Data Analyst Financial

Experienced, pragmatic, and knowledgeable senior Data Analyst and business professional with strong analytical, research, and investigative skills to develop effective strategies to work through challenges. Excellent capacity to quickly understand technical problems, forecast outcomes, and communicate project challenges to the team to find sustainable solutions. Expert knowledge in accounting, financial management methods, analysis, budget reviews, government regulations, laws, directives, and ledgers for disaster spending plans. Comfortable at the intersection of technology and business. Pragmatic professional recognized by colleagues and clients as a key partner in creating, governing, and evaluating the broad strategy focused on financial integrity. Qualifications Summary

• Comprehensive experience in implementing operational and financial systems, business processes, and controls to effectively foster operational quality and efficiency.

• Keen ability to nurture trusting relationships with colleagues, executive management, and stakeholders through open communication, meaningful dialogue, and a genuine interest in quality professional service. Career Experience

Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Atlanta, GA November 2021 – Present Financial Management Specialist – Office of the Chief Financial Officer / Field-Based Operations Salary: $110,000 - $139,510

Weekly Hours: 40

Series & Pay Plan: GS 13

Supervisor: Nadia Jackson / 202-***-**** / *****.*******@****.***.*** Okay to Contact this Supervisor: No, Contact me first Direct the daily activities of four Spend Coordinators to offer analysis, customer service, training, and technical assistance to national spend plan team coordinators and regional clients. Ensure compliance with all financial directives, protocols, and requirements in support of the nation’s Disaster Relief Fund spending plan process.

• Review financial reports for accuracy and updates, conduct trend analysis, and generate comparative reports for national, regional, and Disaster Relief Fund resources.

• Contribute to special assignments as a deployed Contracting Officer’s Representative during disaster activation while simultaneously working as the SPCO lead.

• Establish protocols, processes, and requirements for joint operations. Review and gain approvals for allocations, resources, funds, and mission assignments.

• Track Spend Plan burn rates, analyze monthly data against projections, and monitor submissions to support reporting.

• Assist disaster planning goals through accurate monthly, yearly, and life-of-disaster projections for Congressional reporting.

• Facilitate communication with Regional Offices to discuss and direct priorities, data integrity, and projected costs.

• Recognized with the FY23 Mid-Year Award from BFEA/NSPT for Excellence during 1st & 2nd quarter FEMA Missions. Deployment Responsibilities:

RRCC Activations as COR II, November 2016 – Present

• Deployed during Hurricane Irma, Florence, Michael, Maria, and FL COVID-19 community vaccination sites as the Operations Division Supervisor for hub and spoke satellite sites.

• Streamline communications among Individual Assistance and Public Assistance program stakeholders to mitigate project issues and reinforce Community Building and Capacity Building (CPCB) recovery planning and capacity efforts.

• Advise leadership on needed technical assistance for communities affected by disaster along with essential financial and accounting protocols to effectively manage field operations.

• Communicate short-range and long-range analysis and recommendations to regional management and field leadership.

• Coordinate Joint Field Office (JFO) and regional office functions for both active disasters and non-disaster grant programs.

• Ensure team members are qualified, and the organizational structure complies with the Incident Command System (ICS).

• Assign and schedule team members using the Deployment Tracking System (DTS). Verify timecards, leave and premium requests, and travel authorization approvals through SAP Concur. Contracting Officer’s Representative II, August 2017 – Present

• Process funds-145 requests after an independent government cost estimate (IGCE) to verify awards for (JFO) operations.

• Analyze contractor bids through market research and competitive analysis to determine reasonable allocations.

• Draft statements of work and Task Orders for engineering reviews of the PA subgrant applications contract, Language Services Contract, OEA Contract, and Housing Missions for Irma, Florence, and Michael.

• Draft Statement of Objectives for Task Order contracts for benefit-cost analysis reviews of PA subgrant applications.

• Ensure contractors were provided and returned all FEMA-issued equipment. Track funding until closeout and conduct final inspections to verify work.

