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Dawn Willaford

@dawnwillaford

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Strategic finance and operations leader with 17 years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my financial expertise and leadership skills to drive organizational growth and efficiency.

I am a strategic and results-driven finance and operations leader with over 17 years of experience in local government and administrative leadership. My proven track record in optimizing financial management processes and ensuring compliance with GAAP has enabled me to deliver cost-saving strategies that enhance organizational efficiency. I am adept at fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to achieve public service excellence and sustainable growth.

In my role as Finance Officer for the City of Sylvester, I spearheaded comprehensive financial operations, realizing $62,000 in annual savings through innovative cost-control measures. I reinforced financial integrity by developing robust internal controls and collaborating seamlessly with external auditors. My commitment to delivering precise financial reports and maintaining a flawless accuracy rate in Sales Tax filings has driven stakeholder confidence and operational transparency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Finance Officer

City of Sylvester

Jun 2017 - Nov 2024 (7 years 5 months)

Spearheaded financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Achieved $62,000 in annual savings through cost-control measures and developed robust internal controls. Delivered precise financial reports and partnered with city executives for fiscal policy implementation.

Financial Management Cost Control Internal Controls Financial Reporting Stakeholder Engagement Microsoft Office Suite

Administrative Assistant

Carr, Riggs & Ingram CPAs

Sep 2015 - Jun 2017 (1 year 9 months)

Managed client interactions and streamlined tax return processing, achieving a 30% reduction in turnaround times. Provided administrative support to leadership and facilitated cross-departmental initiatives.

Client Management Tax Administration Administrative Support Communication Skills Microsoft Office Suite Time Management Team Collaboration Problem Solving

Billing Supervisor

City of Sylvester

May 2007 - Jul 2015 (8 years 2 months)

Directed the generation and distribution of utility bills, cutting processing time by 50%. Managed new utility accounts and delivered compliance reports to external providers.