Vernita Johnson
Phone 470-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Objective
Results-oriented Management Analyst with over three years of experience in evaluating operational efficiency, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Proficient in applying descriptive and inferential statistical methods, designing studies, and making data-driven recommendations for program improvements. Seeking to contribute expertise in policy analysis, process optimization, and report writing to the Management Analyst III position to drive organizational success and enhance service delivery.
Education
High School Diploma 1987 - 1991 East Orange, NJ
Associate Degree 2002-2004 Essex County College, NJ
Skills & Abilities
Program Evaluation & Performance Assessment
Data Analysis & Report Writing
Regulatory Compliance & Policy Interpretation
Study Design & Methodology
Process Improvement & Recommendations
Strong Communication & Presentation Skills
Expert in the following: FS; QuickBooks; Peach-tree; Microsoft Office.
Expert knowledge of MS Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experiences
Management Analyst II/ DWSRF Set-Aside Program Support State of Delaware 1/2024 – Present.
Provide technical guidance per state and federal requirements to various DWSRF Set-Aside and Contraction partners.
Proven track record of effectively managing funds, ensuring accurate accounting, and providing valuable financial projections to support strategic planning and decision-making.
The duties included:
Responsible for contract management, updating spreadsheets, tracking the overall budget.
Produce accurate, well-coordinated, and timely DWSRF Capitalization Grant Application and DWSRF Annual Reports.
Maintain correspondence record and tract as needed; and ensure that work plans meet state and federal expectations.
Review invoices for accuracy and eligible expenses; ensure that invoices are paid in a timely manner.
Review Set-Aside and Contractor work plans to be included in the Grant application.
Input loan information in Office of Water State Revolving Funds (OWSRF) database, and closed loans in OWSRF upon completion of a project.
Assist administrator in ranking of Notice of Intent (NOI) and create Secretary Memos for loans approvals.
Develop the Work Plan; ensure that Grant documents are complete.
Conducted comprehensive studies evaluating operations, programs, services, policies, and procedures to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with laws and regulations.
Utilized descriptive statistical methods (mean, median, mode, standard deviation) to analyze large data sets, ensuring accurate evaluations and reporting.
Interpreted and applied various laws, rules, regulations, and policies to ensure compliance and recommend necessary changes to improve operational performance.
Designed and implemented studies to gather relevant data for program evaluation, including defining study goals, determining data sources, and selecting sampling and collection methods.
Prepared and presented detailed narrative reports summarizing findings and making recommendations for operational improvements or changes.
Provided actionable insights to leadership on program effectiveness, contributing to strategic decision-making and improved service delivery.
Management Analyst I/ Planning and Resource Management State of Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill 12/2022 – 12/2023
Provide administrative support to the Health Planning and Resources Management section of the Division of Public Health.
The duties included:
Preparing and maintaining correspondence, spreadsheets presentations, and documents, track travel, supplies, carryover, and other- contractual, and tracking fiscal activities in First State Financial (FSF).
Scheduling meetings and preparing meetings materials, coordinating, and providing administrative for boards and committees within and outside of the department, managing vendor contract files, timekeeping, preparing travel request and tracking workflow.
Process financial documents using the First State Financial accounting program.
Review documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with department, state, and federal guidelines.
Adhere to all policy and procedures while processing accounts payable documents, create/reconcile purchase orders and vouchers utilizing various funding sources including state and federal grants.
Reviews and analyzes IDPC managerial practices and procedures including organization, procedural techniques, staffing within the section.
Supported studies aimed at evaluating the performance of various organizational functions, ensuring they aligned with established goals and policies.
Performed descriptive statistical analysis and presented findings to department heads to support informed decision-making.
Assisted in interpreting regulatory requirements, ensuring operational compliance with internal and external standards.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design studies, including identifying the data required and establishing clear methodologies for data collection.
Contributed to the preparation of detailed reports, highlighting key findings and suggesting areas for improvement in policies and procedures.
Bookkeeper / Financial Management Torani Freight, LLC. 10/2017 – 12/2022
The duties included:
Compile and analyze complex financial data from multiple sources to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Monitor and track budgets, revenues, and expenses to maintain financial integrity and control.
Create and deliver comprehensive financial reports, summaries, and projections for internal stakeholders.
Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and long-term financial planning strategies.
Identify trends and variances and provide actionable insights to improve financial performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between financial data and operational goals.
Projecting yearly budget expenses by reviewing historical expenses and current trends to forecast fiscal needs, reviewing, and adhering to the department laws, rules, regulations, and procedure, as well as timely completion of reports.
Experience in financial administration such as comprehensive analysis of programs, budgets, projects, services, and costs.
Experience in financial planning, revenue generation, revenue forecasting, expenditure forecasting, and cash flow management.
Experience in operation management, coordinating with Vendors for improvement projects, reviewing and updating internal processes, and supervising temporary service position when necessary.
Verify source documents such as invoices, receipts, computer printouts, and post financial transaction details to subsidiary books.
Reconcile and balance all accounts, prepare, and process payroll.
Draw up financial statements (trial balance, income statement, balance sheet)
Collate and analyze account data and generate financial reports.
Track and maintain inventory records and maintain internal control systems.
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable and prepare checks, payments, and bank deposits.
Accounts Payable NJ REO 02/2017 – 09/2017
The duties included:
Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements to ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
Work closely with other departments, such as operations and marketing, to align financial data with company goals.
Present financial insights and key performance metrics to executive teams and stakeholders.
Contribute to the year-end audit process and assist auditors in preparing documentation and explanations of financial data.
Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual Profit and Loss statements and Balance Sheets for management within strict deadlines.
Keen ability to analyze cost control, providing timely and frequent financial information that supports corporate goals and objectives.
Ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity.
Reconciling monthly statements and related transactions. Maintains historical records by microfilming and filing documents.
Expertise in receiving, processing, and verifying invoices related to accounts payables.
Executive Assistant Croman Development CO. 08/2016 – 2/2017
The duties included:
Maintained office supplies and all inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipated needed supplies; evaluated new office products; placed and expedited orders for supplies; verified receipt of supplies.
Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results.
Conserved executive's time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafted letters and documents; collected and analyzed information.
Maintained customer confidence and protected operations by keeping information confidential.
Office Manager Essex Elevator Inc. 08/2015 – 12/2016
The duties included:
Maintained office services by organizing office operations and procedures; preparing payroll; controlling correspondence; designing filing systems; reviewing and approving supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions.
Process payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees, including bi-weekly pay and any applicable variable pay and bonus awards. Resolve employee timekeeping and payroll issues as needed.
Designed and implemented office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measured results against standards and made necessary adjustments.
Completed operational requirements by scheduling and assigning projects to employees and following up on work results.
Executive Assistant EJE Retail LLC. 06/2010 – 07/2015
The duties included:
More than ten (10) years of executive administrative experience, with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Maintained executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and making travel arrangements.
Assisting with the general office duties, but were not limited to answering the telephone, filing, processing paperwork for ID cards, and name tags for all new employees.
Represented the executive by attending meetings in the executive's absence and speaking on the behalf of the executive during meetings.
Reference: Available upon request.