Gustabo Rivera

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Amsterdam, NY ****0

Email: acqedn@r.postjobfree.com or acqedn@r.postjobfree.com

Home: 518-***-****

Work: (518) 786-640

Cell: 518-***-****

DSN: 489-6040

Work Experience

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

NYARNG-MNAV-OS (02/2013 – PRESENT) – SAFETY SPECIALIST/FUNDS MANAGER/IDT LODGING PROGRAM MANAGER

Latham, New York United States

Supervisor: COL Mark Burke, SAAO 518-***-****; Contact: Yes

Pay Grade: GS - 0018 - 11

Hours per week: 40+

Duties: The primary purpose of this position is to provide safety related expertise to unit commanders and supervisors in the establishment of techniques and procedures for the elimination or control of unsafe acts (conditions), environments or hazards. Conduct safety assistance. Provide technical assistance in accident investigations. Conduct on-site investigations in cases of multiple injury accidents. Collects, reviews, analyzes, and investigates accident reports. Conduct periodic and unscheduled surveys and inspections of ARNG facilities to determine compliance with Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) and other regulatory requirements. Prepare reports, training materials, safety training classes, demonstrations, seminars, pre-annual training briefings and other briefings as required. Develop countermeasure procedures, by recommending changes and remedies that will reduce accident rate and reverse trends. Assist in the promotion of the safety program. Advice personnel on the need for safety and health protective equipment based on work environments and established regulatory requirements. Conduct construction site inspections to determine compliance with applicable safety code requirements (OSHA, National Fire Codes, etc.). Conduct surveys of indoor/outdoor ranges within the state. Assist in the preparation of regulatory, quarterly and annual safety reports and other documents required by NGB, U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and United States Army Safety Center (USASC). Recommend the procurement and distribution of safety promotional materials.

Serve as a Fund Manager MNAV and performs aspects of Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution of funding requirements. Prepare the execution plan for assigned budget and programs. Conduct budget and program reviews to determine progress against approved funding, schedules and objectives. Analyze funding and execution pertaining to assigned budget and programs using financial system such as General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), Defense Travel System (DTS), Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-Army) and Standard Army Financial Information System (STANFINS). Provide expert advice and guidance on interpreting regulations and procedures for execution of assigned programs and pertaining to budget formulation, justification, presentation and execution.

Serve as a Program Manager for the IDT Lodging/Fatigue MGMT program. Closely monitors all GFEBS PRs for the program to ensure regulatory guidance. Conduct periodic audits of units to ensure compliance. Reviews and analyzes budget requests submitted by units to ensure their consistency, accuracy, and adherence to program guidance.

NYARNG-MNPF-SS (03/2011 – 02/2013) - BUDGET ANALYST

Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, New York United States

Supervisor: Deborah Holser - 518-***-****; Contact: Yes

Pay Grade: GS - 0560 - 9

Hours per week: 40+

Duties: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the budges analyst and consultant for the management and administration of all budget programs within the organization. Responsible for examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting data/reports for our monthly and triannual reviews for NGB. Work directly with the NYARNG AFCOS system and the ARMY GFEBS (SAP/ERB system mandated by congress for cost management). Other duties also include Property Book Manager for the 42nd Division. These other responsibilities are closely associated with the Logistical part of the DOL and USP&FO. Use FMSWeb, LIW, PBUSE, IMAP, and SLAMIS.

NEW YORK: NATIONAL GUARD (M-DAY) (11/2012-PRESENT) - MOS: 92A-AUTOMATION LOGISTICS SPECIALIST.

Latham, New York United States

Supervisor: SFC Carl Chapman - 518-***-****; Contact: Yes

Pay Grade: E-5/SGT

Duties: As an Automation Logistics Specialist primary responsibility is the supervising and performance of management or warehouse functions in order to maintain equipment records and parts. Establish and maintain stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control, accounting and supply reports. Establish and maintain automated and manual accounting records, posts receipts and turn-ins, and performs dues-ins and dues-outs accounting. Review and verify quantities received against bills of lading, contracts, purchase requests, and shipping documents. Maintain stock locator system and administer document control procedures. Process inventories, surveys, and warehousing documents. Retrieve and analyze history and activity files pertinent to system rejected documents. Maintain accounting records of property disposal activity. Review requests for major and controlled items. Reconcile activity records for monthly and quarterly reporting and status reviews. Manage controlled, critical and reserve stocks and operational readiness floats and perform financial management functions.

