Gemelee DePasquale, MBA

Experience

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  Crowne Professional College

  Jan 2002 - May 2009

  2004 to 2009 • Senior Business, Finance & Office Manager Oversee the daily operations and schedules of over 35 employees. Work closely with the CEO and Principal of the college to plan and align strategic direction. Solely responsible for budget proposals, forecasting, and budget alignment. Led FP&A for full P&L of two business units with $4M in net sales. Monitored achievability of revenues, expenses, and cash management. Built and led an effective team of 6 direct and 11 indirect reports and supervised all vendor, employee, accounting, and finance functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Tax, Treasury, and Expense Reports. Processed depreciation and maintained records for fixed assets worth over $7M. Provide leadership and expertise in developing strategies aligned with the company’s strategic plan to achieve financial targets. Managed day-to-day operation and management of a competent financial reporting and internal control program. Oversaw the accounting, accounts payable, account reconciliations, journal entries, account creation, and accounting entries. Manage the business office and negotiate with vendors.• Interviewed and hired new staff. Oversaw human resource files in compliance with regulations. Managed the chart of accounts and reconciled all pending accounts. • Oversaw all financial transactions and supervised accounting systems, including Petty Cash.• Prepare an annual budget, documenting evidence for external audits and financial statements. • Prepared all legally mandated documents, including payroll tax filings and general consumption tax filings and reports in compliance with applicable regulations. Verified monthly payroll processing, remittances, and bank deposits. Key Highlights• Implement an accounting system improving internal control efficiency and risk reduction.• Recommend QuickBooks accounting software, resulting in risk reduction, & profit maximization.• Reduced turnover by approximately 50%. Show less Led a team of four staff members, oversaw administrative and staff management. Conducted the financial statement, cash flow, and trial balance preparation. Served as an expert financial analyst providing analytical expertise and experienced judgment and knowledge of a wide range of financial or statistical qualitative, quantitative, evaluative, and analytical methods and techniques.• Identified and analyzed critical problems and issues, the timing and sequencing of key program events and milestones, resource utilization, and management controls.• Prepared statutory deductions, purchase orders, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and cash books.Key Highlights• Managed day-to-day business operations, optimizing daily processes to safeguard a healthy profit/loss ratio Show less

  • Senior Business, Office & Finance Manager

    Aug 2004 - May 2009

  • Accounting Supervisor

    Jan 2002 - Aug 2004
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  Walmart

  Feb 2010 - Jan 2012

  Customer Service Manager and Onboarding Training Specialist

  Oversaw the strategic management of training operations and led the team performance, developed, planned, and executed departmental improvements while simplifying processes. Worked with managers and supervisors to provide a work environment and culture that promotes customer service, staff development, and achievement• Human Resource duties included selecting, contacting, and scheduling applicants for interviews. Perform all orientation and training for new hires. Assist current employees with on-going training courses and requirements.• Audited all candidate information, verified background investigations, and drug-test results oversaw the fingerprinting and licensing processes as applicable and adhered to record retention guidelines. Key Highlights• Train, coach, and manage 30+ cashiers in all front-end policies and procedures, conduct monthly customer service audits. Show less

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  Unum

  Jan 2012 - Sept 2017

  Disability Benefits Specialist

  Successfully implemented process improvement initiatives that helped the organization achieve its goals. Administer disability benefit plans and measure the extent of liability. Determine claim settlement. Participated in strategic planning Six Sigma Design Thinking project to revamp companywide workflow. Reduce variance between the number of hours spent completing tasks by implementing the first-ever cross-functional process. Built-in a proactive process to reduce variances in the future.• Provided excellent customer service and successfully implemented process improvement initiatives that helped the organization achieve its goals.• Administer Long Term Disability benefit plans by examining claim forms and other records to determine insurance coverage. Review medical treatment records to determine the extent of liability. • Interview and correspond with claimants, medical facilities, and insurance agents to determine claim settlement, denial, or review. Show less

