EDUCATION

B.B.A., West Georgia College, Carrollton, Georgia (December 1990)

Major: Accounting

Computer Literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Peoplesoft Financials

EXPERIENCE

University of West Georgia 1992 - present

Carrollton, Georgia

Assistant Director of Business Services

· Responsible for the business operations within the Office of the Controller.

· Responsible for the reviewing, writing and implementing of business policies.

· Coordinate and participate in business improvements to support the business operation of the University.

· Serve as the financial liaison for the UWG Real Estate Foundation, Inc.

· Serve as Campus Coordinator and Certified Trainer for PeopleSoft Financials Version 8.9 project upgrade.

· Serve as liaison for the Office of the Controller in providing training and business policy updates to campus faculty and staff.

University Controller

· Responsible for the operations of Accounting Services, Accounts Payable and Student Financial Services.

· Responsible for the financial reporting of the University using Peoplesoft Financials.

· Interpreted and implemented Federal, State and Board of Regents’ policies and procedures as they related to the finances of the University.

· Established goals and objectives for the operational units within the Office of the Controller.

· Served on various committees and teams as a financial representative for University matters.

· Directly supervise 2 managers and indirectly supervise an additional 15 full-time employees.

Assistant Director of Purchasing

Using PeopleSoft Financials, reviewed and approved all purchase orders.
Prepared and solicited bids for projects greater than $10,000.
Administered Procurement Card Program.
Developed institutional processes and procedures to facilitate the purchasing process and assisted user departments in interpreting policies.
Responsible for the operations of Purchasing Services, Central Warehouse/Receiving, Asset Management, Accounts Payable and Reimbursement of Travel Expenditures.
Completed quarterly and annual reports as required.
Participated in special projects deemed necessary for the successful operation of the department.

Property Control Officer/Internal Auditor

Performed a variety of auditing tasks such as verifying cash receipts, public safety decals, and auditing ticket selling events.
Performed petty cash counts and revenue comparisons.
Decaled new equipment and updated inventory system.
Prepared all paperwork for transferring items on campus, to surplus, and to other agencies.
Responsible for keeping a record of all vehicle titles.
Responsible for preparing the annual physical facilities report and submitting to the Board of Regents.

InSite, a division of Nu-Stone Surfacing, Inc.

Alpharetta, Georgia: 1991 – 1992

Staff Accountant

Prepared monthly general ledger and bank reconciliation’s in a job cost environment.
Performed monthly analysis of general ledger accounts.
Prepared journal entries and assisted in month-end closing and preparation of monthly internal financial statements.
Administered health insurance benefits to employees.
Assisted in the processing of Accounts Payable.
Performed cash control functions.
Prepared schedules to assist auditors in completion of fieldwork for opinion audit.
Generated various monthly and quarterly state withholdings.
Assisted in special projects with assistant controller.

Completed West Georgia College’s Leadership Development Program
Awarded the Division of Business and Finance 2000 Divisional Award of Excellence
Completed Contract Management Seminar hosted by the National Contract Management Association
Served on PeopleSoft Financials Implementation Team for initial University implementation.
Completed the College Business Management Institute sponsored by the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers
UWG National Alumni Association Board Member.
Member of University Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
Departmental Representative for annual Foundation giving day (ADAY for West Georgia)