KRISTI RAMADANI

**** ********** **, *** *, Raleigh, NC 27612 C: 919-***-**** acz74a@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly ambitious Senior Processing Specialist and AOR with background in various Financial, Accounting, Medical and Pre-award and Post-award Research Administration.

SKILLS

Extensive experience with MS Office, QuickBooks, proprietary database software such as HomeTrak, PTD... and other proprietary ap Radar, PINS and many

Excellent management and customer service skills

Self-motivated, detail oriented

Strong verbal and written communication skills FL Notary Public from 2008-2016 (able to obtain NC Notary Public certification)

WORK HISTORY

Senior Processing Specialist, 03/2015 to 04/2017

North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC

Assist faculty and support staff in the development of proposal budgets and justifications while adhering to all Federal, State, University and Agency guidelines.

Work effectively and efficiently in both pre award and post award

Mathematically apply the proper rules to accommodate the correct fringes, F&A, tuition rates and other direct costs to a proposal budget.

Communicate effectively with faculty and support staff any recommended or necessary changes to a proposal budget or justification.

Working in a College that consistently submits a heavy volume of proposals, I am extremely familiar with various types of sponsors, including their RFP's, regulations, requirements, restrictions and methods of submission. (ie) NSF/Fastlane, DOE/ARPA-E & EERE Exchange, DOD/Darpa, NIH-ASSIST/Grants.gov, NASA/Nspires, USDA, Foundations, internal grants/FRPD, international grant opportunities, etc... Being the senior processor, the majority of PINS records I am assigned are more extensive, complicated,

in-depth and more often contain high dollar budgets. Many include College and Departmental Cost Sharing, subcontractors, and sponsor Terms & Conditions (ie.) publication restrictions, Intellectual Property issues...

Work daily with SPARCS on various proposal/PINS tasks. I also work closely with other Colleges on interdisciplinary proposals and University offices such as OTT, PDU, C&G, ORIED, Environmental Services...

Fully monitor and facilitate the PINS process ensuring all fields are correctly completed and that all necessary information is loaded into the record.

Knowledgeable in Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Circulars A-21 and A110, and now Uniform Guidance.

Experience with NCSU Pre and Post Award systems, such as PINS, Radar, PMR, WRS, etc... Achieved the authority to approve PINS records at the College level as well as submit proposals as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR).

Responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Office of Research Administration, including helping make decisions on internal policies and procedures for faculty and staff; being able to make important judgment calls with extreme time constraints; and being able to adjust the normal operating schedule to accommodate the deadline and demands of the University and many agencies.

Complete many training sessions on various subjects to gain knowledge and grow in my position, as well as in the Research Administration field.

Responsible for assisting faculty and staff in seeking out funding opportunities and offering guidance and answering questions to all individuals who come into our unit.

Assist in various Post-Award tasks such as reviewing each award notice that comes into our office for accuracy, completeness and compliance with University guidelines.

In reviewing each award, ensure the budgets are mathematically correct and F&A is figured correctly based on MTDC or TDC.

Responsible for maintaining Post Award files. Our CRO has recently implemented an electronic record keeping system.

Wealth Management/Tax Assistant, 07/2014 to 12/2014

Joseph C. Kempe, PA – Jupiter, FL

Worked with and supported our team of attorneys, CPA's, legal assistants, money managers and clients with daily operational functions.

Reconciled monthly brokerage and bank statements.

Utilized wealth management software, such as Advent and Morningstar to obtain, monitor and project client financial information and data.

Created and maintained the wealth management client filing system.

Responsible for heavy volume of legal letter writing. (ie.) all fee quote letters to current and prospective clients.

Guardianship Accounting Bookkeeper, 02/2014 to 06/2014

Alpert Jewish Family & Children Services – West Palm Beach, FL

Worked directly with attorneys, client's doctors, banks, and other professionals to maintain a complete information loop.

Maintained client bank, brokerage and other accounts to gain control and stabilize their financial situations.

Worked with IRS and state treasury representatives to set payment plans for client tax issues. Reconciled all bank and brokerage statement

Responsible for timely payment of all client's bills. (ie.) mortgage payment, insurance and electric payments, HOA fees

Utilized MS Office and Quicken software daily.

Assisted social workers with inventorying and recording client homes and valuables.

Accounting Specialist/Records Coordinator, 01/2006 to 01/2014

Douglas Health Services, LLC – Vero Beach, FL

Completed weekly billing and payroll processes, AR/AP, charged and maintained credit card accounts and ACH credit transfers.

Liaison between clients and insurance companies by submitting insurance invoices and documentation for client reimbursement.

QuickBooks Certified. Obtained eight years of QuickBooks experience, attended conferences and trainings to gain the most current knowledge/information.

Set up provider accounts with each of the Florida Medicaid provider sites/portals. Attended various provider billing training sessions. Billed monthly Medicaid invoices and reconciled EOBs. Supervised office staff, including schedulers and clerical positions

Provided exceptional customer service and handled heavy call volume.

Developed and maintained the office filing system. Responsible for all client and caregiver records. Maintained impeccable records in accordance to federal and state regulations.

Assisted in heavy volume of scheduling, including being on-call various evenings each week. Performed all income and employment verifications

Previously ran the human resource department, including I-9 and E-verify procedures for each caregiver registered with the company.

Ordered and maintained inventory.

Administrative Assistant, 08/2001 to 06/2005

Saint Francis University – Cresson, PA Managed the Department of Nursing.

Directly supported Dean of Nursing and five faculty members

Responsible for ensuring all students submitted medical and educational requirements for the program.

Supervised student computerized exams

Assisted in hiring and supervised all student workers.

Maintained the departmental budget, inventory and purchased all departmental items. Heavy volume of work in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Scheduled, coordinated and organized all departmental events, affairs, and parties Responsible for recruitment events for prospective students

Attended, created, and distributed meeting minutes for all departmental meetings

Also worked as the Corresponding Secretary for the Faculty Senate of the University. Prepared, delivered, received and counted all election ballots with board members Incorporated and distributed meeting minutes and agendas for Faculty Senate

Wrote and delivered all memos to faculty and Senate members.

EDUCATION

Diploma: Business Office Professional, February 2001 Cambria-Rowe Business College - Indiana, PA Business Office Professional

Associate of Science: Physical Therapist Assistant, May 1999

Mount Aloysius College - Cresson, PA Science, Physical Therapist Assistant

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