1. FR A N K J. DU A R T E
1024 W. Fry Street #204 Chicago, IL 60642 (305) 343-0606 Frankduarte14@gmail.com
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Performance-driven Bilingual Financial Manager with 10+ years’ experience focused on financial and
operations management across various industries, and disciplines. For the past 10 years managing
all finance and operations for H+K Samcor, one of the largest PR firms in Miami.
COMPETENCIES
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HILL + KNOWLTON STRATEGIES– CORAL GABLES, FL www.hkstrategies.com 2003 – 2014
Global Public Affairs/Public Relations firm with more than 450 million USD in annual revenue.
BUSINESS MANAGER
Responsible for all financial planning and operational management for regional public affairs/public
relations firm with 8 fully owned and operated operations and extensive network of clients such as
Proctor & Gamble, Mr. Coffee, American Airlines, CrockPot, Jarden Consumer Solutions, Burger
King, Office Depot, City of Miami Beach Tourism, Red Roof Inn, and NUK USA. Responsibilities
include but not limited to creation and implementation of budget, forecasts, monthly and quarterly
reviews of P&L and balance sheet statements, client profitability, new business reports, employee
utilization/billability analysis, client contracts, human resources, IT, legal & Sarbanes Oxley
compliance, internal/external audits, employee on boarding.
Selected Achievements
Financial
Renegotiated client contracts to improve overall profitability
Implemented client profitability and employee billability reports in H&K Miami office
Implemented new method of tracking sales/revenue generation for senior staff
Improved trade working capital by controlling client invoicing, reviewing WIP and accrued
revenue
Prepared quarterly reports, forecasts, accounts receivable, and payroll while managing a
budget of +5 million USD
Update new business pipeline reports
Managed vendors; including creation of purchasing documentation, invoices (GL coding and
allocation) and payment process
Compliance/Audit
Implemented Sarbanes Oxley procedures and controls in H&K Miami office
Reduced amount of internal audits due to good internal results with a passing grade of green
Participation in closing statutory audit meetings in H&K Miami office
Managed request of internal and external auditors and acted as a liaison for Certified Public
Accountant
Client Financial
Management
Business Forecasting
Project Management
Monthly/Year end Close
Policy Implementation
Vendor Management
Budget Creation
Internal/External Audit (SOX)
Employee utilization
Employee On boarding
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Information Technology
In conjunction with Regional CTO implemented new policies and procedures related to IT
security
Reduced CAPEX spend by 15% by minimizing redundancy in Hardware and software
Trained all new users on existing systems
Human Resources
In conjunction with Regional Head of talent implemented new policies and procedures such
as “On Boarding”,” Right to Speak”,” Related Parties & Freelancers”., etc.
Achieved highest participation in Employee Satisfaction Survey and Employee reviews in the
region
Supervised local Human Resources department including benefits administration and talent
acquisition an annual performance review process
Hired Account Executives and Account Managers & Freelancers
Project Management/Business Administration/Legal
Successfully managed office moves for 2 offices
Improved employee utilization by working closely with Account Managers, Directors and
President, by developing billability metrics, such as; creation of employee utilization tracker
which drove an efficiency of 105% YOY and streamline processes and increase efficiencies
BERENFELD SPRITZER, SHECHTER & SHEER, CPAS – PINECREST, FL www.berenfelddllp.com 1994 - 2003
ACCOUNT MANAGER – CONDOMINIUM DEPARTMENT
Expanded and improved working relationships between company and clients
Generated and established new accounts
Developed and managed fifty new and existing condominium association accounts
Oversaw Customer Service Department
Prepare general ledger postings, collection notices and correspondence with attorneys and
condominium management
Accounting management including posting customer payments, training and supervising staff,
preparation of tax returns, payroll tax returns and bank reconciliation
EDUCATION
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Degree/Business Administration
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH AND SPANISH (NATIVE WRITTEN & ORAL)
