Air Force Management

Constance R Ellard

**** ********** *****, *********, ******** 68046

Cell: 402-***-**** Email: *********.******@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Astute Senior Financial Analyst/Contract Administrator with background leveraging MBA credentials and

experience in writing government contracts, contract management, budget, cost benefit analysis, auditing, program

management, accounting and forecasting. Secret Clearance.

Proven ability to establish and manage financial operations responsive to long-range objectives and

costs.

Superior analytical skills; supports business plans through analyzing position, trends and

performance indicators for executive level decision-making.

Rapidly adapt to new technologies and possess expertise with MS Word, Excel, Access and DOD

financial and contracting systems.

Solid record of outstanding performance; Civilian of the Year, Resource Advisor of the Year, Budget

Analyst of the Year and Nominee for Federal Employee of the Year.

History of excellence in:

-Financial/Strategic Modeling -Joint Ventures/Merger Negotiations -Executive Presentations

-Trend Forecasting -Defense Contractor/DOD Expertise -GAAP & FAR Compliance

-P & L Management -Budget Development/Management -Auditing and Compliance

-Process Improvement -Contract Proposals -Supervisor of military/civilian

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Department of the Air Force, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina 2011-Present

Contract Administrator

Served as a Contract Administrator for multimillion dollar Defense Acquisitions contracts.

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

• Prepared/ issued solicitations and awarded contracts

• Reviewed bids and performed price analysis

• Negotiated contract terms and monitored contract performance

Department of the Air Force, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina 2009-2011

Senior Strategic Financial Analyst

Key member of hand selected advance team overseeing the transfer of a $150M in Joint Base Charleston Funding and

Manpower requirements. Advised Wing Commander (CEO) on funding policy and budgetary decisions.

• Proposed Joint Base Funding policy to the Secretary of the Air Force that was adopted for all Joint Bases

throughout the Department of Defense by Headquarter Air Force.

• Projected financial data for 5 year plan and long range strategic planning goals.

• Identified $40M in funding disconnects on President’s 2014 Budget Plan. Successfully negotiated 100% of

requirements.

Department of the Air Force, Bellevue, Nebraska 2005-2009

Senior Financial Analyst

Managed and directed the Ehrling Berquist Hospital’s Financial Management Element ensuring compliance with

established legal requirements. Provided lead analysis on a $50 million annual contract, pharmaceutical and pay roll

budget. Developed out-year financial plans (forecasts), economic impact of programs, cost analysis of contracts,

funding requirements and analyzes detailed financial reports. Created and delivered presentations on the strategic

execution plan.

• Improved operational efficiency of reporting systems by 20% through implementation of new data reporting

system.

• Reduced financial reporting errors by 15% by developing training for program managers.

• Instrumental in negotiations with headquarters; increased cash flow by $2.1 million for key acquisitions.

Department of the Army, Sacramento, California Jan – Jun 2005

Internal Auditor

Audited a wide variety of programs to assess efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with program laws, regulations

and provisions. Identified potential weakness in internal controls and assess the degree to which program goals are

met. Persuaded management to value the audit recommendations with implementation as the main objective.

Conducted and performed audit interviews, analysis, report writing, negotiations and presentations. Resigned because

husband’s job transferred.

• Completed a 100% of all assigned audits within time constraints and without revisions.

Department of the Air Force, Fairfield, California 2002-2005

Cost Accountant

Performed accounting, budgetary, and statistical functions for David Grant Medical Center. Performed price/cost

analysis techniques, trend analysis and LIFO/FIFO. Estimated inventory control amounts, monetary discrepancy

amounts, end-of-fiscal year financial limitations, and end-of-month financial status. Responsible for costing products,

performing inventory analysis and journal entries in financial statements.

• Implemented new cost reconciliation process that reduced pricing discrepancies by 20%.

United States Air Force/Air National Guard 1995-2002

Financial Management Specialist

Worked for Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Performed contract manager duties. Responsible for paying over

$15 million in contractor payments annually. Annotated General Funds General Ledger entries for trial balance,

reconciled contracts and payments, and verified contract terms versus work performed. Performed all elements of

payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Trained other associates on financial processes and systems.

• Expended $6 million in payments without incurring any interest penalties.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, GPA 3.666, Magna Cum Laude

Touro University, College of Business, Cypress, California, 2005

Bachelor of Science, Management, GPA 3.92, Honor of Distinction

Park University, Little Rock AFB Campus, Parkville, Missouri, 2001

Associate of Applied Science, Financial Management, Excellence Award Winner

Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, 2001

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