Shayla Mckinney
Pope
Summary
Skilled with 15+ years of experience providing effective leadership and training to store team and accounts payable team. Expertise in overseeing payables department operations, including expense reporting, account reconciliations, enhancing financial accuracy and petty cash management. Consistently reduces overhead costs through vendor reviews and contract negotiations. Proven ability to utilize advanced financial software and maintain strong vendor relationships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable
South Panola School District
06.2024 - Current
- Reconciled statements to ensure accounts were in good standing
- Accelerated month-end closing processes by diligently reconciling accounts payable transactions and balances.
- Supported budget planning and forecasting efforts with precise accounts payable and receivable data analysis.
- Created Purchase orders and purchased all items to maximize full benefits of the school district
- Created Requisitions for schools throughout the school district
- Handled Purchasing Cards and accounts for district including payments of cards
- Handled all Travel Cards and accounts for the school district including payments of cards
- Helped managed budgets for schools throughout the district to ensure budgets were not overspent
- Booked hotels and travel with travel cards for the entire school district
- Conducted meetings on the importance of staying within budget and understanding purchase orders
- Prepare claims for docket to go before the Board of Supervisor and Superintendent
- Conducted Year in closing of accounts from one year to the next for school district
- Pull Sams report and procurement checklist for federal funds
- Facilitated timely vendor payments by maintaining an organized accounts payable process flow and tracking system.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoice management and payment systems.
Consultant
Royal Touch Consulting
02.2015 - Current
- Facilitated and directed organization formation, mission and vision
- Provided customized financial analysis and support to clients
- Created, evaluated and modified budgets and financial goals
- Organized and maintained client files, including assessments of services provided
- Led strategic planning sessions to align client goals with operational execution.
- Developed comprehensive project proposals enhancing client engagement and satisfaction.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional growth and optimizing team performance.
Project Manager
Sky Renovations
03.2016 - 01.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Mentored junior project managers, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Facilitated regular status meetings to ensure alignment on project goals and progress updates.
- Utilized project management software to track milestones, resources, and deliverables effectively.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Developed project scopes, objectives, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential project challenges.
- Streamlined communication processes among team members and clients to enhance project transparency.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
Market Manager/Project Manager
Circle K
04.2008 - 11.2024
- Provided total P&L management of twelve to fifteen stores with 120 employees and 12/15 store managers
- Spearheaded and supervised projects including coffee installs, Opex stores back-office organization and transitions.
- Analyzed, modified, and maintained budgets, schedules, business projections, and team member coordination.
- Evaluated and modified project goals, timelines, and action steps for multiple projects
- Provided feedback, coaching, and support to project employees to assist with meeting professional and project goals
- Managed staffing, including coordinating onboarding for new hires, training and employee goal-setting
- Led cross-functional teams to execute marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
- Conducted cash and merchandise audits on stores inventory
- Established relationships with local vendors and partners to strengthen community presence and outreach efforts.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on marketing best practices and customer service excellence.
Education
Bachelor's - Accounting and Business Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2018
Associate - Accounting and Business Administration
Northwest Community College
Senatobia, MS01.2010
Skills
- Accounting
- Administration
- Microsoft Office
- Scheduling
- Negotiation
- Project Manager
- Budgeting
- Leadership
- Delegation
- Organization
- Public Speaking
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Planning
- Accounts payable processes
- Payroll and accounts payable and receivable
- Opening and closing accounts
- Accounts reconciliation
Certification
- ServSafe Certified
- FERPA for Colleges and Universities (ADA Accessible)
- FERPA 101 for Local Education Agencies (ADA Accessible)
- FERPA 201: Data Sharing (ADA Accessible)
Languages
English
Timeline
Accounts Payable
South Panola School District
06.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Sky Renovations
03.2016 - 01.2025
Consultant
Royal Touch Consulting
02.2015 - Current
Market Manager/Project Manager
Circle K
04.2008 - 11.2024
Associate - Accounting and Business Administration
Northwest Community College
Bachelor's - Accounting and Business Administration
Liberty University
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