
Greater Atlanta Area

Greater Atlanta Area
Motivated, results oriented professional with a diverse mix of experience in Accounting, Project, Manufacturing and Operations Management. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver solutions.
BUDGETING
VENDOR MANAGEMENT - ESTIMATING & JOB COSTING
LEADERSHIP - LEAN MANUFACTURING
INVENTORY CONTROL
PROJECT MANAGEMENT - OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
(Government Agency; 5001-10,000 employees; Government Administration industry)
February 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
Special Purpose Employee for The Office of Equal Business Opportunity. Hired to investigate and certify applicant businesses for entry into the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business Program.
Recommending businesses by evaluating applicant’s organizational structure, net worth and ability to perform by researching public and private documents relative to program guidelines.
Participating in contract compliance by ensuring equitable treatment for subcontractors working under the direction of primary contractors.
Recommending participation goals for City Projects by evaluating bid specifications and developing lists of eligible vendors for using agencies and buying units.
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Tol; Construction industry)
February 2006 — February 2008 (2 years 1 month)
Orion Builders, Inc., Orlando, FL NOV 2006 – FEB 2008
Prepared project plan. Negotiated contracts scopes and terms. Purchased materials. Managed superintendent and contractors through construction and decoration of 9k square foot four unit model town home in aggressive 120 day build to reach Grand Opening deadline.
Oversaw construction of over $4.8 mil of residential homes within the Eagle Shores development of Orlando Florida on time and substantially under budget
Toll Brothers ,Inc., Jacksonville, FL FEB 2006-NOV 2006
Lead daily, weekly and monthly Safety Meetings. Ensured OSHA and State/Federal Environmental Guidelines were adhered. Managed Vendor Purchase, Change and Work Orders. Lead construction personnel and controlled Construction Budgets.
Evaluated plan requirements relative to vendor proposals. Negotiated price and scope. Prepared and signed vendors to contracts. Assisted in formulating and validating construction budgets.
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Packaging and Containers industry)
December 2003 — February 2006 (2 years 3 months)
Contracted to serve as Site Manager for contract custom packaging business. Focusing on contract manufacturing of Multi-Pack Bags, Pack outs, Point of Purchase Displays and Multi-Lane High Speed Form packaging as an internal customer for Proctor & Gamble.
Amended Master Contract to include use of P&G internal fleet. Integrated use of SAP ERP system. Re-engineered operational processes. Re-tasked employees and focused on core competencies
Fully integrated Diverspack into Proctor and Gamble’s value chain. Leading to outstanding customer service resulting in the restoration of Diversapak to the eligible Request for Proposal List. Improved gross profit by 3% and expanded product lines by 20 SKU’s.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Building Materials industry)
August 1993 — December 2003 (10 years 5 months)
Truss Systems, Inc., Oxford, GA JAN 2001 - DEC 2003
Established Just in Time manufacturing. Reengineered production lines. Reduced waste. Prepared, filed and submitted payments for 940, 941, FUTA, SUTA, Owner estimated withholdings and State Sales tax Returns. Prepared payroll deductions. Reconciled benefit accounts. Prepared and audited Trial Balance. Performed monthly close and successfully managed change from Peachtree Accounting to Great Plains Dynamics Accounting software package.
Builders First Source, Inc., Jacksonville, FL AUG 1993 - JAN 2001
Planned manufacturing, scheduled deliveries, managed safety. Lead 125 hourly employees. Capital and Operation Budgeting. Performed all Cost/Managerial Accounting. Monitored inventory levels. Established productivity metrics and interfaced with location managers to facilitate process improvements, Quality, adherence to operating procedures and promotion of efficient plant utilization.
MBA , Management , 1998 — 2000
1987 — 1991