Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                Tonya A. Weaver

Social Security Number:                   XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                             Director, National Finance Center, Dept. of Agriculture

Vacancy Posting Number:               # OHRM-ER-SES-10-0006

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ)

 

 

FACTOR 1:    LEADING CHANGE.   This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.  Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.  (Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision)

 

CHALLENGE:

 

Prior to 2004, my current employer had been a publicly-held corporation.  In 2004, the Board of Directors chose to de-list the company as publicly-held and change it to privately-held.

 

CONTEXT:

 

In order to play the major role in this changeover, I was assigned Power of Attorney to represent the Company in all financial matters.  In so doing, as then-Vice President of Finance, in addition to the Board of Directors, I interacted with the Chief Executive Officer as well as company auditors, attorneys and members of the Information Systems Department.   

 

 

ACTION:

 

While the Company was publicly-held, I oversaw all areas of accounting, finance and administration, including all financial reporting, month-end closings, personnel stock issues, 401(k) Plans, and participating in all Management meetings.  Because of my oversight of and involvement with these and other significant Company divisions/programs, in conjunction with utilization of the Power of Attorney assignment, I was able to compile all documentation and other information required by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and to review the various SEC filings and reports. 

 

 

RESULTS:

 

Following the Company move from publicly-held to privately-held, it has prospered, enjoying revenues in excess of $180MM.  Because I played an integral part in Company strategic planning and organizational direction prior to the de-listing, and continued in managing the same areas and functions following the change, the transition has been relatively seamless.  In my role as Chief Financial Officer, with many of the same responsibilities over finance, treasury and cash management, contract negotiations, budgetary concerns and personnel, including personnel stock option management and 401(k) Plans, I have been able to maintain the strength and integrity of the Company financial support structure.

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                Tonya A. Weaver

Social Security Number:                   XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                             Director, National Finance Center, Dept. of Agriculture

Vacancy Posting Number:               # OHRM-ER-SES-10-0006

 

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ)

 

FACTOR 2:    LEADING PEOPLE.    This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.  Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.  In addition to this ECQ, you must also describe your accomplishments in EEO and/or CIVIL RIGHTS.  This includes opportunities provided to minorities and women to receive grants and/or contracts, employment and advancement, training, award recognition, and program benefits.  (Competencies:  Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building)

 

CHALLENGE:

 

For my current employer, I have worked to support the Company in achieving its corporate mission of providing the Absolute Best Service in the trucking industry, including in its mission statement, among other goals, Value, Respect and Trust Our People and Continuously Improve and Train Our People.   As a member of Management and as a woman, I can attest to the commitment of our Company as well as to my own personal involvement with EEO. 

 

 

CONTEXT:

 

As a woman, I have spent the past 12 years involved in working with and managing staffs engaged in a variety of activities and tasks, including for my current employer, having been hired as Vice President of Finance and then promoted to Chief Financial Officer.

 

 

ACTION:

 

I instituted and manage the Company s internal audit and fraud prevention, serve as administrator for the 401(k) Plan, and, as a woman, am the face of our Company as corporate representative in industry forums and various other legal matters.  Additionally, I oversee all Human Resources activities, where I am tasked with mentoring staff, evaluating performances and providing coaching and counseling as needed, administering promotions and salary increases, and supervising terminations when called for. 

 

 

RESULTS:

 

My current employer prides itself in being a family-owned and family-oriented organization that hires and provides, for men and women of varying ethnicity, benefits including health insurance, advancement, training, award-recognition, such as a recently-presented 2 Million Safe Mile award, and a variety of other programs, including even an on-call Chaplain, available for employee support and counsel.

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                Tonya A. Weaver

Social Security Number:                   XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                             Director, National Finance Center, Dept. of Agriculture

Vacancy Posting Number:               # OHRM-ER-SES-10-0006

 

 

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ)

 

FACTOR 3:   RESULTS DRIVEN.    This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations.  Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.  (Competencies:  Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility)

 

 

CHALLENGE:

 

For an earlier employer, a multi-division major metal building system manufacturer, as Manager of Financial Reporting, I was tasked with holding a variety of finance-related responsibilities, including producing relevant financial statements and reports, while maintaining compliance with all SEC directives and guidelines.

