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Sarka Zdarilova

Kingsland

Summary

Professional Lead and Manager with over 12 years of experience in corporate environments. Managed program with annual spend exceeding $60 million and led diverse projects. Achieved a 90% reduction in noncompliance behaviors and financial losses through effective policy implementation. Demonstrated commitment to customer service and resourcefulness in managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Corporate Card program

GRANT THORNTON LLC
Chicago IL, Jacksonville FL
09.2019 - 06.2025

- Managing Grant Thornton US Corporate Card program with 7000 cards in force (avg. $ 60 million annual spend

- Managing and leading communication with our program vendors

- Optimizing internal processes and external data feeds

- Creating and design internal Corporate Card program web page and newsletter

- Responsible for sensitive data, reporting, and annual reviews

- Implementation and execution of corporate card policy

- Leading projects across multiple departments (CFO, finance, HR, Legal, IT, etc.)

- Monitoring internal and external expense trends.

- Minimizing company delinquencies and write off loss

- Participating in onboarding and disciplinary actions related to Corporate Card Program

- Designing all training aids and materials, leading live trainings

- Managing separations to minimize risks and losses

- Reconciling and managing meeting cards (avg.). Monthly payment: $830,000.00.

Contingent Labor Program Coordinator

GRANT THORNTON LLC
Chicago
01.2019 - 09.2019

- Managing the life cycle of contingent labor for all Grant Thornton US locations

- Coaching engagement managers on procedures related to on-boarding contingent workers

- Managing communication with Grant Thornton suppliers and providing onboarding documentation

- Processing background checks, independence clearance, statement of work, and master service agreements

- Resolving any outstanding on-boarding issues for contingent workers by partnering with Business Technology team and People & Culture Team

Sr. Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Abbott Laboratories Limited
Chicago
03.2016 - 01.2019

- Create a positive candidate experience

- Close cooperation with Top Management on structure of interviews for executive candidates

- Processing drug screens and background checks

- Managing expense reports and sign on bonus administration

- Lead team of 4, organize and manage workflow for the team through metric log

- Developing training curricula and creating training aids (HireVue, CTA, Scheduling check list, etc.)

- Coordinate complex travel arrangements and meetings

- QA testing of new scheduling app, requirements gathering, project prioritization and participating on pilot with the project leaders

Recruiter

Coast Incorporated
Oak Brook
05.2014 - 11.2014

- Creatively source candidates for open positions through a variety of resources including traditional networking, cold calling, referrals, online and other social media resources

- Conducting in person interviews

- Management support

Project Data Coordinator

McKinsey & Company
Prague
12.2009 - 03.2012

- Lead project identification, requirements gathering, scope development, budget management, and project prioritization

- Managing technical support for internal users (Europe, Middle East and South Africa)

- Providing high-quality technical, logistic support under tight SLA parameters

- Assist in the development, revision and implementation of training materials as needed

- Training of new hires to our team

- Team leader for part time students

- Conduct feedback processes to ensure internal customer satisfaction

- Creating and consolidating technical user guides and documentation

Education

Bachelor - Business Management

Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL
06-2019

Associate - HR Management

Triton College
River Grove, IL
06-2016

Skills

  • Client/Vendor management
  • Policy implementation
  • Data reporting
  • Team leadership
  • Process optimization
  • Training development
  • Microsoft Office, SharePoint, WorkDay, Power BI, Fieldglass, Concur, People Soft

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager, Corporate Card program

GRANT THORNTON LLC
09.2019 - 06.2025

Contingent Labor Program Coordinator

GRANT THORNTON LLC
01.2019 - 09.2019

Sr. Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Abbott Laboratories Limited
03.2016 - 01.2019

Recruiter

Coast Incorporated
05.2014 - 11.2014

Project Data Coordinator

McKinsey & Company
12.2009 - 03.2012

Bachelor - Business Management

Elmhurst College

Associate - HR Management

Triton College
Sarka Zdarilova