DONNIE F STALLINGS
Conyers,GA
Summary
Resume Summary:
Experienced accountant with a strong background in financial management and team leadership. Proficient in managing budgets, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations. Skilled in streamlining processes to improve operational efficiency and enhance the user experience. Known for excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to working with teams and stakeholders.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Chair - Accounting, Finance, and Banking
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
10.2024 - Current
- Ensure the program aligns with institutional mission and goals.
- Develop and oversee the curriculum, ensuring it meets accreditation standards and industry trends.
- Lead program reviews and assessments to ensure quality and relevance.
- Advocate for students, ensuring their academic and career needs are met.
- Address student concerns, such as academic progress or grievances.
- Promote the program to prospective students and support retention efforts. Set goals for program growth and improvement.
- Identify new areas for program expansion or innovation.
- Monitor enrollment trends and adjust recruitment strategies accordingly.
Adjunct Professor – Accounting
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Developing, delivering, and reviewing course material and syllabi
- Creating a classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning
- Setting up assessments based on departmental regulations and requirements
- Preparing students for assessments and providing helpful performance feedback
- Providing extra support to students who require it and scheduling consultation times where questions and concerns can be voiced
- Answering students’ questions and providing feedback on assignments or essay drafts
- Assisting other faculty members with lesson plans and assessments
- Recommending additional readings or advice to students as required
- Keeping up-to-date with advancements in the field and integrating new knowledge into lessons
Recreation Center Director
Dekalb County Parks and Recreation
02.2012 - 01.2024
- Develops and monitors center's annual budget; tracks expenses and revenues generated by facility; tracks daily weekly, monthly, and yearly attendance figures; and oversees payroll for facility
- Develops and implements marketing strategy for facility which includes promotional events, marketing tools, advertisement of facility, public and media relations, and annual marketing plans; and develops pricing strategies for new programs
- Oversees daily operations of facility including hiring, training, discipline, and evaluation of personnel, oversees customer service, standards and facility maintenance in conjunction with Building Maintenance Worker: assists with operations of front counter to ensure maximum customer service results
- Oversees annual membership and group sales, rental of facility, computer registration program, daily admissions, and all other aspects of cash flow procedures
- Recruited and developed solid team of professionals to care for up to 150 children each day
Multi-Unit Team Leader
H&R Block
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response
- Manage office staffing, operations, and logistics for three offices with support from two Associate Team Leaders
- Partner with District General Manager (DGM) to create and implement office-level growth plans and client growth targets, which includes developing local partnerships and managing office community involvement
- Assist DGM in recruiting and interviewing candidates for tax office associate positions
- Build engaging team environment, across all offices, by training and coaching associates while holding them accountable to execute on Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and recognizing outstanding associate contributions
- Conduct timely performance reviews and partner with Associate Relations Center to resolve associate issues and address performance concerns
- Lead daily team meetings and communicate essential information to tax office associates
- Create associate work schedules across all offices and ensure accurate timekeeping, as well as labor management, for staff in all offices
- Increased sales by 8%
Education
Master of Science - Accounting and Financial Management
DeVry University
Decatur, GA02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Albany State University
Albany, GA05.2008
Skills
- Research
- Accounting principles
- Tax accounting specialization
- Budgeting
- Account reconciliation processes
- Administrative support
- MS Office Suite
- Attention to Detail
- Team building
- Strategic leadership
- Innovation encouragement
- Influencing skills
- Staff development
Affiliations
- National Association of Black Accountants
- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Student in Free Enterprise
Timeline
Program Chair - Accounting, Finance, and Banking
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
10.2024 - Current
Adjunct Professor – Accounting
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
07.2022 - 01.2024
Multi-Unit Team Leader
H&R Block
11.2019 - 05.2020
Recreation Center Director
Dekalb County Parks and Recreation
02.2012 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Albany State University
Master of Science - Accounting and Financial Management
DeVry University
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