Deborah Cates Godfrey, MBA
Finance and Benefits Manager at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta- Claim this Profile
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Veronica Oladeji
Awesome lady to work with. Very detailed and knowledge in her craft.👌🏾
Veronica Oladeji
Awesome lady to work with. Very detailed and knowledge in her craft.👌🏾
Veronica Oladeji
Awesome lady to work with. Very detailed and knowledge in her craft.👌🏾
Veronica Oladeji
Awesome lady to work with. Very detailed and knowledge in her craft.👌🏾
Credentials
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Ederly (2011,12,13,14,15)
Department of the Treasury, IRS
Experience
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance and Benefits Manager
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Mar 2022 - Present
Finance and Benefits Manager presenting experience in budget, accounting/financial affairs, grant administration, benefits management, human resources, HRIS, and leave administration. Well-developed leader with outstanding acumen in business operations, consulting, and administration with demonstrated hands-on established leadership for leading and coordinating processes and implementation aimed at compliance focused on business methods and strong relationship/partnership building. You… Show more Finance and Benefits Manager presenting experience in budget, accounting/financial affairs, grant administration, benefits management, human resources, HRIS, and leave administration. Well-developed leader with outstanding acumen in business operations, consulting, and administration with demonstrated hands-on established leadership for leading and coordinating processes and implementation aimed at compliance focused on business methods and strong relationship/partnership building. You may contact me at: dkcgodfrey@gmail.com.
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Senior Finance Accountant/Benefits Administrator/Human Resources Coordinator
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Mar 2018 - Mar 2022
Manage and oversee all levels of accounting, budget, and reporting for the agency's grant administration and maintaining financial health and compliance for grants. Oversight of the agency's human resource functions, onboarding and benefits administration program while maintaining relationships with vendor(s), staff members, and stakeholders.
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Grant Accountant
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Dec 2015 - Mar 2018
Manage all levels of accounting, budget, and reporting for grants administration.
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DC Grant Consulting and Business Services, LLC
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Business Consultant
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Feb 2008 - Present
The firm specializes in all levels of grant consulting, research, review and writing. Services are also offered in tax preparation, budget management, accounting, bookkeeping, business startup, 501(c)(3), business plans, business proposals, request for proposals, various webinars and workshops. The firm specializes in all levels of grant consulting, research, review and writing. Services are also offered in tax preparation, budget management, accounting, bookkeeping, business startup, 501(c)(3), business plans, business proposals, request for proposals, various webinars and workshops.
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Treasurer, Board of Directors
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2015
Elected by association members to render and provide account of the financials of the association while insuring that financial integrity is maintained. Elected by association members to render and provide account of the financials of the association while insuring that financial integrity is maintained.
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Greater Piney Grove Church
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Greater Atlanta Area
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Budget Committee Member
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Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
Budget Committee Member: Reviewed and analyzed $2.5 million annual operating budget through analysis, expenditures, & noting trends for comparison. Interacted and provided budget resolutions & recommendations to administrators supported by analysis and data. Volunteer Policy Committee Member: Created and developed standard operating policies and procedures for administrative staff for budget and cash management, reimbursement, fund raising for compliance of the processing of the… Show more Budget Committee Member: Reviewed and analyzed $2.5 million annual operating budget through analysis, expenditures, & noting trends for comparison. Interacted and provided budget resolutions & recommendations to administrators supported by analysis and data. Volunteer Policy Committee Member: Created and developed standard operating policies and procedures for administrative staff for budget and cash management, reimbursement, fund raising for compliance of the processing of the organization’s financials. Show less Budget Committee Member: Reviewed and analyzed $2.5 million annual operating budget through analysis, expenditures, & noting trends for comparison. Interacted and provided budget resolutions & recommendations to administrators supported by analysis and data. Volunteer Policy Committee Member: Created and developed standard operating policies and procedures for administrative staff for budget and cash management, reimbursement, fund raising for compliance of the processing of the… Show more Budget Committee Member: Reviewed and analyzed $2.5 million annual operating budget through analysis, expenditures, & noting trends for comparison. Interacted and provided budget resolutions & recommendations to administrators supported by analysis and data. Volunteer Policy Committee Member: Created and developed standard operating policies and procedures for administrative staff for budget and cash management, reimbursement, fund raising for compliance of the processing of the organization’s financials. Show less
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AARP
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Tax Preparer/Counselor, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
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Feb 2011 - Apr 2015
Prepare income taxes and provide full line income tax services to clients (individuals, self-employed and small businesses). Prepare income taxes and provide full line income tax services to clients (individuals, self-employed and small businesses).
