Dorian Edwards
Kinston
Summary
Professional financial analyst with extensive experience in cost analysis and budget management. Known for delivering insightful financial reports and optimizing cost structures. Highly regarded for collaborative efforts and consistent achievement of project goals, showcasing expertise in variance analysis.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cost Analyst
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented cost control strategies, optimizing resource allocation across departments.
- Accurately preparing and reporting daily KPI's, with insightful analysis
- Leading the process to develop and roll-up department overhead budgets and forecasts.
- Preparing month end close journal entries/accruals and providing analysis.
Accounting Trainee
Sanderson Farms, Inc
05.2021 - Current
- Evaluate reports, transactions and account records to identify and help resolve discrepancies.
- Generate regular reports detailing accounting activities and financial trends.
- Post daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports to consistently meet deadlines.
- Process payroll through use of Kronos
Specialty Department Supervisor
Sanderson Farms, Inc
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided leadership within the management of a team to produce a quality product within budget guidelines.
- Coordinated product flow with other departments and provided direction on correct form of product to be processed.
- Monitored labor cost and overtime.
Campus Coordinator
Project Life Movement, Inc
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Traveled to college campuses, managing student athletes and administrators in efforts to recruit and register bone marrow donors.
- Facilitated the activities of student volunteers and administrators in establishing and implementing campus campaigns.
- Analyzed, prepared, and presented reports to the board of directors.
- Designed and effective recruitment model that led to a 61% increase in college campus partnerships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Accounting Concentration
Livingstone College
Salisbury, NCSkills
- Decision support
- Variance analysis
- Cost reduction strategies
- Strong collaborator
- Written and verbal communication
- Public speaking
- Adaptable
- Data Analysis
- Ability to work under pressure
- Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook
Affiliations
- Member, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, 2013 – Present
- Member, City of Kinston Planning and Zoning Board, 2017 – 2023
Awards
Kinston's Top 20 Under 40 (2015), "The Free Press" recognized local citizens making an impact in the community.
Timeline
Senior Cost Analyst
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery
07.2023 - Current
Accounting Trainee
Sanderson Farms, Inc
05.2021 - Current
Specialty Department Supervisor
Sanderson Farms, Inc
11.2019 - 05.2021
Campus Coordinator
Project Life Movement, Inc
07.2016 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Accounting Concentration
Livingstone College