Multi-talented professional with several years of experience in a variety of roles bringing a background in financial administration, business development, legal analysis and operational leadership. Skilled at stepping into different areas with flexible and resourceful approach. Exceptional project and program leader with impressive problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Analyst
New Hampshire Army National Guard
Concor, NH
05.2024 - Current
Manage and monitor federally allotted AFG/AFP to ensure budgetary compliance and staff adjustments as a Resource Manager.
Successfully supervised a fiscal year budget of $23 million for various purposes, including training, travel, and personnel in the New Hampshire National Guard. Evaluated funding received by providing comprehensive assessments to organizational stakeholders while recommending viable allocation strategies.
In FY24, collaborated with organization's Budget Officer and Comptroller to ensure cost control within funded amount, avoiding a budget deficit. Secured funds for year-end cash awards and recruitment incentives.
Perform system administration for the organization's funds enterprise business systems, overseeing purchase creation and management while ensuring accuracy of daily and monthly funding documents.
Collect and maintain historical data, analyze budget activity trends, and provide management with insights on program requirements and expenditure rates.
Paralegal
New Hampshire Army National Guard
Concord, NH
03.2023 - 05.2024
Supported Judge Advocates in a variety of military legal disciplines, including, legal assistance, military justice, administrative law, claims, ethics, and operational law. Researched, prepared, and reviewed all necessary material to support these actions.
Acteded as primary point of contact to coordinate Judge Advocate legal support and collaboration with other staff sections, command teams, civilian law enforcement, courts and completing corresponding tasks.
In a supervisory role, managed legal assignments and mentored five paralegals.
Personally assisted in hundreds of investigations, drafting corresponding memorandums, organizing exhibits and enclosures, and assisting Investigative Officers during the investigatory process.
Sales Consultant
Power Home Remodeling
Waltham, MA
03.2021 - 03.2022
Worked independently in a professional sales role with limited supervision
Successfully engaged with prospective clients while adapting to a flexible work schedule spanning nights, weekends, and holidays
Planned and executed personal residential and commercial site visits to potential customers, resulting in established customer accounts
Prepared, reviewed and assisted customers in completion of sales contracts, and credit applications related to agreed upon residential and commercial construction projects.
Insides Sales Representative
Harvey Building Products
Portsmouth, NH
08.2018 - 09.2020
Maintained expansive knowledge of products across many vendors in building and remodeling industry
Established customer relationships, identified opportunities to grow sales with existing customers, while also seeking and capitalizing on new growth opportunities
Regularly handled continuous inflow of 50+ customer requests per day while managing order entry and quoting accurately and efficiently to prospective customers.
Assistant Manager
Bose Corporation
Kittery, ME
02.2015 - 07.2018
Responsible for interviewing, assessing and hiring new employees
Lead all product and sales training for store employees
Supported store employees in developing client lists, and conducting data-driven follow-up and client engagement
Developed and executed plan to increase sales on premium product offerings, elevating in-store experiences, and retraining employees in a premium lifestyle sales approach
Managed scheduling coverage on sales floor to ensure customers received timely assistance and ensured store maintained compliance with display parameters.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
Associate of Arts - History
Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth, NH
Skills
Microsoft Suite
Google Workspace
Adobe Suite
Coaching/training
Client relationship development
Customer service
Staff management
Research
Administrative support
Document preparation
Account Administration
System Administration
Trend modeling
Data Modeling
Financial Management
Cost Control Programs
Budget Development
Forecasting ability
Business Analysis
Operations Analysis
Contract Review
Certification
Secret Security Clearance
Federally Certified Fiscal Law Financial Manager
Accomplishments
Awarded the FY22 Quarter 4 "Paralegal of the Quarter" Award by U.S. Army Central Command while deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield in Jordan.
Awarded a variety of medals and ribbons as a result of my personal accomplishments during my military service, to include the Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon, three Army Achievement Medals, an Armed Forces Reserve Medal with"M" Device, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, an Army Commendation Medal, and a Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon.
Affiliations
Amateur Genealogist
Avid Outdoorsman
Voracious Reader
Beginner Boxer
Intermediate Tennis Player
Military Background
E3/Private First Class - Paralegal Specialist, 3643rd Brigade Support Battalion, March 2020 - November 2021.
E4/Specialist - Paralegal Specialist, 197th Field Artillery Brigade, November 2021 - December 2023 - Deployed April 2022 - March 2023 in support of Operation Spartan Shield.
E5/Sergeant - Range Control Noncommissioned Officer, Garrison Training Center, December 2023 - present.
Title 32 Federal Technician - Program Manager at New Hampshire Army National GuardTitle 32 Federal Technician - Program Manager at New Hampshire Army National Guard