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Christine Thul Chief Financial Officer Senior level executive with extensive hands-on experience in management, business leadership and working with the Boards of Directors, Banks, Attorneys and CPA's with an established record of success and career advancement in a top rated boutique law firm. Strengths include budget development and management, cash forecasts, managing internal audits, tax planning, human resources and pension administration ➢ Financial and Strategic Planning ➢ Accounting and Financial Operations ➢ Year-end tax planning & strategies ➢ Business Expansion ➢ Project Management ➢ Financial Analysis ➢ Budget Development &Management ➢ Staff Management & Development ➢ Organizational Development Work Experience Chief Financial Officer CONRAD O'BRIEN, PC November 1989 to April 2011 • Responsibilities include all aspects of modified cash financial reporting, banking, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, risk management and insurance. • Manage a staff of 40, including Accounting, Facilities, Records, IT departments and independent CPA firm. • Member of the Executive Committee, Marketing Committee and Board of Directors. • Selected as Project Manager for December, 2011 office relocation. Responsibilities include preparing RFP's, interviewing and selection of Architect, Mover, Audio/Video, Cabling, Security, high density filing and Engineering vendors; instrumental in the final space design and assignment of offices. • Negotiate insurance contracts with various carriers and financial institutions effecting significant savings by eliminating administrative fees and/or converting to fixed fee agreements. • Approve check requests; reconcile numerous operating, trust and client escrow accounts. • Delivered significant cost savings by initiating expense analysis of equipment lease alternatives, leading to acted-upon leasing recommendations. • Revamped G/L, financial systems, reports and schedules to improve forecast precision and standardize reporting procedures. • Demonstrate organizational and negotiation skills and the ability to prioritize multiple and complex tasks, often with conflicting deadlines. • Proven ability to work independently as well as perform as a team member. Exercise a high degree of discretion, mature judgment, and tact in handling issues of a sensitive nature. • Advanced knowledge of personal computer and associated software applications including: Microsoft Office 2003/2007/2010 and Interwoven FileSite Document Management System; Excel, Word, Access, Quicken and Juris Suite integrated accounting system. • Strong leadership, problem solving, planning, team-building and project management skills. Director of Administration CONRAD O'BRIEN, PC January 1985 to June 2000 Human Resources • Promoted to fulfill a broad range of HR functions, including recruiting and training employees, administering benefits, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records. Responsible for annual enrollment meetings, assisted with conflicts between employees and insurance carriers, and performed exit interviews. • Directed administrative operations providing quality assurance and quality control. Responsible for managing all personnel activities, including promotions and salary management. • Worked with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; create group benefits databases; and developed orientation, training and incentive programs. Managed personnel records; administered benefits enrollment, 401k administration and 5500 filings. • Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the firm. • Reduced benefits costs through meticulous recordkeeping and ensuring that firm did not pay for benefits for which employees were ineligible or eligible under another policy. • Wrote employee summary plan description (SPD) which included medical, dental, life, short and long term disability plans and 401k profit sharing plan for over 80 participants. • Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and firm resources. Information Technology • Promoted to Network Administrator, which included negotiating all contracts for a firm wide computer upgrade in conjunction with a major firm relocation. • Managed the design and build-out of data center and telecommunications closet. • Managed the conversion of Novell servers, running exclusively DOS applications to a Windows environment, including internet access, web browsing and e-mail capability. • Managed the development of firm website, disaster recovery, remote access and backup procedures. • Responsible for user education and ongoing support of GroupWise, WordPerfect, Windows 95, NETWARE 3.x, Lotus 123, dBase III, Plus, Shiva Net Manager, Veritas Backup Exec., Quicken and Microsoft Office 97 products. • Provided Telephone System PBX station configuration and Voice Mail support using Nortel Meridian Administration Tools (MAT). Paralegal CONRAD O'BRIEN, PC April 1982 to January 1985 • Provided administrative and paralegal support for 2 attorneys specializing in high volume and fast paced complex commercial litigation practice. • Drafted pleadings and legal documents; edited billing narratives and revised final billing statements; responsible for accounts receivable follow-up, which resulted in successful collections. • Negotiated Court Reporter and Third Party Vendor discounts and contracts. Education Business Administration LaSalle College - Philadelphia, PA Additional Information Association of Legal Administrators Professionally Coached by Thomas H. Berry, Author of “Managing the Total Quality Transformation” His book calls for an integrated approach to improving quality performance. It merges all the latest-breaking and most significant developments in the quality field, including team-building, “bottom-up” strategic thinking, customer focus, corporate cultural development, leadership, supplier interface, measurement, and maintenance into a coherent, step-by-step quality action plan.

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