NEW YORK: NATIONAL GUARD (M-DAY) (01/2008 – 11/2012) - MOS: 36B-FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN

Latham, New York United States

Supervisor: SFC Carl Chapman - 518-***-****

Pay Grade: E-5/SGT

Duties: As a Financial Management Technician my duties are computing payroll and other allowances, auditing accounting records, preparing payments for Army personnel, recording details of financial transactions on accounting forms, auditing financial records, disbursing cash, checks, advance pay and bonds, and organizing information on past expenses to help plan budgets for future expenses.

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CTR (01/2010 - Present) - GUEST INSTRUCTOR

LITTLE ROCK, New York United States

Supervisor: CLIFF JENKINS - 501-***-****; Contact: Yes

Pay Grade: GS - 0560 - 9

Duties: I have worked as a Guest Instructor at the National Guard Bureau Professional Education Center for the Resource Management Training Center. I have been requested to Guest Instruct for the Basic Accounting Course, Intermediate Accounting Course, Intro to ARNG Resource Management Course and the Activity Managers/Budget Analyst Course.

NYARNG-MNPF-CO (04/2009 - 03/2011) - ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Latham, New York United States

Supervisor: Patricia Weaver - 518-***-****; Contact: Yes

Pay Grade: GS - 0525 - 8

Hours per week: 40

Duties: Review documents for accuracy and to ensure they are authorized IAW regulations and other published guidelines. Reconcile subsidiary accounts with general ledger control accounts for receivables and payables. Review monthly the unliquidated ledger with Program Director or Program Fund Manager and insure that all required documentation for recovering funds is retained and maintained with the monthly review. Devise an after action plan and report to update and correct erroneous transactions when required to be accomplished prior to the next review. Continuous monitoring of accounts to insure plan of action is accomplished in a timely manner. Perform analytical activities and provide detailed interpretations, suggestions for action and recommendations for improvements based on the process. Keep Supervisor apprised of possible problem areas and make suggestions for solutions to those problems. Also make table updates and changes when necessary. Use a variety of computer software programs and operating systems to accomplish accounting and research needs. I was primary AFCOS Systems Administrator for State of New York. Process checks on Cash Collection Voucher DD 1131. Utilize AFCOS, AFCOS STANFINS, DCAS, ODS, and RUMBA SRD1 to process all of these transactions. I review and process CAPS and IATS files resulting in the prompt and accurate payment for both contract and Soldiers.

NYARNG-MNHF (01/2009 - 04/2009) - MEDICAL BOARD REVIEW COORDINATOR

Watervliet, New York United States

Supervisor: CW5 Roy Barringer - 518-***-****

Pay Grade: GS - 0671 - 7

Hours per week: 40

Duties: I was responsible for gathering all the information needed and necessary for all Soldiers going through the medical disqualification process. I was responsible for maintaining and updating all the databases that were required to keep track of Soldiers going through a medical discharge, Non-Duty PEB, MEB-PEB, and MMRB. I also utilized IPERMS, DOCUSHARE, and MND. Used AUTOMATED SYSTEMS, DATABASES and COMPUTER APPLICATIONS to effectively and efficiently perform administrative and program duties. Used Excel, and MS Word and agency-specific systems to enter, update and track the progress of medical board applications, and produce reports for management review. I developed various supporting documentation using Microsoft Word. Used electronic mail system to prepare, distribute and respond to critical issues in reference to the medical board processes.

CIVILIAN MANAGEMENT/SALES

All through my 10 plus year career, I have consistently demonstrated my talent to manage, oversee, and supervise high-level and high-profile administrative, managerial, internal controls and operational tasks. My record shows continual success, resulting in increased responsibilities and promotions. I have strong organizational skills with the ability to quickly identify unproductive workflows and processes, as well as, re-organize systems and work strategies for maximum productivity. I appropriately delegate, so that even the most ambitious tasks and projects are achievable through hands-on oversight and short-term objectives including steps with time frames. I successfully analyze existing processes, evaluate alternatives and options, and put into practice creative solutions to meet organizational objectives. I progressed from sales representative to executive management firmly demonstrating competence in every task and venture. I worked under the guidance of NFPA 30, NFPA 101, NFPA 704, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.

TYCO International (05/2007 – 07/2008) COMMERCIAL SALE REPRESENTATIVE

Albany, New York United States

Downsized out

Pay Grade: Salary $50k plus commission

Hours per week: 40+

Duties: I was charged with increasing sales for Burglar Alarms, Fire Protection, Video Surveillance, and Access Control in the commercial industry and also expanding local customer base. Focus on selling solutions to fit customers' security and fire protection needs; flexibly adapt sales tactics and presentations to match individual sales cycle, chain of command, decision-making process and need for relationship building. I targeted a broad market, meeting customer demands with sophisticated integrated systems.

