mutually beneficial agreements.
- Conducted internal audits and maintained accounting control systems, guaranteeing accurate and timely production of financial reports.
- Collaborated with District stakeholders to support effective payroll management systems, benefits, and retirement.
- Consolidated financial reporting systems and developed internal governance structure and processes, including SOP's for budgeting, financial reporting, and accounting.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze organizations financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Steered successful a $718K roof and gym floor renovation, including contractor negotiations, budget, design, and facility access, resulting in improved facilities.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on effective student recruitment and enrollment system enhancement opportunities; increasing student enrollment by 10% in first year and increased retention to 88%.
- Prepared project budgets, forecasting and supply inventory and material pricing points.
- Worked closely with District audit team to hedge against or mitigate operational risks.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration, resulting in 90% teacher and staff retention.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland
College Park, MD06.2013
BS - Merchandising And Buying Operations
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD06.2010
Skills
- Market Research
- Financial Goal Planning and Risk Management
- Data Analysis and Recommendations
- Strategic Collaborator
- Effective Team Leadership
- Communication
- Business Development
Certification
- Harvard Business School Online Candidate for Leading People- Nov. 2023
- GCSA Georgia Charter School Financial Management- April 2024
- HR University Human Resource
Timeline
Director of Operations/Assistant S
ZEST Preparatory Academy
10.2022 - Current
Manager of Strategy and Logistics
District Of Columbia Public Schools
10.2010 - 06.2022
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland
BS - Merchandising And Buying Operations
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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