moversandshakers-warrendesouza

WHO AM I?
Title: President, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of National Association of Black Accountants Industry: Accounting & Finance Officer Since: July 2004 Term Expires: June 2005 Org Website: www.sfnaba.org Org Email: information@sfnaba.org Org Address: P.O. Box 29885, Oakland, CA 94604 Org Phone: (510) 433-7223 Number of Members: 200 Org Goals: To be the premier professional organization in the Bay Area. Major Events: Accounting Career Awareness Program - July 2004 Meet The Firms - October 2004 Holiday Gala - December 2004 Joint Networking Mixer - January 2005 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - February to April 2005 Annual Scholarship Banquet and Awards Gala - May 2005 Biggest Org Achievement: Giving $17,500 in scholarships to students in prior year. Biggest Org Challenge: Getting my members active. How and why involved: I got involved to ensure that my profession can be as diverse as possible.
CAREER
Employer: Deloitte & Touche LLP Title: Senior Manager, Audit Responsibility: Overall external audit manager for public and private clients. Business Philosophy: No surprises. Yardstick of Success: When others tell you what a good job you or your organization have done. Best way to stay at the forefront: Be prepared for the unexpected. Like Most About My Job: The people and clients. Biggest Personal Business Achievement: Has not happened yet. Biggest Risk: Deciding to stay in public accounting after the Arthur Andersen collapse. Toughest Decision: Saying no to go to work for General Electric. Career Goal: Own my own business or be a partner in one. Business Professional Admired: Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric.	Warren DeSouza, Ray Orquoia - Recruiting Director, Wells Fargo; Patricia Holman - ALPFA
Other Boards and Affiliations: Northern California Cancer Center - Finance Committee. First Choice for a New Career: Somewhere in Asia.
LIFESTYLE
One word or phrase that best describes you: Demanding Marital Status: Single & unavailable City of Residence: Oakland Where did you grow up?: Hayward Personal achievement you are most proud of: Buying a house in the Oakland Hills. Years in the Bay Area: 23 What do you love about the Bay Area?: Everything. Favorite Bay Area Restaurant: Bix in San Francisco Favorite Saturday Night Activity: Dinner Party at my house with family and friends. Favorite Vacation Spot: Have not found it yet. Hideaway spot that you go to relax: Montclair Golf Course - Range. Three Greatest Passions: Golf, Jazz, Notre Dame Football. Stress Reducer: Lifting weights. Wheels: GMC - Suburban Favorite way to spend free time: Golfing with friends. Surprising Activity/Hidden Talent or Experience: I am a soccer NUT! Go Gunners (Arsenal of the English Premier League)! If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would do?: Take a long vacation.
INTROSPECTIVE
Primary source of inspiration/motivation: Mom and Dad. Person (living) that you would most want to have a conversation with: Nelson Mandela. What troubles you the most about the world we live in?: The current US foreign policy where in we act first and think later. Pet Peeve: Stupid people. Misperception: That I am unapproachable and will not listen. Favorite Cause: Cancer research. Favorite Book: Executive Orders by Tom Clancy Favorite Movie: Casablanca If you had another life, what would you be doing?: Being a drummer in a jazz band, traveling the world. Advice for the up and coming (professional): Be accountable and honest with yourself. More Profiles>>
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