Data Entry Program Specialist

BARRINGTON U. JAMES

**** ***** ******, *** ***** Tel: 718-***-**** [W]

Brooklyn, New York 11234 Tel: 646-***-**** [C]

**********.*****@***.***.***

EDUCATION

Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York

Master of Science, Human Resources Management, January 2007

Medgar Evers College, The City University of New York

Brooklyn, New York

Bachelor of Science, Business, June 2003

EXPERIENCE

City of New York Department of Corrections, East Elmhurst, New York

Program Specialist III, VCBC - Business Manager 09/14-Present

Responsible for the directing of all Bail and Fine collections, including the maintenance preparation of Bail related information to daily count, deposits and paperwork relating to counterfeit money or return of overpayments. Supervise the Head Cashier, Cashier’s Officer and civilian Cashier Staff, ensures that money on hand is counted and verified on a regular basis, ensures that daily and monthly reports are submitted to meet deadlines are correct, Supervise the Commissary Manager and subordinate Staff, ensures that Commissary purchase are in accordance with current Department Directives, ensures that daily, weekly, and monthly reports are submitted to Central Office in a timely manner, responsible for the operation of the Facility Storehouse which includes the supervision of storehouse personnel, Supervised periodic and year-end inventories and reconciles discrepancies. Assists with the selection, hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of all subordinate staff, including the Cashier’s Office, General Office, Commissary, Storehouse, and various Civilian Staff, ensures that the calculations of all inmate funds are properly declared and entered into the database via the Inmate Commissary Management System, ensuring that the reimbursement of funds and property to all Immigration and Customs Enforcement inmates are in time frames in accordance of Departmental Policies. Reconciles each cashier’s tour closed during the past 24 hours for the facility as a whole and calculates the appropriate Imprest Fund Reimbursement Check, bank deposit, overages and/or shortages. Prepare and process monthly Bail and Fine, Inmate Funds Accounts and Metro Card Reconciliations; and prepare relevant reports.

Program Specialist II, VCBC – F.I.S. Coordinator 08/11-09/14

Collect data from all disciplines within the facility (Programs, Health, Security and Administration); review Operations Orders and Directives to promulgate Command Level Orders; review, update and catalogue all Command Level Orders; input statistical data into Microsoft Excel, Access and Word programs; analyze statistical data for spikes, trends and changes; report all changes to Warden, create spreadsheets with links and calculations; perform related duties, and prepare relevant reports.

Program Specialist I, NIC - Personnel 07/09-08/11

Transcribed data from weekly timecard into Payroll Management System (PMS), performed data entry work relating to timekeeping using the citywide Payroll Management System (PMS); responded to inquire from employees relating to time and leave issues in a timely manner, maintained timekeeping records that are complete and readily accessible as needed and generated standard reports. Generated, maintained and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly reports concerning Personnel’s operations and employees’ activities. Cooperates fully and interacts effectively with uniform and civilian members of service both inside and outside of the Command. Assisted in creating, analyzing and audit overtime data spreadsheets to ensure accuracy and appropriateness; prepared job postings and correspondence to uniform members of service who are selected for various positions within the facility. Prepared and process 22r for uniform and civilian employees in a timely fashion; collect and analyze data and prepare reports for basic departmental problems; assisted and prepared weekly schedule of uniform and civilian employees within the command; assisted and prepared daily and weekly tour certification, stick list, Uf53; shift reductions; rescheduled/additional tours for uniform members of service within the facility; scheduled weekly training callouts from the Correction Academy; maintained training statistics for all uniformed staff, maintained Worker’s Compensation log book; maintained updated table of organization; and perform related work.

MTA New York City Transit, Brooklyn, New York

Staff Analyst Trainee SS2 Exams Section 09/06 – 07/09

Researched, analyzed and established database, including but not limited to salary, separation date and seniority, of former employees applying for reinstatement pursuant to Section 71/73 of New York State Civil Service Law utilizing PeopleSoft applications; prepared relevant reports; and correspondence to applicants. Administer exams; download Bus Operator scores and generate reports. Prepared and processed DCR’s, and monitors’ time sheet. Conduct interviews for Transit – wide provisional and civil service titles; set up exam session tables, enrolled Candidates, enter grades, and prepared relevant reports utilizing People Soft applications.

Assisted in the research and analysis of relevant employment data to accurately identify staffing sources and requirements for Transit-wide hourly and supervisory titles. Assisted in the preparation of monthly management and relevant reports on employment activities.

Operations Analyst Procurement Division 05/06 – 09/06

Managed, coordinated and monitored Nextel Service Contracts and activities comprising 5,300 devices; and established and maintained an inventory database to scrutinize minimum usages of service. Reviewed, audited and reconciled invoices to process daily transactions for services, accurate and prompt monthly payments.

College Aide Employee Benefits Section 01/05 – 05/06

Established and maintained a filing system and historical database for current and retired union members of TWU Local 100 and ATU Locals 726 and 1056.

Assisted in creating, analyzing and auditing benefits data spreadsheets to ensure accuracy and appropriateness; verified and inputted data utilizing PeopleSoft. Reconciled healthcare invoices for processing of monthly payments.

Metropolitan Interpreters and Translators, Inc., NY, NY 03/04 – 01/05

Interpreter/Translator

Assisted federal law enforcement agencies in translating and interpreting documents and reports; and handling confidential information for the Department of Homeland Security.

Medgar Evers College – (CUNY), Brooklyn, NY 11/02 – 03/04

Tutor

Taught Mathematics, Accounting, Microeconomics and Finance; and assisted students with homework assignments and classwork

City of New York Department of Corrections, NY, NY 12/01 – 11/02

Correction Officer - EMTC

Enforced safety and security regulations for staff and inmates inside and outside of the facility, responsible for care, custody, control and activities of inmates; supervised inmate activities, and inspect assigned areas and inmates for conditions that threaten safety and security. Complete forms and reports; communicate with other area Correction Officers to exchange pertinent information; observe inmates and make recommendations concerning medical and/or psychiatric referrals; safeguard Department supplies and equipment; prevent the introduction of contraband into the facility and stop fights between inmates when necessary. Conducted searches in order to detect contraband and evidence of attempts at escape, accurately maintained logbooks and complete required forms and reports; issue verbal orders, communicate with staff, and make announcements to ensure inmates know what is required of them.

Assistant Program Specialist, MDC - Personnel 12/00 – 12/01

Transcribed data from weekly timecard into Payroll Management System (PMS), performed data entry work relating to timekeeping using the citywide Payroll Management System (PMS), responded to inquires from employees relating to time and leave issues in a timely manner, maintained timekeeping records that are complete and readily accessible as needed and generated standard reports.

SKILLS

Excellent organizational and interpersonal and customer service skills; and Microsoft Office.

REFERENCE Available upon request

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