Maintain, update, and publish agency regulations for submitting export information
Perform regulatory and policy analysis and support efforts that allows the Census Bureau to obtain accurate export statistics
Present on agency regulations regarding export filing at conferences and seminars for industry officials
Utilize expert knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies of international trade to provide direct and comprehensive telephone and e-mail support to customers
Draft, review, and analyze regulatory and policy documents, including notice of proposed rulemaking, final rules, and final rule notices
Assist management with procedural steps involved with the regulatory rulemaking process and policy development
Research the legislative authority of federal agencies that request export data from the Census Bureau for statistical and law enforcement purposes
Conduct and coordinate meetings with management, government officials from other agencies, and private sector workers to offer guidance on unique reporting concerns
Provide guidance on agency regulations to business owners, compliance officials, lawyers, and other agencies involved in international trade regulations including Customs Border Patrol, the Bureau of Industry and Security, and the State Department
Published multiple blogs that were placed on the Census Bureau’s website and used by the trade community to educate them on popular trade topics
Budget Analyst
U.S. Census Bureau
Suitland, MD
04.2010 - 01.2015
40 hours/week
GS-12
Performed budget formulation and execution duties
Led and participated on teams that prepared long and short-term budget requests and monitored the organizational budgets for agency programs that averaged an annual budget of over $500 million
Drafted interagency agreements, in coordination with program staff including negotiation of agreements and ensured that agency requirements were met
Advised program staff in administration of agreements and resolved issues that arose during the term of the agreement
Prepared monthly accounting reports that provided monthly variances on agency operations
Reviewed and processed the monthly reallocation requests for several programs at the Census Bureau to ensure allocations were captured in the agency financial management system
Evaluated budget and accounting statements and reports to resolve issues with obligations that initially failed in the Census Bureau's financial system
Reconciled monthly budget and accounting statements for certain programs to ensure that expenditure figures were accurate
Independently worked on a cost-saving project for the Budget Director, and made recommendations on how consolidating charges to multiple projects could ultimately improve our processes and allow certain Census programs to realize efficiencies
Reviewed budget estimates for compliance with policy, rules, regulations and procedures
Tax Preparer
The Center for Working Families
Atlanta, GA
01.2009 - 01.2004
15 hours/week
Prepared detailed federal and state income taxes for low-income families
Reviewed and provided quality assurance for tax returns including local and multi-state returns
Researched different tax planning methods and theories
Prepared over 50 returns a year
Offered financial planning assistance to clients that included debt management, budgeting, and estate planning
Fundraising Associate
Prolific Promotions
Atlanta, GA
06.2009 - 12.2009
40 hours/week
Oversaw the company’s fundraising functions and was responsible for raising money for charities and non-profit organizations
Trained field associates and organized fundraising events
Managed relationships with corporate partners including Walgreens, Books-A-Million, and Sam’s Club
Financial Analyst/Representative
First Investors Corporation
Atlanta, GA
06.2007 - 05.2008
55 hours/week
Educated potential investors on financial products and services offered
Performed extensive financial analysis on the products that were offered to clients
Built comprehensive financial plans for individual and business clients
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Finance
Morehouse College
May 2007
Timeline
Survey Statistician
U.S. Census Bureau
01.2015 - Current
Budget Analyst
U.S. Census Bureau
04.2010 - 01.2015
Fundraising Associate
Prolific Promotions
06.2009 - 12.2009
Tax Preparer
The Center for Working Families
01.2009 - 01.2004
Financial Analyst/Representative
First Investors Corporation
06.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Finance