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Gwinnett County Government
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Planning and Development, Revenue and Licensing, Financial Services
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2014
• Managed and completed 1099 Human Resources Vendor Project. • Managed vendor accounts payable project, offering alternative payment methods, 80% compliance. • Reviewed business license documents, verified information, citizenship documents & notarized affidavits. • Managed and completed 13 years of paper documents to file conversion via migration to cloud files. • Managed and completed 1099 Human Resources Vendor Project. • Managed vendor accounts payable project, offering alternative payment methods, 80% compliance. • Reviewed business license documents, verified information, citizenship documents & notarized affidavits. • Managed and completed 13 years of paper documents to file conversion via migration to cloud files.
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Staples
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United States
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Retail Office Equipment
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Support Manager
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Feb 2010 - Aug 2010
Managed business operations for southeast region and effectively led administrative support staff located in several southeast states providing leadership and training for staff development. Managed business operations for southeast region and effectively led administrative support staff located in several southeast states providing leadership and training for staff development.
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American Cancer Society
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Volunteer
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Mar 2009 - 2009
Managed and provided administrative duties--data entry, front desk operations, mass mailings and vendor file updates/verification. Managed and provided administrative duties--data entry, front desk operations, mass mailings and vendor file updates/verification.
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DeKalb County Government
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Operations Manager
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Aug 2004 - Jan 2008
Administrative Operations Manager: Planned, organized and managed all aspects of complex $28 million budget comprised of operating, grants, financials, accounting, revenue, purchasing, benefits onboarding, human resources, and daily business operations. Led and supervised administrative and technical staff members in all business aspects and technical projects while delivering outstanding customer service to contractors, vendors, visitors and employees. Senior Budget Management… Show more Administrative Operations Manager: Planned, organized and managed all aspects of complex $28 million budget comprised of operating, grants, financials, accounting, revenue, purchasing, benefits onboarding, human resources, and daily business operations. Led and supervised administrative and technical staff members in all business aspects and technical projects while delivering outstanding customer service to contractors, vendors, visitors and employees. Senior Budget Management Analyst: Managed and developed $245 million in annual and grant budgets comprised from various funding sources. Provided overall budgetary coordination, support & technical guidance to administrators and finance staff. Show less Administrative Operations Manager: Planned, organized and managed all aspects of complex $28 million budget comprised of operating, grants, financials, accounting, revenue, purchasing, benefits onboarding, human resources, and daily business operations. Led and supervised administrative and technical staff members in all business aspects and technical projects while delivering outstanding customer service to contractors, vendors, visitors and employees. Senior Budget Management… Show more Administrative Operations Manager: Planned, organized and managed all aspects of complex $28 million budget comprised of operating, grants, financials, accounting, revenue, purchasing, benefits onboarding, human resources, and daily business operations. Led and supervised administrative and technical staff members in all business aspects and technical projects while delivering outstanding customer service to contractors, vendors, visitors and employees. Senior Budget Management Analyst: Managed and developed $245 million in annual and grant budgets comprised from various funding sources. Provided overall budgetary coordination, support & technical guidance to administrators and finance staff. Show less
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Clark Atlanta University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Associate/Senior Staff Associate
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Jun 2001 - Aug 2004
Provided management and oversight for statistical & graphic data projects and the reaffirmation of accreditation processes for institution. Provided management and oversight for statistical & graphic data projects and the reaffirmation of accreditation processes for institution.
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Education
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2000 - 2003
University of Phoenix
MBA, Accounting -
1989 - 1993
University of Phoenix
BSBA, Business Administration -
1976 - 1979
The University of New Mexico
AASS, Secretarial Science & Office Supervision -
The Technology Center, Inc
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