Colin Hetherington

129 Windsong Drive
Stockbridge
GA 30281


Mobile Tel: 570 237 0594Home Tel: 770 506 9953


A highly motivated achiever of proven ability with extensive experience on international projects, field operations and in Corporate Offices (in the USA and UK), who has developed:


Financial and administrative expertise.
Business acumen and commercial awareness.
Cost analysis and budgetary control skills.
Accounting and general ledger proficiency.
Strategic planning and organizational capabilities.
Computer literacy.
The ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
Personnel Management at all levels.


Career History:

February 2007 to PresentMinichi Contract-ing Group, Dupont, PA 18641Group Business Manager
Responsible for all aspects of the business management, reporting directly to the President.

The company has annual sales of circa $10 million.
USA
2004 to 2007American Infrastructure, Inc.
P. O. Box 98
Worcester, PA 19490Manager Operational Audits Responsible for Internal Audit and the financial/cost control reporting systems throughout the company, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

The company has annual sales in excess of $400 million from six business units.
USA

1988 to 2004Balfour Beatty
Construction, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia
30309

Operations Controller/Auditor.
Responsible for Internal Audit and the enhancement of Financial and Cost Control Systems throughout the company; reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The company has annual sales in excess of $400 million from three divisions and associated companies.
USA
1998 to 2001Divisional Business ManagerUSA
Atlanta, GeorgiaResponsible for all aspects of business conducted in the Eastern Region. Comprehensive duties and responsibilities primarily entail:
Contract cost analysis, income comparison, contract forecasts at completion.
Overhead budgeting and financial reporting (including capital employed).
Cash/receipts control and general ledger reconciliation.
Payroll and withholding deposits.
Administration of company policies.
Annual Sales of the Division: $100 Million. Heavy Highway and Marine construction


1995 to 1998Business ManagerUSA
Scranton PA

Engaged in the management of a $70 Million Highway Project.
Undertook cost analysis, income comparisons, forecasts and budget revisions.
Prepared revenue projections and analyzed impact on margins.
Controlled payroll, buying, accounts payable, etc.
Implemented administration of company policies.
1991 to 1994
Miami, FloridaController International Field Operations
Controlled financial and administrative functions for all contracts within the Caribbean and Venezuelan regions.
Duties as D.B.M. position and total sales of $80 million per annum.USA

1988 to 1991
London UK
Unit Management Accountant
Responsible for the Southern Civil Unit, Croydon, England.
Total sales circa $150 million per annum.
Duties as D.B.M. position.UK
1986 1988Bildwell Ltd.
Pakenham
SuffolkCompany Secretary and Accountant
Duties as D.B.M. position, with total sales over $15 million per annum.UK


1982 1986Balfour Beatty
CE Ltd.Project Accountant
Employed on various motorway and building projects.UK






Achievements:Construction Industry Accounting Software Package (1992)
Introduced the COINS package to Balfour Beatty (previously Timberline).
Streamlined management and financial reporting systems.
Successfully cut overhead costs and achieved targets.



Education:King Edward VI High School Morpeth, UK
GCE O Levels attained in seven subjects

U. S. Citizen (Dual Citizenship-UK).