Chief Financial and Operating Officer

Monique L Forbis

314-***-**** *********@*****.*** Waldorf, MD

SUMMARY

Dynamic record of success with over 20 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. Ability to drive organizational efficiency and manage high-priority projects. Adept in establishing relationships with stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. Managed multi- million-dollar initiatives to deliver cost optimization. Expert in strategic planning, process improvements, cross- functional collaboration, and problem solving by implementing performance metrics with a focus on fostering continuous improvement and delivering impactful results.

SECURITY CLEARANCE Secret: Active

WORK EXPERIENCE

Department of Homeland Security Washington, D.C.

Senior Advisor to Chief of Staff & Deputy Chief of Staff Apr 2017 - Present

● Executed administrative and technical supervisory functions, improving team efficiency by 30%.

● Served as a Senior Advisor, offering high-level advice and leading strategic operational planning across communications, IT, budget, training, travel, HR, and facilities to enhance program execution.

● Developed administrative databases and a tracking system for Continuous Improvement, enhancing KPI reporting and process improvements.

● Established goals, spearheaded projects, streamlined processes, and managing day to day operations resulting in a 30% improvement in operational outcomes.

● Managed quality assurance for communication products with 98% accuracy, ensuring prompt delivery under tight deadlines.

● Identified challenges and established effective solutions to complex issues.

Program Manager Mar 2015 - Apr 2017

● Led the development, implementation, and directed strategic planning and communications while managing budgets and vendor relationships, elevating program efficiency by 30%.

● Executed integration strategies and implemented SOPs that boosted departmental consistency by 20%.

● Orchestrated executive operational planning that enhanced cross-department collaboration and improved project delivery timelines by 20%.

● Coordinated cross-department collaboration and performance metrics oversight, resulting in uplift in project delivery quality by 30%.

Acting Chief of Staff/Budget Analyst Feb 2011 - Mar 2015

● Led formulation and execution of a multi-million-dollar budget, ensuring robust financial oversight.

● Streamlined budget processes to boost transparency and accountability, improving program efficiency.

● Acted as a point of contact with senior leadership team to foster transparency and enabled cross- functional partnerships, achieving 90% adherence to process improvements in a high-stake acting Chief of Staff role.

● Collaborated with senior management to refine recruitment strategies, reducing hiring timelines by 40%.

● Streamlined fiscal oversight and resource allocation by integrating digital risk management tools. Principal Advisor to Executive Director & Deputy Executive Director Jan 2010 – Feb 2011

● Led the establishment of a new division focused on managing hardware, software and networks that supported the agency’s IT systems.

● Developed strategic plans and administrative policies for executives, increasing organizational efficiency in cross-channel initiatives.

● Managed a team of 20 professionals and budget requirements for complex multi-million-dollar projects, ensuring precise financial oversight and meeting budget targets.

● Served as Principal Advisor, exercising discretion and conducting comprehensive program evaluations that increased operational efficiency by 20% and enhanced resource utilization.

● Led performance, staffing management, training, and facilities oversight, resulting in improved department performance.

Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff Dec 2007 - Jan 2010

● Advised Chief of Staff on program reviews, achieving key improvements in administrative productivity.

● Oversaw a team of specialists in strategic and capital planning, enhancing system integrity and achieving 100% compliance with confidentiality standards.

● Evaluated performance metrics to identify improvement areas, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring timely project delivery.

EDUCATION

Regis University Denver, CO

Graduate Certificate, Information Assurance Policy and Management Regis University Denver, CO

MBA, Accounting and Finance

Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Bachelor of General Studies, Accounting

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Project Management Professional (PMP) Bootcamp Certificate Federal Acquisition Institute - Workforce and Human Resource Strategies Federal Human Resources Management, Supervisory Leadership, and Financial and Budgeting Management

SKILLS

Program Management & Strategy: Leadership, Program Management, Project Management, Operational Planning, Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Proficiency: SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Budget & Financial Oversight: Budget Management, Financial Tools, Cost Optimization, Forecasting Operational Leadership: Risk Mitigation, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Fiscal Planning Client & Operational Leadership: Risk Mitigation, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Cross- Functional Collaboration

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