Craig Mulligan
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Credentials
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Project Management Foundations
LinkedInMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Foundations: Budgets
LinkedInMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
77-728: MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Expert: Interpreting Data for Insights
Certiport - A Pearson VUE BusinessMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
ITIL Foundation Level
PeopleCertFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Tableau 10 Essential Training
Lynda.comOct, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Wheaton College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Manager
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Jun 2020 - Present
• Prepare and manage the budget for information technology department. • Negotiate and execute agreements to procure technology products and services to support College infrastructure and operations. • Ensure timely renewals of contracts for enterprise applications, security services, maintenance agreements and other support services. • Liaise with other departments, such as HR and Accounting, for IT-related operations. • Work with other departments to establish technology related… Show more • Prepare and manage the budget for information technology department. • Negotiate and execute agreements to procure technology products and services to support College infrastructure and operations. • Ensure timely renewals of contracts for enterprise applications, security services, maintenance agreements and other support services. • Liaise with other departments, such as HR and Accounting, for IT-related operations. • Work with other departments to establish technology related projects; establish and oversee project accounts to track related expenditures. Show less • Prepare and manage the budget for information technology department. • Negotiate and execute agreements to procure technology products and services to support College infrastructure and operations. • Ensure timely renewals of contracts for enterprise applications, security services, maintenance agreements and other support services. • Liaise with other departments, such as HR and Accounting, for IT-related operations. • Work with other departments to establish technology related… Show more • Prepare and manage the budget for information technology department. • Negotiate and execute agreements to procure technology products and services to support College infrastructure and operations. • Ensure timely renewals of contracts for enterprise applications, security services, maintenance agreements and other support services. • Liaise with other departments, such as HR and Accounting, for IT-related operations. • Work with other departments to establish technology related projects; establish and oversee project accounts to track related expenditures. Show less
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Northern Illinois University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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IT Technical Associate
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Dec 2017 - Jun 2020
• Make recommendations for new technologies for office, academic and lab areas. • Manage computer refresh and new purchase program for the College of Business. • Perform a wide variety of technical support activities from faculty and staff computer issues to classroom technology to facilities management. • Assist in process review and change to make the department more efficient and responsive. • Oversee department activities by assigning work to co-worker and/or Graduate… Show more • Make recommendations for new technologies for office, academic and lab areas. • Manage computer refresh and new purchase program for the College of Business. • Perform a wide variety of technical support activities from faculty and staff computer issues to classroom technology to facilities management. • Assist in process review and change to make the department more efficient and responsive. • Oversee department activities by assigning work to co-worker and/or Graduate Assistant(s). • Conduct annual inventory process for the entire College of Business. • Explore new technologies to implement to improve the teaching and learning aspects within the College. • Refurbish and repurpose existing equipment to offset effects of budget reductions.
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Sr. Grants & Contracts Administrator
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2017
• Manage and enhance specialized databases and reporting. • Provide data analytics and special reporting for Research Administration and academic departments. • Act as liaison between Sponsored Programs Administration and the Division of Information Technology for PeopleSoft implementations, upgrades, maintenance, etc. Responsible for identifying issues and testing systems. • Establish new accounts after review of legal agreements which include terms, conditions, fiscal requirements… Show more • Manage and enhance specialized databases and reporting. • Provide data analytics and special reporting for Research Administration and academic departments. • Act as liaison between Sponsored Programs Administration and the Division of Information Technology for PeopleSoft implementations, upgrades, maintenance, etc. Responsible for identifying issues and testing systems. • Establish new accounts after review of legal agreements which include terms, conditions, fiscal requirements, and reimbursement procedures. • Oversight and approval of expenditures from assigned grants and contracts. • Perform invoicing, drawdowns, and other accounts receivable functions as required by the grant or contract. • Reconcile payrolls, prepare fiscal reports, calculate and record indirect costs, and perform other accounting functions as necessary. • Lead process change design and implementation. • Provide guidance to Project Directors in regard to fiscal requirements and other compliance matters. • Ensure grant or contract expenditures follow applicable policies and procedures including Uniform Guidance.