 

 

CONTEXT:

 

During my tenure, the organization was considered to be the fourth-largest corporation involved in the manufacture of metal building systems for use in industrial, commercial and institutional markets.  There were 30+ subsidiaries, both domestic and foreign, requiring preparation of statements, Annual Reports and budgets for all divisions.

 

 

ACTION:

 

For shareholders, in compliance with SEC guidelines, I produced quarterly/annual consolidated financial statements, footnotes and disclosure information, and prepared Annual Reports and annual budgets for all subsidiaries.  Additionally, I oversaw the monthly closing activities for all subsidiaries and divisions, including accounting for foreign currency transactions, translation and discontinued operations.

 

RESULTS:

 

To meet the needs of the company, I developed and implemented an effective, in-depth system for accounting processes as well as for assisting corporate management with cost determination for all divisions and subsidiaries.  Additionally, I developed systems for updating the general ledger system, and monitored performance versus budgets and forecasts, researching performance deviations.  I also evaluated company expenditures, reconciling intercompany and cash accounts, and analyzed and provided reports on developing accounting issues.

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                Tonya A. Weaver

Social Security Number:                   XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                             Director, National Finance Center, Dept. of Agriculture

Vacancy Posting Number:               # OHRM-ER-SES-10-0006

 

 

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ)

 

FACTOR 4:   BUSINESS ACUMEN.    This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.  (Competencies:  Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management)

 

 

CHALLENGE:

 

As Vice President of Finance for my company, and most recently Chief Financial Officer, I oversaw and continue to oversee all areas of accounting and finance, and all administrative areas.  I serve as the administrator for the company s 401(k) plan, overseeing all accounting and administrative functions.  For employees, I maintain the stock option and employee purchase programs, analyzing stock prices and activities.

 

 

CONTEXT:

 

I oversee all administrative functions for this $180MM organization, including managing personnel in the various support functions, i.e. Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Budgets.  I also oversee internal controls and fraud prevention for the company and am constantly vigilant regarding methods of maximizing corporate financial gains.

 

 

ACTION:

 

I work with the Information Technology Department, ensuring proper operating systems are in place.  I am also tasked with managing and evaluating staff performance, which includes administering any salary increases, promoting individuals when possible, and, when necessary, utilizing disciplinary actions.

 

In support of increasing bottom-line profits and providing service to our personnel, I recognized an avenue for decreasing expenses by developing a captive insurance program.  Further, I led the efforts to develop a spinoff Logistics division to address industry needs in that arena.   Additionally, I redesigned a major capital lease program.  Arguments that I prepared for an Interstate Commerce Commission issue were included in the legal briefs presented on behalf of the company.  I also serve as a member of the Management Team, participating in management meetings with the Board of Directors to develop operational plans and goal in support of overall strategic planning.

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                Tonya A. Weaver

Social Security Number:                   XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                             Director, National Finance Center, Dept. of Agriculture

Vacancy Posting Number:               # OHRM-ER-SES-10-0006

 

 

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ)

 

FACTOR 4:   BUSINESS ACUMEN.    This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.  (Competencies:  Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management)

 

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RESULTS:

 

By bringing our insurance costs and arrangements in-house, we increased benefits for our personnel and at the same time decreased our costs.  Our Logistics Department opened a new avenue for revenue production and increased personnel requirements.  The capital lease program minimized substantial built-in gains taxes, and the arguments I prepared for presentation to the ICC played a major part in the reversal of two lower court decisions.

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                Tonya A. Weaver

Social Security Number:                   XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                             Director, National Finance Center, Dept. of Agriculture

Vacancy Posting Number:               # OHRM-ER-SES-10-0006

 

 

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ)

 

FACTOR 5:   BUILDING COALITIONS.   This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.  (Competencies:  Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating

 

CHALLENGE:

 

When my company decided to change its status from a publicly-held corporation to a privately-held one, I utilized my knowledge of Federal, State and local corporate law and Federal Security and Exchange Commission regulations to affect this change.

