CURTIS A. WALTON, JR.

25B Bradley Court

Staten Island, NY 10314

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

An enthusiastic and creative manager of operations, well grounded in accounting, crisis management, policy/procedure development and applications and contracts compliance issues. Appraised as an effective manager with solid multi-level communications skills and a deep commitment to quality performance, on-time delivery and cost containment. Viewed also as a detail oriented problem solver able to identify and resolve specific issues without losing sight of the overall corporate objectives of profitability and client satisfaction.

EXPERIENCE

MORGAN STANLEY, Brooklyn, NY 2007-2008

IT Security and ET Business Management

• Managed IT Hardware and Software Procurement purchasing with vendors and Morgan Stanley’s Finance Account Payable department. Involved in year end budget planning based on purchasing for consultants and procurement for hardware and software for prior years.

ASSET FINANCIAL STAFFING, New York, NY 2006-2007

CONSULTANT TO MORGAN STANLEY

ITCRS Business Management

• Consultant/Outsource/ IT Procurement EDP invoices: Payment, tracking and follow-up. Liaison with vendors and inside staff on payment status, historical information and trending. Essential during budget and contract preparations and negotiations.

• Consultant/Outsource Accruals: Restructured the monthly accrual process for ITCRS business management and liaises with IT Finance on a regular basis.

• Morgan Stanley AP/Vendor AR Liaison: Regularly smoothed out vendors on billing issues, policies, compliances and time tables, to lend quality assurance, for all parties involved.. This includes resolving past billing discrepancies, overpayments and incorrect billing rates. All client / vendors are billing and getting paid on a current basis, and trust my experience and professionalism on helping getting this achieved.

FORUM STAFFING, New York, NY 2005-2006

CONSULTANT TO NYU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Treasury Department

• Handled daily banking cash management reporting and reconciliations.

CONSULTANT TO ADVERTISING COUNCIL

• Preparation of Accounts Payables spreadsheet schedule.

• Reconciliation of General Ledger cash accounts.

CONSULTANT TO ROGAN & COHEN ADVERTISING

• Organized and coordinated production inventory and job jackets for Accounts Payable processing.

WACHOVIA SECURITIES (PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES), New York, NY 1997 – 2004

Accountant Senior Assistant (2004)

Staff Accountant (1998-2004)

• Investigated and resolved external/internal reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable issues.

• Researched and uncovered an embezzlement situation at a client company that led to the client’s further investigation by the client affecting millions of dollars.

• Created accounts payable reports and tracked activity for consultants providing them with schedules and status of accounts.

• Managed payable/receivable accounts of several major telecommunication companies’ often-uncovering problems that led to the need to take further action by clients and management.

• Trained finance staff in systems used by the PC Store Procurement Department that led to a smooth transition of responsibilities.

BOZELL, INC., New York, NY 1995 -1995

Business Manager/Contracts Account Executive

Reporting directly to senior partner of this advertising agency, carried full internal control responsibility for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) account.

• Negotiated/resolved all billing issues.

• Exercised full signatory authority on FEMA related expense reports and timesheets.

• Implemented an improved billing system to capture labor-related income. Coordinated 12 FEMA affiliated profit centers.

• Maintained contact with client through recent Government shutdown to assure continuation of January 1996 advertising efforts/schedules.

• Improved overall operational procedures to include written work authorization confirmations. Trained staff.

THE MINGO GROUP, INC., New York, NY 1989 – 1995

Client Management Coordinator (1990-1995)

A new position charged with the crisis management responsibility of reversing deteriorating relationships with several major clients due to poor performance, inefficient record keeping and inattention.

• Opened communication links and identified specific problems.

• Administered agency computerized link-up directly to client’s financial system.

• Reviewed and substantially improved all facets of agency production standards for troubled clients.

• Rectified past discrepancies and regained media planning activities for agency (a $4.3 million sale).

• Systematized client cost system to enable agency to track employee hours and to show client P&L.

• Instrumental in renewal of contract valued at approximately $5 million.

Accounting Manager (1989-1990)

Reported directly to Controller, managed both client and corporate accounting departments. Served as agency’s in-house MIS consultant.

• Resolved serious discrepancies and accounting problems relating to accounts payable and receivable.

• Collected over $500,000 in outstanding receivables and $400,000 from overpaid vendors.

• Supervised staff in bringing GL balances up-to-date.

• Established vendor payment schedule to correct serious delinquency situation. Also brought production and media inventories up-to-date.

• Established and maintained direct client contact with Miller Brewing Company, General Motors, House of Seagram, Sony Corporation and Greyhound to review and resolve any problems concerning accounting areas.

SAATCHI AND SAATCHI ADVERTISING, INC., New York, NY 1977 – 1989

Credit Manager (1987-1989)

Controlled agency’s accounts receivable, cash flow, financial planning and banking relationships. Also resolved sizeable receivables discrepancies.

• Coordinated consolidation of records involved in merger of Compton into S&SDFSC’s system.

• Guided bank reconciliation area from serious backlog into current status.

• Handled and systematized financial records for S&S Promotions.

• Supervised successful negotiations on Compton’s sales tax audit. Reversed over $500,000 in questionable status items.

Manager, Corporate Accounting (1987)

Reported to CFO and Controller, oversaw key financial and administrative areas within the corporate accounting structure.

• Reviewed and analyzed financial accounting reporting systems to promote increased operating efficiency and control.

Cost Accounting Supervisor (1982-1987)

Accounts Payable Supervisor (1981-1982)

Cost Accountant (1980-1981)

Junior Accountant (1977-1999)

• Managed staff of 14 in accounts payable/receivable, petty cash and time collection.

CHEMICAL BANK, New York, NY 1972 – 1977

Head Teller (1974-1977)

Teller (1972-1974)

EDUCATION

Commercial Art/Business, New York City Community College

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Lotus 123, Norton Internet Securities, Donovan Data Systems, Extra Client Personal Mainframe, Omnis and Data Point Hardware, MS Office., Ariba Purchasing Order System

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

GAAP, SAP, ASP, CCH, FAR, CCH CAS, Effective Speaking and Presentation Seminars.

AWARDS

Saatchi & Saatchi Corporate Spirit Award.

NY Road Runners Corporate Challenge Award-Advertising Category.