Kristen Jenkins
Marietta
Summary
Finance leader with extensive experience in financial oversight and human resource management at Hexagon Security. Demonstrated success in managing accounts payable/receivable, payroll, vendor negotiations, and strategic planning, resulting in cost optimization and improved operational efficiency. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and providing insights that drive business growth.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Business Operations and Finance
Hexagon Security
Atlanta
11.2021 - Current
- Manage all aspects of AP/AR, payroll, HR functions, bookkeeping, and financial reporting, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
- Process payroll for 4 separate companies in 3 different states, developed comprehensive payroll reports for management review, providing insights into labor costs and trends.
- Collaborated with finance team to analyze labor costs and identify areas for potential savings or optimization, administered benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
- Negotiated insurance premiums with brokers and updated COI, W9 in various compliance agencies and vendor portals.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable terms for supplies and services.
- Led the annual budgeting process, analyzing historical data to forecast future expenses and revenue streams.
- Managed weekly cash flow effectively by monitoring receivables/payables aging reports and implementing collection strategies to improve cash position.
Executive Asst., Trade Show Operations & Finance
Global CIF, LLC
Kennesaw
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Managing all office organization, HR, Financial, and Special Projects areas.
- Oversaw a National Trade show and continued the financial oversight for the company, including vendor invoices, trade show marketing, floor plan management.
- With Covid19 changing the environment of Trade Shows, both national and international shows were forced to cancel.
CASE MANAGER
HOUSE OF HOPE/RECOVERY WAYS
Murray
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Responsible for meeting with new patients and introducing them to their schedule, expectations, and recovery process.
- Maintained contact throughout the patients stay to discuss any issues with care, insurance and goals.
- Organizing and assisting patients with gaining access to housing, treatment and programs after their stay was critical to ensure that their successful journey continued.
FINANCE OFFICER
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC
Annapolis
03.2001 - 09.2003
- Oversaw and monitored the company leases, bank accounts, general ledger activity, accounts receivables and payables.
- Research and implement a new billing system that required a board presentation and approval.
EXECUTIVE FINANCIAL OFFICER
REACHNET, INC
Baltimore
11.1998 - 03.2001
- Responsible for all finance and operational activities to include the customer service center, human resources oversight and fulfillment center production.
- As one of the executive officers, I was able to have an impact on all areas of the business as we discussed marketing, customer service, sales and finance daily.
- Proudly Reach Net was successfully purchased by Tele Communications Systems, Inc.
VICE PRESIDENT
DOMINION BANK/COMMERCIAL AND FARMERS BANK/CENTURY NATIONAL BANK
06.1988 - 11.1998
- Completed their first ever Management Training Program at Dominion Bank.
- Worked for Commercial and Farmers bank as a Branch Manager/Lender.
- Gained Commercial Lending experience and oversaw several branch locations at Century National Bank.
- Returned to Commercial and Farmers Bank as a Vice President/Commercial Lender.
Education
MBA - Marketing and Finance
UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE
Baltimore, MD05.2000
BS - MARKETING
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIV
Richmond, VA05.1988
Skills
- Lending
- MS Office
- QuickBooks
- Finance
- Customer service
- Business development
- Payroll administration
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Vendor negotiation
- Cash flow management
- Financial analysis
- Employee relations
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Cost optimization
- Team leadership
- Financial acumen
- Corporate communications
- Talent acquisition
- Schedule management
- Travel coordination
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
VP of Business Operations and Finance
Hexagon Security
11.2021 - Current
Executive Asst., Trade Show Operations & Finance
Global CIF, LLC
01.2019 - 02.2021
CASE MANAGER
HOUSE OF HOPE/RECOVERY WAYS
10.2013 - 06.2015
FINANCE OFFICER
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC
03.2001 - 09.2003
EXECUTIVE FINANCIAL OFFICER
REACHNET, INC
11.1998 - 03.2001
VICE PRESIDENT
DOMINION BANK/COMMERCIAL AND FARMERS BANK/CENTURY NATIONAL BANK
06.1988 - 11.1998
MBA - Marketing and Finance
UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE
BS - MARKETING
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIV
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