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NICKOLAS J. FINEWOOD

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Burke, VA 22015

EDUCATION

MS Liberty University, National Security In Progress Concentration: General

Minor: Homeland Security

BS St. John Fisher College, Business Management December 2005 Concentration: Finance

Minor: Economics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

USMC HQMC P&R Risk and Compliance Division July 2021 - Present Audit Operations and Audit Engagement Chief (E-7)

• Serve as the Risk and Compliance Branch (RFK) Operations Chief and assist the Audit Operations Officer with the coordination of all audit activity between the Independent Public Accountant, USMC Senior leaders, and 272 internal and external stakeholders across the Marine Corps in support of the Full Financial Statement Audit (FFSA)

• Synchronize and provide unity of effort across Audit Response Stakeholder Teams to ensure a consistent approach fluid with the auditor's audit plan, to include coordination of site visits and auditor sample testing

• Develop methods to report on FFS Audit results, to include all categories of testing, and provide recommendations for improving the Marine Corps' financial operations

• Conduct quality control review of stakeholder/individual command responses

• Provide feedback of trends, discrepancies, missing documents, and requirements to the stakeholder and the audit operations team

• Ensure delivery of PBC’s, Samples, and Exceptions

• Serve as Information Security Coordinator in all matters with computer assets

• Assist with onboarding all contractor staff

Allied Universal – National Reconnaissance Office / Aerospace Chantilly Campus February 2021 - Present Armed Security Officer – Mobile Rover

• Provide excellent customer service while handling crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently

• Respond to and assess security alarms or emergency alarms, emergency situations, medical aid, fires, oxygen deficiency alarms, first responder; secure classified information, escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress and egress situations

• Preserve order and enforce rules, regulations and directives for the viability of the site and the safety of personnel, equipment and sensitive information

• Report safety concerns, security breaches and unusual circumstances, both through written and verbal means

• Know site-specific operations performance manuals and post orders

• Conduct personal sweeps in closed areas; monitor prohibited items in certain areas Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) Marine Corps Operations Center (MCOC) February 2019 – July 2021 Senior Watch Chief / Continuity of Operations SNCOIC (E-7)

• Responsible for the physical security and readiness of the MCOC

• Maintain classified information; manage administrative and logistical procedures for Continuity of Operations (COOP)

• Provide timely notifications of operational and non-operational events of high interest to senior Marine Corps management

• Train and supervise newly assigned Watch Team personnel on all duties and operational processes

• Review and compile operational messages, orders, directives, and correspondence

• Maintain and update rosters and organizational telephone charts

• Responsible for conducting COOP and Joint Emergency Evacuation Plan (JEEP) drills for HQMC personnel to include relocating to alternative headquarter sites

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• Managed the execution of the COOP budget of over $2 million each year to a 99.9 % execution rate

• Assist, Develop and execute plans for COOP and JEEP in coordination with Joint Staff and DOD agencies

• Supervise Assistant Watch Chief; maintain the General Office Locator, the publication of special instructions, and Plans, Policies, & Operations (PPO) daily updates

• Validate and review daily reports and situation report entries for accuracy

• Support worldwide telecommunication requirements for The Commandment of the Marine Corps (CMC) and General Officers

HQMC PPO Current and Future Operations Division March 2018 - January 2019 Force Deployment Planning and Execution Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (SNCOIC) (E-7)

• Prepared and delivered the daily classified USMC Current Operations Briefing to the Commandant, Assistant Commandant, and Deputy Commandment for PPO, Congressional staff, Secretary of the Navy, and Deputy Undersecretary of the Navy

• Coordinated and delivered responses to 25 formal requests for information to the HQMC Deputy Commandant and external agencies

• Provided input to the Joint Staff Service Planner each month to help answer questions for Congress with regards to the number of troops in each country

• Maintained operational cognizance of service related to exercises, operations, and causalities to ensure information was collected and accurately conveyed

• Prepared six classified USMC Current Operations Briefs for the Secretary of the Navy to inform the Joint Staff and Congress on USMC operations

USMC HQMC P&R Risk and Compliance Division July 2017 - March 2018 Information Technology Audit Engagement Team Lead Coordinator (E-7)

