Araimia Ellis
Fulton County Superior and Magistrate Courts
Atlanta,USA
20
years of professional experience
Results-driven Court Operations and Financial Management professional with extensive experience in court administration, financial systems, and regulatory compliance. Led operational improvements and implemented financial technology solutions to enhance efficiency and customer service. Skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams and optimizing business processes to support executive leadership initiatives.
Work History
Court Support Manager I
5 Years 4 Months- Direct daily operations for multiple Magistrate Court divisions, ensuring efficient case processing, document management, court fee collection, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Lead, coach, and evaluate a diverse team while fostering accountability, employee engagement, and professional development through performance management and continuous training
- Develop work schedules, assign priorities, and monitor operational performance to ensure timely completion of court functions and achievement of departmental objectives
- Oversaw customer service operations, resolving complex inquiries related to court proceedings and filings, ensuring positive public experience
- Collaborated with judges, deputy directors, court leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to coordinate initiatives and resolve operational challenges, enhancing workflow efficiency
- Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed operational and financial reports, supporting informed executive decision-making
- Strengthen internal financial controls by monitoring revenue collection, auditing financial activities, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures
Treasury Supervisor
6 Years 11 Months- Led treasury modernization initiatives by implementing Excel-based cash models within Kyriba, improving cash forecasting and centralized reporting
- Managed daily cash positioning for multiple bank accounts using Wells Fargo CEO and Kyriba Treasury Management System
- Investigated reconciliation discrepancies and payment issues to minimize financial risk and ensure accurate cash positioning
- Supported treasury operations through account reconciliations and financial reporting to enhance operational efficiency
- Redesigned treasury reports to provide leadership with more accurate and actionable financial information
- Collaborated with banking and merchant service partners to resolve operational issues, streamlining treasury processes
Financial Systems Supervisor
9 Months- Played a key role in implementing automated financial systems by developing user access protocols, establishing operating procedures, and training staff
- Managed employee performance through coaching, evaluations, and professional development initiatives, enhancing team capabilities and accountability
- Directed workflow planning and staffing assignments to align operational priorities with service delivery goals, optimizing resource allocation
- Managed employee performance through coaching, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and professional development initiatives
- Directed workflow planning, staffing assignments, and operational priorities to improve productivity and service delivery
- Partnered with banking institutions and merchant service providers to address reconciliation issues and fraud investigations, ensuring secure and accurate payment processing
- Maintained financial records by entering, validating, analyzing, and correcting financial data using spreadsheets, databases, and enterprise financial software
Teller Coordinator
5 Months- Supervised teller operations, cash management activities, and daily balancing functions to ensure accurate financial transactions
- Coordinated staff scheduling, workflow assignments, and operational priorities, enhancing branch efficiency
- Managed vault cash forecasting and ATM cash replenishment schedules to meet daily operational needs
- Coordinated internal and external audit activities while maintaining compliance with banking regulations
- Received quarterly recognition for exceeding branch sales and customer service goals
Sales and Service Specialist
7 Years 4 Months- Opened and maintained consumer and business banking accounts, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing customer satisfaction
- Processed domestic and international wire transfers with a high degree of accuracy
- Investigated and resolved debit card disputes for consumer and commercial clients, improving client trust and account integrity
- Managed daily remote deposit capture processing and branch operational support, facilitating seamless banking operations
- Maintained compliance with banking regulations, internal policies, and risk management standards
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International Business Concentration
- Study Abroad: Cuba, International Business
BBA - Business Administration
Associate of Business Administration (Honors) - Business
Skills
Court Operations
Operational Leadership
Team Leadership
Employee Development
Training & Development
Financial Management
Financial analysis
Treasury Operations
Cash Management
Internal Controls
Regulatory Compliance
Process Improvement
Microsoft Excel
Banking Software
Customer Service Excellence
Banking Relations
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Led implementation of enhanced Kyriba Treasury functionality at Grady Health System, centralizing bank account management and reconciliation while improving visibility into organizational cash positions
Timeline
Court Support Manager I
Fulton County Superior and Magistrate Courts
05.2021 - CurrentRead More
Financial Systems Supervisor
Fulton County Superior and Magistrate Courts
08.2020 - 05.2021Read More
Treasury Supervisor
Grady Health System
09.2014 - 08.2021Read More
Teller Coordinator
SunTrust Bank
03.2014 - 08.2014Read More
Sales and Service Specialist
Bank of America
10.2006 - 02.2014Read More
Clayton State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from International Business Concentration
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Clayton State University
BBA from Business Administration
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Atlanta Metropolitan College
Associate of Business Administration (Honors) from Business
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