Patricia Ablay

**** ******* **** *****, *****, OK 73160

Cell Phone: 580-***-****

Email: ad2b8b@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

Seeking employment in the administrative/analytical or financial career field where I can diversify and improve upon the skills gained in my 33+ years as a DoD civil service employee.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Administrative Specialist for Moore Norman Technology Center

Jun 2022 – Present

- Performs advanced financial, informational, reporting and clerical assistance to the Workforce & Economic Development (WED) staff; processes forms, updates records and maintains budgets

- Assists clients with the setting-up of classrooms and conference center for classes and events

- Submits invoices in Achademix for business industry classes and submits to clients and the Bursar

- Coordinates with WED staff and their clients to plan use of the Economic Development Initiatives

Administrative Assistant for Moore Norman Technology Center

September 2021 – May 2022

- Assisted customers and resolved routine administrative problems

- Answered questions concerning activities and operations of department/division

- Processed enrollments via CTSIS and Achademix and accepted student payments for enrollments and tests

- Ordered and distributed office supplies

- Used iVisions to submit requisitions for purchases of various WED requirements

- Assumed responsibility as events coordinator during staff vacancy (two separate times)--corresponded with industry to book events at the Franklin Road and South Penn campuses and booked events in the Events Management System (EMS); set-up IT equipment in the conference center and classrooms for vendors/instructors

Budget and Management Analyst for the US Air Force at Tinker Air Force Base, OK

March 2014 - June 2020

- Served as lead resource advisor for the Personnel Directorate at Tinker with operating locations at Hill and Robins

- Provided financial management and advisory oversight of expenditures to ensure propriety and compliance with financial, fiscal and auditing directives specific to the unit’s financial programs

- Formulated, established, and implemented financial management policies, instructions, and procedures on all matters relating to programming, budgeting, funding, forecasting, and status of funds

- Responsible for all aspects of the annual and multi-year fiscal planning, program analysis, and development of annual work plans, representing the organization at all levels with program status updates and annual financial plans

- Delivered presentations on encountered and anticipated program status, accomplishments, and challenges

- Appointed as Program Objective Memorandum point of contact, forecasting future-year expenditures

- Monitored both direct funds and reimbursement funds throughout the fiscal year; ensured proper expenditures

- Reviewed processes to ensure sufficient internal controls existed to minimize the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse

- Utilized eight separate/distinct automated systems to monitor funds expenditures

Budget Analyst for the US Air Force at Tinker Air Force Base, OK

January 2011 – February 2014

- Performed budget analyst duties, performing a variety of budget functions involving the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of budgets for substantive programs of 26 assigned weapon systems with associated contracts

- Provided advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information

- Performed budget execution and administrative work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditure of budgets with different sources and types of funding

- Performed assigned budget execution tasks to meet the needs of the organization at the lowest operational level

- Obtained and provided information concerning the propriety of using funds by researching appropriate legal guides

- Conducted training on budget processes, procedures, requirements, etc., and provided organizational personnel with sufficient information and knowledge to accomplish objectives

- Served as the lead Financial/Organizational Defense Travel Administrator, assisting and advising travelers

Budget and Management Analyst for the US Air Force at Altus Air Force Base, OK

January 1989 – December 2010

- Served as budget director for the Operations Group $7.2M annual budget; provided advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information, and conducted analyses of the budget and related information

- Monitored the rate of expenditures of budgeted funds through review of written documents and accounting records

- Monitored year-end closing to ensure proper and full use of funds

- Supervised two computer assistants/resource advisors and two administrative personnel

- Responsible for ensuring office personnel properly managed the wing's $150M+ aviation fuel program

- Briefed the status of the aviation fuel program to the commander and conducted monthly meetings

- Prepared a variety of reports covering the status of funds, expenses, and obligations as required by headquarters

- Prepared monthly Financial Management Board and Financial Working Group slideshows via Excel and PowerPoint

- Maintained civilian payroll analysis to include hourly costs and overtime rates

- Used Excel spreadsheet capability to create and update branch metrics and charts

- Trained the base populace how to use Automated Business Services System-the Air Force's financial forms program

Clerk Typist for the US Air Force at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal

September 1985 - October 1987

- Served as Disaster Preparedness receptionist for Disaster Preparedness Office

- Maintained appointment calendars, made appointments, and arranged conferences and briefings

- Operated the major control center and utilized the interbase radio net for base emergencies

- Received incoming correspondence, and obtained suspense dates and established follow-up controls

- Received records and provided proper accountability for all classified messages for the unit

Policy Analyst for Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company

August 1979 - June 1985

- Consolidated information from underwriters and insurance agents into personal plans for specific clients and processed the pay rate for insurance policies

- Processed the specialized policy benefits such as major medical and maternity for payment to insureds.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

- LERN Certified Program Planner: Completed 5-day LERN training and obtained certification on 25 Feb 2022

- DoD Financial Management Certification, Level 2, 2016, Department of the Air Force professional certification required for DoD employees who perform financial management functions

- Certified Acquisition Professional, Level 1, 2013, Department of the Air Force professional certification of Level I in the specialty of Business-Financial Management

- Fundamentals of Earned Value Management, 2011, Defense Acquisition University, 14.5 CLPs

- Associate Degree 1997, Accounting, GPA 3.75, Western Oklahoma State College, 66 semester credit hours earned

- High School Diploma, 1976, North High School

TRAINING:

- Certified Program Planner, CPP: Mar 21-25, 2022; Program Management class

- Financial Management of Revolving Funds & Reimbursements: Oct 25-27 2016; class taught the financial management of reimbursable activities & revolving activities in the federal government that function like businesses

- Federal Financial Management Overview: Jun 8-10, 2016; Course to build basic literacy in federal management processes, laws, and regulations

- Project Management Course: Oct 20-22, 2015; class at Rose State College to learn project management concepts and tips for being a successful project manager

- Appropriation Law Seminar: Jun 11-12, 2015; Management Concepts class to identify and apply the basic concepts and principles of appropriation law

- Operational Decision Support Class: Jan 14, 2014; Four-day class taught by the Air Force Center of Excellence targeted for resource managers involved in supporting resource decision

AWARDS:

- Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award, Jul 2020

- Annual Performance Awards Each Year from 1986 through 2020

- Air Force Notable Achievement Award, Sep 2018

- Department of the Air Force Notable Achievement, 12 Aug 2010

- Headquarters Air Education & Training Command Financial Management Civilian of the Quarter, Oct-Dec 1999

- Altus Air Force Base General Schedule Employee of the Quarter, Oct-Dec 1996

COMPUTER SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY:

- Type approximately 70 words per minute

- Proficient in Windows and Office Suite (e.g., WORD, Excel, Power Point), Acrobat Reader, Sharepoint, and TEAMS

- Proficient in Achademix and iVisions

REFERENCES:

- Kristin McAfee, Chief, Human Resource Management Business Operations, Tinker 405-***-****

- Amy Tippit, Executive Secretary to the Air Force Sustainment Center Commander, Tinker 405-***-****

- Sarah Walker, Chief, Workforce Effectiveness & Management Branch, Personnel Directorate, Tinker 405-***-****

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