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  Girls Inc. of Worcester

  Dec 2018 - Nov 2020

  Senior Business & Finance Manager

  Since 1916, Girls Inc. Of Worcester, a Nonprofit organization, has been inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold by equipping them to navigate gender, economic and social barriers so they can grow into healthy, educated, independent adults. Drove a culture of continuous improvement to implement automation and process enhancements to build a process-savvy organization. Manage and oversee day-to-day operations activities, including planning and coordinating with other departments. Improve operational effectiveness by streamlining business operational work processes and procedures. Finance and business office operations advisor to C-Suite, Board of Directors, and Staff. Accountable for budget forecasting, narrative and financial analysis. Led the preparation of monthly comparative financial reports, budgeting for upwards of $3M. Organized and optimized work processes. Oversee human resource management, unemployment claims, employee relations, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Develop HR policy and recommend resolutions for employee relation matters, including performance evaluation. ● Facilitate information management while effectively collaborating with the CEO and COO on operational improvement.● Spearheaded increase in employee life insurance benefit amount from $10k to $50k, reducing staff grievance.● Recommended and spearheaded change in payroll and health insurance provider resulting in 200% and 32% company savings. Show less

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  Partners In Health

  Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

  Contact Tracer Case Investigator (COVID-19 Contract)

  Promoted from Contact Tracer to Case Investigator in two months. Fast paced dynamic team spearheading contact tracing for COVID-19 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Supervise a unit of 7-10 people working remotely. Track progress against target goals and provide direct supervision and mentorship to the unit, among many other functions of the team.

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  Contract Roles with Staffing Agencies: July 2021 - April 2023

  Jul 2021 - Apr 2023

  Accountant

  STONE RESOURCE GROUP • Alpharetta, GA • Accountant (1)Member of the accounting team reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, a part of a team responsible for all aspects of accounting and finance activities, including the day-to-day recording of financial transactions. Conduct a range of account reconciliations, accounts receivables, accounts payables, month-end close, prepaid, loans, and bank reconciliation.ACM CHEMISTRIES, INC. • Norcross, GA • Accountant (2)Member of the accounting team reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, a part of a team responsible for all aspects of accounting and finance activities, including the day-to-day recording of financial transactions. Conduct a range of account reconciliations, accounts receivables, accounts payables, month-end close, prepaid, loans, and bank reconciliation.HAYWARD STREET RENTAL PROPERTY • Milford, MA • Senior Business and Office Manager (3)Supported the Property Manager in addressing multiple tasks, demands, office procedures, and systems duties. Responsible for office management bookkeeping, marketing, human resources, and public relations. Noted for the ability to manage critical projects and attention to detail. Oversee the day-to-day recording of financial transactions and business operations. Increased occupancy rate by 70% and reduced tenant turnover by 18%. Managed a team of 4. Analyze monthly financial performance and rent variations. Bid, negotiate, and manage conformity with vendor contracts and saved 14% monthly in property maintenance. Show less

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  Hampton Synagogue

  Apr 2023 - now

  Finance Manager

  For the past 30 years, THS has been helping to improve the relationship between key ethnic groups and faith communities in one of the most dynamic synagogues in the United States. Oversee the day-to-day recording of financial transactions, business operation leadership and bookeeping. Drove a culture of continuous improvement to implement automation and process enhancements to build a process-savvy organization. Provided hands-on management of office operations, strengthened accounting practices, and consistently executed assignments within aggressive timeframes. Reported directly to the Chief of Staff. Serve as the main point of contact for vendors, and staff, addressing specific needs and offering targeted solutions. Accountable for budget forecasting, narrative, and financial analysis. ● Contribute heavily to revamping the entire organization with a new phone, payroll and donor system, delivering major cost savings.● Serve as the company expert in donor and technology systems.● Lead the preparation of monthly comparative financial reports. Show less