Qualex, A Kodak Company (07/2006 to 04/2007) AREA SALES/OPERATIONS MANAGER

Capital District Area, NY

Company Closed

Pay Grade: Salary $45k plus Quarterly Incentive

Hours per week: 40+

Duties: I was charged with developing a marketing and sales strategy to turn around the falling Northeast region. Designed, developed and launched an innovative training program for sales staff. Generated high sales volume of $l.2 million annual sales quota over exceeding the last 3 years quotas combined.

Key Projects And Selected Accomplishments Include:

Awarded Area Sales Manager of the Year based on total sales revenue generated.

Awarded and honored with a prestigious "Platinum Club" for generating the highest volume of new accounts in a given region.

US Alarms & Security Incorporated (06/1996 – 01/2002) AREA SALES, MARKETING & INSTALLATION MANAGER

Capital District Area, NY

Company Closed

Duties: I was responsible for and maintained all accounting, cash, inventory, payroll and administrative controls. I was also responsible for the hiring, training and supervision of staff consisting of forty-five employees. I was also responsible for overseeing ever contract and modified its conditions accordingly, as well as, negotiated contracts and terms with all mid-size and commercial companies. Plan and execute business operations strategies. Re-engineered core assets and applications to create new market opportunities, boost sales and production, and execute greater company value/profit growth. Developed rapport and built relationships with customers through attention to detail in defining needs and providing service. As part of the Cost Control Operations Management I prepared quarterly budget forecast, as well as, adjust quarterly budget to meet business needs, maintain P & L statements. Maintained the warehouse and its inventory utilized a self-created program to keep track of inventory and damaged goods. Maintain and assured compliance of building and grounds in accordance to federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Projects And Selected Accomplishments Include:

Grew the company from 5 sales employees to 45 sales employees and over 45% increase in gross margin with the first year that led to expansion of 2 more locations.

Spearheaded development of cutting-edge marketing solution that significantly enhanced revenue growth.

Exercised critical path and planning fundamentals to identify and implement growth opportunity in untapped markets, generating over 45% sales growth and maintaining a yearly profitable growth of 33%.

Education

MILITARY EDUCATION/TRAINING

US Army Combat Readiness Center, Fort Rucker 2013

Certified Safety Specialist-CSS

Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Compliance

Camp Parks, CA

R101-92A10-AUTOMATED LOGISTICS SPECIALIST 2012

ALMS

Composite Risk MGMT (CRM) 2012-2013

Defense Hazardous Materials/Waste Handling

Army Traffic Safety Program, Accident Avoidance Course for Army Motor Vehicle Drivers

Pre-Command Safety Course

How to Form and Manage a Safety Committee

Commander’s Safety Course

Additional Duty Safety Course

Introduction to Ammunition

Basic Radiation Safety

HAZMAT Familiarization and Safety Transportation

FT. Devens, MA. 2010

805A-36B10-FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN

ATRRS ON-LINE 2008

Human Resources Specialist-CORRESPONDENCE COURSES

Radiological Health- AMEDD DISTRIBUTED LEARNING

CIVILIAN EDUCATION

HERKIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (01/11/2011 - 12/19/2011)

Herkimer, New York

United States

Degree: Associates - Legal Studies (Acquired)

GPA: 2.85 Semester Hours: 70

Description: COURSEWORK: Freshman Seminar (1 cr.) Civil Litigation and Procedure (3 cr.), Legal Research and Writing (3 cr.), Financial Mathematics (3 cr.), Accounting 1 (4 cr.), Business Law 1 (3 cr.), Business Law 2 (3 cr.), Computer Software Applications (3 cr.), Keyboarding w/Document Processing (2 cr.), Introduction to Law (3 cr.), English 1 (3 cr.), Criminal Procedure Law (3 cr.), English 2 (3 cr.), Family Law (3 cr.), Psychology (3 cr.), Constitutional Law (3 cr.), Criminal Substantive Law (3 cr.), Computer Software for the Law (3 cr.), Paralegal Practicum (3 cr.), Conservation & Environment (3 cr.), Wellness (3 cr.), Real Estate Law (3 cr.), Administration of Estates (3 cr.), and Torts & Personal Injury (3 cr.).

SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE (11/03/2008 - Present)

Saratoga Springs, New York

United States

Degree: Bachelor – Social Science and Health Science (Working on)

Semester Hours: 30

Description: COURSEWORK: Business Ethics (4 cr.), Accounting for Decision Makers (6 cr.), Public Policy (4cr.), Grant Writing (4cr.), and Diversity in the Workplace (4 cr.), Images if Women in Western Civ (4 cr.), Educational Planning (4 cr.). These credits are along with my Associate degree from Herkimer County encompass my 100 credits.

