1. BARBARA MILLS-ALLENDER, MBA
Crofton, MD
(443) 852-7148  Barbara.Mills@comcast.net
FINANCE EXECUTIVE  PROJECT MANAGER  TEAM LEADERSHIP/DEVELOPMENT
Strategic Planning Solution Focused  Growth Optimization
An accomplished, detail-oriented Finance Executive with experience leading organizations by providing expert business
transformation services and cutting-edge finance solutions for multiple corporations. Verifiable track record of managing
complex projects while always delivering on time, under budget and exceeding expectations. Practiced in clarifying
business requirements, performing analysis between goals and existing procedure/skill sets and designing process
improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs. Excels at turning under-producing individuals into teams that
work efficiently and exceed all expectations.
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
 Effectively managed the $340M expense budget by providing complex budget, planning, analysis and forecast data
while also handling all aspects of the annual budget process for the Region Technical Department.
 Developed and implemented weekly analysis and actionable reporting in order to closely monitor expenses and
metrics along with tools to evaluate technical metrics and benchmark against other systems and regions.
 Successfully directed the beltway region budget and forecast for technical operations, building improved reporting
to track metrics and expenses at the area level.
 Skillfully managed the $180M expense and $24M capital budget for 3 plants within Baltimore, collaborating with the
plants in developing the 5 year strategic plan to ensure optimal business success.
 Provided management with key analysis and segment profitability including managing the profitability analysis of
capital projects exceeding $100M annually and operating and marketing expenditures with a budget over $100M.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Budgeting/Forecasting  Reporting/Metrics  Accounting
 Operations Management  Technical Expertise  Financial Analysis
 Performance Measurement  Relationship Building  Risk Management
 Process/System Improvements  Business Development  P&L Management
EDUCATION
St. John’s University, Staten Island, NY
Master of Business Administration in Accounting
The College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY
Bachelor of Science in Biology
The College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY
Associate Degree in Medical Technology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Comcast Cable Communication, Inc.  White Marsh & Largo, MD  2005 – Present
Regional Senior Director of Finance, Business Operations: 2013 – Present
Regional Director of Finance, Business Operations: 2007 – 2012
Area Director of Business Operations: 2005 – 2007

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 Effectively manage the $340M expense budget by providing complex budget, planning, analysis and forecast data
while also handling all aspects of the annual budget process for the Region Technical Department.
 Develop and implement weekly analysis and actionable reporting in order to closely monitor expenses and metrics
along with tools to evaluate technical metrics and benchmark against other systems and regions.
 Create and introduce monthly presentations for the P&L forecast reviews to drive business growth.
 Collaborate closely with area vice presidents on the efficient implementation of technical initiatives and to manage
the area budget, forecast and metrics in addition to developing analysis and trending to better manage technical
operations.
 Spearhead the regional reporting team responsible for developing consistent actionable reporting and the regional
check in team responsible for all contractor self-billing while monitoring for top productivity and efficiency.
 Successfully managed the beltway region budget and forecast for technical operations, building improved reporting
to track metrics and expenses at the area level.
 Thoroughly prepared monthly forecasts for revenue, capital and all expenses for the Bayshore system along with
annual revenue, expense and capital budget for the system.
 Productively managed all facets of system payroll, accounts payable, daily cash reconciliation and warehouse
employees.
 Accurately and efficiently safeguarded and reconciled $37M in customer premise equipment.
 Directly managed the senior manager of warehouse operations, manager of accounting and payroll, manager of IT
and manager of MIS with a total of 42 staff members while ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
Constellation Energy  Baltimore, MD  2004 – 2005
Budgeting & Finance Director
 Skillfully managed the $180M expense and $24M capital budget for 3 plants within Baltimore, collaborating with the
plants in developing the 5 year strategic plan to ensure optimal business success.
 Directed the monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts and variance explanations to improve profit margins.
 Provided comprehensive training to all personnel on Outlooksoft, a new forecasting tool, to enhance operational
efficiency.
 Directed the efficient preparation of monthly reporting for company financials and departmental analysis, by
product and by department.
 Significantly increased company profitability by reducing risks and increasing margins while also closely monitoring
departmental costs and targets.
 Provided high level recommendations to management on enhancing performance and reducing cost along with
feedback for new contracts to mitigate company risk.
MCI  Herndon, VA  1992 – 2004
Senior Finance Manager: 2001 – 2004
 Closely oversaw all aspects of local telephone business planning, marketing analysis, products and pricing and
business analysis for local telephone business.
 Supervised the revenue and expense consumer residential planning group while guaranteeing top productivity and
efficiency.
 Developed and implemented a variety of key annual plan and monthly forecasts while providing the marketing
department with monthly performance reviews and key business trends.
 Proactively approved pricing for over 150 new products to ensure maximized profitability.
 Provided management with key analysis and segment profitability including managing the profitability analysis of
capital projects exceeding $100M annually and operating and marketing expenditures with a budget over $100M.
Marketing Analysis Manager: 1996 – 2001
 Established strategic plans and forecasts for the partner marketing group generating 33% of mass markets revenue
and 26% of the long distance customer installs.
 Collaborated closely with the program managers to provide analysis on specific programs for increasing

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performance and with the planning and analysis groups within mass markets to ensure linkage between the plans.
 Utilized strong analytical and conflict resolution skills to identify, track, report and resolve critical issues in a timely
manner.
 Utilized strong problem solving and creative/critical thinking skills to understand business needs and translate them
into appropriate solutions.
 Recommended changes in development, maintenance and system standards to senior management and key
stakeholders.
 Consistently exceeded expectations ensuring projects were on time, on budget, compliant to standards and met
business needs.
Corporate Planning & Analysis Senior Financial Analyst: 1992 – 1996
 Prepared and produced detailed product profitability analysis for the international segment while also meticulously
analyzing company joint ventures and preparing monthly outlooks, annual plans and cash flow analysis.
 Extensively analyzed departmental expenses and prepared expense reduction recommendations for management.
 Accurately and efficiently developed monthly outlooks and annual plans for corporate departments.
 Significantly improved the consolidation process by developing a model to consolidate results as well as prepare
variance reports for management.
 Creatively designed the database/models used to track and analyze the international business.
 Interfaced with the company’s international, business and consumer divisions to ensure plan coordination.
 Developed an innovative international standard cost methodology to improve internal reporting and provided a
method of performance measurement for management and various divisions.
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher; Microsoft Visio,
Microsoft SharePoint, ERPAG, Sage 300 Online, iBE.net, BaseCamp, QuickBooks,
Dropbox, Booker, NetSuite, Front Desk
HONORS/AWARDS 4 time Circle of Excellence Award Winner, MCI Communications
ORGANIZATIONS Woman in Cable and Telecommunications
INTERESTS Family Time, Traveling, and Golf
Detailed Professional References Available Upon Request
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