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**** * ******* ******* • Detroit, Michigan 48206 • 313-***-**** • *********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Skilled grant contract reporter/budget analyst with six years financial analyst experiences. Provide service
and guidance to Principal Investigator (PI) and Assistant Administrator (AA) about grants and contracts
reporting. Prepared financial status reports, consults with the appropriate administrator regarding any
outstanding charges, unliquidated obligations, etc. Work well with others to accomplish a common goal,
flexible and able to juggle multiple tasks, detail-oriented, and a self-motivated worker that goes the extra
mile. Computer literate using Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Banner Financial System, and
ODS/Cognos. Highly organized Budget Analyst with an exceptional track record of accurately handling
financial reporting in deadline-oriented environments. Prepare annual, quarterly, monthly budget, and
submitted annual budget. Forecasting and projecting vender’s productions, expenditures, and revenues to
allocate commissions and rental payment. Perform variance analysis to identify inefficiencies with regard
to spending and collection practices. Analyze and reconcile monthly accounting reports and projected
expenses. Reasonable working knowledge and experience with interviewed, hired, and terminated
employees. Provide functional supervision and training to subordinate personnel. Answer questions and
resolve problems as needed. Created forms and spreadsheet as necessary. Bilingual in Creole and
English.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix 12/2010- 07/2012
• Master of Health Administration/Informatics
University of Detroit Mercy 09/1993- 12/1997
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Accounting major
• Independent research projects including grant contracts, statute of limitations on taxation,
and auditing research and report
• Utilized commercially available software as well as Microsoft Office, Banner computerized
HRMS System and Discover FOAPAL Report System. Oracle Financial Applications
• Selected by peers as team leader for financial strategy analysis project
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Budget Analyst II WSU Business & Auxiliary Operations 6/2004 – 4/2007
Prepare annual, quarterly, monthly budget, and submitted annual budget . Forecasting and projecting
vender’s productions, expenditures, and revenues to allocate commissions and rental payment.
Perform assumption and variance analysis to identify inefficiencies with regard to spending
and collection practices. Analyze monthly accounting reports and project expenses and
Continued…
budget estimates. Review budgeting for personnel salary; determine availability of budget
funds necessary to maintain position and budget control. Conduct deficit monitoring
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vendors’ production and see that payments are received on time; review and interpret
financial reports and open commitments. Compile statistical data and prepare detailed
computerized financial reports and analysis necessary for future budgeting and planning.
Maintain financial records and internal computerized databases in order to generate a variety of
adhoc budget reports and tracking mechanisms. Oversee and participate in special projects which
involve generation management information reports and interfacing with various internal and
external administrative offices and departments. For example, Internal Auditor, Division Special
Projects, and prepare and maintain Summer Conference Spreadsheet. Provide functional
supervision and training to subordinate personnel. Answer questions and resolve problems as
needed. Create forms and spreadsheet as necessary. Perform related work as assigned.
Accounting I WSU Sponsored Program Administration 8/01-6/04
Grants Contracts Reporter provided service and guidance to Principal Investigator (PI) and Assistant
Administrator (AA) about grants and contracts reporting. Prepared financial status reports, consults
with the appropriate administrator regarding any outstanding charges, unliquidated obligations.
Review each grant to determine whether expenses are correctly charged, and determine that
resources are properly allocated to specific projects. Determine proper forms, format, and
procedures to generate financial reports maintain contact with granting agencies to ensure proper use
of funding. Prepared complex financial expenditures reports and billings for submission to external
agencies. Review grants and contracts for proper application of fund and closeout requirements .
Associate H & R Block 12/00-2/02
Individual Tax Prepare
Individual Tax Analyst
Investments Financial Consultant
Account Manager Long Insurance Services “LIS” 6/98-2/99
Accounts Payable and receivable, collections, financial reports statements, bank reconciliation, direct
billing transactions, journal entries, received payments and hand written receipts for personal and
commercial customers. Keep and analyzed records, proof read important letters and business
proposals and made appropriate corrections.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Associate Leader Cell Tech Health Enhancement 9/97-10/98
Group Manager Diamite Health Enhancement 8/92-8/94
Nurse Assistant Bay Shore and Pinecrest Convalescent Home, Florida 1/85-2/89
Nurse Assistant Abbey Hospital, Coral Gable, Florida 6/83-1/85
Director of Nursing St. Joseph Hospital, Haiti, West Indies “RN” 1/75-6/79
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ACTIVIES, MEMBERSHIPS & RECOGNITIONS
• Recipient, U of D Mercy Dean’s Honor List Scholarship, 1994-1996
• Member, Beta Alpha Psi The National Accounting Fraternity, current
• Volunteer Instructor, ecclesiastic organization, 1/78-present
• Volunteer Chair Person for Neighborhood Positive Presence for Palmer Park Community.