Amy Buchanan, CPA

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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About me
Sr. Manager; Practice Group Management @ Quarles
Education
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
  2015 - 2016
  Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) Accounting
  Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi, National Association of Black Accountants, Women in Accounting, Young Republicans, Golf
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
  2012 - 2015
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Accounting
  Stayed active in many academic programs, clubs, and jobs while staying committed to studying and focusing on my future.
Experience
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Rec Sports
  Nov 2012 - Apr 2015
  Group Fitness Instructor
- Universal Electronics, Inc.
  May 2014 - Sept 2014
  Accounting Intern
- AptarGroup, Inc.
  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
  Accounts Receivable Intern
- RSM US LLP
  Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
  Lead Tax Intern
- RSM US LLP
  Jun 2016 - Jan 2021
  - Assurance Supervisor
    Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
  - Senior Assurance Associate
    Aug 2018 - Aug 2020
  - Assurance Associate
    Oct 2016 - Aug 2018
  - Tax Associate
    Jun 2016 - Oct 2016
- RSM UK
  May 2017 - Aug 2019
  Supervisor
- Vital Voices for Mental Health
  Feb 2020 - now
  Board Member & Fund Development Committee
  Vital Voices for Mental Health is a non-profit, 501(c)3 advocacy organization initially created for individuals with mental illness who use services provided by agencies within the Milwaukee County behavioral health system. The mission of Vital Voices is to advocate for excellence in mental health and substance use recovery services through the voice of the people being served. While Vital Voices primarily advocates for adults served by this system, we also respond to concerns expressed by family members and providers. Vital Voices is available to help with other projects outside of the Milwaukee County mental health care system. Show less
- L3Harris Technologies
  Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
  Senior Specialist, Financial Auditor
- Walker's Point Youth & Family Center
  Jun 2022 - now
  Board Treasurer
- RSM US LLP
  Jun 2022 - Oct 2024
  Resources Manager
  - Strategic Resource Alignment: Successfully led resource allocation efforts, aligning staff schedules with client demands based on factors such as experience, technical expertise, and geographical considerations, resulting in improved project efficiency and increased staff utilization.- Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilized advanced analytical skills to generate and analyze scheduling, utilization, and forecasting reports, identifying trends and proactively recommending adjustments that balanced workloads and increased resource utilization, positively impacting the bottom line.- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated closely with LOB and solution set leaders, fostering consistency across geographic locations and building strong relationships with client engagement teams to understand business needs, leading to improved communication and efficient resource utilization.- Process Enhancement: Played a key role in the development of engagement management and scheduling strategies, incorporating regional and functional requirements, contributing to improved operational efficiency and alignment with financial goals.- Team Leadership and Mentorship: Oversaw the daily responsibilities of Scheduling Specialists and Senior Schedulers, providing career guidance and support, and actively participating in talent development meetings to ensure team growth and individual career advancement. Show less
- Quarles & Brady LLP
  Oct 2024 - now
  Senior Manager, Practice Group Management
Licenses & Certifications
- CPA
  State of Wisconsin
  Jan 2018