Kevin D. Gardner

About Kevin D. Gardner

Seasoned, dynamic finance and marketing professional with a solid background in growing business by assessing all aspects of the business from internal departments and processes, to customer qualification and service. Proven ability to integrate research and analytical skills to develop meaningful findings and conclusions. Skilled managerial accountant in preparing reports that summarize the financial position of a company. Experienced leadership directing financial management teams including evaluation of accounting systems and process improvements.

Experience

1. CFO Vice President of Business

   Stark State College

   May 2022 — Present · North Canton, OH, US

   Reports to and under the direction of the President of Stark State College, the fourth-largest community college in Ohio with an annual budget of over $70 million.• Member of the President’s Executive Council.• Leading financial management expert, providing day-to-day leadership of financial planning and analysis, accounting, auditing, internal controls, investments, and fiscal management.• Serves as Treasurer to Board of Trustees of Stark State College.• Leads the Business Office, IT, Physical Plant, Security, and College Auxiliary Services.• Responsible for articulating and cultivating a clear understanding across the College of financial conditions and trends.• Monitor and develop plans associated with the College’s major funding sources.• Provide input on capabilities, requirements, and budget priorities to ensure alignment of financial strategies with strategic plans and the College’s mission and vision.• Implement innovative, effective, and efficient business solutions.Key Accomplishments:• Within my first 18 months, I’ve implemented changes resulting in additional annual revenues of over $1.5 million with annual expenditure reductions exceeding Implemented process changes in various departments to improve operations and expand leadership training for key personnel.

Education

• Kent State University

  Business Analytics - Graduate Certificate

• Kent State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

• Kent State University

  Master of Science - MS, Accounting

• Kent State University at Tuscarawas

  Associates of Applied Business in Accounting Technology, and in Computer Technology