CHARLYNN PARKER
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Profile
To obtain a Budget Analyst/ Manager Position that addresses the compliances and
needs in an organization or agency. Experienced in operational and grant budget
management. Demonstrated success in working with multiple funding sources in
excess of $300 million dollars. Comprehensive experience and record of
accomplishments; executing analytical reports, which illustrate revenue and
expense activity.
Relevant Training and Skills Summary
Financial Analysis and Reporting
Budgeting & Forecasting
Linear Regression Module GAAP
Microsoft Office
AP/AR/General Ledger
Compliance Control Accounting
Grant Management
MS Excel/Word
PeopleSoft Financials
Oracle Financials/ERP/Hyperion
Professional Experience
CITY OF ATLANTA, ATLANTA, GA
BUDGET AND POLICY FISCAL ANALYST (11/2011-Present) Manage and analyze
departmental budget (Public Safety, Public Works, Revenue Fund, Internal Service
Fund and Special Revenue Fund-$300 million), and CIP Funds. Monitors ongoing
revenue, expenses, budget performance and ensure that departments adhere to the
compliances that are governed by the City of Atlanta. Analyze monthly reports
and expenditures on a quarterly basis. Analyze, monitor, and prepare
legislation review for bi-weekly Public Safety Committee meeting via City of
Atlanta City Council. Assist with Capital Improvement Program and monitor other
funds for assigned department Capital projects. Analyze departmental budget
request (i.e., hiring request, budget adjustments, and transfers and providing
analytical recommendations to improve operations). Annual budget implementation
(i.e., explaining the variances between previous actuals, projecting future
expenses, preparing five (5) year plan and processing budget amendments as
approved via City Council). Utilize Microsoft Excel using pivot tables to
construct analysis, graphs. Assist with preparing and publishing the annual
budget book/documents, and provide other documents as needed.
ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL/ACCOUNTEMPS AGENCY CLEVELAND, OHIO
RISK ANALYST (Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority) (04/2011-06/2011)
Served as a Risk Analyst in the department of Risk Management. Prepared
statistical analysis month-end reports utilizing Risk Management Information
System (RMIS) to review all regions collision and non-collision accidents.
Created month-end reports by exporting information from RMIS into Microsoft
Excel Spreadsheet and creating pivot tables, and graphs. Input liability
claims, accidents, and injuries; and compiled information into the FTA (Federal
Transit Administration System) /National Transit Database reporting system.
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY CLEVELAND, OHIO (CAPITAL PLANNING)
BUDGET ANALYST (09/2008-8/2009) Served as a Budget Analyst in the Capital
Planning Division. Administered financial and regulatory documentation for
capital projects, monitored prevailing wage compliance, and collaborated with
union officials and state inspectors. Reviewed contractor compliances for
Minority Business Enterprise and Encouraging Diversity Growth Efforts standards
and regulations. Created and maintain financial reports and department liaison
for Capital Planning and Contractors via documents inquiries. Participated in
process and standard annual audits, reviewed bids, and translated financial data
into operational protocol. Managed energy conservation budget ($50 Million
Dollars) in the Plant Services
Department.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY, CLEVELAND, OHIO.
BUDGET/BUSINESS ANALYST (12/2004-05/2008) Served as a Budget Analyst in the
largest housing authority in Cuyahoga County. Analyzed financial reports (i.e.,
trial balance, general ledger, budget to actual and encumbrance reports).
Managed budgets in general operating fund and Housing Urban Development Grants
($65 Million Dollars). Utilized LOCCS (Line of Credit Control System) for
drawdown/reimbursements abilities for grant funds (HUD). Reconciled accounts to
ensure general ledger accuracy, monthly variance analysis and balancing Elite
Financial Software. Planned and analyzed financial reports for estate managers
according to GAAP compliances. Processed purchased requisitions, check request
(vouchers) and annual contracts. Reconciled financial discrepancies (i.e.,
journal errors and encumbrance reports). Attended annual board meeting for
appropriation approval and collaborated with procurement process in relation to
the bidding decision process and request for proposal legislation process.
Administered payroll and petty cash custodian.
CLEVELAND Metropolitan SCHOOL DISTRICT, CLEVELAND, OHIO
cLERK IV/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REPRESENTATIVE (03/2003-12/2004) Served as an Accounts
Payable Representative. Assisted vendors with account management issues (i.e.,
payments, statements, verification of purchase order information). Administered
accounts payable;checks, wire transfers and ach payments and collaborated with
upper management with account discrepancies. Analyzed and prepared expenditure,
financial and month-end reports utilizing elite financial software and created
monthly financial reports utilizing Microsoft excel, and assist with month-end
closing. Reconciled payments utilizing Microsoft excel and encumbrance financial
reports.
City of Cleveland, CLEVELAND, OH
budget ANALYST (10/1999-12/2000) Served as a Budget Analyst in the Office of
Budget and Management. Analyzed budget reports (trial balance, general ledger,
and encumbrance). Prepared financial analysis for the departments finance,
parks, and city council ($72 million dollars) and prepared financial forecasts
using linear regression module. Resolved financial discrepancies (journal entry
errors, receiving warrant and voucher reports) and reviewed legislation with
departmental managers and budget analysts. Managed grants by assisting
departments with federal compliance laws, assisted with budget hearings
(department of parks, recreation, and properties), and explained the variances
between actual and estimated expenditures.
Education
UNIVERISTY OF PHOENIX, CLEVELAND, OHIO
Master of Business Administration, October 2009.
david n. myers university, cleveland, ohio
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Concentration: Economics and
Finance May 2004.
Memberships and Community
Service
Government Financial Officers Association.
Fundraising Coordinator for the American Heart Association.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated.
2009-2011 – Substitute Teacher, Cleveland Metropolitan School District,
Cleveland, Ohio.