KEVIN D. FERGUSONkferguson45@yahoo.com 804-982-7494______________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS :

● Proficient in Strategic Planning, Process Improvement , Finance and Budgeting, Multitasking and Prioritization, Relationship Building, Database Management, Resource Allocation, Strong Attention to Detail.

● Internal Financial Controls experience, Professional Presentation Experience, Financial Management and Business Consulting experience.

● Experienced in preparing and submitting American Institute of Architect Contract Documents, FHA Connection for Claims Processing and Billing, ADP and Paychex Payroll Processing Systems, Clairifire Property Tracking System, and FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation).

● Logistical experience, Asset accountability, Operational procedures, Inventory Management, Cost and Benefits Analysis, Provide Feedback for Software Development and Enhancements.

● Procurement, Vendor Negotiation Knowledge, Contract Negotiations, Inventory, Goods and Services Marketing and Branding.

● Government Consulting, Financial Consulting, and Contracting Consulting.● Ability to motivate and lead a team to complete the job.● Ability to work in a high level, fast-paced and complex work environment.● Exceptional report writing and analytical skills.● Strong critical and cognitive thinking skills.● Excellent Accounting, mathematics, and interpersonal skills.● Strong proofreading and editorial skills.● Ability to create good work environments for integration, engagement, and knowledge sharing.● Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Oracle, Adobe, QuickBooks, Great

Plains, Lawson, Email,and Internet Navigation.

SKILLS :

● Accounts Payable • Accounts Receivable • Account Management • ● Financial Analysis • Financial Reporting •Financial Audits • Cost Accounting • Contract

Management● E-Commerce Trainer for Procurement and purchasing goods and services • Account

Reconciliation • Budget Reconciliation skills and Variance Analysis • Coordinate Contract Services • Business Solutions

● Government Contracting • Government Billing Administration • Government Accounting ● Data Acquisition • Data Administration • Root Cause Analysis • Managerial Experience.

CLEARANCE :

● Department of Defense/Department of Energy/Treasury Department/Secret Level of Clearance (Non-Active)

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Sept. 2013–Dec. 2015, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., 1001 Semmes Ave., Richmond, VA 23224; Staff Accountant:● Created organization analysis to ensure productivity improvement for the company.● Conducted root cause analysis, assessments, analyzed changes and escalated issues.● Organized charts, spreadsheets, and electronic data to enhance efficiency and reduce company

expenses.● Instructed and facilitated various workflow assignments daily.● Oversaw data integrity processes by reviewing the company’s regulations and policies.● Audited and reviewed investor’s policies and guidelines such as (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac,

FHA, VA, and Private Investors).● Collected data by Claim Analyst to ensure accurate reimbursements were submitted correctly.● Processed weekly reports for upper management (Pipeline, Aging, and daily reconciliation logs).● Experienced in a reconciliation formatting using an ARIS Business Tool used for Business

Process, Modeling and Analysis with STM Mortgage.● Implemented data integrity projects, produces management reports, and review documents for

quality trends.

Aug. 2012 – Aug. 2013, BrownGreer Law Firm, 250 Rockets Landing Dr., Richmond, VA 23230;Claims Reviewer II:

● Consistently exceeded goal of reviewing 40 claims per day by utilizing online resourcesto confirm validity of claims and employer verification for individuals and businesses who sustained economic-losses from the Gulf Coast oil spill;

● Approved claims increased by 37% as a result of refined analytical processes and rapidresponse when additional information was required to ensure claimant meets the criteria for reimbursement based on Deepwater Horizon (DWH) Settlement Agreement;

● Notifications increased by 29% as claimants were immediately notified if additional information was required to complete their claim for reimbursement.

Mar. 2012 – Aug. 2012, Robert Half International, Inc., 901 W. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219;Staff Accountant:● Maintained accounts payable and accounts receivable records via QuickBooks 2010;● Prepared estimates for general contractor for tenant build-out commercial construction;● Prepared invoices via Oracle software for engineering and consulting firm;● Maintained backup data files for invoices, interfaced with project managers and clients;

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Feb. 2004 — Jan. 2012, Stafford Accounting & Associates, 9702 3rd St., Lanham, MD 20709; Staff Accountant for Special Projects Manager:● Supervised a staff of mid-to-high level non-exempt specialist and analysts

with Direct Accountability for results.● Responsible for record keeping, financial reporting, payroll processing, month-end closing.● Administrative duties such as timecard submissions, time request approvals, and productivity

tracker submissions.● Consistently saved clients $10 - $20,000 by revamping troubled accounting systems and

implementing new accounting procedures for accounts payable and accounts receivable; ● Maintained budget and expense variance analysis, client invoicing, financial reporting, labor

cost and employee benefit changes, communications with customers, vendors and agencieson spending levels versus grant award amount.

● Provided ongoing analysis of grant activity to ensure compliance with both federal and state requirements;

● Generated monthly account reconciliations and budget reports;● Performed monthly grant closeout functions required by Grants & Contracts Administration. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

● Jan. 2003, assembled proposal for start-up costs for Kingdom Community Learning Center of Triangle, VA., funds awarded by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

● Jan. 2014—Present, Board Member for “My Brother’s Keeper, Inc.” 1618 Hull St., Suite 6, Richmond, VA 23224; Serve as Financial Advisor.

EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY:

● Sept. 1987—May 1991, Virginia Union University, School of Theology, 500 Lombardy St., Richmond, VA 23220; M.A. Christian Education and Pastoral Counseling;

● Sept. 1978—May 1982, Virginia Commonwealth University, 901 West Franklin St.,Richmond, VA 23220; B.S. Business Administration and Management, Major: Small BusinessManagement.