Christopher Frankel
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Financial Management professional with 16 years experience in leadership, financial management, account management, audit readiness, customer relations, and supply and logistics within Finance, Department of Defense (DoD). Experienced in working within classified environments. Exceptional combination of business acumen and technical skills recognized for improving financial management and supply and logistics functions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager / SME II
Aeyon (formerly Sehlke Consulting)
09.2022 - Current
- Began the STARS (Standard Accounting and Reporting System) to SABRS (Standard Accounting and Budgeting System) Sustainment contract
- Filling Deputy PM role with all duties
- Heavily focused on reporting requirements for both corporate and client needs
- Involved in or responsible for all day-to-day tasks that the PM operates, to ensure full coverage and elimination of any gaps
- Directly responsible for updating and submitting the PMR (Project Management Report) and MSR (Monthly Status Report) to the TPOC and COR
- These reports give a weekly and monthly overview of all the inner workings of the project
- Directly responsible for maintaining and updating the reports dashboard specifically pertaining to financial management analysis and financial reporting
- Directly responsible for creating War-Room slide decks and disseminating to attendees
- Heavily involved in and operating one-on-one calls with the BSO’s to facilitate more direct management of trouble iTracker tickets
- Directly responsible for collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations
- Responsible for keeping the TPOC and COR informed of all on and offboards pertaining to the contract.
SME II / SME I
Aeyon
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Supported the USMC Defense Action Initiative (DAI)/ SABRS Transition effort focused primarily on Risk Management as the Risk Management Team Lead
- Responsible for creating and maintaining the Risk Register
- Responsible for creating and adjusting the Risk Management Plan
- Created a subset SharePoint location specifically for DAI Risk Management
- Created a specific distribution list to funnel identified risks from team leads and client to the Risk Management Team
- Identified and closed a total of 53 high level risks associated with the implementation of DAI for the USMC
- After closing the Risk workstream, I remained on the USMC DAI Sustainment efforts as a member of Strategic Communications
- Responsible for creating and publishing monthly BSMO Newsletter
- Responsible for administrative tasks due to the PM Team on a weekly and monthly basis
- Coordinated with GOV POC on redesigning the newsletter formatting and color scheme
- Assisted with the presentation of the Mobile Application for DAI.
SME I
Sehlke Consulting, LLC
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Supported Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) Italy
- Assisted with mass adjustments via the 1081 process
- Coordinated with Government POC’s and OASIS proper to verify and exploit existing connections to DFAS
- Provided training as requested by the GOV POC mainly focused on the 1081 process.
Project Manager / SME I
Sehlke Consulting, LLC
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Supported the NSWC Dam Neck, VA with SABRS Migration efforts
- Working specifically with NSW Development Group stakeholders to assist with SMARTS financial data reporting and SABRS budgetary tool training
- Created, analyzed, disseminated, and worked various Key Indicator report
- Corrected a Travel process effectively reducing Unmatched Disbursements by several hundred per month
- Information pertaining to this period is covered by an NDA issued by NSW Development Group
- A portion of this time was spent serving as the Project Manager for the NSWC Contract
- Prior to NSWC, I supported the United States Navy Naval Shipyard Norfolk (NNSY) Ship Depot Maintenance (SDM) SABRS Transition effort
- Responsible for assisting the Navy in transitioning from STARS-FL to SABRS
- Provided onsite support for 12 Civilians in daily reporting and accounting
- Provided onsite training and reference materials to assist in daily SABRS functions of NNSY
- Provided remote support in the form of audit and reconciliation of SABRS and COST reports to NNSY
- Provided direction and training to NNSY DTS section to increase productivity and accuracy by over 30%.
Disbursing Travel Auditor
USMC, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Served as a Travel Auditor and leader of 42 Marines
- Daily taskings were to audit, review, correct and process DD Form 1351-2 Travel Claims
- Evaluated and improved the travel audit processes to ensure efficient customer service
- Provided assistance to the Officer in Charge in regard to interpretation of regulation and directives governing the settlement of travel claims
- Executed and enforced a comprehensive internal control program over the travel payment process to preclude the possibility of regulations, policies, procedures, and systems to 42 Marines working in the Travel section
- Provided technical training on travel regulations, policies, procedures, and systems to 42 Marines working in the Travel section
- Maintained current knowledge of all travel regulations and procedures
- Reviewed, researched, and tracked Internal Controls Discrepancy Notices
- Lead, trained, and ensured that the welfare of the 42 Marines in the travel section were properly addressed
- Required to maintain Use of Force training and a current Pistol Marksmanship qualification in order to maintain readiness and perform responsibilities as Staff Duty Officer
- Ensured travel claims were properly tracked, paid accurately and paid in a timely manner.
Defense Travel System Staff Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (SNCOIC)
USMC, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, Okinawa, Japan
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Served as the SNCOIC of the Disbursing Defense Travel System Deck
- Responsible for oversight of the 3rd MLG Disbursing mission as it related to the Defense Travel System (DTS)
- Responsible for providing quality support and liaison to the Marines of III MEF, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, MCAS Iwakuni, MARFORK, and Camp Fuji
- Supervise the reception, approving, and commenting on all Defense Travel System (DTS) vouchers submitted for Disbursing Approval
- Reported on and supervised all Marines and Civilians assigned to the DTS deck and responsible for the training, discipline, accountability, and welfare of all assigned personnel
- Supervised the workflow, accountability, timeliness, and approval of all DTS claims
- Updated the DTS Leadership if there were any system errors
- Stayed up to date with all travel regulations and procedures
- Advised and assisted the DTS leadership in the interpretation, development, and changes in travel regulations as well as formulation and execution of Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) policies
- Provided technical training on travel regulations, policies, procedures, requirements, financial business practices, and systems to DTS personnel and administrative units as required
- Required to maintain Use of Force training and a current Pistol Marksmanship qualification in order to maintain readiness and perform responsibilities as Command Duty Officer, which translated into serving as a vital link to the Alert Contingency MAGTF as a Pay Chief, responsible for the safety and legal expenditure of up to $1,000,000.00 in cash
- Served as a Range Safety Officer.
