Ashley Hardwick
Mulberrry,FL
Summary
Highly organized Budget Coordinator adeptly performs financial planning and analysis tasks. Develops and manages operating and capital budgets with precise forecasting and data-based explanations. Provides strategic financial advice and recommendations for organizational consideration and implementation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Budget Coordinator
Polk County School Board
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted management in making informed decisions with thorough cost-benefit analyses of proposed projects.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial records by implementing strict internal controls and audit procedures.
- Increased transparency in financial data, providing detailed and accurate budget reports to stakeholders.
- Conducted regular reviews of financial performance against budgets, identifying areas of concern or opportunity for improvement.
- Streamlined budgeting processes for increased efficiency and accuracy through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Established clear communication channels between finance team members and other departments to ensure accurate information flow during the budgeting process.
Data Analyst
Polk County Sheriff's Office
02.2018 - 11.2022
- Produced monthly reports for HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Taskforce) using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate with law enforcement detectives and supervision during investigations.
- Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to detectives for concise explanations for needed resources to assist with investigations and trends throughout the county.
- Improved decision-making processes with accurate data analysis and visualization techniques.
- Collaborated with detectives and leaders to identify and prioritize investigations.
Dispatcher
Polk County Sheriff's Office
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
- Communicated with citizens and personnel to assist with those in need.
- Trained new hires on answering of emergency calls.
- Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Warner University
Lake Wales, FL08.2024
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Warner University
Lake Wales, FL06.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Cash Flow Management
- Budget Planning
- Cost Management
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Monthly Reporting
- Invoice Processing
- Report Writing
- Report Preparation
- Compiling Data
Timeline
Senior Budget Coordinator
Polk County School Board
11.2022 - Current
Data Analyst
Polk County Sheriff's Office
02.2018 - 11.2022
Dispatcher
Polk County Sheriff's Office
08.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Warner University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Warner University