• Provided guidance to staff on the instruction and announcement of new tasks and due dates within one day of receipt from Independent Public Accountant (IPA) to include new, status of current and upcoming, and past due finances that would impact audit timeliness

• Facilitated meetings with stakeholders on a weekly basis to communicate new requirements, obtain status of open items, and prepared responses for audit status meetings

• Relayed information for reporting requirements levied by audit operations and leadership

• Supported audit surge for stakeholder teams

• Conducted quality control (QC) review of stakeholder and individual command responses; provided feedback of trends, discrepancies, missing documents and requirements to stakeholders and the Audit Operations team

• Served as a key member of the Audit Engagement team within the Risk and Compliance (RFK) Division

• Completed QC and quality assurance (QA) to 15 sample groups to assist with surge support USMC HQMC P&R Risk and Compliance Division March 2017 - June 2017 Audit Provided by Client (PBC) SNCOIC Audit Liaison (E-7)

• Conducted and reviewed Provided by Client (PBC) analysis, dissemination, collection, and clarification

• Performed QA and QC review over all deliverable items

• Administered PBC follow-up question analysis and dissemination follow-up response delivery to auditors with proper paperwork and materials required by the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

• Provided on-site support and status reporting to auditors

• Conducted daily PBC reconciliation

• Oversaw the review of financial management activities and operations

• Identified management and process improvements that sustained quality, efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of work products and data

• Provided direct and indirect audit readiness, preparation engagement, and sustainment support to the Department of Defense

(DoD) Inspector General (IG), RFK Audit team, internal and external stakeholders, and USMC entities USMC HQMC P&R Risk and Compliance Division June 2016 - February 2017 A-123 SNCOIC Financial Management Chief (E-7)

• Served as a member of the Internal Review (IR) team within the A-123 Section evaluating financial management business processes to ensure compliance with requirements

• Reviewed existing policies to maintain effective internal controls and ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

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• Provided audit readiness, preparation, engagement, and sustainment support to the DoD IG and RFK Audit Team

• Oversaw the review of financial management activities and operations

• Identified weaknesses within the process, facilitated the closing of dormant accounting transactions, minimized the potential for reverted balance in the respective fiscal year, and aided the Command’s audit readiness through the maintenance and retention of proper supporting documentation

• Provided Internal Controls over Financial Systems (ICOFS) and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

(ICOFR) to ensure accuracy and audit readiness

USMC Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic January 2013 - May 2016 Fiscal Chief SNCOIC and Substance Abuse Control Officer (E-6, E-7)

• Managed all Navy and Marine Corps Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Major Activity Command (MAC) funds

• Assisted the N4 Directory and Supply Officer with all fiscal matters; provided guidance to all Departments on fiscal information disseminated from the Commander, Carrier Strike Group-4 (CSG-4), and Training Command

• Provided accounting and financial input for Mid-Year Review submissions, the development of future Program Objectives Memorandums (POMs), and the overall operating budget

• Tracked the Command’s spending performance to ensure it was executed according to the established financial plan; maintained accurate reconciliation data for financial documents and official accounting reports

• Ensured Navy and Marine Corps O&M and Reimbursable funds were accurately executed in accordance with financial orders, directives, and SOP’s

• Acted as the Command’s Financial Defense Travel Administrator Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) November 2011 - January 2013 Marksmanship Training Unit SNCOIC (E-6)

• Instructed Designated Marksman, Combat Marksmanship Coaches, and Combat Marksmanship Trainers in accordance with the established course instructions and Company SOP’s

• Ensured training and readiness met established safety standards

• Maintained instructor qualifications in accordance with SOP’s, reviewed materials to maintain proficiency, and provided recommendations for course improvements

• Provided instruction, guidance, and mentorship for students in order to monitor and evaluate marksmanship proficiency and provide remedial training if necessary

• Directly supervised pit operations, score keeping, and actively enforced range and safety regulations

• Served as Range Safety Officer (RSO) to ensure safe and realistic training scenarios

• Developed and mentored Marines by ensuring annual training requirements were fulfilled and appropriate actions were conducted to correct deficiencies and reinforce strengths

• Composed, submitted, and coordinated letters of instruction and logistical support requirements for the Training Unit to ensure requirements were met