Additional Training

Training - GROUND SAFETY OFFICER COURSE (05/31/2013) Hours 240

The purpose of this course is to Produces the skills necessary to establish safety qualified Additional Duty Safety Officers for Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians. Included in the course curriculum is training in: Composite Risk Management, Explosives Safety Management, Accident Investigation and Reporting, Range Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 511. Completion of the training will award students with an Additional Duty Skill Identifier (ASI).

Training - ACCOUNTING OFFICER COURSE (12/17/2010) Hours 40

The purpose of this course is to provide a working knowledge of Army National Guard Financial Management as it pertains to accounting operations. Course includes systems and interfaces, obligations/reservation/disbursement analysis, report interpretation and processes, DA Goals, Fiscal Law, Anti-Deficiency violations, and management controls

Training - SSN-LIN AUTOMATED MANAGEMENT & INTEGRATING SYSTEMS (08/11/2011) Hours 32

Course covered the purpose, functions, features and capabilities of the SLAMIS NSLIN module. This was an orientation on SLAMIS and the Reports and Extracts module, learn how to search for existing NSLIN records in the Army NSLIN Master Catalog; and how to submit an add, change, delete request. Introduction on how to download PBUSE Reject files from LIW and how to correct these errors using SLAMIS.

Training - INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING (06/24/2011) Hours 40

Course on how to validate the accuracy of AFCOS history files; purge and reload files; monitor techniques for in route transactions; create COGNOS, DQRY and AFCOS-SQL queries; create mass adjustment batches and/or conduct research using ATLAS; process interfund transactions; monitor/correct cross disbursement errors in DCAS; and set up, manage, and monitor the reimbursable program.

Training - ACTIVITY MANAGERS/BUDGET ANALYST COURSE (06/17/2011) Hours 40

This course will provide a working knowledge of Army National Guard Financial Management, basic government budgeting fundamentals, Activity Managers/Budget Analyst/Program Manager duties and responsibilities, key budget/accounting terms, maintaining and reconciling accounts and funds, key legal and administrative fund controls. Training on AFCOS, Data Warehouse and ILAP.

Training - GFEBS (06/10/2011) Hours 560

These course were completed over a year span and consisted of the following; Budget Plan/Program Process, Reimbursable Process, Acquisitions Process, Accounts Payable Process, Business Intelligence Reporting, Financial Reporting, Budget Plan & program, Funds Management Reporting, Purchase Requisitioning & Approval Workflow, Goods Receipt Processing, and Purchase Card.

Certification - NGB FISCAL LAW COURSE (05/12/2011) Hours 24

The course addresses current fiscal issues confronting the Army National Guard and meets the mandatory training requirements for the Army's Comptroller Accreditation Program for CP11 and BC36 personnel. Review of the Constitutional Foundation and the Budget Process; 31 USC 1301(a)-Purpose; 31 USC 1552,1344-Bona Fide Need; 31 USC 1341-44, 1511-17-Amont (ADA); DFAS IN 37-1 and 37-100; AFI 65-601; DoD Reg 7000.14-R Financial Management Regulation; DoDFMR 7000.14-R; 5 USC 593 & 3111; 10 USC 1588, 2602, 2782, 4541, 10212; 33 USC 569; GAO Reports; Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS); OMB Circulars; etc...

Training - INTRO TO ARNG RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COURSE (04/07/2011) Hours 24

The purpose of this course is to provide a working knowledge of the ARNG Federal Budget Process, State Operating Budget, Fund Control, Introduction to DFAS, Commitments, Obligating Funds and Reimbursements, Fiscal Responsibility and Awareness, Reviews and Reconciliations, Year End Activities and the Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC) Process.

Training - BASIC ACCOUNTING (01/14/2011) Hours 40

Course taught students to be able to research problem disbursements, make accounting line corrections, conduct research, and be able to utilize and understand the various accounting tools/systems available to them to properly account for reservations, obligations, and disbursements of funds.

Training - APPLIED FINANCIAL PLANNING-Installation Management Academy US ARMY MWR (online) (02/25/2009) Hours 38

The following course was obtained for the U.S. Army MWR Academy; Breakdown Analysis, Forecasting; Income Statement Analysis, and Retail Sales Accountability. Completion of course was able to identify trends in revenues and expenses; and forecasting for Morale Welfare and Recreation Activities utilizing financial and non-financial data. Acquired 2 semester hours in Financial Management.

Training - BOSS-Installation Management Academy US ARMY MWR (03/03/2009) Hours 20

The following course was obtained for the U.S. Army MWR Academy; Orientation, Administration, and Budget Management. Completion of course was able to provide BOSS Presidents and program managers at Army installations with an overview of the BOSS program within Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs, roles and responsibilities of key positions, particularly in the program administration and financial management arenas.

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