MOTHER SYLVIA LAW
SUMMARY
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Highly self-motivated, organized and detailed; able to effectively manage multiple projects
simultaneously. - Proven leader with sharp, analytical and proactive problem solving skills.
- Resourceful, results oriented professional with exceptional time management skills.
EDUCATION
Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
Master of Business Administration
California Western University
University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
DBA
FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE
- Economic Analysis
- Forecasting and Budgeting
- Human Resource Management
- Auditing/Quality and Finance Control
- Revenue Management
- Fiscal Accountability
- Diversity Strategies
- Revenue Generation
- Project Management and Coordination
- Strategic Planning
EXPERIENCE
September, 2002 – October 2004
Delta Research and Educational Foundation, Washington, D.C.
Executive Director. Responsible for administering, coordinating and managing the activities of the Foundation in accordance with the policies, goals and objectives established by the Board of Directors. Establish and maintain effective support relationships with the Board of Directors. Establish and maintain relationships/coalitions with key persons in the nonprofit charitable arena. Identify and seek grant opportunities. Recommend opportunities for Foundation growth and expansion to include program and resource development and fundraising. Manage the Human resources/personnel operations including recruiting and hiring of staff. Supervise all day-to-day activities. Set schedules, make assignments and provide leadership for Foundation goals and objectives. Direct and coordinate fundraising
programs. Meet with Board Committees to ensure that they are able to carry out their responsibilities and to provide staff support.
2000 – 2001
Bowie State University, Bowie, MD
Project Coordinator, Institute for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs. Responsible for managing the daily operations of the University’s Kellogg grants program. Oversee purchasing, accounts payable, contractual services and grant accounting functions. Provide oversight to the project team in formulating and implementing grant-related activities. Conduct program reviews, internal audits and evaluations. Serve as liaison to community participants, on campus personnel and external agencies with regard to program proceedings and operations. Enlist public and private sector support and involvement and maintain relationships with community boards and committees, educational institutions and government offices. Manage the delivery of services to the target population, training of all participants and program fiscal resources. Direct the development of program publications, including program notices, pamphlets, manuals and handbooks.
1970 – 2000
National Church of God in Christ, Incorporated, Memphis, TN
Chief Financial Officer. Responsible for the supervision of the National Accounting Office. Managed all aspects of accounting, financial management, human resources, planning and investment portfolio management. Advised and reported to the Presiding Bishop/CEO and members of the General Board on the financial performance of the church and on other financial matters, including budgets, cash flow forecasts, variance analyses and corporate allocations.
Managed corporate general and administrative budgets that exceeding $6M annually along with a $4M investment portfolio. Implemented accounting process and controls, Human Resources procedures and coordinate internal/external audits.
Comptroller, International Youth Department. Controlled and managed budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for the International Youth Department. Designed, documented and maintained standard policies and streamline procedures, including financial control calendars, management reporting formats and corporate allocations.
Financial Officer, United National Auxiliary Convention (UNAC). Developed and managed business plans and strategies to support the financial growth of the National Auxiliary organizations. Provided ongoing accounting and financial information to the President of UNAC.
1969 – 1998
Retired The State of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
1997 – 1998
Director, University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), Management Advisory Services. Responsible for reviewing and performing internal due diligence of University operations to ensure compliance with the Maryland State Legislative Audit recommendations and compliance with University guidelines and regulations. Formulated audit conclusions and issued recommendations to University Officials and the executive Council with regard to audit findings and compliance issues.
1995-1996
Executive Director, Governor’s Office for Children, Youth and Families. Served as the Deputy to the Special Secretary and provided overall management of the agency. Responsible for human resources and personnel operations, planning, organizing and managing the Operations and Administration, Policy and Planning and System Integration Support Divisions within the Office. Work with statewide program managers in establishing goals and formulating plans, policies and programs to achieve agency goals and objectives. Reviewed and assisted in the development of policies and programs and provided recommendations to the Special Secretary. Represented the Special Secretary in a liaison capacity to several boards, commissions, councils and inter-agency work groups. Executed legislation initiatives and activities and reviewed legislation that impacted agency operations. Reviewed programs and management techniques and recommended statewide improvement methodologies for the delivery of health care services to children and their families.