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Grants & Contracts Administrator
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May 2013 - Dec 2017
Acting Associate Director Post-Award Operations, 05/2015 - 08/2016 • Establish new accounts after review of legal agreements which include terms, conditions, fiscal requirements, and reimbursement procedures. • Oversight and approval of expenditures for assigned grants and contracts portfolio. • Perform invoicing, drawdowns, and other accounts receivable functions as required by the grant or contract. • Reconcile payroll, prepare fiscal reports, calculate and record indirect… Show more Acting Associate Director Post-Award Operations, 05/2015 - 08/2016 • Establish new accounts after review of legal agreements which include terms, conditions, fiscal requirements, and reimbursement procedures. • Oversight and approval of expenditures for assigned grants and contracts portfolio. • Perform invoicing, drawdowns, and other accounts receivable functions as required by the grant or contract. • Reconcile payroll, prepare fiscal reports, calculate and record indirect costs, and perform other accounting functions as necessary. • Provide guidance to Project Directors in regards to fiscal requirements and other compliance matters. • Ensure grant expenditures follow applicable policies and procedures including OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
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Rinker's Installation Services
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DeKalb, IL
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Bookkeeper / Installer
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Apr 2010 - Apr 2013
• Management of bookkeeping duties including Payroll, Sales Tax (set-up and reporting), Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable. • Provide guidance to owner in regards to employment issues. • Vendor relations included resolving billing disputes and tracking/resolving order issues. • Customer relations included billing, resolving billing disputes, and collections of past due accounts. • Receive shipments of product for client installations, verify the accuracy and condition of… Show more • Management of bookkeeping duties including Payroll, Sales Tax (set-up and reporting), Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable. • Provide guidance to owner in regards to employment issues. • Vendor relations included resolving billing disputes and tracking/resolving order issues. • Customer relations included billing, resolving billing disputes, and collections of past due accounts. • Receive shipments of product for client installations, verify the accuracy and condition of shipments, and note any discrepancies. Show less • Management of bookkeeping duties including Payroll, Sales Tax (set-up and reporting), Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable. • Provide guidance to owner in regards to employment issues. • Vendor relations included resolving billing disputes and tracking/resolving order issues. • Customer relations included billing, resolving billing disputes, and collections of past due accounts. • Receive shipments of product for client installations, verify the accuracy and condition of… Show more • Management of bookkeeping duties including Payroll, Sales Tax (set-up and reporting), Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable. • Provide guidance to owner in regards to employment issues. • Vendor relations included resolving billing disputes and tracking/resolving order issues. • Customer relations included billing, resolving billing disputes, and collections of past due accounts. • Receive shipments of product for client installations, verify the accuracy and condition of shipments, and note any discrepancies. Show less
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Master's Business Interiors
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DeKalb, IL
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Business Manager
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Dec 2008 - Apr 2010
• Full charge of Purchasing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Commercial and Benefits Insurance. • Manage State compliance issues including but not limited to Sales Tax and Corporate Reports. • Vendor relations included resolving billing disputes, negotiating payment terms, and tracking/resolving order issues. • Customer relations included billing, resolving billing disputes, and collections of past due accounts. • Manage all financial aspects of the business… Show more • Full charge of Purchasing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Commercial and Benefits Insurance. • Manage State compliance issues including but not limited to Sales Tax and Corporate Reports. • Vendor relations included resolving billing disputes, negotiating payment terms, and tracking/resolving order issues. • Customer relations included billing, resolving billing disputes, and collections of past due accounts. • Manage all financial aspects of the business, including but not limited to banking, journal entries as well as AR, AP, bank reconciliations, and payroll. • Act as the legal advisor for contract review process and execution. Show less • Full charge of Purchasing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Commercial and Benefits Insurance. • Manage State compliance issues including but not limited to Sales Tax and Corporate Reports. • Vendor relations included resolving billing disputes, negotiating payment terms, and