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Dawn Willaford

@dawnwillaford

Strategic finance and operations leader with 17 years of experience.

United States

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

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Education

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Ashford University

Professional Development in Accounting and Finance, Accounting/Finance

2016 -

Completed 35 hours of coursework in accounting, finance, and managerial principles.

Moultrie Technical College logoMC

Moultrie Technical College

Diploma in Accounting, Accounting

2013 -

Completed a Diploma in Accounting.

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