 

 

CONTEXT:

 

The $180MM transportation industry corporation, supported by a vote in the affirmative by the company s Board of Directors, opted to become a privately-held organization. 

 

 

ACTION:

 

To assist in this transition from C-Corp to S-Corp status, I compiled all relevant documentation, Annual Reports and financial statements.  I reviewed or prepared all required SEC filings, and made sure the Commission had all needed documentation and reports.  I served in a coordinator role, working with the company s attorneys and auditors, and was often called upon to represent the company in all financial or strategic transportation forums.

 

 

RESULTS:

 

The company s de-listing as a public company was finalized and ownership reverted to basically to that of being family-owned.  By assisting in accomplishment of this action, I developed an even deeper understanding of the intricacies of working with the Securities and Exchange Commission and of navigating the many issues involved with forming a coalition of the company CEO and Board of Directors directed toward accomplishing a common goal.

 

 

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                Tonya A. Weaver

Social Security Number:                   XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                             Director, National Finance Center, Dept. of Agriculture

Vacancy Posting Number:               # OHRM-ER-SES-10-0006

 

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ)

 

FACTOR 1:   Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in managing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating a complex, multi-faceted, mixed-financial systems and related support systems such as Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits Administration, and other lines of business that service numerous clientele and/or other Federal organizations.

 

CHALLENGE:

 

I developed financial statements, supporting footnotes and Annual Reports for a multiple-division organization.  Additionally, I managed a wide variety of Human Resources functions.

 

 

CONTEXT:

 

The company required the preparation of month-end closing reports and documentation, including financial statements.  I oversaw proper filings, personnel management including benefits administration, payroll, performance evaluation and terminations, and overall concern for in-depth client base.

 

 

ACTION:

 

In support of the organization, I managed the financial reporting function, preparing reporting packages and budgets.  I directed all monthly closing activities and I worked diligently in developing an effective general accounting and cost determination system.  I also managed stock option and employee stock purchases, and assisted in developing and implementing general ledger system updates.  I administered the company 401(k) plan, assisting in directing personnel in decision-making, and administratively oversaw various departments, including A/R and A/P.   I held HR responsibilities, including managing payroll and providing performance oversight and evaluation, delivering Performance Reviews, administering salary increases and promotions, and dealing with terminations when necessary. 

 

 

RESULTS:

 

I worked in concert with the Securities and Exchange Commission to assure all month-end and annual documentation was SEC-compliant.  The budgets that were prepared for the upcoming fiscal year gave direction to the parent company as well as various subsidiaries and divisions.  Additionally, by monitoring performance, I was able to ascertain when an expenditure was out of line with established fiscal guides, and reconciled all intercompany and cash accounts to assure maximization of all resources.  By interacting in a fair manner with our personnel, our organization developed a reputation as an employee-focused workplace.

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                Tonya A. Weaver

Social Security Number:                   XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                             Director, National Finance Center, Dept. of Agriculture

Vacancy Posting Number:               # OHRM-ER-SES-10-0006

 

 

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ)

 

FACTOR 2:   Knowledge of and demonstrated experience to serve as an advocate for customer application systems and serve as primary voice' in support of providing services to existing and potential new customers.

 

 

CHALLENGE:

 

Working with a large, Big Four accounting firm, I served as an engagement leader, reviewing work and preparing audits for large, publicly-held firms. I led audit teams and supported client company senior management.

 

 

CONTEXT:

 

My responsibilities included managing external and internal audits for major publicly-held companies.  I often served as a source of advice for clients regarding various aspects of preparing materials for public filings. 

 

 

ACTION:

 

I developed audit programs, led audit teams and presided over closing meetings with clients in support of developing appropriate materials.  I identified business risks and recommended actions, including advising clients on dealing with complex business and accounting actions.  I also employed a variety of business software databases and system applications.

 

 

RESULTS:

 

My advice for client management resulted in companies filing all forms and documents correctly, in a timely manner and in accordance with SEC guidelines and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  I also assisted in preparation and review of such items as 10Q Reports, 10K Reports, MD&As and proxy statements, among others necessary documentation and reports.