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Thomas J Coughlin

Spring Hill,FL

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AVP - IT Finance Applications Development

Metlife
05.2000 - 06.2023



  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Successfully managed change within the organization, ensuring smooth transitions during periods of restructuring or process improvements.
  • Optimized financial performance through effective budget management and cost control measures.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from employees at all levels.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations by implementing risk mitigation measures and maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Managed projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
  • Communicated business concepts and expected functional behavior to developers and other stakeholders.

Sr. Director - IT Finance

Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG)
02.1999 - 04.2000
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products, meeting deadlines and budgets.
  • Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Instituted formal operating procedures and enforced adherence to policies and regulations that impacted bottom-line.

VP Financial Applications Development

Viacom - Showtime & MTV Networks
07.1993 - 06.1998
  • Cultivated a high-performance culture within the organization by setting clear expectations for employees at all levels, providing regular feedback, and recognizing achievement.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing advantageous terms for the company while maintaining strong professional relationships.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Introduced process improvements that reduced operational costs while maintaining high-quality standards across all departments.

Education

MBA - Business Management & Accounting

Keller Graduate School of Management - DeVry Unive
Tampa, United States
06.2009

Master of Arts - Project Management

Keller Graduate School of Management - DeVry Unive
Tampa, United States
12.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Business & Accounting

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY
09.1981

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Financial Management
  • Budget Development
  • Report Preparation
  • Effective leader
  • Delegation
  • Staff training/development
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Team Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Team building
  • Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Time management abilities
  • Team Leadership
  • KPI Tracking
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Financial Planning
  • Excellent Communication
  • Staff Development
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Relationship Building
  • P&L Management
  • Time Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Schedule Management

Affiliations

  • Knights of Columbus - 3rd Degree

Certification

  • Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate
  • Florida Notary

Timeline

AVP - IT Finance Applications Development

Metlife
05.2000 - 06.2023

Sr. Director - IT Finance

Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG)
02.1999 - 04.2000

VP Financial Applications Development

Viacom - Showtime & MTV Networks
07.1993 - 06.1998

MBA - Business Management & Accounting

Keller Graduate School of Management - DeVry Unive

Master of Arts - Project Management

Keller Graduate School of Management - DeVry Unive

Bachelor of Arts - Business & Accounting

Marymount Manhattan College

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