Chrisandra Hersh
Buford
Summary
Highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Attentive to detail with experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
FIELD EXAMINER
Department of Veteran Affairs
11.2022 - Current
- Determines and appoints accountable persons (Fiduciary) to become patrons in support of incompetent Veterans and/or Beneficiaries
- Thoroughly investigates and reviews evidence of allegations made against a fiduciary, for misuse of Government funds
- Obtains information through observation, record analysis, personal interviews, criminal background investigations and credit evaluations for establishment of responsible patrons
- Researches technical documentation in order to accurately provide guidance and education to those in need.
- Scrutinized and reported on discrepancies in financial records and documents.
- Modeled articulate and clear verbal communication with customers.
- Developed trustworthy rapport with clients through consistent communication and exceptional customer service skills.
CHIEF OF INVESTIGATIONS
Office Of The Inspector General
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Fact-finding through research on sensitive issues to include mismanagement of civilian and military personnel, reprisal, misconduct, moral and ethical improprieties, fraud, waste, and abuse
- Gathered evidence to assist with the facts and validity of complaints using critical thinking and analytical skills
- Lead a team of three, delegated duties and identified priorities
- Made prompt inquiries into the substance of complaints, rendering fair, impartial, thorough and objective determinations
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, maintaining company integrity and reducing potential liabilities.
- Verified proper documentation of investigations according to best practices and standards and tracked cross-references to final report.
MILITARY HOUSING MANAGER
United States Army
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Served as Military Housing Manager responsible for the operations and maintenance of Enlisted Quarters and Unaccompanied Housing
- Obtained quotes from contractors for repair work to maintain facility upkeep
- Ensured facilities and furnishings were adequate for proper living accommodations
- Enforced program compliance and reporting procedures of assignments, terminations, and facility infrastructure inspections
- Prepared and presented timely and accurate briefings, reports and correspondence to Leadership
- Enforced compliance of Military policies, procedures and regulations.
SUPERVISOR, SENIOR LOGISTICS OFFICER
United States Army
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Analyze directives from higher headquarters to determine logistics needs of the organization
- Government Purchase card holder; creates and obligates funds and oversees supply & demand, schedules deliveries and performance of vendors
- Managed budget, analyzed previous purchases and forecasted future requirements
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance
- Maintained inventory control and supervised purchasing procedures for subordinate organizations
- Interprets administrative policies and regulations defining requirements and providing recommendations to the Commander on related issues.
- Monitored transportation support for contingency operations
- Managed the organizations property book to advise on property accountability
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social And Criminal Justice
University of Arizona Global Campus
Online, United States12.2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05.2018
Skills
- Communication
- Interprets Regulations & Policy
- Attention to Detail
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Background checks
- Compliance review
- Database Management
- Customer Relations
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Inventory Management
- Documentation and Reporting
Training
- Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS) Database
- Criminal Background Database Training - THOMSON REUTERS
- Experian Credit Reporting Training, EXPERIAN
- United States Army, Basic Training, Fort Jackson, SC
- United States Army, Inspector General School, Fort Belvoir, VA
- United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy, Columbia, SC
- The Inspector General Action Request System (IGARS) Database, Fort Belvoir, VA
- Global Combat Support System–Army (GCSS–Army)—web-based Logistics System, Fort Jackson, SC
Timeline
FIELD EXAMINER
Department of Veteran Affairs
11.2022 - Current
CHIEF OF INVESTIGATIONS
Office Of The Inspector General
03.2022 - 08.2022
MILITARY HOUSING MANAGER
United States Army
09.2018 - 05.2021
SUPERVISOR, SENIOR LOGISTICS OFFICER
United States Army
09.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Social And Criminal Justice
University of Arizona Global Campus
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Central Texas College