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- 1. Debbie Whiskin 2 3 0 9 P i n O a k L a n e A r l i n g t o n , T e x a s 7 6 0 1 2 C. 817-456-7498: dwhiskin@gmail.com S U M M A R Y A resourceful and hardworkingfinanceprofessional with a strong background in accounts payable, financial analysis and reporting, reconciliations, billing and audit for all internal telecommunication expenses and system transitions. An experienced and detail-oriented manager; able to prioritize and delegate tasks accordinglyin order to align with projectand organizational goals within a team setting. Seizes opportunities to engage in all areas of related business to resolve problems and secure smooth operations. E X P E R I E N C E Verizon Service Organization, Texas Consultant– FinancialPlanningand Analysis……………………………………………………………..2011-2014 Oversaw thedepartmental spend in accounts payableand approved all internal spend. Contributed to annual budget and audit by third party auditors. Analyzed processes to improve compliance and ensure internal controls are effective and efficient. Provided support to internal departments on budget reporting. Successfully migrated all internal telecommunication invoices from out mainframe system to TAMS with a cost savings of $576,000 in vendor maintenance cost to an outside contracting firm. Responsibleforbill payment,audit,reconciliation and vendormaintenance in accounts payable. Set up of new vendors in SAP. Initiated and monitored various projects in order to meet departmental requirements and objectives. Experiencein strategic planning, budgeting, and leading a team with strong organizational skills, and strong customer service skills. Assisted with themanagementofautomatingbillingforover 80,000 Verizon Wireless accounts spanning over multiple organizations. Network Operations Supervisor………………………………………………………………………………2008-2011 Ensured accuracy of payables and approved invoices for payment. Reviewed and reconciled entries made through accounts payable. . Managed a team of 7. Recovered over $300,000 of overcharges from multiple vendors. Implemented billing for VSO and V3 employees to the new ICE system. Created process to electronically load blackberry/cellular devices for electronic billing and inventory. Transitioned work from an outside vendor to union employees with a cost savings of $156,000. Lead the V1V project to ensure all processes were followed and that users migrated to the correct accounts payable system as each phase was implemented. Prepared employees for promotions and successfully mentored incoming employees on systems and processes when necessary. Network Operations Specialist………………………………………………………………………………...2000-2008 Supervised a team of 15 contractors for invoice validations and mainframe system support both onshore and offshore. Ensured accuracy of payables to outside vendors. Reviewed and reconciled entries made through accounts payable. Processed over $220M annually to multiple vendors.
- 2. Created monthly budget reports for budget analysts. Oversaw monthly vendor account reconciliation meetings with major carriers and successfully negotiated refunds for overbilling from various carriers. Held monthlymeeting with my IT group to ensureall critical systemenhancements and processes were meeting Verizon deadlines for each project. Worked with Contract Management on the RFP process to ensure best prices were met for the service being provided. Worked with IT to develop requirements for a new web-based systemto enable budget center owners to monitor/manage their internal telecom usage. A D D I T I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E Verizon Communications, Irving, Texas Coordinator……………………………………………………………………………………………………….1998-2000 Accounts Payable month end closing. Initiated and maintained communicationswith internal customers on all Internal Telecommunication changes affecting their budget. Approved Invoices. GTE, Irving, Texas Accounts Payable………………………………………………………………………………………………...1992-1998 C O M P U T E R S K I L L S SAP, PeopleSoft, VEC, Hyperion, eVerify, TAMS, MS Office, ADP.