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Swimming, Reading and Dancing
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Cathy V. Livingston

Cathy V. Livingston

Newport News,VIRGINIA

Summary

Financially-minded Budget Analyst with over 32 years of assisting companies with analysis and improvement of overall spending patterns. Additional expertise includes financial monitoring management and reporting to corporate management on budgetary trends.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Budget Analyst

USACIDC, 701ST Military Police Group
10.2014 - 07.2020
  • Recommended specific products and services in alignment with individual needs, requirements and specifications.
  • Developed key relationships with members to better understand their needs and interests, tailoring services accordingly.
  • Enhanced member satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing solutions to concerns.
  • Evaluated success of membership initiatives by analyzing metrics such as recruitment numbers and renewal rates.

Budget Analyst

TACOM, Watercraft Inspection Branch
07.2011 - 09.2014
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.

Budget Analyst

IMCOM, GARRISON
10.2008 - 06.2011
  • Evaluated procurement needs and projected expenditures.
  • Improved financial efficiency by analyzing budgetary data and identifying areas for cost reduction.
  • Facilitated cross-department communication to ensure consistent understanding of budgetary goals and constraints.
  • Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets, working closely with department heads to gather necessary information.

Budget Analyst

1st Armored Division
08.2006 - 08.2008
  • Evaluated procurement needs and projected expenditures.
  • Improved financial efficiency by analyzing budgetary data and identifying areas for cost reduction.
  • Facilitated cross-department communication to ensure consistent understanding of budgetary goals and constraints.
  • Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets, working closely with department heads to gather necessary information.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Development

St Leo University
Fort Eustis, VA
05.2004

High School Diploma -

Menchville High School
Newport News, VA
06.1981

Skills

  • GAAP understanding
  • Fiscal law understanding
  • Developing solutions
  • Invoice Processing
  • Funds Distribution
  • Report Writing
  • Report Transcription
  • Staff Training
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Retail Sales Customer Service
  • Customer Relations
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Account Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Energy and Physical Stamina

Quote

I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 6 staff members.
  • Monetary Transactions - Handled cash, check, credit and automatic debit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
  • Telephone Service - Professionally processed 80+ calls per day, providing information and service to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Compiled inventory lists and worked with vendors for product pricing and special orders. Handled high volume sales with cash, credit and gift card transactions, balancing cash draw at end of shift with 100% accuracy rate.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leavePaid time offWork from home option

Interests

Interested in cross training in all areas of the department so I may be of assistance within the work place

Software

Marketing, Quantitative Methods, Finite Math, Statistics, Principles of Management, Strategic Management, Essential Business Skills ,40 Execurtrain

Teller Training Institute BA 2004

Affiliations

  • I am a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and I am very active within the church. I was the president of the Usher group and also sang in the gospel choir.

Certification

DoD Financial Management Certification Level 2 Feb 2018

Timeline

Budget Analyst

USACIDC, 701ST Military Police Group
10.2014 - 07.2020

Budget Analyst

TACOM, Watercraft Inspection Branch
07.2011 - 09.2014

Budget Analyst

IMCOM, GARRISON
10.2008 - 06.2011

Budget Analyst

1st Armored Division
08.2006 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Development

St Leo University

High School Diploma -

Menchville High School

Swimming, Reading and Dancing

After retiring I took a class in swimming always wanted to learn how to swim.  So I took the time to accomplish this task.  I also enjoy reading and dancing. 

Cathy V. Livingston