Professor, Accounting, Banking & Business; Academic Chair at Edison State Community College

• Aug 2023 - Present

Associate Professor, Accounting, Banking & Business; Academic Chair, Accounting

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2023

Experienced Associate Professor of Accounting, Banking and Business who teaches primarily financial accounting courses, including Business Math, Finance, Intermediate and Advanced accounting. Experienced Accounting Chair and Program Coordinator. Tenured Finance and Accounting Senior-level business experience with international Fortune 500 company. Brings unique and innovative educational experience to students through classroom teaching, academic advising and mentorship. Teaching methods include those in both the traditional and online environments. Service for the Accounting, Banking and Business Department includes mentoring and advising students interested in these career fields, working with student organizations, and assisting with Edison State Community College School of Business events. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the scholarship of accounting, banking and business. Advanced proficiency in oral and written communication, and dedication to engagement, service, and the public good. High caliber expertise in finance and accounting, with a secondary interest in governmental/not-of-profit accounting and/or accounting systems. Proven experience working with diverse student, staff, and faculty as well as leaders in the community. Show less

Adjunct Instructor, Accounting & Business

• 2011 - Jul 2015

Honed instructional expertise by hands-on accounting and business management experience; adept at all facets of real-world business management functions including accounting, finance, marketing, management, business law, customer service with background as small business ownership for retail sales. Manages and stimulates classroom participation, handling all-encompassing responsibilities of teaching, assessment, behavior modification, and coordination of academic and social activities. Leverages strengths in learning-needs analysis, classroom and online instructional delivery, development of instructional program and teaching strategies, and in innovative methods of teaching presentations. Leads by example and with unparalleled work ethics. Networks effectively with college administrators, professors, and other education professionals, at all academic levels, utilizing interpersonal and communication skills. Instructs students both classroom and distance learning environment, using various teaching methodologies such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations. Facilitates and assesses students´ performance, behavior, and scholastic development. Adjusts teaching methods and instructional materials according to students´ varying needs and interests.Supports Business and Workforce Development Division instructing Business Curriculums including Accounting (all levels), Quickbooks, Peachtree, Corporate Finance, Business Mathematics, Customer Services, Marketing, Business Management, Career Management, Sales Principles and Personal Finance. Show less

Finance, Accounting and Planning Manager, Corporate Planning & Analysis

• Dec 1981 - May 2011

Provided decision support for Company General Administrative costs of $500M by compiling, evaluating, reporting, performing financial analyses, forecasting, and producing reports and charts of data. Interpreted financial data for financial planning, control and business decision analyses, forecasting, and reports and charts of data. Directed complex financial projects/subjects such as planning, formulating and conducting financial studies to define performance plans for short and long range corporate profit goals. Evaluated financial implications of specific business decisions/opportunities and advise management accordingly to ensure financial performance was achieved. Developed and implemented systems/procedural improvements in financial reporting arenas. Exercised judgment to determine appropriate course of action and prepare business recommendations based on sound financial analysis. Supported annual business plan and/or strategic plan process by providing financial management efforts to develop and implement more timely and consistent processes/systems to increase the efficiency of staff. Provided functional advice and training to less experienced financial analysts. Show less

Finance & Accounting Manager, NCR Leadership Infrastructure Groups

• Jan 2003 - Jun 2008

Managed all financial aspects of $300M annual planning and risk management process for division with 7000 associates with financial results in over 100 countries. Directed support and accountability to NCR Senior Leadership, i.e., Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Communications Officer, Chief Human Resources Offices, Chief Procurement Officer and Chief Information Officer. Directed all aspects of financial reporting, forecasting and results management for $300M profit and loss statements. Administered planning, developing, analyzing and reconciling of $125M in Inter-entity Service Agreements between countries. Directed financial planning and forecasting for $70M capital (cash flow) plan along with global responsibility for asset management of $100M. Accountable for planning, developing and calculating $30M in software capitalization to be in compliance with FASB-SOP98-1. Performed financial analysis and NPV calculations for all major capital appropriation projects. Assisted senior/executive level management in development and implementation of Strategic Long Range Planning. Supervised staff of seven in planning, general ledger accounting, accounts payables, receivables and asset inventories. Directly accountable for Division Compliance to Accounting Policies & Procedures and FASB-SOP 98-1 compliance. Hired and mentored finance and accounting staff responsible for budgeting, reporting and financial analysis. Developed and delivered Internet and classroom training on FASB-SOP98-1, balance sheet accounting and financial reporting. Show less

Business Program Director & Accounting/Business Instructor

• Jun 2002 - Jun 2003

Chaired Business Program (including Accounting) and advised all students within program. Planned, organized, and instructed business and accounting courses as assigned by the Department Chair, utilizing effective and engaging instructional strategies, the learning management system (LMS), appropriate communication, classroom management, leadership skills, and instructional/educational technology to promote student success. Provided expert instruction in Peachtree Computerized Accounting and Principles of Financial Accounting. Show less