Laquita Horne

Strategic Financial Operations & Procurement Specialist with 18+ years of experience supporting remote and high-volume environments. Expert in financial reporting, procurement strategy, vendor management, and operational optimization. Proven ability to reduce costs, improve workflows, and deliver data-driven insights to leadership. Adept at working cross-functionally in remote teams while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and performance excellence.

Financial Operations & Procurement Specialist at Alluminous LED Solutions (2024-03 – Present)

Lead procurement and financial operations in a fully remote environment with responsibility for vendor management, financial reporting, and operational optimization.

• Lead procurement and financial operations in a fully remote environment, aligning purchasing with project timelines
• Negotiated vendor contracts to improve pricing and reduce operational costs
• Managed AP/AR, reconciliations, payroll, and reporting with high accuracy
• Produced financial reports supporting budgeting and executive decision-making
• Streamlined procurement workflows and resolved supply chain issues
• Maintained strong vendor relationships to ensure quality and delivery performance

Business Analyst at ITEKsystems (2022-03 – 2024-02)

Analyzed financial data and business processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements in a remote contract role.

• Analyzed financial data and business processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
• Built reports and dashboards to communicate insights to leadership
• Collaborated remotely with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements
• Supported compliance and risk mitigation initiatives

Suspense Manager / QA Underwriter Sr. at Keller Mortgage (2019-07 – 2022-06)

Managed high-volume loan pipeline with oversight of compliance, accuracy, and staff performance.

• Managed high-volume pipeline of 300+ loans weekly ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Conducted audits and validated data integrity for investor purchase
• Trained and mentored staff to improve performance and quality

Sr. Real Estate Underwriter & Auditor Manager at Nationwide Bank (2014-02 – 2019-06)

Underwrote and audited mortgage loans with focus on compliance, risk mitigation, and process improvement.

• Underwrote and audited mortgage loans ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
• Conducted credit analysis and appraisal reviews
• Improved QA processes and reduced repurchase risk

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Franklin University