Sarah Aquilina
North Bellmore,NY
Summary
Accomplished Director of Finance Operations with a proven track record at Dentsu, adept at leading high-performing teams and optimizing financial operations. Skilled in strategic planning and cash flow management, with outstanding communication abilities and a knack for problem-solving. Demonstrates exceptional managerial and customer service skills, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering professional growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance Operations
Dentsu
04.2017 - Current
- Manage a high-performing finance team, providing guidance and mentorship to foster professional growth and development.
- Collaborate with executive leadership team in developing long-term financial goals, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Optimize cash flow management through diligent monitoring of receivables, payables, and investment activities.
- Successfully manage multiple, concurrent projects by prioritizing tasks and allocating resources efficiently.
Assistant Billing Manager
Re:Sources (Publicis)
02.2012 - 04.2017
- Oversaw a staff of 5 billing coordinators
- Ran monthly reports detailing billing activity
- Monitored daily media activity to ensure all billable activity is being captured
- Coordinated with agency media directors to schedule billing dates monthly
- Requested and delivered media billing packages to agency partners
- Trained new staff members on billing procedures, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles.
Manager of Finance Operations
GroupM
12.2010 - 02.2012
- Managed payables for all Midas clients
- Reconciled monthly media reports from general ledger
- Coordinated with client billing team to ensure proper application of client funds
Group Supervisor
GroupM
10.2005 - 12.2010
- Supervised a staff of up to ten employees
- Coordinated daily job assignments for staff members
- Worked directly with managing partner to ensure top quality service to our vendors and clients
- Assisted in distribution of monthly payments to vendors
- Managed maintenance of network payables for all GroupM agencies; including Mindshare, MEC, MediaCom, and Maxus
Associate Manager
Perkins Family Restaurant
11.2004 - 09.2005
- Facilitated in hiring and orientation procedures
- Oversaw all customer service relations
- Distributed workload among employees
- Verified and approved employee timesheets
- Helped decrease monthly food cost through educating staff on waste reduction
- Assisted in troubleshooting POS system problems
- Enforced restaurant rules and regulations
- Assisted in inventory procedures
- Performed mediation between employees when needed
- Supervised all staff including waiters/waitresses, host, and kitchen staff
Waitress/Restaurant Hostess
Perkins Family Restaurant
10.1999 - 09.2005
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ06.2003
Skills
- Outstanding managerial and customer service skills
- Excellent communicator; interacts effectively and professionally
- Accomplished facilitator; able to coordinate multiple projects; task oriented and precise, with professional standards
- Adept at problem mediation and resolution while successfully upholding company objective
Timeline
Director of Finance Operations
Dentsu
04.2017 - Current
Assistant Billing Manager
Re:Sources (Publicis)
02.2012 - 04.2017
Manager of Finance Operations
GroupM
12.2010 - 02.2012
Group Supervisor
GroupM
10.2005 - 12.2010
Associate Manager
Perkins Family Restaurant
11.2004 - 09.2005
Waitress/Restaurant Hostess
Perkins Family Restaurant
10.1999 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Seton Hall University
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