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Susan Pratt

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Adept at driving operational excellence and strategic leadership, I significantly boosted revenues and market share at Thomson Reuters Corporation. My expertise in financial management and fostering staff development has led to innovative solutions and efficiency improvements. With a knack for public speaking, I excel in representing companies at major industry events, ensuring compliance and optimizing performance. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Vice President - Finance

Thomson Reuters Corporation, Formerly ILX
07.1990 - 05.2016
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by implementing best practices and fostering a culture of accountability within the organization.
  • Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive business growth, resulting in higher revenues and market share expansion.
  • Championed innovation by encouraging cross-functional teams to pursue creative solutions to complex challenges.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives.
  • Led global expansion efforts by entering new markets with tailored product offerings suited to local preferences.
  • Restructured departments for increased efficiency, optimizing resource allocation and improving communication between teams.
  • Hired and trained commercial team to drive new business for company, recruiting, training and implementing internal sales team to identify and close opportunities.
  • Hired and managed [Number] new managers to drive business growth.
  • Developed program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility..
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

Office Manager

Business Development Center
06.1987 - 06.1990
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.

Office Clerk

Brown Brothers Harriman
06.1986 - 05.1987
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.

Education

No Degree - Advertising/ Computer Science

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Skills

    Strategic leadership

    Policies and Procedures

    Operational Excellence

    KPI Tracking

    Process Improvements

    Staff Development

    Customer Support

    Financial Management

    Public Speaking

    Financial Reporting

    Financial Acumen

    Procedure Implementation

Timeline

Sr. Vice President - Finance

Thomson Reuters Corporation, Formerly ILX
07.1990 - 05.2016

Office Manager

Business Development Center
06.1987 - 06.1990

Office Clerk

Brown Brothers Harriman
06.1986 - 05.1987

No Degree - Advertising/ Computer Science

Ithaca College

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