Experience

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  Exelon

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Contractor - Financial Planning & Analysis

    • 2011 - 2013
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    • Provide financial planning and analysis expertise for Constellation Energy's headquarters expenses during the transition periods (pre, during, and post merger with Exelon Corporation)

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  Hinton Webb & Associates LLC

  • Towson, MD

  • Independent Contractor/Auditor

    • 2008 - 2011
    • Towson, MD

    • Subcontracted for small CPA firm to work on financial audit engagements for governmental and non- profit entities including A133 audits• Proficient in ProSystem fx auditing program• Active CPA license & current on CPE requirements to participate in governmental audits

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  Verizon

  • United States
  • IT Services and IT Consulting
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Manager/Senior Specialist - Financial Planning & Analysis

    • 2002 - 2007

    • Served as the financial liaison for sales and operation expenses for Verizon’s new FIOS line of business.• Created financial models used for quarterly, annual, and 5 year forecasting of FIOS sales, marketing, and operation expenses• Served as the finance subject matter expert for the Long Distance and VOIP Operations, Sales, Customer Service, & Systems Development teams.• Created financial reports for FTTP business cases based on per unit revenue and costs• Created monthly financial reports/analyses to support business decisions • Partnered with operations & channel marketing teams to produce quarterly & annual LD/VOIP budgets of $2B+.• Provided financial management, tracking, reporting, and analytical support to internal clients. • Partnered with clients to track metrics and cost drivers and resolve issues affecting the expense metrics (i.e. volumes, pricing, uncollectible rates, etc) • Ensured financial transactions complied with contractual and affiliate agreements and state and federal regulatory requirements.• Supervised, coached, & motivated 2-3 finance management employees• Participated in Verizon Diversity Council and mentored college interns

  • Specialist - Financial Planning & Analysis

    • 2000 - 2002

    • Provided financial and analytical support to LD System Development, Launch, & Operations Process Owners• Created analytical tools to assist Operations teams in understanding their expenses and financial position compared to budget • Supported the Operational Readiness Testing team in managing LD launch budgets in the East states.• Responsible for several projects including tracking merger related & work stoppage cost• Provided accruals during month-end close for expenses associated with LD capacity, billing & collections, fulfillment, back office, systems, and state launches for the East and West• Participated in Verizon Domestic Telecom Diversity Council

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  Marriott International

  • Senior Assistant Controller

    • 1999 - 2000

    • Generated financial statements for two hotels with combined annual sales of $64 million• Assisted Director in completion of annual budgets. • Hired, trained, and supervised accounting staff of 10 associates • Trained, supervised, and coached 2 junior assistant controllers• Monitored and critiqued all operating expenses and capital expenditures• Reconciled bank statements, asset & liability accounts • Filed sales & use tax, state licenses, and permits

  • Assistant Controller

    • 1998 - 1999

    • Prepared monthly financial statements, balance sheet reconciliation, sales & use tax filing• Conducted monthly financial critique meetings with operations managers• Facilitated two major accounting systems conversions (PeopleSoft & NGS)• Conducted training classes for operations managers on accounting topics including systems control and profit maximization

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  Howard University Hospital

  • Washington, DC

  • Independent Contractor

    • 1997 - 1998
    • Washington, DC

    Conducted internal audit of fixed assets

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  Urban Services Systems Corporation

  • Washington, Dc

  • Staff Accountant

    • 1994 - 1997
    • Washington, Dc

    Managed Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, and General Accounting duties

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  Comsat International

  • Bethesda, MD

  • Accounting Intern

    • 1993 - 1994
    • Bethesda, MD