Compliance Specialist Data Analyst

KEITH HAREWOOD

Operations & Compliance Specialist Systems-Focused Professional

Lanham, MD *********@*****.*** 240-***-****

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented operations and compliance professional with 15+ years of experience supporting federal agencies, government contractors, and financial institutions. Demonstrates advanced skill in records management, procurement processing and analytics, and data/system oversight, with deep familiarity across federal platforms and protocols. Known for accuracy, dependability, and a calm, solutions-focused approach. Recently transitioned from federal contract work and now seeking remote, hybrid, or consulting roles where operational excellence, efficiency, and documentation integrity are key to success.

Core Competencies

Federal Records & Data Management

Procurement & Purchasing Support

Financial Documentation & Compliance

Government Databases (UFMS, RIMS, DACs, TRIM)

Stakeholder Communication & Client Services

Advanced Invoice Review & Accounts Payable

Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization

Leadership & Mentorship

Remote-Ready Administrative Execution

Professional Experience

DJS Consulting Group (Contractor for DEA HQ)

Data Analyst Arlington, VA Nov 2013 – April 2025

•Processed national hazardous waste response and cleanup documentation for DEA field agents, supporting over 500+ incident reports annually with no compliance issues.

•Coordinated accurate oversight for hundreds of travel and procurement documents; relevant to contracted and non-contracted cleanup operations, managing an average of $1.2M+ in federal service transactions annually.

•Methodically conducted database queries & triaged info to maintain proper formatting, financial accuracy, and regulatory compliance according to federal regulations.

•Verified and authorized vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of funds.

•Utilization of DEA databases like DACs, DTAs, Hazards Database, RIMS, and UFMS in a developed manner to stay within department compliance ensuring accuracy of detail, documentation, and reliability of work.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Administrative Assistant Lanham, MD Jun 2009 – Nov 2013

•Provided disaster relief assistance with document preparation, expense report processing, and record archiving for 30+ federally declared disasters across various states.

•Converted over 10,000 paper records to FEMA's electronic TRIM filing system, enhancing accessibility and compliance.

•Utilized Microsoft Office Suite and agency-specific databases to secure documents and meet federal archival standards.

•Provided frontline clerical assistance, including copying, scanning, mailing, and tracking of high-volume critical records with 100% accuracy.

WM Schlosser Company

Project Accountant Hyattsville, MD Jan 2007 – Jan 2008

•Managed end-to-end accounting processes for 20+ live vendors, including payment processing, equipment use tracking, and project cost analysis across multiple building sites.

•Created and reported monthly cost and labor audit reports for more than $500K+ in expenses, offering executive-level decision-making insights.

•Onboarded and trained 5+ new staff, fast-tracking adoption of project accounting systems and improving reporting increase in accuracy by 30%.

Early Career Experience

Account Specialist Navy Federal Credit Union Vienna, VA Oct 2003 – Jan 2007

•Supported hundreds of members, managed account services,, and performed financial troubleshooting.

Cash Administrator Riggs Bank Riverdale, MD Feb 1996 – Sep 2002

•Managed settlement and cash balance activities for Riggs Investment Management Company (RIMCO).

Education

•Technical Support Certificate, University of Maryland University College (UMUC)

•Partial Completion, Associate Degree in Human Development, Howard University

Leadership & Community Involvement

•Boy Scouts of America, Troop Leader – Troop #1657 2015–Present

•Boy Scouts of America, Wood Badge Leadership Training Graduate May 2024

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