Dianne Parker 466 Foothill Blvd., #217 La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 (877) 790 0462 dianne@goddardparker.com A Financial Management Professional with 13 years of experience in financial, operational, and information technology management. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, income reporting, and financial controls. Hands-on success directing the implementation of small-scale to enterprise-wide financial and operational systems. Career Experience Universal Studios, Inc. - Universal City, CA 1990 - 2001 Director, Timekeeper Team - Global Shared Services Group (1998-2001) Directed the Timekeeper project, a successful $7.7 million initiative to automate time collection, attendance management, and pay calculation for all non-exempt employees of Universal Studios and Universal Music. Project required technical, behavioral and cultural change on a grand scale by the 10,000 employees (working under 60 different union and non-union employment agreements), supervisors, Payroll, Human Resources and IT staff involved. System put time collection into the hands of employees and re-focused valuable management time away from routine procedures by implementing automated exception-based solutions. Utilized leading-edge software packages (Peoplesoft HR and Payroll, Interpro SmartTime and SmartRules) in replacing Universal's payroll/time and attendance system, thus minimizing development costs and risk. Streamlined widely divergent time collection techniques and standardized departmental pay practices into a single, fully automated system ensuring consistent and comparable pay policies and limiting liability exposure. In addition, supported differing needs of business units by offering alternate standardized choices for time collection including IVR and bar code readers. Introduced technical innovation through the implementation of an interactive voice response system (hardware and software by Periphonics) and the first use of client-server technology for an enterprise-wide solution at Universal. Responsible for initial internal "selling" of and ultimate compliance with new timekeeping procedures. Educated and created "buy in" among HR departments and executives within each business unit. Held seminars for managers and employees introducing and demonstrating new Timekeeper system. Worked with business units redesigning operational processes to ease transition to new system and ensure efficient use of system. Developed a comprehensive user training program including classroom training, one-on-one instruction, and a Web-based interactive training program designed as a cost-effective method of training new users over time. Assembled and shaped an integrated team of 10 payroll professionals and system administrators, hired to transition into new operating payroll department at project's end. Team established a new standard for payroll functions and customer service throughout Universal. Executive Director, Planning and Administration - Universal Pictures Marketing (1996-1998) Director, Planning and Finance - Universal Pictures Marketing (1993-1996) Responsible for general financial, administrative, and technical operations of the Marketing Department. Acted as liaison to Legal Department. Coordinated all information technology projects and equipment, including needs assessment, cost benefit analysis, functional requirements preparation, system design and implementation of financial (project accounting system, cooperative advertising system) and operational (Premiere Management System, Publicity/Promotions Extranet System) systems. Supervised financial functions within the Marketing Department, including indirect budget preparation, general ledger accounting, cooperative advertising settlement, and accounts payable. Managed, reviewed and streamlined outside vendor contracts, significantly decreasing the review process. Responsible for all administrative functions within the department including personnel, payroll, and facilities management. Formulated departmental policies and monitored adherence to departmental and corporate policies. Director of Planning and Budgets - Universal Music Group (1991-1993) Responsible for preparation of annual operating plan and quarterly forecasts of profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, and capital budgets for major record distribution and manufacturing companies. Managed department responsible for monitoring actual revenues and costs as related to budget including financial analyses and profitability studies by artist, release and/or product line. Prepared overall budget and forecast packages for review by MCA, Inc. senior management. Developed revenue and cost projections with senior executives. Member of implementation team for new on-line financial systems (SOFTWARE 2000, now Infinium) for general ledger, forecasting, and accounts payable. Developed new account structure to support complex financial reporting and business needs. Implemented forecasting module including automated foreign currency translation. Manager of Special Projects - Universal Music Group (1990-1991) Responsible for structuring the shift from an integrated business unit to three stand-alone profit centers comprising distribution, manufacturing, and label operations. Analyzed functional areas within integrated business unit and proposed realignment within new operating environments. Developed financial models and break-even analyses used to determine distribution fees, transfer pricing, and other standards for business transactions. Designed financial statements and supporting schedules to reflect new business practices.   Price Waterhouse - Los Angeles, CA 1987 - 1990 Entertainment Special Practice Unit Senior Accountant (1990) Staff Accountant (1987-1990) Responsible for financial audits of major entertainment and non-profit clients. Representative clients included MCA, Inc., Universal Studios, Cal Tech/JPL, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Bunker Hill Securities, and ACT III Entertainment. Developed audit plans and coordinated staffing and budgeting. Reviewed and performed general audits of financial records and information for a wide variety of organizations, including publicly held and non-profit companies. Prepared analyses of financial trends. Drafted financial statements and accompanying notes. Reviewed financial information and valuations relating to large-scale corporate consolidations. Supervised and evaluated staff accountants. Education Bachelor of Arts, Economics University of California, Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA Licenses and Certifications Certified Public Accountant, State of California, 1991