Camille Buisson

Work History

Family Support Specialist & Translator

Miami Valley Child Development Center

07.2023 - 02.2025

Evaluating the needs of families and developing a plan to address those needs
Providing case management services including counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy
Helping families access community resources and services, such as healthcare, food assistance, housing, and educational programs
Conducting regular home visits to monitor family progress and address any issues
Providing parenting education and support to help improve family dynamics
Collaborating with other professionals such as social workers, therapists, and teachers to provide comprehensive support to families
Maintaining detailed case notes and records to track services provided and family progress
Assisting families in navigating legal, financial, and administrative systems
Offering emotional support and crisis intervention to families dealing with stress, trauma, etc.
Read given material and research industry-specific terminology
Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling, and punctuation accuracy
Follow up with internal team members and clients to ensure translation meets their needs
Relay concepts and ideas between languages, Creole, French, English
Note cultural differences and nuances that could impact translations and interpretations
Consult with subject matter experts to understand specialized concepts
Provide clear and accurate translations in a professional and timely manner

Warehouse Assistant

LGS Staffing

04.2021 - 09.2023

Process, package and ship orders accurately
Organize stocks and maintain inventory
Inspect products for defects and damages
Examine ingoing and outgoing shipments
Organize warehouse space
Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately
Check, verify and fill customer invoices
Abide by all company safety and hygiene regulations
Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures
Keep warehouse clean and organised daily

Head of Association

Jacquet Resident Association

05.2018 - 06.2019

Determine and define project scope and objectives of the Association.
Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
Track project costs to meet budget
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan in respect to the deadline
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders, households, residents, about strategy, adjustments, and progress
Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
Establish Communication between Government and Association's members
Monitor progress and adjust as needed
Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
Ask questions, because by staying curious and engaging your project team you learn and lead a better project.
Inform stakeholders, as transparency makes for a happier stakeholder. No one wants to feel out of the loop, especially those who are funding the project.

Finance & Budget Assistant (Account Unit)

United Nations, MINUSTAH

01.2008 - 10.2017

Prepare and verify daily reports
Reviewing Mission financial accounts information and offering advice and support
Preparing statements showing income and transactions and allocating expenditures
Checking that United Nations (MINUSTAH) accounts are accurate and up-to-date
Assist to prepare annual accounts using computerized accounting systems
Performing all accounting transactions and submission, Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet
Preparing financial account document, account payable and receivable
Review IOM GL accounts and follow up to clear any pending transactions
Review all parked document on weekly basis and follow up with staff and approving officer for clearance
Assist managers in the justification of resource requirements for budget submissions; coordinate with other finance and budget staff on related issues during preparation of the budget reports
Coordinate with the respective field missions, agencies and other organizations to settle debit advices received or to send debit advices, ensuring payments are made and accounts effectively reconciled
Raises Journal Vouchers in UMOJA for recording bank charges and Assist staff on UMOJA'S ISSUES, for travel advance, Travel request and Travel Expense Report
Assisting supervisors with complex accounting and auditing cases
Processing of financial document and Data in an efficient and timely manner
Review and analyze complex claims, accounting entries through UMOJA system
Verifying financial calculations and ensuring everything is factual and correct
Developing and maintaining databases for filing purposes
Maintaining up-to-date records and ensuring everything is kept confidential
Establish and maintain productive partnership with client by gaining their trust and respect
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks
Accomplishes the result by performing the duty.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Finance & Budget Officer (SSR)

United Nations, MINUSMA

01.2016 - 04.2016

Assist in budget preparation and management financial Qips & Trusts Funds activities
Develop financial policies to ensure operational efficiency in Qips
Conduct periodic financial analysis to identify and resolve issues, gaps or variances
Track investments and maintain relevant available balance on committed Funds
Ensure all expenses are within assigned project budget in Mali
Assist on BP creation with UMOJA team.
Oversee the preparation of all financial statements, invoices, proposals, etc. as required
Ensure that financial transactions are properly updated and recorded
Ensure follow up for Fund commitment creation and follow up on certification
Ensure data integrity in all financial reporting relating Qips
Update financial records with recent transactions and changes
Control Stabilization & Recovery section Budget
Perform finance analysis, reporting and management tasks
Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues
Review financial paperwork and procedures and make appropriate changes
Assist managers in the justification of resource requirements for budget submissions; coordinate with finance and budget staff on related issues during preparation of the budget reports
Monitor budget implementation/expenditures and assist with the reallocation of funds as necessary
Manages individual Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) intended for confidence building purposes at the local level, in line with DPKO/DFS Policy Directive on QIPs and mission specific priorities.
Contributes to overall Section monitoring and planning as required
Supports dialogue between groups in conflict in the area of responsibility by convening structured meetings and similar activities
Proven ability to creatively respond to problems and to mobilize other actors to respond where necessary
Assists local institutions to assess capacity building and support needs, working with partners including the UNCT and in particular UNDP. Helps to design a coordinated response to these needs from relevant actors

Finance & Budget Assistant (Payment Unit)

