Melvin G Clark

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Achievement-oriented professional financial management with diversified experience in accounting, fund and cash flow management, business support, performance reporting, financial analysis and office management. Very strong computer and spreadsheet skills, excellent multi-tasking and organizational aptitudes, and proven management abilities. Extensive experience in cost and project analysis, annual business plan development, budget analysis and development, and experience in multimillion-dollar budget management. Effective communicator and problem-solver. Enjoy supporting the efforts of multiple departments. BS in Finance; Risk Management, Safety and Red Cross First-Aid certified; numerous work-related certifications.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Performa Analysis
Database Management
Monthly Forecasting
Multimillion-Dollar Budgets
Administration Analysis / Management
Forecasting and Trend Projection
Variance Analysis
Financial Budgeting
Cost Spreading
Project Analysis
Performance Reporting
Office Management
Strategic Planning
Major Acquisitions
Spreadsheet Solutions

Office of Lt Governor
Department of Cultural, Recreation and Tourism
Office of Cultural Development - Baton Rouge, LA (state government)
State Employees Group Benefits Program - Baton Rouge, LA (state government)

Business Services Manager - Oct 2000 to May 2006
Administrative Specialist / Manager - June 1992 to Oct 2000

Provide budgeting and financial analysis and monitoring for multiple departments. Assist in development and formation of current and long-range financial and management plans. Manage annual budgets of up to $10 million. Perform monthly and ad hoc analysis and expenditure projections, review and perform project, equipment, and office acquisitions. Move monies as needed between line items for zero balance budgeting. Recommend strategies for performance results. Develop software files and programs and program adaptations / reports for fiscal interpretation. Prepare monthly and year-end financial reports and revenue expenditures reports as needed. Develop and prepare annual budget and related reports for multiple departments. Provide guidance to department account managers, as needed, to achieve performance goals and objectives. Analyze and perform audits for program planning and budgetary services. Maintain permanent budgetary records, funding and expenditure files, deposits, funds drawn, and disbursement records and files. Authorize and prepare requisition requests and execute as needed. Participate in year-round training, conferences, and other continuing education programs to keep current with fiscal, managerial, and administrative trends and for professional development. Problem resolution expert; ensures program, state requirement compliance. Advisor to Deputy Director, Executive Director, staff and colleagues on fiscal matters....