Fiscal Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC)
USMC, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), MCB Quantico, Virginia
05.2013 - 10.2015
- Responsibilities included travel process improvement, OPR submission, funds tracking, and managing required reports
- Responsible for Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&M,N) OFC-21 budget and requested grants for a total of $4,150,000.00
- Ensured timely and accurate production of financial Transmittal Listings (TL) and Budget OPTAR Reports (BOR)
- Created lines of accounting for seven Presidential support trips overseas for a total of $1,595,000.00
- Utilized Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) nearly daily to monitor and make payments
- Generated and screened all reports for errors prior to releasing them to Marine Corps Forces Command via Automated Message Handling System (AMHS) or Web-enabled Standard Automated Logistics Tool Set (webSALTS)
- Ensured all end of month closeout procedures were completed in accordance with financial guidelines
- Responsible for assigning, obligating, and tracking fund cite documents for the White House Liaison Officers (WHLO) when traveling Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS)
- Assisted with Government Travel Card Program, Centralized Billing Account and oversaw Defense Travel System production
- Gained access and requisite knowledge to navigate through applicable accounting systems
- Served as the Finance Defense Travel Administrator (FDTA), Organization Defense Travel Administrator (ODTA) and Reviewing Official (RO) for Defense Travel System (DTS)
- Processed approximately 9,000 travel vouchers while serving as the Reviewing Officer for DTS totaling approximately $10,530,262 in accurate and legal payments while maintaining a 95% accuracy rate for payment.
Travel Clerk
USMC, MCB Quantico, Virginia
04.2010 - 10.2015
- Served as both a Customer Service clerk and a Travel clerk
- Duties involved interacting with customers, agile problem solving, conflict de-escalation, and routine travel claim processing
- Responsible for answering phones and all questions pertaining to the payment of Travel claims
- Maintained proficiency in Travel regulations and payment processes
- Performed routine clerical duties
- During this time, processed thousands of travel claims for payment via IATS (integrated, automated travel system) with a 90% accuracy rating.
Travel Clerk
USMC, Mobilization Command, Kansas City, Missouri
05.2008 - 04.2010
- Maintained proficiency and accuracy while processing travel claims
- Processed credits and checkages for erroneously reimbursed travelers
- In 2009, moved to the Demobilization Cell to audit Involuntarily activated reservists
- Processed and audited both Waivers of Indebtedness and Remissions of Debt on behalf of mobilized Reservists, exceeding $3 million dollars in funds recouped or remitted
- Maintained access to IATS and MCTFS 3270 to research and pay Travel Claims properly.
Education
BA -
Finance, University of Arizona Global Campus
02.2022
MBA -
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
AA -
Military Studies, Ashford University
09.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (16 Years)
- SABRS (9 Years)
- WAWF (3 Years)
- IATS (13 Years)
- DTS (8 Years)
- 3270 MCTFS (12 Years)
- Fastdata (1 Year)
- COST (1 Year)
- SMARTS (2 Years)
- AMPS (3 Years)
- ARMS (3 Years)
- iTracker (2 Years)
- ADVANA (1 Year)
- Business Administration
- Expense Tracking
- Business Development
- Financial Management
- Performance Management
- Staff Development
- Workforce Management
- Key Performance Indicators
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
Clearance
Top Secret
Certification
- PMP Prep Course
- Certified Mental Health First Aider
- Financial Management Level 2 Certification
- Certified Federal Fraud Auditor
Computer Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) (16 Years)
- SABRS (9 Years)
- WAWF (3 Years)
- IATS (13 Years)
- DTS (8 Years)
- 3270 MCTFS (12 Years)
- Fastdata (1 Year)
- COST (1 Year)
- SMARTS (1 Year)
- Amps (3 Years)
- ARMS (3 Years)
- ITracker (1 Year)
- ADVANA (1 Year)
Accomplishments
- Letter of Recommendation for actions taken on USMC DAI Implementation Contract
Years Of Experience
DoD 16 Years
References
Ryan Retmier, Director, AEYON
RRetmier@aeyon.us
Shawn Shortridge, Director, AEYON
SShortridge@aeyon.us
Timeline
Manager / SME II
Aeyon (formerly Sehlke Consulting)
09.2022 - Current
SME II / SME I
Aeyon
01.2021 - 09.2022
SME I
Sehlke Consulting, LLC
10.2020 - 12.2020
Project Manager / SME I
Sehlke Consulting, LLC
11.2019 - 10.2020
Disbursing Travel Auditor
USMC, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
10.2018 - 05.2019
Defense Travel System Staff Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (SNCOIC)
USMC, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, Okinawa, Japan
10.2015 - 10.2018
Fiscal Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC)
USMC, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), MCB Quantico, Virginia
05.2013 - 10.2015
Travel Clerk
USMC, MCB Quantico, Virginia
04.2010 - 10.2015
Travel Clerk
USMC, Mobilization Command, Kansas City, Missouri
05.2008 - 04.2010
BA -
Finance, University of Arizona Global Campus
MBA -
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
AA -
Military Studies, Ashford University