United Nations, MINUSTAH

01.2008 - 01.2016

Process QIPS & CVR payments against committed Funds
Maintain the College Purchase Ledgers which process invoice payments to suppliers
Maintain Purchase Ledger records, match invoices to PO's, investigate debit balances and reconcile supplier statements
Liaise with departments within the College concerning the authorization of invoices and raising of purchase orders
Proper control of the supporting documents for payments, inform the client or claimant on UN Financial rules and regulations
Raises Journal Vouchers in UMOJA for recording bank charges and Assist staff on UMOJA'S ISSUES, for travel advance, Travel request and Travel Expense Report, invoices and entitlement matters
Make recommendations to the Chief of Unit/Section on appropriate follow-up procedures.
Review and reconcile various clearing accounts and investigate erroneous/invalid entries to take appropriate corrective accounting action
Check all relevant banking details for wire transfer payments
Thereby ensuring that payments are made only to those to whom the organization legitimately owes funds for goods and services actually received
Review the computation of staff members regarding their entitlements including salaries, claims, hazard allowance and monthly mission allowance
Enter the obligations to be raised and approved (in the UMOJA systems)
Review requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct object codes of expenditure have been charged, and (b) availability of funds
Review incoming payment instructions with regard to banking details and sources of funds
Prepare and disburse payments /cheques
Notify payees of status of payments
Make cash disbursements from the Cashier's Unit
Keep up-to-date on guidelines that have bearing on matters related to Program / peacekeeping budgets, ensuring compliance with United Nations policies and procedures
Draft or prepare correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to financial and budget matters
Provide guidance and training (including preparation of training materials) to junior local staff, international staff, with respect to transaction processing and the use of various systems such as UMOJA
Adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures as being focal point of disbursement unit
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Teller Senior

Societe Generale de Bank (SOGEBANK)

08.2005 - 01.2008

Responsible of MINUSTAH site
Provides account services to customers by receiving deposits and loan payments
Cash checks and pay out money after verifying that signatures are correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have sufficient funds
Receive checks and cash for deposit, verify amounts, and check accuracy of deposit slips
Examine checks for endorsements and to verify other information such as dates, bank names, identification of the persons receiving payments and the legality of the documents
Identify transaction mistakes when debits and credits do not balance.
Recording night and mail deposits
Answering questions in person or on telephone referring to other bank services.
Records transactions by logging cashier's checks, and other special services
Preparing currency transaction reports.
Cross-sells bank products by answering inquiries
Informing customers of new services and product promotions
Ascertaining customers' needs and directing customers to a branch representative.
Completes special requests by closing accounts
Reconciles cash drawer by proving cash transactions
Counting and packaging currency and coins
Reconciling loan coupons and other transactions
Turning in excess cash and mutilated currency to head teller
Maintaining supply of cash and currency
Responsible of reporting Main Branch exchange rates to Treasury department, following daily international rate sheets or computer displays
Prepare work schedules for staff.
Uncovered customer needs beyond the immediate transaction, and successfully transitioned the customer to the appropriate source to address the need.
Informed and educated customers on their basic financial accounts, and beneficial company products and services.
Experienced in overseeing the operation of eight teller stations.
Coached and developed new associates, ensured that new hires were following established policies and procedures while on the floor.
Maintaining customer traffic surveys
Auditing other tellers' currency assisting in certification of proof
Maintains customer confidence and protects bank operations by keeping information confidential
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process
Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, supplier's ledger, customer ledger and general ledger
Collect information for and prepare payroll payments for employees
Assist the financial director in creating financial reports on a regular basis
Adhere to the company's or organization's financial policies and procedures
Answers question and provide assistance to stakeholders, customers, and clients as needed
Attend Operations department and company-wide meetings, sometimes assisting with financial reporting to managers and senior executives.
Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.
Bring the books to the trial balance stage
Perform partial checks of the posting process
Complete tax forms
Enter data, maintain records and lunch reports and financial statements
Process accounts receivable/payable

Controller

Chez TOTO Enterprise

01.2000 - 08.2004

Handle payments for Sites.
Arrange ordering and delivery packages
Receive Packages of sales from suppliers
Control all incoming and outgoing of fund
Control account payable and receivable
Inventory of sales points
Arranging payment of sales points accounts
Perform report for sales points
Repairing cash flow statements
Dealing with financial paperwork and filing
Dispatch cash report for regions
Analyze sales reports
Producing balance sheets, income statements and other financial documents
Ensure that any discrepancies are communicated to the manager immediately
Take and resolve point sales managers complaints and relay complicated ones to the supervisor

Summary

Overview

Work History

Family Support Specialist & Translator

Warehouse Assistant

Head of Association

Finance & Budget Assistant (Account Unit)

Finance & Budget Officer (SSR)

Finance & Budget Assistant (Payment Unit)

Teller Senior

Controller

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Secondary School - undefined

Librarian, Archivist

Primary School - undefined

Skills

Accomplishments

Training

Certification

Languages

Timeline

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