Lynda Wade

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Phoenix, AZ. ****2

602-***-****

adnxh6@r.postjobfree.com

Career Overview

Highly skilled as the Accounting Specialist Manager offering vast knowledge of

Governmental Banking & Accounting practices .

Experienced Computer Systems Analyst with diverse industry experience in

banking and government. Professional expertise includes systems applications,

disaster recovery planning and information protection analysis.

Experienced in inmate Commissary retail sales, payables & receivables for the State of Arizona.

Experienced in handling cash/credit/debit and negotiable instruments as well as POS

equipment in addition to providing excellent Customer Service to all customers and

constituents

Experienced Correctional Officer which included maintaining the security, safety,

custody and control of inmates at all levels using sound correctional practices.

Qualifications

Proficient using the Automated Inmate Management System (AIMS)

Proficient with POS equipment in reference to Commissary Retail sales

Proficient in handling cash/credit/debit and negotiable instruments

Reconciliation of Cash drawers

Information Securities Technologies in which the areas of compliance and

Vulnerability management are key components.

Customer Service

Effective Problem Solving (trouble shooting)

Provide feedback and information to outside sources to include the legislature, media, local, state and federal agencies.

Worked in and am familiar with all aspects of the prison environment

Inmate/Offender reentry and recidivism reduction practices

Certified as a Staff Instructor

Prioritization and Time Management

ADC Programs & Community Corrections Structure

Supervise team of professionals

Written and Verbal communication

Proficient with ADC policies as well as Arizona Revised Statutes

Work collaboratively with other organizations and agencies

Am a team player and builder

Proficient in Payables/Receivables in the AZ Financial Information System (AFIS)

Proficient with implementing and writing technical documentation and policies

Familiar with Inventory Management System

Proficient in qualifications requesting and maintaining AIMS password access for the Banking System statewide

Provide personal training to all Business Office staff statewide.

Technical Skills

Skills Total Years

AIMS, AFIS, ADOA, CASHPRO, 23

GOOGLE, EXCEL, WORD, SQL,

PAT, DOCM, DOCU, BINATEK

POS system

Accomplishments

Assisted in the implementation and launch of the inmate Prepaid Visa Card

program for released offenders.

Revised DO905 and the Inmate Trust Account Technical Manual

Installed Remote Deposit Scanners at every Complex Statewide and trained

Business Office staff using the equipment.

Assisted in the conversion to LaserJet printing of Inmate Trust Account checks.

Proficient with the Binatek Check Printing program

Implemented the “Money Order Elimination” project that was replaced with 3

additional Electronic Fund Transfer vendors. Assisted IT with the programming

and implementation of the interface involving the 3 EFT vendors.

Assisted IT with the WIPP and Commissary automation projects.

Work Experience

12/ 1995 AZ Department of Corrections

to Current Accounting Specialist Manager (ITA Manager)

Extensive knowledge of daily management of the Central Office and field Inmate

Trust Account departments statewide. Extensive Customer Service. Implement and

test new program into AIMS system per legislative and statute changes. Systems

analyst and troubleshoot system problems coordinating with IT programmers.

Ensure that all court orders received for Child Support, Restitution, State and Federal

Filing Fees are processed per statute in order to provide compliance. Provide

monthly and annual statistics to the Director’s office. Responsible for keeping

Department Orders and Technical Manual’s current. Communication with the

Attorney General’s office, ADOA, ADC Legal and Constituent Services.

Responsible for Capital equipment and Inventory for my department. Request

security background requests for all new users and monitor usage. Involved in

the implementation of the AFIS, AIMS2 and KEEP TRAK UAT testing that has

replaced or will be replacing our current systems. Assist Criminal Investigation

Unit with Fraud investigations in reference to Inmate Trust Accounts Statewide.

Extensive Customer Service with State Agencies, field staff, Attorney General’s

Office, ADOA, ADC Legal and Constituent Services and the Public. Assist with

hiring and training new employees with inmate Commissary retail sales involving

scanning, setting up barcodes in the POS system including the reconciliation for

each Complex statewide. Accounts Receivable/Payable for Commissary and inmate

contracts statewide.

06/1990 AZ Department of Corrections

To 12/1995 Correctional Services Officer

Responsible for the safe and secure management of prisoners in a State facility.

Education and Training

1998 Estrella Mountain Community College

Coursework in Basic Accounting and Computer Skills (3.9 GPA)

Attended Management and Business Writing, Excel classes and am

a certified Staff Instructor.

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