Scott Kennedy
FREDERICK,Maryland
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at the International Monetary Fund, expertly managing a $68M budget and driving significant savings through effective cost-control measures. Skilled in MS Excel and adept at fostering collaboration, consistently exceeds business objectives by leveraging excellent interpersonal skills and a detail-oriented approach.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainer
Creekside Canine Training
09.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement training programs for puppies.
- Develop and conduct group training classes.
- Provide one one-on-one coaching to pet parents to help them achieve full potential from training programs.
- Identify metrics to monitor training success and business efficiencies.
- Develop MS Excel files for business owner to track and report on business metrics.
- Develop and maintain customer relationships.
Business Owner
K9 Camp, LLC
08.2016 - 09.2022
- Performed industry research for business feasibility, wrote business plan including 5 year budget outlook.
- Identified and secured interested investors.
- Defined business metrics to monitor success, profitability, and identify areas for improvement.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Developed a high-performing team through effective recruitment, training, and performance management.
- Boosted revenue by identifying new business opportunities and diversifying product offerings.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Achieved consistent growth in annual revenue through strategic planning and execution of sales initiatives.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and regularly updating staff on industry best practices.
- Develop and implement all marketing strategies.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Business Owner
STK Painting, LLC
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Leaned on my diverse DIY skillset to earn income while researching the dog daycare and pet boarding industry to eventually open my own business in the industry.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Provided estimates to customers for cost and project time.
Budget Officer
International Monetary Fund, IMF
05.2007 - 11.2014
- Managed a $68M annual budget allocation for US based salaries, travel, and 39 international offices.
- Coordinated a team from supporting departments for effective operations of overseas offices.
- Track and report actual budget utilization relative to budget planning on monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual cycles.
- Managed budget execution for 3 overseas regional offices that included organization funding and donor funding, of which some donor funding had specific earmarking and other funds were fungible across office objectives.
- Provided cost estimates needed to consider the feasibility and overall department budget implications of opening new offices in countries when financial programs are approved by management.
- Negotiated and approved expenses with vendors to provide internet services, residential and office leases, and official vehicle purchases in 40 sub-Saharan countries.
- Represented department in the international security team that was activated in emergencies, such as coup d'etat, terror attacks, and natural disasters, requiring the evacuation of staff from the affected country.
- Coordinated the development of a budget reporting system for overseas offices to streamline their budget reporting leading to more efficient review and processing by headquarters-based staff.
- Planned and executed my travel missions to 14 African countries to audit local offices for budget and policy compliance, implement changes where needed, provide training to local employees, and assess conditions of leases properties and organization assets.
- Implemented effective cost-control measures that resulted in significant savings for the organization.
- Designed and implemented effective budgeting policies and procedures.
- Facilitated detailed financial forecasts and analysis to departmental leadership needed make informed decisions on policy and staffing requirements.
- Mentored staff interested in advancing their career paths from assistants to budget career streams.
Staff Assistant
International Monetary Fund, IMF
04.2002 - 04.2007
- Calculated the quarterly cost of living index and hardship allowances for staff located in 139 countries outside the USA.
- Prepare staff and families for relocation to foreign countries starting multi-year assignments.
- Review terms and wages in accordance with UNDP pay scales and approve employment contracts for local hires in 130 countries.
- Audit quarterly expenses reported to headquarters by overseas offices for policy compliance and budget execution.
- Collaborate and direct supporting departments for overseas offices based on budget allocations available.
- Provide input to leadership on policy and benefit issues.
- Review and provide responses to staff on policy and benefit inquiries.
- Process expatriate benefit applications.
- Enroll new staff in benefits.
Assistant Manager
Kinko's
05.1996 - 01.2002
- Monitored fixed and variable costs making adjustments as needed to meet corporate ratios and maintain profit margins.
- Ordered and monitored store inventory.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
Education
No Degree - Civil Engineering, Construction
Catholic University of America
Washington, DCSkills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Expert MS Excel
- Detail oriented
- Time management
- Proficient in MS Word, COGNOS business intelligence, PeopleSoft
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
Accomplishments
June 15, 2011 - International Monetary Fund, Department Spot Award for extraordinary efforts in implementing the new employment framework for local staff in Resident Representative offices.
October 25, 2011 - International Monetary Fund, Department Award for exceptional contribution to the work of the African Department.
March 26, 2013 - International Monetary Fund, Fund Wide Award for Cross-Departmental Collaboration with the Crisis Team (Security Services, Transportation, HR, and African Department staff) for the evacuation of staff from Central African Republic to Cameroon.
Timeline
Trainer
Creekside Canine Training
09.2022 - Current
Business Owner
K9 Camp, LLC
08.2016 - 09.2022
Business Owner
STK Painting, LLC
01.2015 - 07.2016
Budget Officer
International Monetary Fund, IMF
05.2007 - 11.2014
Staff Assistant
International Monetary Fund, IMF
04.2002 - 04.2007
Assistant Manager
Kinko's
05.1996 - 01.2002
No Degree - Civil Engineering, Construction
Catholic University of America
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