1985 – 1995
Director Fiscal Services Administration, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Administration. Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Departments’ General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Internal Audits, Legislative Audit followup, Procurement, Telecommunications and Reimbursements (Recoveries) Division. Analyzed and provided fiscal and accounting data and services for a statewide operation of ten (10) major program administrations and twenty-seven (27) health care and juvenile facilities. Developed department-wide policies and procedures for fiscal management in coordination with various regulator/control agencies, the Legislature and the Federal Government. Served as liaison to external agencies for the resolution of problems and the development of recommendations for legislation and/or regulatory initiatives for the Secretary for Health and Mental Hygiene. Assisted the Secretary in establishing goals and formulating plans of action, policies and programs to
achieve agency goals and objectives.
1984 – 1985
Acting Director, Management Services, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Responsible for the performance of Department-wide programs, including Management Analysis, Grants and Procurement, Staff Development and Training, Reimbursements and The Kidney Disease Program. Reviewed support service programs and recommended appropriate management techniques to improve accountability and the delivery of health care services. Assisted the Assistant Secretary by reviewing staff assignments, managed data assembly, fact-finding and other analytical tasks as assigned.
1982 – 1985
Chief, General Accounting, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Responsible for the supervision and management of the Division of General Accounting activities. Managed the Department’s billion-dollar budget. Provided continuous review of accounting procedures and practices, initiated corrective action plans and implemented new procedures to improve the integrity of the accounting data. Provided technical assistance to program administrations in
evaluating financial statements and interpretation of accounting data.
1981 – 1982
Adjunct Professor of Business Administration, Bowie State University Graduate School Instructed graduate courses in business and tax management.
1980 – 1981
Director of Fiscal Affairs and MIS, Monumental Health Plan, Incorporated. Responsible for the coordination and management of all financial matters relating to the Health Plan, including budgeting, financial reporting to the Board, Billing and Collection Operations, Revenue Operations and Projections and Payroll Services, compliance with federal regulations and computer operations. Established and managed relationships with hospitals, State and Federal Agencies.
1976 – 1980
Director, Fiscal Affairs/Comptroller, Morgan State University. Served as the principal deputy to the Vice President for Finance and Management in the area of financial operations. Managed departments and activities relating to purchasing, cashier operations, accounts receivables, revenue operations, accounts payables, payroll services, forecast and financial report preparation, NDSL operations, federal and other research projects and grand accounting. Advise and report to the President, Vice President and Board of Regents on all financial matters of the University. Prepared
monthly financial reports, budgets, cash flow forecasts and variance analyses.
1973 – 1983
Adjunct Professor, Business Administration, Morgan State University.
Instructed courses in Intermediate and Fund Accounting, Business Administration, Personnel Administration, Business Policies and Procedures, Corporate Finance and Cost Accounting.
1973 – 1976
Director, Internal Audits, Morgan State University
Prepared and performed compliance audits of all components of the University.
1969 – 1973
Assistant Legislative Auditor
Participated in the performance of compliance and performance audits of various State agencies statewide, including verification of revenue and expenditures, payroll operations, personnel operations and various funds in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Maryland State
Code.
1967 – 1968
Wolfe and Mann Manufacturing Company, Baltimore, MD
Assistant Chief Accountant. Responsible for the development of internal controls, maintenance of all accounting records, preparation of various federal reports and preparation of cost analyses. Managed all personnel and corporate payroll matters.
1966 – 1967
Naron and Wagner, CPA, Baltimore, MD
Accountant. Performed accounting and auditing duties as assigned for various clients, including planning, directing and maintaining complete accounting systems, preparation of various federal and state reports and preparation of federal and state tax returns.
ACTIVITIES:
Community/Religious:
Current
COGIC Charities, Board Member, Chair Scholarship Committee
COGIC National Trustee Board, Chair Budget Committee 2009-20
Elected Member Church of God in Christ, National Trustee Board (5rd Term)
2nd Vice Chairperson National Board of Trustees
Member, Baltimore County Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Baltimore Chapter Links, Inc., Alumni Status
Former Activity
Past Board Vice-President, Fellowship of Lights
Past Board Member, Florence Crittenden
Past President, The Links, Incorporated Baltimore Chapter
Past Eastern Area Treasurer, The Links, Inc.
Past Treasurer, National Church of God in Christ Publishing Board
Professional: Past Member, State Employees Credit Union Supervisory Committee
Past Chair, Security Financial Group (Affiliate, State Employees Credit Union of Maryland)
Past Chair, Baltimore City Off-Street Parking Commission
Past Chair, National Church of God in Christ Investment Committee