Air Force Analyst

OBJECTIVE: An experienced Budget professional successful in managing multi-million dollars programs with well demonstrated leadership, organizational and analytical skills. Seeking the Budget Analyst 3 position with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to advance my career in a challenging environment and contribute to the overall agency goal and mission.

EDUCATION

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

Bachelor of Science Business Administration May 2013

Major: Business Administration

Concentration: Information Systems Management

Master’s Program: MBA with concentration in Information Systems

University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Budget and Financial Management Certification

Training in SAP functionality

Experience with Concur

Experience with People Soft database

WORK EXPERIENCE

Georgia Department of Defense (GADOD); Budget Analyst II; Marietta, GA Jan 2019 – Present

Review, evaluate, and analyze grant expenditures for Georgia Air National Guard Wings

Prepare monthly division summaries from reports submitted to Major Subordinate Commands (MSC) and Financial Management Division Budget Director and Chief Financial Officer

Summarize and interpret significant data collected and relate data to the organizations' programs

Assist management in the interpretation and utilization of reports and information provided directly associated with the operation of ANG

Develop various visual media to present trends, performance status, capability, and related management information for Savannah 165th quarterly reconciliation meeting

Aids functional areas in identifying areas of record documentation and procedures that can be streamlined, combined, or improved

Initiate methods to operate under the new or revised system for the program SF270 naming convention process.

Provide recommendations to Resource Advisors of 165th for proper management of programs

Recommends funding allocations and monitors expenditure to ensure allocations are utilized as planned

Assists with allocations adjustments as needed during the Fiscal Year-end process

Report expenditure status to management and the USPFO Grants Officer

Reviews prior and current year budgets/funding trends compiles funding projections monthly.

Request additional information and or documentation, as required in order to make determinations on payment status to ensure timely and accurate payment.

Functional knowledge of the DEAMS and GFEBS systems to review payment transactions.

Verifies documents are in proper order for authorized entitlements and support payments

Resolves the most difficult pay problems including extensive research and review.

Effectively communicate with different levels within the States command and external agencies, including Financial Services and National Guard Bureau.

Ensures work is processed in accordance with established guidelines and procedures

Knowledge of automated financial systems to participate in a variety of required operations audits

Regularly reviews the status of program milestones requests payment of funds after requirements have been properly satisfied

Works concurrently with management to develop state program policies and procedures.

Provides advice to management on accountability and legality of operating programs

Makes assistance visits to ensure policies and procedures are being adhered to

Conducts training for proper management and accountability of programs.

Assists management in preparing guidelines and instructions to MSCs for the development of the yearly State Operating Budget.

Reviews data on program requirements to support and justify each separate program by appropriation/activity.

Knowledge of management principles, organizational theory, and techniques

of analysis to oversee the operations of the federal grants pertaining to the Air National Guard.

Knowledge of agency NGR5-1 administrative guidance and operating procedures coupled with analytical ability to Manage ANG budgets exceeding $20million dollars.

Knowledge of and ability to prepare and present detailed monthly and quarterly briefings to the Chief Financial Officer, Budget Director on subjects pertinent to the organization’s functions

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA); Budget Analyst; Atlanta, GA Apr 2017-Jan 2019

Worked with program managers to develop the organizations budget

Analyzed expenditures and account codes for Program Managers

Reviewed and managed budget for the Administration, Business Enterprise, and Georgia Industries for the Blind programs associated with GVRA

Worked independently to plan and carry out the assignments, resolves problems in accordance with policy guidelines, and accepted practices

Reviewed numerous activities covering many different processes, systems

Reviewed managers budget proposal for completeness and accuracy

Prepared and ran Budget Reports and regularly monitor program spending

Reviewed all expenditures for Administrative, BEP and GIB programs

Created and maintained spreadsheets in developing, monitoring, interpreting program financials

Produced calculations and allocation of annual expenses

Implemented and trained budget team on process improvements for billing with large vendors

Built key training documentation for Budget Analyst position

Worked with Budget Officer in budget revision of various projects for AOB of 2018

Reviewed and approved check requests and purchase orders

Created journal entries to re-allocate funds to appropriate fund source and projects

Entered Budget Amendments into PeopleSoft and PBCS system

Communicated effectively with different levels of State commands and with external agencies

Examined, Analyzed, and interpreted finance and accounting data, and records

Norfolk Southern (NS); Revenue Accounting Analyst II; Atlanta, GA Feb 2015- Feb 2017

Managed accounts receivable of $10+ million

Managed 80+ client accounts

Verified accuracy of Norfolk Southern invoicing for revenue earned

Researched and identified invalid charges on open Accounts Receivables

Reduced delinquent client accounts quarterly by 30 – 40%

Utilized MS Excel pivot tables and v-lookups to analyze high volume account activity

Acted as the liaison between NS Rating group and Waybill Processing group

Identified process improvements for billing and collections issues

Collaborated with other departments to test and implement enhancements to streamline billing

Used analytical tools to identify trends related to traffic, customers, invoices and payments

Displayed great communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external customers

Utilized NS Powertrain and Mainframe system to research customer settlements and rates

Reviewed relevant financial data to determine quarterly/yearly increases and decreases

Prepared reports for team meetings with NS Sales & Marketing

Collected and analyzed a wide variety of complex data for charges on the A/R and sub accounts

Provided comprehensive updates to Management and stakeholders regarding customers’ accounts exceeding the threshold of $150K beyond 30 days old.

Effectively worked with NS Sales and Marketing group to resolve delinquent accounts

Participated in new hire orientation and trained three accounting team members

Developed and maintained team statistics by utilizing multiple Oracle Queries to retrieve data

Researched and prepared documentation for internal and external audits

Air Force Association; Member Relations, Arlington, Va. Feb 2014 –Jan 2015

Planned and organized 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year (OAY) Air Force Air & Space Conference

Managed all Outstanding Airmen of the Year Social activities and Tours of DC

Managed financials for 2014 Outstanding Airmen Conference

Ensured communication between 2014 OAY, CMSAF Cody office liaisons and AFA leadership

Served as advisor and POC to the United States Air Force for Outstanding Airmen Conference

Oversaw and arranged all contract proposals and vendor bids for company events

Negotiated contract prices for Outstanding Airmen of the Year conference

Processed Bad Check and Bank financial payments for department

Maintained duplicate records report in iMis database

Processed all membership report payments and magazine fulfillment requests from members

Provided assistance to the membership help desk

Oversaw the planning and organization annual company picnic

Briefed senior level management on Airmen of the Year conference and vendor relation status

Organized all monthly building collaborative relations office events

Managed projects and programs within my organization

Utilized and trained AFA team on iMis financial system to process and financials

Oversaw all contract proposals of vendors for company events

ACTIVITIES/AWARDS

Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity; Chair of Membership, Spring 2012-Spring 2013

Habitat for Humanity; Volunteer; 2007-present

Girls Scouts of America; Assistant Leader (Event Coordinator); Troop 554, 2009- present

Girls Scout of America Gold Award; Member; 2009

Atlanta Food Bank; Volunteer -2016- present

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