• Appointed to the Technical Evaluation Panel for the Homeland Language Security Contract Nika Nichole Barnard, MPA

Financial Management Specialist at FEMA

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www.linkedin.com • Atlanta, GA

Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Atlanta, GA July 2019 – November 2021 Grants Management Specialist – Mitigation Division Region IV Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Program Specialist for the Commonwealth of Kentucky Salary: $92,000 - $117,300

Weekly Hours: 40

Series & Pay Plan: GS 11 /12 /13

Supervisor: David Vandewater/ 229-***-**** / *****.**********@****.***.*** Okay to Contact this Supervisor: No, Contact me first. Advised regional team members and recovery staff on the mitigation of logistical and fiscal challenges when assisting individuals and communities while providing non-disaster, disaster, and incident support and assistance.

• Offered technical assistance, oversight, and ethics advice to Kentucky’s program officials and its sub-recipients on awardee eligibility, program announcements, grant application reviews, Hazard Mitigation Plans, cost controls, and scope of work.

• Processed and administered sub-applications for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program, the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Program, and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program (BRIC).

• Identified conflicts and resolved gaps in Federal planning requirements, assistance programs, and programs that support and build community capacity.

• Advised the Regional Environmental Officer and the Historical Preservation Officer on all HMA activities requiring environmental requirements, historical assessments, or clearances.

• Conducted site technical assistance visits to assist with coordinating and facilitating training for grant recipients.

• Recognized as a subject matter expert on hazard mitigation, technical assistance, and grant program management based on a comprehensive knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, handbooks, and protocols.

• Supervised project budgets, tracked expenditures, and communicated with sources to ensure that funds were available when needed. Reviews requests for un-planned expenditures

• Developed regional emergency management plans, protocols, procedures, and risk assessment policies to ensure the region’s capability during all types of hazards.

• Evaluated controversial work applications and complex supplements for conformity to regulations, eligibility requirements, and funding protocols.

• Created final award packages, award letters, agreement articles, special conditions, and obligation documents for the notification of awards submitted to the state.

• Honored with the Special Act Award in 01/2020 and 06/2021 and the Time Off Award (TOA) in 05/2021. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Atlanta, GA November 2016 – July 2019 Data Management Specialist – Recovery Division Region IV Salary: $63,300 - $82,400

Weekly Hours: 40

Series & Pay Plan: GS 9

Supervisor: Jon Arno / 202-***-**** / ***.****@****.***.*** Okay to Contact this Supervisor: No, Contact me first. Processed documents and reports and tracked the assignment of Congressional, Headquarters, and General Recovery inquiries and correspondence in both digital and hard copy files.

• Administered budgets for open disasters and reported findings to the Joint Field Office team members and stakeholders.

• Documented and updated reviews in the Emergency Management Mission Integrated Environment (EMMIE), Grants Manager, NEMIS, and eGrants.

• Served as the Contracting Officer’s Representative Level II (COR II) and as Task Monitor on assigned contracts including Hurricane Irma, Florence, and Michael.

• Advised Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists on market research, competitive determinations, resource allocation, basis for award, and costs for the Housing Mission.

• Served as Project Manager for the 2018 Recovery Conference using COR II certification SKAs to prepare, plan, and execute the Regional Conference with multi-divisional collaboration.

• Recognized as the Q1 FY 2019 Employee of the Quarter and achieved an Excellence rating during the Performance Period January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017.

The Sheltering Arms Early Education & Family Centers, Atlanta, GA July 2013 – September 2016 Data Coordinator & CLASS Reliable Observer

Salary: $57,300 - $74,500

Weekly Hours: 40

Series & Pay Plan:

Supervisor: Diane Bellem / phone / email

Okay to Contact this Supervisor: No, Contact me first. Directed all functions of data management software systems and data collection across 15 sites. Administered a department budget of $2M. Analyzed application data, reviewed financial statements, and assessed audit reports for accuracy and compliance with grant award regulations, terms, and conditions.

• Reviewed Early Childhood Education, Professional Development grants, and cooperative agreement applications using grant management systems to ensure program compliance and analyze documents for gaps.

• Generated reports on grant and donor funding of $26M+ involving the Department of Early Care and Learning, Head Start, United Way of Metro Atlanta, Georgia’s Resource and Referral Agencies, and the Governor’s Office for Children and Families.

• Tracked financial trends and performance patterns to proactively develop policies and protocols to resolve issues.

• Conducted CLASS site observations and offered feedback on policies, procedures, and best practices to meet obligations. Developed Continuous Improvement Plans (CIP) when needed.

• Drafted periodic, ad hoc, and official reports on operations, financial performance, and metrics for all agency contracts.

• Continually coached and mentored team members on software, protocols, and troubleshooting. Created training resources and hosted training events to promote professional development.