tracking/resolving order issues. • Customer relations included billing, resolving billing disputes, and collections of past due accounts. • Manage all financial aspects of the business… Show more • Full charge of Purchasing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Commercial and Benefits Insurance. • Manage State compliance issues including but not limited to Sales Tax and Corporate Reports. • Vendor relations included resolving billing disputes, negotiating payment terms, and tracking/resolving order issues. • Customer relations included billing, resolving billing disputes, and collections of past due accounts. • Manage all financial aspects of the business, including but not limited to banking, journal entries as well as AR, AP, bank reconciliations, and payroll. • Act as the legal advisor for contract review process and execution. Show less
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Awana ®
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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200 - 300 Employee
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Risk Manager
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2001 - Dec 2008
• Continue all duties of the Legal Administrator. • Coordinate registration process for registering corporate Intellectual Property in international locations. • Review operation standards to ensure compliance with OSHA General Industry Standards. • Maintain insurance claims files and oversee the claims handling process. • Manage insurance program to minimize expenses and to ensure adequate coverage. • Train and provide support to co-workers to administer sales and use tax… Show more • Continue all duties of the Legal Administrator. • Coordinate registration process for registering corporate Intellectual Property in international locations. • Review operation standards to ensure compliance with OSHA General Industry Standards. • Maintain insurance claims files and oversee the claims handling process. • Manage insurance program to minimize expenses and to ensure adequate coverage. • Train and provide support to co-workers to administer sales and use tax reporting.
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Legal Administrator
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Jan 1998 - Dec 2001
• Provide legal review of all corporate contracts and negotiate terms. • Manage departmental budget. • Review corporate policies and procedures to ensure federal and/or state compliance and to adequate internal controls for enforcement. • Responsible for registering, protecting and managing corporate Intellectual Property. • Prepared and processed required filings of various state agencies as a result of the compliance project. • Managed a multi-state compliance project.… Show more • Provide legal review of all corporate contracts and negotiate terms. • Manage departmental budget. • Review corporate policies and procedures to ensure federal and/or state compliance and to adequate internal controls for enforcement. • Responsible for registering, protecting and managing corporate Intellectual Property. • Prepared and processed required filings of various state agencies as a result of the compliance project. • Managed a multi-state compliance project. Reviewed state codes and regulations to verify registration requirements. • Acted as the liaison between the organization and corporate legal counsel. • Monitored changes in state codes and regulations that would have an impact on compliance issues.
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A/P Specialist
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Oct 1994 - Dec 1997
• Processed all company invoices for accurate and timely payment. Ensured proper accounting for expenses. • Documented payables procedures; implemented changes to streamline routine duties. • Led set-up and testing for a portion of two enterprise application changes • Tracked daily cash flows and balances. • Verified accuracy of invoice details to receipts and worked with vendors to resolve billing disputes. • Wrote policies and procedures for employee expense reporting and… Show more • Processed all company invoices for accurate and timely payment. Ensured proper accounting for expenses. • Documented payables procedures; implemented changes to streamline routine duties. • Led set-up and testing for a portion of two enterprise application changes • Tracked daily cash flows and balances. • Verified accuracy of invoice details to receipts and worked with vendors to resolve billing disputes. • Wrote policies and procedures for employee expense reporting and documentation.
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Finance Clerk
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Jul 1994 - Sep 1994
• Reconciled 60 - 65 regional representative bank accounts. • Prepared journal entries for General Ledger accounting. • Reviewed regional representatives expense reports for accuracy and for appropriate documentation. • Documented reconciliation processes; automated procedures using Excel worksheets.
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Education
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2017 - 2020
Northern Illinois University
Certificate of Graduate Studies, Foundation of Accountancy -
2013 - 2016
Northern Illinois University - College of Business
Masters of Science, Management Information Systems -
John Brown University
B.S., Business Administration -
Insurance Institute of America
ARM, Risk Management
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