Administrative Support Deputy Director

Clarise Kearse RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS

Email: *************@*****.***

Hours Worked: I worked 40 hours per week for each position stated. Supervisors:

Kendall Anderson – Deputy Director – 404-***-****

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

(NCBDDD) - CDC

Phaeydra Brown - Deputy Branch Chief - 770-***-**** Comprehensive Cancer Control Branch (CCCB) - CDC

Gregory Armstrong - Chief, Superfund Enforce. - 404-***-**** Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Mike Youson - Deputy Director - 770-***-****

Office of Finance, Administrative Services (OFAS) - CDC Nabil Issa – Assoc. Director - Office of Info. Systems (OIS) - CDC **********@*****.***

John Francis - Deputy Branch Chief - 770-***-****

Office of Country Strategy Implementation Branch (CSIB) - CDC Experience:

Jan. 2022 to Jun. 2022 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) – Natl. Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)

Administrative Support/Program Analyst – (6 months contract position)

- gained knowledge concerning Birth Defects and Blood Disorders.

- learned about projected Administrative Projects which would enhance my skills.

- gained knowledge in Scientific Integrity Quality Training (SIQT). (Research on humans and animals as subjects for the laboratory).

- worked together as a team - inputted information on Excel spreadsheets pertaining to Barcoded and Non-barcoded items for other departments to distribute to their staff as needed, by forwarding this information to the ITSO staff.

- took refresher courses in Concur Travel

- attended Covid-19 Update meetings for guidance

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Dec. 2019 to Jan. 2020 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - Comprehensive Cancer Control Branch (CCCB)

Administrative Support – (short term contract position) Program and Management Analysis

- managed and projected the overall cost of travel to and from various locations within the U.S., which included airfare, hotel, shuttle, M&IE and the travel itinerary. These projections of travel were calculated through the Concur travel system.

- managed and maintained confidential records.

Sept. 2016 to Mar. 2018 Office of Country Strategy Implementation Branch (CSIB) Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Administrative Support – (contract position)

- created and submitted documentation for travel approvals by utilizing GovTrip travel system and knowledge of Concur travel system.

- utilized CDC ‘s People Processing system, CDC’s Vendor Supplied Training System (VSTS) or training orders. scheduled events, meetings, conferences, created ITSO requests for staff, updated supervisor calendar and maintained an accurate confidential filing system. Sept. 2014 to Dec. 2015 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Superfund Enforcement and Community Engagement Branch Information Management Specialist - (contract position) Program and Management Analysis

- researched detailed information for Civil Investigators (CI), Enforcement Project Managers

(EMP) and Remedial Project Managers (RPM) by using various electronic systems tracking systems and reliable websites, such as, Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS), CLEAR (an online investigation software) EPA On-Scene Coordinators website (EPA OSC) and Secretary of State websites.

- interpreted and worked under guidelines established by policies such as Classified and non- classified Information and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA - United States federal law designed to clean up sites contaminated with hazardous substances) and Confidential Business Information (CBI). Clarise Kearse RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS

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Sept. 2014 to Dec. 2015 - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - (cont’d.) Prog. and Mgt. Analysis

- assembled and analyzed large amounts of data and information by developing complex reports, electronic spreadsheets and hard copies to present to Civil Investigators on hazard findings.

- I assisted internal and external individuals by suggesting recommendations and solutions for problems they encountered.

- I managed and maintained confidential records for tracking and reporting in accordance with CERCLA and CBI policies.

- processed General Notice Letters (GNL), and Demand Letters for delinquency of payment to EPA for their cleanup of hazardous chemicals.

Feb. 2001 to May 2013 NCEH/ATSDR

Office of Information Systems (OIS),

Office of Financial Administrative Services (OFAS) and Office of Urban Affairs (OUA) - Atlanta, GA

Administrative Support – (FTE)

Customer Service Functions:

- attended administrative meetings to explain and interpret administrative policies and procedures, to discuss significant operating issues, and to provide input and recommendations on program planning to management and employees.

- used established procedures to complete travel arrangements for supervisors and staff members by utilizing GovTrip and the CDC Mainframe travel systems.