• Led the Data Management Task Force to partner with senior management and program staff to discuss program quality, assess needs, support accountability, and maintain efficient reporting systems. The Sheltering Arms Early Education & Family Centers, Atlanta, GA April 2010 – July 2013 Family Development Credential (FDC)

Training Coordinator / State Coordinator & Advisor / Interim Data Coordinator Salary: $46,600 - $60,600

Weekly Hours: 40

Series & Pay Plan:

Supervisor: Diane Bellem / phone / email

Okay to Contact this Supervisor: No, Contact me first. Recognized as the primary program coordinator for the National Family Development Credential (FDC) to ensure all Georgia FDC instructional programs met national protocols and PONSI protocols, currently known as Strength-based Family Workers’ Credential (SFW), a Temple University national certification program.

• Served as the liaison between Temple University and Georgia’s FDC Instructors regarding oversight of frontline worker programs, programs, scheduling, numbers of students, billing, marketing, budgets, and instructors’ programs.

• Administered budgets, invoices, tuition collection and reconciliation, invoices, purchase orders, department credit card, staff check requests, mileage reimbursements, per diems, travel itineraries, and inventory.

• Monitored the progress of seven Professional Development instructors to ensure training courses complied with the Bright from the Start Department of Early Care & Learning training protocols.

• Served on multiple committees including the School Readiness Team, the 2-Generation Team for The Educare Atlanta Site, and the Family Engagement Self-Assessment Team.

The Sheltering Arms Early Education & Family Centers, Atlanta, GA May 2008 – April 2010 Operations Manager / Executive Assistant

Salary: $42,000 - $54,400

Weekly Hours:

Series & Pay Plan:

Supervisor: Diane Bellem / phone / email

Okay to Contact this Supervisor: No, Contact me first. Directed all senior administrative functions and daily business activities for a Chief Operating Officer (COO), an Operations Manager, and six Professional Development Instructors and Program Managers.

• Oversaw fiscal controls, budget of $1M, invoices, accounts receivable, purchase orders, inventory, and tuition.

• Supervised and coached 2 to 5 interns to efficiently distribute tasks and ensure the integrity of daily office operations.

• Collected data and drafted reports on development outcomes, expenditures, participants, and resources for the Governor’s Office for Children and Families, STG, Bright from the Start, PNC Bank, and the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta.

• Coordinated logistics for training events, catering, travel, and itineraries for trainers, events, and conferences.

• Organized schedules and travel details for the Region IV Head Start Directors’ Forum, EHS Infant-Toddler Symposiums, and Train-the-Trainer events both in-house and off-site.

• Created and updated professional development reports using Survey Monkey to document evaluation outcomes for internal review and grantor reports.

• Screens all calls and visitors, answered questions on established policy, created marketing catalogs, drafted website postings, sent group emails, and designed training flyers.

• Project managed the NPU-V ECE early care and education childcare subsidy and a professional development community partnership grant as project coordinator. Oversaw grants valued from $500K to $2M.

• Verified that project protocols, specifications, and progress met contractual guidelines and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) at every phase of the project. Education

Master of Public Administration (MPA), The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 2018 Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Human Resources Management, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 2016

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (summa cum laude), Kaplan University, Chicago, IL, 2012 Licenses & Certifications

Contracting Officers Representative Federal Acquisition Certification Level III (FAC-COR III) Certification Instructor Qualification Course (IQC), FEMA Qualification System, June 2022 - Present Coach & Evaluation Certification, FEMA Incident Workforce Academy (FIWA), August 2023 Project Management Associate Track Certificate Program – May 2019 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Emory University

State of Georgia Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, July 2006 – July 2019 Organizational Behavior Research Methodologies Governmental Policy Strategic Fiscal Planning Business Development Public Affairs & Policy Human Resource Management Budget Administration Leadership Performance Management Metrics Deployment Tracking System (DTS) SAP Concur MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Access Project Management Management Information Systems Affiliations

Member, International Society of Female Professional Board Member, Growing Minds Christian Academy, Fayetteville GA Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Member, Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society

Corporation for National Community & Service Peer Reviewer Volunteer Hot-line Counselor for The DeKalb Rape Crisis Center Editor & Proofreader for Gospel Tabernacle Churches’ Marketing Department Member, Atlanta Board of Realtors

Member, National Head Start Association

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