Kelvin Keith

Experience

1. West Region Director of Administration

   EY

   May 2007 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Responsible for $60M annual budget inclusive of operational support payroll, facility/real estate and maintenance costs, asset acquisition (supplies/furniture/technology), employee learning and development. Proactively and consistently managed headcount growth by realigning staff to create virtual support arrangements, adjusting and implementing office space utilization protocols. • Monitor and control employee overtime and temporary services expense by creating work sharing processes and the development of cross-functional teams. Apply focus on creating self-directed teams empowered to stagger work schedules and efficiently utilize available bandwidth from all offices within the region • Work directly with assigned Human Resources staff to lead and support annual performance review process, including role and compensation analysis for all personnel in accordance with company policy. Mentored and coached management staff on developing, implementing, and following up on goal setting and performance improvement plans. Review and approve all employment actions related to recruitment, hiring, staff development and employment separations.• Led the region sustainability effort to reduce the firm “carbon footprint” on society. Consistently evaluates the consumption of non-reusable goods and effectively recommended alternatives that reduced dependency, reduced costs, and significantly lessened the firm’s daily impact on the environment. • Develop and maintain consultative relationships with Regional Managing Partner and other internal business leaders in order understand, recommend, and adjust operational support arrangements to meet their evolving needs.• Actively participate in the continual evaluation of the region’s real estate portfolio and recommend space reduction/utilization strategies that will translate into approximately $40M in lease cost savings the next 10 years.

Skills

• Internal Controls
• Administration
• Management
• Financial Analysis
• Performance Management
• Strategic Planning
• Human Resources
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Risk Management
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Reporting
• Business Process Improvement
• Due Diligence
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Internal Audit
• Employee Relations
• Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Auditing
• Accounting