Manager Management

TRAVEL TECHNICIAN

Dynamic and disciplined individual, recognized for inspiring people and organizations with sincerity and integrity by receiving a Navy Commendation as well as two Navy Achievement medals. Over 20 years of experience in people management and public relations. Very knowledgeable with administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Very experienced in knowing of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems. Great knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources. Vast knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data. Recognized as a team player and creative problem solver who is able to grasp complex issues/concepts quickly and effectively. Equipped with excellent work ethic, consistently going the extra mile to exceed customer expectations. Able to contribute bottom-line objectives through enhanced efficiency and labor resources. Demonstrated effectiveness in providing vision and advice to drive organizations through accelerated growth as well as in turning around underperforming businesses.

TASK OF SENIOR FINANCE TECHNICIAN

Supervise and prepare training to support accounting, budget, travel, pay, foreign national pay, policy and compliance, and vendor pay documents

Perform internal inspections incompliance with various government regulations.

Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies

Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information onto designated records.

Compute wages and deductions, and enter data into computers

Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records

Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.

Keep track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave, for employees.

Compile employee time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and other records

TECHNICALLY PROFICIENT

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint) Defense Travel System (DTS) Accounting software (Intuit QuickBooks and Penta) Deployed Disbursing System (DDS) Marine Corps Total Force Systems Software (MCTFS) Treasury Reporting System WorkForce Software EmpCenter Time and Attendance International Treasury System

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic Planning Policy & Procedure Development New-Program Conceptualization & Implementation Leadership Personnel Training Benefits Management Regulatory Compliance Critical Thinking Time Management

EDUCATION

Ashford University Clinton, IA

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management, (118 credit hours completed)

Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma (certificate #i9S0ZMNN1g)

Master Certificate in Business Management

Certificate in Compliance and Ethics (21299687)

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

DEFENSE TRAVEL SYSTEM COMPLIANCE MANAGER AND BUDGET SUPERVISOR, Marine Logistics Group CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA MAR 2012 PRESENT

-Provided quality Defense Travel System Policy and Compliance support to the service members and civilians within the organization.

-Maintained all Department of Defense forms needed for authorization to use DTS within the organization.

-Served as Defense Travel System entitlement advisor

-Maintained the organization service members travel procedures within regulations of the Joint Federal Travel Regulations Manual (JFTR), Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations Manual (DODFMR), Resources Fiscal Finance (RFF), and Marine Corps Training Information Management systems (MCTIMS)

-Managed procedures for collection of outstanding travel advances and unsettled travel balances

-Provide guidance to the Comptroller, Deputy Comptroller, and Budget Officer on policy and procedures of DTS

-Attend planning and coordination meetings for exercises and operations in need of future financial management support

-Complied statistical information and financial reports you quarterly budget assessments and reviews

-Mentor employees on professional and personal development issues

Notable Accomplishments:

Increased Compliance of Department of Defense polices for the local organization by 21 percent

Acquired knowledge in travel regulations including (JFTR), (DODFMR), (MCTIMS), RFF Policy Letters, and various others

Assisted in consistent monitoring and compiling of all DTS for documentation keeping of the 2D Marine Logistics Group within financial standard operating procedures

Used Master Black Lean Six Sigma knowledge to develop policy and procedures set forth by the Secretary of the Navy to reduce non mission critical travel and save the organization over $30 thousand dollars in 6 months

Reviewed and approved over $450 thousand in Travel request for service members and civilians

Allocated and passed $15 million in appropriated government funds to sections within the organization

Trained First Line Budget Officers how to maintain funds accountability

FINANCE OPERATIONS MANAGER AFGHANISTAN MAY 2011 MAR 2012

-Demonstrated proficiency in assuming the duties of the Finance Operations Manager at Regional Command Southwest

-Provided leadership for 25 employees and 4 team members

-Managed the assignment of all employees throughout the country

-Advised the Finance Officer on all matters pertaining to day to day finance operations, missions and personnel

-Served as liaison with other section managers to support requests and serve as an advocate on behalf of the finance section

-Responsible for the morale and welfare of deployed finance employees

Notable Accomplishments:

Displayed effectual leadership style in overseeing more than $330 million worth in expenditures and collections for payrolls, cashed checks, and various others

Developed and ensured alignment and compliance with applicable regulations and directives as well as trained employees to optimize their knowledge and understanding

Identified and resolved technical issues as well as collaborated with external agencies

Took full accountability in coordinating and accomplishing United States and Afghani currency resupply missions as well as implementing the Eagle Cash system throughout the country

FINANCE POLICY AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER MAR 2010 MAY 2011

-Conducted internal audits of office procedures and practices to determine accuracy, timeliness, vulnerabilities, adherence to regulations, directives, policies, and laws

-Managed the processing of all discrepancy notices and/or audits from third party inspection organization

-Conducted special examinations, investigations, and Congressional Inquiries as directed

-Provided support and guidance for individual work sections for problem cases as needed

-Managed and handled personal pay issues for finance employees

-Conducted monthly audits of personal record accounts

-Review, interpret, and disseminate policy messages and regulation changes pertaining to pay, travel, fiscal, separations entitlements, and system changes

-Developed and managed aggressive public funds loss prevention program

-Managed the timeliness and accuracy of the Waiver of Indebtedness Program

Notable Accomplishments:

Keenly oversaw ten monthly audits of the fiscal section accomplishment; successfully tracked 488 errors (15.25%) throughout the collection vouchers audit and 100 errors

(7. 14%) for public vouchers audit

Conceptualized various effective suggestions for the Finance Officer and Section Managers progress

FINANCE FISCAL SUPERVISOR AUG 2006 MAR 2010

-Supervised employees in daily operations in the Finance Fiscal section

-Audit Finance Officer s daily accountability and monthly financial returns

-Maintain security and accountability of the Finance Officer s cash and U. S. Treasury funds and non-negotiable instruments

-Made payments via Electronic Funds Transfer, U. S. and foreign currency.

-Appointed as Deputy Finance Officer

-Appointed to sign U. S. Treasury Checks

-Audit payrolls, system transactions and feedback reports

-Conduct and supervise all proficiency training for fiscal personnel

-Conduct training and keep liaison with all deployed pay agents, finance agent for the

Limited Depository Account and Duty Pay Agents

-Accountable for reporting all U. S. Treasury checks the Federal Reserve Banks and U. S.

Treasury Department

Notable Accomplishments:

Served as the primary point of contact in preparing and training the section for the Marine Corps Administrative Analysis Team inspection that resulted in a proficiency score of 95.38% and 94.18%

Supervised $100 million in disbursement payments for pay, allowance and travel reimbursements though out Marine Corps Installation Pacific Region

Directly supervised the collection of $18.6 million in collections from individuals and external agencies

Verified and released over $300 million public vouchers to the Federal Reserve Bank via International Treasury System

Managed the processing of all expenditures and collections for all sections within the Finance Office, as well as auditing and certifying manual payrolls and Marine Corps Total Force System entries

Processed and maintained procedures for the Deployed Disbursing System, standard operating procedures, and implemented updates for all accounting systems

Trained 35 Pay Agents and ten pay support teams before deployment

Successfully completed quarterly cash verifications for Marine Corps food halls

Merged and organized the files for the Fiscal Section s Standard Operating Procedures and desktop procedures completion

Submitted overall checks on time worth $9 million to the United States Treasury

Managed and processed Quarterly Foreign currency report that included Filipino pesos, Thai baht, Korean won, Australian dollars, and Japanese yen

Reconciled over $3 million in Out of balance Treasury suspense accounts

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