Karen Donahue 37508 Newburgh Park Circle Livonia, Michigan 48152 (248) 864-6763 cell; email: karidonahue@msn.

com

OBJECTIVE:

To seek long-term employment utilizing my accounting (GAAP), budgeting, finance, purchasing, technology and management experiences in a rewarding career. Marygrove College, Masters in Science in Human Resource Management. I am currently taking courses toward my Masters degree. Estimated completion Fall 2014. Central Michigan University, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Administration with an emphasis on accounting, computers and management, 1992.

EDUCATION:

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Controller, Education Achievement Authority of Michigan Responsible for the finance department operations including budgeting ($116 million dollars), accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, employee benefits, grants and auditing. I supervise three people in the department. (05-13 to present) Chief Financial Officer, Lincoln Park Public Schools Responsible for all aspects of finance (benefits, budgeting, cash flow analysis, grant reporting, investments, purchasing (final approver), payroll, accounts receivable/payable, risk management, rental of facilities, arbitrage reporting and both internal and external audits). I eliminated a $7.6 million dollar projected deficit in two years. I also supervise directors of food service, technology, and maintenance/operations along with the direct contact for special education transportation (Trinity Transportation). Member of negotiations team. (09-10 0613) Director of Financial Services, Mount Clemens Community School District Member of Superintendents cabinet. Responsible for all aspects of finance (budgeting, cash flow analysis, grant reporting, investments, purchasing, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, risk management, rental of facilities, arbitrage reporting and both internal and external audits). Also responsible for overseeing food service (Chartwells), human resources for contracted employees, technology, transportation (Trinity Transportation), maintenance/operations and bond construction work for the district. Member of negotiations team. (08-07 09-10) Executive Director of Finance and Operations, Tecumseh Public Schools Responsible for all aspects of finance (budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant reporting, payroll, audit, investments, cash flow analysis), purchasing, pupil accounting, risk management and fixed assets. Supervised food service (Aramark), transportation (First Student), and maintenance/ operations. (03/03 08/07)

Karen Donahue 37508 Newburgh Park Circle Livonia, Michigan 48152 (248) 864-6763 cell; email: karidonahue@msn.com

WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED: Supervisor of Business/Warehousing, Wayne-Westland Community Schools Responsible for all purchasing, warehousing, accounts payable, liability insurances and fixed assets for the district. Supervised eight employees directly. Prepared audit schedules related to above responsibilities. Initiated administrative and board policy changes in the areas of accounts payable, purchasing, use of facilities, disposal of school supplies and equipment. Worked closely with building administrators and staff on a daily basis. (10/00 03/03) Finance Coordinator, Construction, Huron Valley School District Supervised investment of $51,000,000 bond issue proceeds, resulting in $2,600,000 in additional interest income. Created and managed capital project accounts (16 separate building budgets). Approved all bond-related purchases, payments, made expenditure transfers and budget amendments. Supervised the construction manager and architect. Made presentations to the board of education, apprising them of construction updates and financial information. Worked closely with building personnel, operations, and maintenance and banking officials. (9/96-7/28/00) Secretary to the Supervisor of Finance, Huron Valley School District Maintained positive cash flow in all bank accounts. Secured quotes and made necessary money transfers for the investment of school state aid. Spread property tax monies and generated accounts receivable invoices for district. Prepared monthly board reports as well as assisted I preparation of other state reports. Worked closely with auditors, banking officials and insurance agents. (10/94-8/96)

MEMBERSHIPS/ CERTIFICATIONS:

Chief Financial Officer Certification-MSBO, through June 30, 2017 Tecumseh Area Chamber Board of Directors-September 2006 - 2007 2006 Ambassador of the Year, Tecumseh Area Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis of Tecumseh 2006 - 2007 Monroe/Lenawee School Business Official Past Secretary, President and Treasurer 2004 - 2007 Tecumseh Economic Development Corporation Director, 2005 2007 MISD Business Official member 2007-2010 WCSBO member 2010 - present