Svetlana Bakalenko

Svetlana Bakalenko has extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a focus on organizational restructuring, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Svetlana is currently working as the Senior Director of Financial Planning Analysis at LINE-X LLC since March 2022. Prior to this, they were the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc. from January 2020 to March 2022.

From March 2018 to January 2020, Svetlana served as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at BBS - Blumenthal Business Services, where they played a crucial role in facilitating company restructuring, establishing new line of credit banking, and leading the conversion to SAP accounting system. Svetlana also continuously improved budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecasts through collaboration with key stakeholders.

Before joining BBS, Svetlana worked as the Manager of Operations/Finance at RSC Chemical Solutions from June 2015 to March 2018. In this role, they supported the implementation team in relocating a business unit and converting to SAP accounting system. Svetlana also implemented process improvements to reduce costs, improved communication between departments, and established material budgets and labor/overhead rates for manufacturing operations.

Prior to that, Svetlana served as a Production Controller at ABB from January 2012 to June 2015, where they led accounting and reporting activities related to investment in a new manufacturing plant. Svetlana established cost accounting standards, monitored performance metrics, and provided recommendations for improvements.

From July 2010 to January 2012, Svetlana worked as a Senior Sales Financial Analyst at Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company. Svetlana collaborated with product and sales managers to provide accurate price quotes, ran profitability reports, and supported cross-functional teams in decision-making. Additionally, they served as a Cost Accountant at the same company from January 2007 to July 2010, where they researched unusual expenses, corrected product costs, and performed monthly reporting and inventory reconciliations.

Svetlana started their career as a Cost Accountant at International Paper from August 2004 to January 2007. Svetlana'sresponsibilities included preparing financial records, account reconciliations, and budgeting schedules for manufacturing costs. Svetlana also maintained and reconciled raw material inventory.

Svetlana'searly experience includes working as an Accountant at SPX Corporation from July 2003 to July 2004.

Svetlana Bakalenko's education history begins in 2001 when they enrolled at Eastern Washington University. Svetlana studied there for four years and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting in 2004.

Afterwards, they pursued further education and attended Baker College from 2005 to 2006. During this time, they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Accounting.

Additionally, Svetlana Bakalenko obtained two additional certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. In 2014, they became a Certified Project Controller through ABB. Furthermore, in 2015, they received a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) certification from Central Piedmont Community College.