Diana Walton
Pasadena, MD *****
adxkrp@r.postjobfree.com
Profile: Experienced Administrative Officer with over 10 years of professional experience in budget management, procurement services and financial processes; seeking a position that will allow me to be an asset to the company while utilizing my professional career experience, exemplary organizational skills and my ability to identify discrepancies and provide solutions.
Work Experience
Administrative Officer III State of Maryland General Services Dept Baltimore, MD
October 2007 to February 2008
Completed independent analysis of agency’s monthly operating budget, which includes tracking expenditures and verifying invoices for the Office of the Secretary.
Computed annual expenses to prepare and develop forecasts for fiscal year budget projections for executive management team.
Compared reports created against reports maintained by department and notified appropriate persons of discrepancies.
Coordinated administrative details concerning specifications for contracts based on changes in state legislature.
Performed other related duties as assigned.
Procurement Officer I State of Maryland General Services Dept Baltimore, MD
February 2006-October 2007
Provided instruction, direction and guidance to statewide contract procurement personnel regarding pre-bid or proposal conferences for the Procurement Division.
Held formal and informal training regarding state procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding statewide contracts as well as maintaining contracts by assuring compliance with terms and conditions.
Managed the advertisement of procurement opportunities on agency database management system
Distributed specifications to vendors and coordinated evaluation process.
Administrative Officer III State of Maryland General Services Dept Baltimore, MD
November 1997 to February 2006
Supervised the activities of two (2) subordinates for contract preparation, credit card expenses, reimbursable funds and assistance with Work Control Unit.
Interpreted and recommended resolution for inter-agency transactions concerning technical support for all telecommunications equipment including telephones, cell phones, blackberries, fax machines and 2-way walkie-talkies.
Responsible for the oversight of operating budgets, verified invoices and submitted for approval from management.
Payroll Clerk III Comptroller of the Treasury Annapolis, MD
June 1990 to November 1997
Posted and balanced revolving payroll account ledger and electronic files. Maintained State employee W-2 files and made adjustments to annual earnings based on amount of over-payment.
Examined reports and other statements for accuracy, completeness and conformity with regulations and payroll procedures. Verified various computer print-outs to controls and reconcile errors.
Corrected and updated payroll input.
Maintained necessary records and online data files.
Used highly completed tables to determine withholding of taxes and deductions to accurately calculate net pay of employees.
Certifications and Awards
Procurement Officer
State of Maryland General Service, dollar authority $100,000, awarded March 2006
State of Maryland Ethics Training
Awarded 2006
State of Maryland Governor’s Exceptional Employee Achievement Award
Awarded November, 2000
Phi Theta Kappa Scholastic Award
Phi Theta Kappa, awarded May 1998
Education
Anne Arundel Community College Business Administration Arnold, MD 1996-1998
Northeast Senior High School High School Diploma Pasadena, MD 1983
Specialized Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
Knowledge of State Finance and Procurement Division II, General Procurement
Experienced in interpreting COMAR Title 21
Knowledgeable of Board of Public Works directives and advisories
Advanced knowledge of e Maryland Marketplace (eMM, database to solicit State of Maryland procurement opportunities)
Extensive experience with Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS)
Proficient in ADPICS and STARS (Statewide Accounts Receivables Systems)