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Katrina Crabtree

Katrina Crabtree

Shiloh

Summary

Dedicated Chief Financial Officer familiar with financial decision making and company-wide policy development. Talent for overcoming operational issues and driving proactive improvements. Offering 13 years' experience in financial leadership.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

Better Newspapers, Inc
03.2024 - Current
  • Results-oriented CFO with over 13 years of progressive experience in the newspaper and media industry, successfully guiding organizations through complex digital transformations.
  • Oversee budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Analyze operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
  • Conduct detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
  • Oversee accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
  • Proven expertise in diversifying revenue streams through subscriptions, digital advertising, and partnerships to counter declining print revenues.
  • Skilled in strategic financial planning, cost optimization, and leveraging data analytics to drive profitability and enhance competitive positioning in a challenging market

Corporate Business Manager

Better Newspapers, Inc
06.2021 - 03.2024

Proven success in developing and implementing comprehensive business strategies that increase revenue, boost market share, and streamline operational efficiency. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing large-scale budgets, and pivoting business models to capture digital growth opportunities.

  • Assisted with hiring process and training of new employees.
  • Processed vital documentation, completed forms and obtained appropriate insurance verification and authorization for services.
  • Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
  • Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.

Administrative Assistant

Better Newspapers, Inc
11.2012 - 06.2021
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.

Education

Belle Fourche High School
Belle Fourche, SD

Skills

  • Revenue stream diversification
  • Digital investment strategy
  • Business intelligence and data analytics
  • Strategic business planning
  • Cash flow and liquidity management
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Financial modeling and forecasting
  • Financial reporting
  • Change management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Team leadership and development

Timeline

Chief Financial Officer

Better Newspapers, Inc
03.2024 - Current

Corporate Business Manager

Better Newspapers, Inc
06.2021 - 03.2024

Administrative Assistant

Better Newspapers, Inc
11.2012 - 06.2021

Belle Fourche High School
Katrina Crabtree