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Alexandra Mitchell

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Dynamic administrative professional with USDA APHIS Wildlife Services, adept at financial reporting and data analysis. Proven track record in guiding management decisions and ensuring compliance with budgets. Recognized for effective communication and meticulous attention to detail, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting program success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Budget Analyst

USDA APHIS Wildlife Services
Fort Collins, CO
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Served as primary contact for the national program, resolving inquiries and specialized issues.
  • Guided senior management on budget matters, enabling informed decision-making.
  • Monitored compliance with approved budgets throughout fiscal year.
  • Maintained efficiency of APHIS financial system and state government ledger system.
  • Reviewed financial obligation documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Organized administrative and program files per federal records policies.
  • Analyzed and retrieved reports from federal and state accounting systems.
  • Interpreted laws and regulations governing USDA, APHIS, and WS administrative functions.
  • Served as the primary purchase card holder for the program, including purchasing, reconciling, and keeping records according to agency policy.

Program Specialist

USDA APHIS Wildlife Services
Fort Collins, CO
07.2018 - 10.2024
  • Acted as primary contact for national program's administrative functions and inquiries regarding tasks and specialized programs.
  • Managed travel arrangements, preparing and submitting authorizations and vouchers using ConcurTravel.
  • Functioned as primary timekeeper, ensuring accurate tracking of employee hours.
  • Advised supervisors on administrative policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Utilized automated systems, including Microsoft Office and PDF software, for various administrative tasks.
  • Facilitated Human Resources processes, including onboarding, separation, performance planning, and achievement awards.
  • Tracked and conducted inventory of accountable property as Accountable Property Officer for program.
  • Maintained administrative and program files in compliance with Federal Records Management policies as Records Custodian.

Student Security Assistant

USDA APHIS EMSSD
Fort Collins, CO
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Facilitated enrollment and activation of government ID cards for federal employees.
  • Updated ID cards as required to ensure compliance with agency standards.
  • Monitored shared email account to grant building access to authorized personnel.
  • Conducted general support tasks including shipping, filing, scanning, and record-keeping.

Legislative Intern

Colorado General Assembly
Denver, CO
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Entered events into a shared calendar, managed errands, and coordinated emails and mail pickup.
  • Researched bills slated for debate or votes in the House or committees.
  • Attended committee meetings to gather information on subject-specific bills.
  • Drafted Twitter content for social media engagement.
  • Observed interactions among legislators, lobbyists, and constituents.
  • Facilitated constituent communication by answering emails and scheduling meetings.

Education

Master of Public Policy And Administration - Public Management

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
08-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05-2018

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Financial reporting
  • Attention to detail
  • Expense tracking
  • Data analysis
  • Records management
  • Administrative support
  • Meeting coordination
  • Timekeeping
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Budget Analyst

USDA APHIS Wildlife Services
11.2024 - 04.2025

Program Specialist

USDA APHIS Wildlife Services
07.2018 - 10.2024

Legislative Intern

Colorado General Assembly
01.2018 - 05.2018

Student Security Assistant

USDA APHIS EMSSD
07.2017 - 07.2018

Master of Public Policy And Administration - Public Management

Colorado State University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Colorado State University