ASHLEY BELTON
Houston
Summary
Analytical and results-driven business administrator with extensive experience managing finance, HR, and administrative operations across healthcare and higher education. Proven ability to streamline processes, ensure policy compliance, and lead cross-functional teams. Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting with proficiency in ERP systems and Excel-based analysis.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Business Administrator
University of Houston
Houston
04.2025 - Current
- Oversee budgeting, HR, payroll, procurement, and compliance for a large academic department
- Manage financial planning, reporting, reconciliations, and monthly forecasting
- Supervise and evaluate staff; lead recruitment, onboarding, and development
- Serve as liaison with HR, Payroll, Sponsored Projects, and university leadership
- Support faculty with research grant budgets, award management, and payroll adjustments
- Ensure accuracy of personnel and financial records in ERP systems (PeopleSoft)
- Streamline operational processes to improve compliance and efficiency
- Advise leadership on resource planning and strategic initiatives
Assistant Business Administrator
University of Houston
Houston
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Supported department operations, including finance, personnel, and reporting
- Managed payroll verifications, reconciliations, journal entries, and requisitions.
- Liaised with university departments, including UHPD, HR, Payroll, Controller, Equal Opportunity Services, and Campus Safety.
- Maintained databases and ensured personnel file accuracy.
- Prepared monthly budget and financial reports for internal use.
Financial Analyst
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Led month-end close processes and account reconciliations
- Created variance reports to monitor trends vs. budget and prior year
- Prepared wire transfers, processed refunds, and supported cash flow tracking
- Trained new analysts and developed SOPs for financial reporting
- Built pivot tables and dashboards to enhance financial insights
Accounting Technician III
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Palmetto GBA
Columbia
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Processed deposits, disbursements, and refunds with high accuracy
- Researched and resolved claim discrepancies and financial disputes
- Tracked and reconciled invoices and collections
- Supported internal audits and maintained detailed financial documentation
- Used multiple financial systems (FISS, HIGLAS, DMS, MCS, iFlow) for claim research
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Jack Welch Management Institute
Washington, DC12.2022
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Strayer University
Charlotte, NC06.2019
Skills
- Budget Management & Forecasting
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Contracts
- Payroll Verifications
- Reconciliations
- Administrative Operations
- PeopleSoft & ERP Systems
- Strategic Planning & Compliance
- Research Administration
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Data Modeling)
Affiliations
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Department Business Administrator
University of Houston
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Business Administrator
University of Houston
01.2025 - 04.2025
Financial Analyst
Texas Children's Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2024
Accounting Technician III
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Palmetto GBA
08.2021 - 05.2023
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Jack Welch Management Institute
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Strayer University
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