
Budget Analyst at State of Colorado - Govenor's Office of Information Technology
Greater Denver Area

Budget Analyst at State of Colorado - Govenor's Office of Information Technology
Greater Denver Area
Dynamic, results-oriented professional with an extensive history of contributing to operational performance. Customer focus-driven leader able to successfully orchestrate complex relationships and work environments. Skillful at empowering people to highlight individual aptitudes while collaborating as a unit. Proven ability to learn quickly and deliver immediate results. Recognized as an energetic leader, noteworthy communicator, and exceptional innovator.
Financial Modeling & Analysis, Process Improvement, Database Development, Problem Solving, Project Management, Client Relations, Operational Management,
Budget Creation/Analysis, Executive Presentations, Startups & Turnarounds
(Information Technology and Services industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
(Education Management industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
Financial modeling, analysis and oversight
(Accounting industry)
June 2001 — July 2009 (8 years 2 months)
A financial and operational consulting company specializing in the powersports industry. Review and analyze client financials, identifying problem areas and recommending solutions. Have traveled throughout the US to customer sites training clients on financial and operational improvements.
Created a complex financial model, including multiple profit and cost centers, capable of tracking budget to actuals from previous and current timeframes, and providing analysis in the form of a dashboard.
(Automotive industry)
November 1998 — May 2001 (2 years 7 months)
Directed all financial and operational activities of the organization. Trained and supervised the accounting and administrative staff.
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
May 1995 — October 1998 (3 years 6 months)
Independent Distributor of high-tech health products. Developed new distributors and sold products. Led professional presentations to large audiences (200+ attendees).
(Facilities Services industry)
November 1988 — April 1995 (6 years 6 months)
Directed all financial and operational activities of the organization. Developed company-wide policies and procedures, trained and led a team of professional and non-professional staff, managed projects and supported the sales force.
(Aviation & Aerospace industry)
May 1983 — October 1988 (5 years 6 months)
DCSI was a start-up company providing software for the Defense Industry. The company grew from 4 employees to over 75 in one year. Security clearance: SECRET.
As one of the original four employees I wore many hats, but predominantly filled operational roles in project management and cost controls.
I designed and implemented a custom job costing system that tracked budgeted vs actual hours for 75 engineers across multi-million dollar government sub-contracts.
I served as the project manager for a $1M Government sub-contract for the Sperry Corp.
I served as the assistant project manager for a $16M FFP Government sub-contract to build the databases for the B-1B simulator.
1987 — 1991
Board of Directors, Free Horizon Montessori