Type Of Business:
Telecommunications company
Expertise:
Uniting business, finance and information technology components
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with her family; Soccer; Skiing
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Taxation, Fairleigh Dickinson University (1992); Bachelor of Science in Accounting, St. John's University (1979)
Affiliations Awards:
New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants; The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Charity:
Religious Education Teacher, St. Pius X R.C. Church Society of Amherst, New York; U.S. War Veterans Council; Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.; Walk MS, National Multiple Sclerosis Society; Rutgers University Foundation
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
9
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her drive, high expectations, flexibility, enjoyment for the improvement process, and work with human resources.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her accounting background.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Serving as the chief financial officer of the information technology division; Overseeing the company's budget; Business planning; Governance; Mergers and acquisitions
Education Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (1980)
Awards/Honors:
Rising Star Award for Demonstrating Leadership and Professional Values, Verizon Wireless (2009)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Purn intends to work in a non-financial capacity, where she can bring together a collection of her skills for the benefit of the consumer.