Jim Woodard
Email: abo04c@r.postjobfree.com
Address: *** ******* **.
City: Longmont
State: CO
Zip: 80501
Country: USA
Phone: 303-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: 60
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
721 Francis St.
Longmont Co. 80501 SS#XXX-XX-5139
Cell # 303-***-****
Jim Woodard
Objective
Experience To secure a management position in the areas of Management, Budget and Finance within a Progressive Organization.
Special Project Mgr./ Compliance Officer
Oversees the special projects that the Tribe/ Casino are involved in. Also the day to day oversight of the inventory of the machines, responsible for all audits on Title 31 Compliance for the casino.
May 10 to 06/30/12.
Comptroller Keetoowah Cherokee Casino United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Jan.07 to May 10
* Directs areas in a manner that safeguards the asset of the Casino, while establishing acceptable accounting procedures and internal controls and assures all external and internal regulations are met.
* Has the responsibility for effective planning in the use of the financial and other resources entrusted to him and for economical attainment of the goals and objectives as mandated by the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians. Effective accounting for management to carry out these responsibilities
Self-Employed Roofing Company
Cherokee Roofing
Co-owner of the company from July 06 thru Nov.06
Director of Fiscal Management (Career Services) Cherokee Nation November, 2003 thru July 06
Plans and implements the financial and administrative activities for the division`s programs and services.
Organizes the work of the assigned area to implement the plans in an orderly, effective, and timely manner.
Leads the assigned area in a manner that promotes the set goals and objectives
Controls and evaluates the work program by developing and insuring the use of Management Information Systems appropriate to all levels of the Division.
Reviews budgets for Career Services Group and oversees the expenses to ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations and guidelines.
Prepares required paper work and reports as needed.
Supervisor of the finance management staff.
Acting Group Leader in absence of the Group Leader.
Attended Council Meeting on Education Committee.
Member of the implementation team of the Lawson Committee on new financial system for the Tribe.
Regional Budget Officer Bureau of Indian Affairs Muskogee, OK April, 1991-May, 2003
Directed the assigned area in a manner that promoted formulated budget estimates including planning, development and review of fund requirements to support plans and operating programs; the preparation of budget estimates presentation of prepared budgets to Regional and Agency/Field Station Managers and the administrative staff.
Served as the technical authority on budget formulation and execution for the region; responsible for the total budgetary operations in the Region.
Yearly detail to assist Central Office Budget on End of Year Close-out process. Details ranged from 60 to 120 days and up graded to Branch Chief on the stints.
Provided guidance and technical assistance to regional programs on the preparation of annual budget estimates and narrative justifications for submission to Bureau Headquarters.
Advised management on requirements or problems existing between budgetary operation and other activities and recommended corrective action(s) as appropriate.
Monitored program allocations/suballocations, obligations and expenditures to assure compliance with the Appropriations Act and accompanying House, Senate, and Conference Committee reports.
Assisted District Two Commander in analyzing, preparing, and distributing Law Enforcement funds.
Assisted with the self-governance compact negotiation agreements for Tribal funding in the Region and Agencies which included Tribal Priority Allocations, Trust Funds, IIM Accounts, Roads, and Housing Funds.
Staff Accountant
Cherokee Nation October, 1985-March, 1992
Encoded and monitored Bureau-funded programs including Sequoyah Facilities Management and CTGP.
Analyzed and developed budgets for programs including JTPA, Social Services Programs, LIHEAP, Job Placement and Training and Indian Child Welfare.
Advised Tribal Services Director on requirements or problems existing between budgetary operations and other activities and recommended corrective action(s) as appropriate.
Job-Related Training, Skills and Special Accomplishments Past Treasure of American Indian Chamber of Commerce Eastern Chapter (2005)
Job Training Partnership Act Section 401 Program Operations 1996; Trust Reform and Change, 2003
Experience with Lotus, Excel and Word Perfect.
Special Achievement Awards 1993-2001 for various accomplishments in the region; On-The-Spot Award 1999 & 2001; Exceptional Performance Awards 1998-2001 for services performed exceeding the requirements of the position; and Superior Performance Awards for exceeding the requirements of the position 1993-1999; Outstanding Young Men Award 1989.
Education 1985 Oklahoma State University Technical School Okmulgee, OK
Accounting Major
Interests Member of Elks Lodge # 3601 Tahlequah
Activities with my children and family, hunting and fishing, computers, and 20 seasons as a Little League Baseball Coach.