Anna Ramirez
Springfield,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated IDOT professional with history of meeting department goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
TM IV: Supportive Services Project Manager
Illinois Department of Transportation
09.2023 - Current
- Attends workshops/conferences to educate the public on DBE Certification, Supportive Services and HCCTP
- Hosts, plans, coordinates and manages our annual Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward Conference (TCTR) that brings together over 400 industry partners including DBEs, Prime COntractors, IDOT staff and industry leaders
- Coordinates a winter workshop series via Webex for all DBEs to attend and gain knowledge and best practices doing business with IDOT
- Speaks at events regarding the services SBE provides in all areas, Certification, Compliance, Supportive Services and our HCCTP program
- ·Works with the Supportive Services consultants to organize events and help in the assistance with DBE firm's needs
- Assists DBEs with reimbursement documentation, certification assistance and coordinates with our consultants for assistance
- Assists in creating and editing our office's handouts and coordinates with our Communications team
- Conducts status meetings with section and bureau to discuss current processes, procedures and make suggestions as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned including assisting the Compliance section with Utilization Plan processing, the Certification section with initial application reviews, attends meetings and graduations for our HCCTP program at the eleven community colleges throughout the state, and assists our office with the payment of invoices
TM III: Southern Certification Analyst
Illinois Department Of Transportation
02.2020 - 09.2023
- Analyzed Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Applications for DBE Certification with IDOT
- Conducted on-site interviews with DBE firm during the review process
- Conducted reviews of certified DBE firms on an annual basis with the submittal of a No Change Affidavit
- Maintained working knowledge of the program requirements under 49 CFR Part 13 and 26 and 23 CFR 230.111
- Maintained accurate information for the department's Certification (CER) database
- Worked with with Data Manager to ensure DBE information is accurate in the IL UCP Directory, CST and CER database
- Worked with the Supportive Services consultants to organize events and help in the assistance with DBE firm's needs
- Helped in the planning and organization of events involving the Bureau of Small Business Enterprises Certification, Compliance, Supportive Services and On-The-Job Training program(OJT)/ Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP)
- Attended workshops to educate the public on DBE Certification, Supportive Services and OJT/HCCTP (i.e. TCTR Annual Event, HACIA, IAHSE, ad local colleges)
- Conducted status meetings with section and bureau to discuss current processes, procedures, and caseloads and make suggestions as needed
TM II: Contract Compliance Specialist
Illinois Department Of Transportation
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Monitored Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Labor Compliance and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) provisions that apply to construction projects in the districts to assure timeliness and compliance
- Reviewed and managed large number of certified payrolls and DBE Workforce goals for each contract in District 6
- Investigated complaints from minority workers (i.e. pay and discrimination)
- Gathered annual workforce percentages and maintained spreadsheet data
- Worked closely with and maintained working relationships with Resident Engineers to ensure compliance between prime and sub contractors
- Performed field visits to job sites to ensure primes and DBE subs are complying with rules and regulations
- Attended pre-construction meetings and provided all parties with written documents as well as clear oral communication on what is expected from all prime and sub contractors during construction to meet deadlines and requirements
- Finalized contract information for DBE workers and ensured all corresponding paperwork is submitted to the SBE Department in a timely manner
Account Technician I
State Of Illinois- CMS- Division Of Vehicles
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Performed technical accounting work with established account books by state and federal funds and grants
- Handled multiple job loads daily, while ensuring completion by specified due dates
- Analyzed and prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly financial documents such as vouches, invoices and controls receipt and submission of appropriate data
- Verified and accumulated invoices, account codes and obligation information to ensure compliance with Comptroller's requirement
- Created and maintained spreadsheet data in Excel
- Coordinated oral status meetings and communications with supervisor, colleagues and public vendors
- Reviewed completed work from other members in unit and proposed resolutions and improvements for conflicting information
- Maintained understanding and knowledge of current accounting practices and requirements from CMS and Comptroller's Office
Data Processing Assistant Option 2
State Of Illinois- Department Of Revenue
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Served as a member of the agency's information processing program and performed clerical work that is controlled by established methods and procedures
- Interpreted all tax forms and identified and applied appropriate codes and information on all forms
- Abided by IDOR standards for accurate and timely entry of all tax information
- Maintained multiple caseloads daily and completed these effectively and upheld a one percent error rate or lower
- Handled confidential and time sensitive material/information daily
Education
BBA - Business Administration & Organizational Behavior
Benedictine University At Springfield
Springfield, IL05.2013
Skills
- Working knowledge in Word and Excel
- Completion of Effective Interviewing Course
- Organization skills
- Multi Tasking skills
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Time Management skills
- Experience in public speaking and event planning
Timeline
TM IV: Supportive Services Project Manager
Illinois Department of Transportation
09.2023 - Current
TM III: Southern Certification Analyst
Illinois Department Of Transportation
02.2020 - 09.2023
TM II: Contract Compliance Specialist
Illinois Department Of Transportation
08.2018 - 02.2020
Account Technician I
State Of Illinois- CMS- Division Of Vehicles
05.2017 - 08.2018
Data Processing Assistant Option 2
State Of Illinois- Department Of Revenue
07.2016 - 04.2017
BBA - Business Administration & Organizational Behavior
Benedictine University At Springfield
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