USMC, Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) March 2010 - November 2011 Platoon Guide Fleet FAST 6/Administrative Chief (E-5, E-6)

• Mentored and developed all Marines within the platoon; maintained a comprehensive record of all counseling conducted

• Ensured the health, welfare, and safety of the members of the platoon

• Assumed the duties of the Platoon Sargent, Platoon Commander, Sargent of the Guard, and Watch Commander as needed

• Conducted training for Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) to ensure Marines met the Professional Military Requirements

(PMO) for their rank

• Served as Range Safety Officer for the platoon’s pistol range

• Completed escort duty for a fallen Marine from the platoon

• Consistently provided expert Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) trainings

• Cross-trained with the Israeli Defense Force in Israel at the Counter Terrorism School and Squad Leaders School USMC, Headquarters Company (HQBN) February 2008 - February 2010 Financial Management Resource Analyst NCOIC/Training NCO (E-4, E-5)

• Served as NCOIC of the Fiscal Operations Division of the U.S. Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) and the U.S. Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFORNORTH) Comptroller Department

• Performed accounting, budgeting, and financial management duties in accordance with DoD FMR (Financial Management Regulation) 7000.14-R

• Managed access to accounting systems and financial management reporting systems 4 Page

• Served as the NCO liaison for fiscal matters to the Major Subordinate Commands within the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve

(MFR)

• Monitored the status and correct execution of appropriated funding, and ensured all execution adhered to the established policies, procedures, and guidelines for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008, 2009, and 2010

• Identified, reviewed, and advised on courses of action for the correction of systematic errors

• Provided unit-level guidance on the use of the Standard Accounting Budgeting Reporting System (SABRS)

• Ensured the accuracy of data input into the accounting system

• Managed problem disbursement, pre-validation reports, and the validation process for the mandated Tri-Annual Review of all documents in the accounting system

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND COURSES

• Allied Universal Steel Curtain Security Protective Officer Academy (2022)

• Department of Criminal Justice Service (VA) Armed (Basic Handgun & Shotgun) Private Security Service Registration

(2022)

• HAZWOPER First Responder Awareness Certification (2022)

• Larry Smith Enterprises OC Aerosol Weapons Certification (2022)

• Monadnock Expandable Baton Certification (2022)

• Larry Smith Enterprises Handcuffing Certification (2022)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, The American Heart Association (2022)

• Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Level I and II (2012, 2020)

• Navy Practical Comptrollership Course (2019)

• Financial Management (FM) Common Reporting Standard (CRS): Audit Concepts, Policies, and Principles: Forensic Audits

(2017)

• Management Concepts CRS: Forensic Auditing-Detection and Prevention of Fraud (2017)

• DoD Level 3 Financial Management Certification (2016)

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training (2016)

• Management Concepts CRS: Federal Financial Statement Audits (2016)

• Marine Foreign Security Advisor Force MOS 0571 (2016)

• Advanced Resource Management Training (2014)

• Command Financial Specialist Training (2013)

• Designated Marksman Course (2012)

• Basic Instructor Course (2012)

• Combat Marksmanship Trainer Course MOS 0931 (2012)

• Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course MOS 0933 (2010)

• Advanced Urban Combat Course (2010)

• FAST Intelligence Training (2010)

• Marine Corps Security Force: Basic Security Guard Course MOS 8152 (2010)

• Financial Management Resource Analyst Course MOS 3451 (2008)

• Basic Finance Technician Certification MOS 3432 (2006) COMMUNITY SERVICE

Burke Community Church

Volunteer, Burke, VA, January 2017 – Present

Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician and Fire Fighter, Burke, VA, September 2017 – December 2021 Bands for Arms

Volunteer, Anaheim, CA, April 2015 – December 2021 Upward Church

Volunteer, Norfolk, VA, April 2015 – December 2016 COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, DAI, SQL, Cognos, Tableau 5 Page

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Active NC2

AWARDS

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal - Third Award Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal - Second Award Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal - Second Award Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal - Fifth Award

Armed Forces Service Medal – Second Award

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Joint Meritorious Unit Award

Navy Meritorious Unit Award

Sea Service Deployment

Allied Universal Academy High Shooter (VA DCJS & FLETC)

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