Gordon Williams

Biography:

Work Experience: 20.0 years

Work Experience:

My name is Gordon. I am a detail-oriented Data Analyst and recent MS graduate with a deep background in financial data integrity. I also am currently a Doctoral Candidate in Business/Information Technology. After 20+ years in accounting operations, I have transitioned into data science to apply my skills in SQL, Python, and Tableau to solve everyday business problems. I am specifically seeking a Junior-level role where I can contribute to the "heavy lifting" of data cleaning and
report generation within a collaborative team. I am willing to learn any new system orprocesses and I am available to work first shift, including overtime. I am determined to make a positive impact in the right role and for the right company.

Work history:

Job Title: REMOTE COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST,
Company: Post University
Period: July 2019 - March 2025
Role Description:
• General
Ledger & Reconciliation: Managed the daily retrieval and reconciliation
of government subsidies (COD) to the General Ledger to ensure accurate
dispersal of financial aid funds.

• Auditing
& Risk Mitigation: Conducted comprehensive audits of student financial
records and institutional reporting, identifying discrepancies to ensure
regulatory adherence and data integrity.

• Process
Improvement: Authored and maintained the Compliance Department’s official
policy and procedure guide, establishing a standardized framework for auditing
functions.

• Data
Analysis: Executed a critical data structuring project involving 1,000+
records, utilizing analytical modeling to align scholarship opportunities with
degree programs

• Student
Financial Resolution : Acted as a primary point of contact for students to
resolve complex account discrepancies involving various financial aid sources
and government subsidies.

• Advisory
& Problem Solving : Collaborated directly with students to navigate
financial aid records, ensuring accurate dispersal of funds while maintaining
institutional data integrity.

• Regulatory
Guidance: Guided students through audit findings and record discrepancies
to ensure their accounts remained in adherence with regulatory standards.
Job Title: EDI CASH APPLICATIONS ASSOCIATE II
Company: Hagemeyer North America
Period: March 2005 - June 2019
Role Description:
• Revenue
Cycle Management: Directed the full cash application lifecycle for a
multi-million dollar business unit, overseeing processing across diverse
payment channels.

• Process
Automation: Spearheaded the automation of key cash application processes
using advanced Excel modeling and business intelligence tools, resulting in a 20%
increase in department efficiency .

• Reconciliation:
Performed detailed bank statement analysis and reconciliation to ensure
accurate revenue recognition and resolve discrepancies.

• Previous
Roles at Hagemeyer:
EDI Accounts Payable Associate II (Mar 2010 – Jan 2015)
Accounts Payable Associate (Mar 2005 – Mar 2010)

Education:

Georgia Perimeter College
Associate's Degree – Business
Period: January 2016 - December 2018
Post University
Bachelor's Degree – Computer Information Systems
Period: July 2019 - December 2020
Post University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) – Interdiscipline
Period: January 2021 - August 2023
Post University
Master's Degree – Project Management
Period: September 2023 - November 2024
Post University
Master's Degree – Candidate for Intelligence and Data Analytics
Period: January 2025 - July 2026
South College
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Candidate for Business/Information Systems
Period: January 2026 - December 2027

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