- managed and processed time and attendance, assisted with procurement, tasks such as statements of work, financial requisitions, office expenditures and reconcile purchases and credit card statements which included travel expenses. Proofread contracts for the correct language for proposals to the government and maintained files concerning government contracts.

- assisted in representing the Center for internal and external meetings with stakeholders. Clarise Kearse RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS

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Feb. 2001 to May 2013 - NCEH/ATSDR - Office of Information Systems - (cont’d.) Customer Service Functions

- used Microsoft Word to create, proofread, and edit a variety of materials which included memorandums, letters, speeches and manuals. Scheduled various meetings and updated supervisor and staff calendars. Maintained spreadsheets, Excel database and logs for financial transactions.

- worked consistently in the capacity as an Editorial Assistant to produce and publish a publication on Health Disparities Among Minority Groups.

- Assisted in preparing documents for Human Resources such as time and attendance, on- boarding of new employees and retirement documents. Program and Management Analysis:

- researched and assembled data from the State, Federal government, various college professors, resource documents, public information materials and visual information materials concerning toxic sites files and records to respond to the public inquiries. Accomplishments:

- volunteered to be a member of a Work Task Group to enhance employee growth and development throughout NCEH/ATSDR. This centered on employees’ concerns pertaining to the necessary training each employee would need for essential growth and high morale throughout the Agency.

- received a Letter of Appreciation and cash awards.

- volunteered to input data entry information into a database concerning lead in water around the Washington, D.C. area.

Program and Management Analysis:

- organized a workshop for individuals to come from all over the world to voice their concerns pertaining to the untreated syphilis cases.

- researched and collected data in and outside of CDC to produce a report on the untreated syphilis cases in the 1940’s, which was later forwarded to former President Clinton. Clarise Kearse RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS

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TRAINING and SKILLS: Certified in Federal Appropriations Law – CDC Corporate University which included: Budget Execution, Performance Measurement and Budgeting, Federal Financial Management Overview, CDC Financial Management, Budget Formulation, Budget Estimate Technique Using MS Excel, Introduction to Federal Budgeting, Budgeting and Accounting and Performance Based Budgeting. I performed my duties in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, TASNET, GovTrip, VSTS, PowerPoint, Excel, Editorial Assistant, Customer Service and (knowledge of Concur travel system), Typing: 75w.p.m

I have over twenty years of experience as a Professional Administrative Support Assistance at the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) - Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and one year of experience as an Information Management Specialist for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Microsoft Word and Excel: (Word Processing) - Composed and typed a wide variety of letters, memorandums, papers, speeches, reports, and edited documents. Manage accurate spreadsheets of inventory for office supplies, computers, printers, blackberries and I tracked the average attendance of employees for deployment during the H1N1 outbreak. Researcher: Researched information on individuals or companies responsible for causing toxic-sites, by using various investigative electronic systems and reliable websites to present to Civil Investigators. I collected data in and outside of CDC to produce a report on the untreated syphilis cases in the 1940’s, which was later forwarded to former president Clinton. Editorial Assistant: I performed in the capacity as an Editorial Assistant to publish a publication on health disparities among minority groups.

SharePoint and PowerPoint: Compiled and updated documents on the SharePoint website. PowerPoint: Designed flyers and booklets for a workshop to help employees to set goals. Database – Data Entry: Tracked lead in water for the purpose of compiling the amount of lead among children consumption and entered accurate data to track office equipment. Customer Service: Supported supervisor and staff. I replied to the general public about inquiries concerning toxic-sites that threaten their neighborhoods by sending out information and directing the public to the appropriate official.

Travel and Reservation Systems: GovTrip, Concur and CDC Mainframe: – Managed travel requests and vouchers using Sabre and Omega booking systems by providing timely customer service. Human Resources and TASNET System - (payroll system) - Compiled and entered time and attendance and other payroll information. I assisted Human Resources with new hires and retirees. VSTS: (training system): Entered training orders for supervisors and staff. Typing: 75 w.p.m.

Certified in Federal Appropriations Law

If I am not fully qualified for a position, I am willing to accept training. I am confident my skills and experience will be of great benefit to your organization. Thank you for taking out the time from your busy schedule to review my skills and experience.

Clarise Kearse 404-***-**** Email:: *************@*****.***

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