Office Manager
Resume:
GARY WATT
New York, NY *****
****.*.****@*****.***
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PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Business experience includes project management, process improvement, and quality assurance. Information technology background includes technical support, database administration, software testing, user interface development, and conducting software training. Accounting experience includes data analysis, financial statement reconciliation, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Creative Solutions Consulting, Inc., (CSCI), Indianapolis, IN: January 2016 to May 2019 Title: Analyst
Provided on-site support to Department of Defense clients at the Pentagon in their audit remediation efforts to determine financial statement auditability.
Conducted audits on DoD internal controls, accounting systems, and system processes
Assisted in the development of a DoD web-based document repository that tracks audit findings: Gathered client requirements, worked with developers to create as-is and to-be plans, database and user interface, conducted system testing to include user role levels, enhancement modules, and report functionality
Wrote standard operating procedures for DoD business processes, software user guidance, and policy memorandums
Developed and implemented corrective action plans (CAP) to remediate audit weaknesses
Provided user tech support/customer support for world-wide active-duty members using agency audit repository to investigate audit results
Leonard Resource Group, Inc. Washington, DC: April 2014 to December 2015 Title: Director of Operations
Projects at this public affairs firm included providing full-service association management services, organizational development, event management, working with both nonprofit and corporate clients, and hosting outreach events.
Managed the human resources department, the accounting department, the IT department, and the intern program
Managed Veteran’s Opportunity to Work (VOW) initiative with nine staff members in three states assisting U.S. veterans with career advancement options and financial assistance as they transition from military to civilian life
Managed the Veteran’s Economic Community Initiative (VECI) with two staff members who reached out to community leaders and business owners to encourage them to create job opportunities for U.S. veterans
Managed all office logistics to include corporate compliance, HUBZone regulations, GSA contracts, regulatory licensing, domestic corporate filings, client/association contracts, event management, staffing, and other projects as needed
Provided operational support to LRG field staff and clients, conducted applicant interviews, and managed orientations and briefings for existing staff and new hires TeraThink Corporation, Supporting Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Reston, VA: August 2013 to April 2014
Title: Financial Consultant
Supported the Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICoFR) and Audit Readiness Branch at WHS by providing project support and systems testing for audit preparation and risk mitigation.
Tested accounting systems and business processes for FIAR compliance and performed financial statement reconciliation
GARY WATT
New York, NY 10031
****.*.****@*****.***
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Performed ICoFR reviews to ensure WHS compliance with relevant federal laws and regulations through reconciliation, testing, and data mining
Reviewed Department of Defense (DoD) directives and interviewed system developers, accountants, and other process owners to verify internal control procedures and identify metrics to demonstrate policy compliance
Created client CAPs to assist in their efforts to remediate deficiencies and then monitored improvement progress
Developed and maintained financial improvement plans (FIP) Integrated Finance and Accounting Solutions (IFAS), supporting the Department of the Navy, Woodbridge, VA: October 2012 to February 2013
Title: Sr. Manager
Supported the Department of the Navy (DON) with strategic assessments of audit readiness efforts and financial improvement initiatives by studying as-is environment, creating to-be methodology, and implementing CAPs to map business processes and material weakness.
Studied internal business and system processes to determine strengths and weaknesses in preparation of DoD-wide audits in compliance with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) FIAR requirements
Researched, analyzed, and updated outdated DON policies and their supporting documentation to comply with current FIAR regulations
Kforce Government Solutions (KGS), supporting TRICARE Management Activity (TMA), Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Falls Church, VA: November 2005 to October 2012 Title: Financial Manager
Supported TMA’s Audit Readiness and ICoFR teams by assisting with system and business process testing. Conducted risk assessments and created CAPs to determine audit weaknesses and mitigate weaknesses.
Applied OMB Circular A-123 instructions for internal control processes with a focus on DoD audit readiness and a goal of obtaining an unqualified (clean) audit opinion on DoD financial statements
Supported client with FIAR and Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) requirements by developing flow charts and narratives to define business and system processes
Conducted business and systems control testing at Military Healthcare Treatment Facilities to identify weaknesses and strengths in their internal processes
Served as subject matter expert for network access, user permissions, common access card issuance, inventory of client-owned property, and asset disposal
Responsible for database administration, data security, and monitoring intranet data. Managed data backups, data mining, and had oversight of multiple DoD systems EDUCATION/HONORS
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies. Majors: Business Administration and Labor Relations/Human Resources, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY, summa cum laude
Client Server Architecture/Database administration Certification, Computer Learning Center, Alexandria, VA, magna cum laude
Formerly licensed realtor in the state of Virginia
International Honour Society member for academic excellence SKILLS MS Office: (Project, Access, Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), QuickBooks, Tech Support, Database Administration, GUI design, and provided software training on multiple platforms and programs
CLEARANCE DoD secret clearance
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