1. Debbie Whiskin
2 3 0 9 P i n O a k L a n e A r l i n g t o n , T e x a s 7 6 0 1 2
C. 817-456-7498: dwhiskin@gmail.com
S U M M A R Y
A resourceful and hardworkingfinanceprofessional with a strong background in accounts payable, financial
analysis and reporting, reconciliations, billing and audit for all internal telecommunication expenses and
system transitions. An experienced and detail-oriented manager; able to prioritize and delegate tasks
accordinglyin order to align with projectand organizational goals within a team setting. Seizes opportunities
to engage in all areas of related business to resolve problems and secure smooth operations.
E X P E R I E N C E
Verizon Service Organization, Texas
Consultant– FinancialPlanningand Analysis……………………………………………………………..2011-2014
Oversaw thedepartmental spend in accounts payableand approved all internal spend. Contributed to annual
budget and audit by third party auditors. Analyzed processes to improve compliance and ensure internal
controls are effective and efficient. Provided support to internal departments on budget reporting.
 Successfully migrated all internal telecommunication invoices from out mainframe system to TAMS
with a cost savings of $576,000 in vendor maintenance cost to an outside contracting firm.
 Responsibleforbill payment,audit,reconciliation and vendormaintenance in accounts payable. Set up
of new vendors in SAP.
 Initiated and monitored various projects in order to meet departmental requirements and objectives.
 Experiencein strategic planning, budgeting, and leading a team with strong organizational skills, and
strong customer service skills.
 Assisted with themanagementofautomatingbillingforover 80,000 Verizon Wireless accounts spanning
over multiple organizations.
Network Operations Supervisor………………………………………………………………………………2008-2011
Ensured accuracy of payables and approved invoices for payment. Reviewed and reconciled entries made
through accounts payable. . Managed a team of 7.
 Recovered over $300,000 of overcharges from multiple vendors.
 Implemented billing for VSO and V3 employees to the new ICE system.
 Created process to electronically load blackberry/cellular devices for electronic billing and inventory.
 Transitioned work from an outside vendor to union employees with a cost savings of $156,000.
 Lead the V1V project to ensure all processes were followed and that users migrated to the correct
accounts payable system as each phase was implemented.
 Prepared employees for promotions and successfully mentored incoming employees on systems and
processes when necessary.
Network Operations Specialist………………………………………………………………………………...2000-2008
Supervised a team of 15 contractors for invoice validations and mainframe system support both onshore and
offshore. Ensured accuracy of payables to outside vendors. Reviewed and reconciled entries made through
accounts payable.
 Processed over $220M annually to multiple vendors.

2.  Created monthly budget reports for budget analysts.
 Oversaw monthly vendor account reconciliation meetings with major carriers and successfully
negotiated refunds for overbilling from various carriers.
 Held monthlymeeting with my IT group to ensureall critical systemenhancements and processes were
meeting Verizon deadlines for each project.
 Worked with Contract Management on the RFP process to ensure best prices were met for the service
being provided.
 Worked with IT to develop requirements for a new web-based systemto enable budget center owners to
monitor/manage their internal telecom usage.
A D D I T I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Verizon Communications, Irving, Texas
Coordinator……………………………………………………………………………………………………….1998-2000
Accounts Payable month end closing. Initiated and maintained communicationswith internal customers on all
Internal Telecommunication changes affecting their budget. Approved Invoices.
GTE, Irving, Texas
Accounts Payable………………………………………………………………………………………………...1992-1998
C O M P U T E R S K I L L S
SAP, PeopleSoft, VEC, Hyperion, eVerify, TAMS, MS Office, ADP.